Packers' offense is mentally dialed in

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A game-breaking run had been hard to come by, with the Packers not posting a rush of more than 20 yards since Week 6. But after a handful of runs that gained 10-plus yards against the Bears and then some others that nearly broke Sunday, it seemed the big one was coming sooner than later.


"I thought there were a lot of good runs in the game that were very, very close to being explosive runs," LaFleur said. "It was so fun to see though, that last play, when you have just the effort."


Kudos were deserved across the board, for the blocking at the point of attack, for Jones breaking multiple tackles, and for several players – including linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins – sprinting all the way downfield as part of the convoy.


A similar team effort was evident defensively as the pass rush produced seven sacks against Eagles QBs Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts. By collapsing the pocket from all sides, the Packers prevented Wentz and Hurts from scrambling except for a few times, and six different defenders recorded at least a half-sack in the game.


The one downer for the defense was allowing Hurts' 32-yard TD pass on fourth-and-18 that started the Eagles' comeback from a 23-3 deficit. If that play is stopped midway through the fourth quarter, the game is effectively over. Instead, a coverage bust allowed the score.


That was followed by a breakdown on punt coverage, which for the second time in four games allowed a touchdown return. LaFleur saw multiple mistakes at play, beginning with a low, down-the-middle punt and one of the gunners not staying on his proper side downfield.


"It's just one of those deals where it's going to take all 11, and it starts on that punt," LaFleur said. "It goes back to every man owning their responsibility.


"There was a lot to build upon from this game, and certainly it wasn't flawless, really in any phase, so that gives us stuff to coach and stuff to improve upon."


Injuries also are a concern as the fourth quarter of the regular season arrives. Defensive lineman Billy Winn (triceps), safety Raven Greene (shoulder) and running back/returner Tyler Ervin (ankle) all left Sunday's game and LaFleur said there's concern for their availability this week and perhaps moving forward. He had no update on receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, who was removed from the game to be evaluated for a concussion.