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Ben Cooper
Dec 30, 2025
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Packers' defensive back Javon Bullard didn't hold back on the defense.

The Green Bay Packers fell to 9-6-1 with a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17, marking their third straight loss.

The Packers' defense was dominated by Derrick Henry and the Ravens' rushing attack. Baltimore rushed for 307 yards, with Henry rushing 36 times for 216 yards and four touchdowns.

“We got to fix that s*** tomorrow if we want to go past the wild card game in the playoffs. If we don’t, we’ll be sitting our ass right back in Green Bay," Packers defensive back Javon Bullard said.

Green Bay has clinched a playoff berth and will be the No. 7 seed. They will face either the Chicago Bears or the Philadelphia Eagles, depending on the results of Week 18 games.

Both the Bears and Eagles have strong rushing attacks, which could be a problem for the Packers. Against the Bears in Week 16, Green Bay allowed 150 rushing yards, with D'Andre Swift rushing for 59 yards, Kyle Monangai rushing for 50 yards, Caleb Williams rushing for 30 yards, and DJ Moore adding 12 yards. 

With more injuries to Green Bay's defensive line, it will make it more challenging to shut down an elite rushing attack.

If the Packers face Philadelphia, it will be a rematch of last season's Wild Card game. The Eagles have one of the best running backs in the league in Saquon Barkley, who has elevated his play of late.

On the season, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year has rushed for 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns. 

The Eagles also have a dual-threat quarterback in Jalen Hurts. Hurts has rushed for 421 yards and eight touchdowns on 105 carries.

Either team will put Green Bay's run defense to the test, and it will be up to the Packers to rise to the challenge.

With superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt out for the season, it has been tougher on Green Bay's defensive line. 

Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will need to be creative with his scheme, and the Packers will need their depth to step up if they want to make a deep postseason run.