Due to the Packers success in the trenches on offense, they’ve moved the ball down the field this season. Green Bay has generated scoring opportunities both through the air and on the ground. Love has four passing touchdowns this season, while RB Josh Jacobs has scored a touchdown in each game this season.
Against a Browns’ defense that ranks top three in all defensive yardage categories, Love said the key for the Packers offensively is sticking to what has worked for them. The Packers have used Jacobs to set up the offense early in drives before using the passing game, including play action, to create explosive plays.
“They’ve been great against the run this year, but they’ve also been really good against the pass as well, so they’re just an all-around good defense,” Love said. “For us, it’s about setting our identity and going out there and playing our game.”
In the Browns’ defense, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has employed man coverage to defend receivers. The Browns’ cornerbacks have been in charge through two weeks of guarding receivers like Ja’Marr Chase and Zay Flowers using Schwartz’s defensive schemes.
In Week 3, Packers pass catchers like TE Tucker Kraft, WR Romeo Doubs and WR Dontayvion Wicks will be added to that list. Wicks said he is looking forward to going up against the Browns’ secondary and sees more opportunities as a receiver when playing against man coverage.
“It’s one on one. It’s really up to you if you make the play or not, so I look at that as a plus,” Wicks said. “I don’t think defensive backs know where we’re going, so it’s always fun when you know you beat your man.”