In the aftermath of Green Bay's impressive win over Carolina in Week 1, the defense was praised and highlighted for its blitzing schemes that first-year defensive coordinator Bob Slowik installed. After successfully ousting the defending NFC champion Panthers in front of a "Monday Night Football" audience, many believed Green Bay would easily win its home opener and get a 2-0 start for the first time since beginning 3-0 in 2001.
The Bears stymied many of the Packers' blitzes and often seemed to outguess Green Bay. When Green Bay blitzed right, Chicago ran left. When Green Bay blitzed left, Chicago bootlegged right to hit a running back in the flat.
With Chicago turning to the run to milk the clock, Green Bay was forced to cut back on the blitzes and play more of its base defense. It was here that the Bears and Jones were able to take full advantage of Jackson's absence.
