According to charting from Pro Football Focus, the Green Bay Packers missed 13 tackles — tying a season-high — during Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Of the 13 missed tackles, eight came from the secondary, including three from nickel corner Keisean Nixon and two each from cornerback Rasul Douglas and safety Darnell Savage.
The Packers previously missed 13 tackles against the Detroit Lions in Week 4.
Nixon missed two key tackle attempts. He swung and missed badly on Russell Wilson in the open field during a 21-yard scramble in the first half, and he missed a tackle for loss in the backfield on Javonte Williams on a run that eventually gained 21 yards in the second half.
Both of Douglas’ missed tackles came against the run, including one that — if made — would have resulted in no gain or a short gain near the line of scrimmage.
Overall, Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin forced eight missed tackles, and the Broncos gained 99 yards after contact in the run game. Denver finished with six runs over 10 yards and 145 total rushing yards.
The Packers also missed five tackles against the pass. Samaje Perine and Jerry Jeudy both forced two missed tackles and gained 43 combined yards after the catch. Perine forced a big miss from Quay Walker on a 19-yard catch during a scoring drive in the first quarter.
By PFF’s overall tackle grade, Sunday’s loss in Denver was the worst of the season for the Packers.
Tackling has become another inconsistency for Matt LaFleur’s team.
Packers missed tackles on defense by week
Week 1: 10
Week 2: 8
Week 3: 4
Week 4: 13
Week 5: 4
Week 7: 13
