The Packers entered the game at less than full strength while missing their top two wide receivers, Davante Adams and Allen Lazard, and defensive coordinator Joe Barry, who were all on the COVID-reserve list.
The absences meant larger roles in the passing game for running back Aaron Jones, wide receivers Randall Cobb, Amari Rodgers and tight ends Marcedes Lewis and Robert Tonyan, and required more creativity out of coach Matt LaFleur and more wizardry from Rodgers. And defensive backs coach Jerry Gray took over the defensive play-calling duties.