Packers’ protection pitched the primary shutout of the 2024 season in Week 16

To complete Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, the Saints have been on the highway to face the Packers. New Orleans was with out two key offensive starters, Dereck Carr and Alvin Kamara. Rookie Spencer Rattler began his fourth recreation of the season for the Saints in opposition to Inexperienced Bay. 

The Packers had a 21-0 lead by halftime and the Saints by no means stood an opportunity. New Orleans had simply 196 whole yards of offense in opposition to Inexperienced Bay. Jordan Love and the Packers received 34-0 and pitched the primary shutout of the 2024 season. It’s the primary shutout within the NFL since Week 18 of the 2023 season when the Bucs beat the Panthers 9-0. With the 34-0 win on MNF in Week 16, the Packers clinched a playoff berth in 2024.

Inexperienced Bay’s 34-0 win was the primary shutout of the 2024 season

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In 2023, the Packers completed 9-8 and made the playoffs within the wildcard spherical. That was Jordan Love’s third season within the NFL and his first as a full-time starter. By way of 15 video games in 2024, the Packers are 11-4 and have clinched a playoff berth. Their ultimate two video games of the season are in opposition to the Vikings and Bears. On MNF in Week 16, Inexperienced Bay pitched the primary shutout of the 2024 season. The Saints stood no probability in opposition to a Packers protection that held New Orleans in management all evening. Spencer Rattler accomplished simply 50% of his passes, going 15-30 for 153 yards and an interception.

He was sacked thrice and had 5 carries for 28 yards. Rattler was additionally the main rusher for the Saints on Monday evening. His main cross catcher was Foster Moreau with two catches for 33 yards. This was the primary time since 2021 that the Packers held an opponent to zero factors. Heading into their Week 16 matchup, Inexperienced Bay’s protection was eighth within the NFL permitting (20.3) factors per recreation. Head coach Matt LaFleur was happy with how his workforce competed for 4 quarters. With a 21-0 lead at halftime, it will have been simple for the Packers to take their foot off the fuel within the second half. Nevertheless, they performed an entire recreation and pitched the primary shutout of the 2024 season.