What happened: The Packers defense generated three interceptions against Drake Maye while rushing four or fewer defenders on every snap in Week 9. Green Bay utilized disguised coverage shells and post-snap safety rotations from Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams to bait Maye into throws from a clean pocket. McKinney returned Maye's opening-drive pass 36 yards, setting up an immediate Jordan Love touchdown scramble.
Why it matters: The road victory improved Green Bay to 6-3, keeping the team in the NFC's seventh seed entering a critical division matchup. For New England, Maye's three interceptions cost minus-12.4 expected points added and dropped the Patriots to 5-4. The defensive display validated Green Bay's ability to create takeaways without sacrificing coverage numbers.
By the numbers: Maye has completed 178 of 272 passes for 2282 yards with 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games. Williams has made 76 tackles with 1 sack and 3 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: Green Bay hosts the 6-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in a key NFC North clash. Safety Xavier McKinney's status will be monitored after being listed questionable.