Here's one key Packers stat that shouldn't be overlooked

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Protecting the football was a hallmark of the Mike McCarthy era with Rodgers, and it's become perhaps even more pertinent to the team's success under LaFleur. As mentioned, in LaFleur's first season last year the team low of 13 was equaled. Nine regular-season games in 2019 featured no turnovers and the 2020 squad is almost halfway to that total already.


But four games does not a season make, and the last thing LaFleur wants to see is any sloppiness after the upcoming week off.


"You see a lot of defenses that put a lot of emphasis on attacking the football," he said. "We're going to play some really good defenses moving forward."


Indeed, Tampa Bay is among the league leaders in takeaways through the season's first month and the Buccaneers are the Packers' first post-bye opponent. Indianapolis is another defense racking up the turnovers and the Colts are on the schedule soon, too.


So there can't be any letdown. The Packers have faced plenty to overcome offensively in the injury department, but they've still succeeded because they haven't given themselves additional obstacles, such as a rash of penalties or turnovers.


Counting on anyone to protect the ball, no matter who's in there, helps mitigate the impact of the injuries as well.


The hope is the team's health changes for the better over the bye. Another hope is nothing changes for the worse in the turnover category.


"It's a recipe for winning football in this league," LaFleur said.


There's no arguing that.