The Green Bay Packers have built the NFL’s top rushing defense in 2025.
Their front seven has consistently disrupted opposing backfields, turning potential drives into short gains and frustrating offensive game plans.
The unit’s dominance has become a defining trait, controlling tempo and dictating how teams approach them each week.
Green Bay’s ability to shut down the run has drawn attention across the league.
As reported by Matt Schneidman, the numbers reflect Green Bay’s suffocating presence against the run.
“The Packers currently have the NFL’s No. 1 rushing defense. They’re allowing just 73 rushing yards per game,” Schneidman posted on X.
The Packers currently have the NFL's No. 1 rushing defense. They're allowing just 73 rushing yards per game.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 13, 2025
After improving to 3-1-1 with a 27-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the Packers have established themselves as a force on that side of the ball.
Under head coach Matt LaFleur, the defense has evolved from a bend-but-don’t-break philosophy into a consistently aggressive and physical unit that sets the tone early.
Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has implemented fronts designed to confuse blocking schemes and force offenses into uncomfortable situations.
Well-timed blitzes and disciplined gap assignments keep opponents off balance, preventing the kind of sustained ground attacks that allow teams to control games.
The approach has translated into tangible results, with running backs finding little room to operate.
Individual performances from Sunday’s win over Cincinnati underscored the collective effort, per PFF.
Defensive lineman Warren Brinson led the group with an 84.8 rating, while edge rusher Micah Parsons followed at 78.4.
Safety Evan Williams contributed a solid 76.4, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper recorded 73.6, and defensive lineman Colby Wooden finished at 73.2.
Those numbers highlight how multiple players are elevating their games when it matters most, creating a defensive identity built on consistency and execution.
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