Cheesehead
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This is one of the biggest defensive plays of the game, and it's interesting to see how it unfolds. The Packers call an all-out blitz, rushing seven defenders at Watson. The Texans only have three receivers out on routes, so they're in a seven-man protection – five linemen, a tight end, and a back. Someone for the Packers has to win his matchup or this could be trouble, and it's Amos (31) who beats TE Pharoah Brown (85) coming off the edge. But the other element that produces the sack is the coverage in the middle of the field by Jackson and Redmond on Cooks. It's obvious that's where Watson wants to go with the ball, and it's the only place he has time to look, but Cooks is bracketed. The Packers force a field goal and maintain a three-score lead.
Play No. 6: Second-and-6 from the Houston 42, fourth quarter, 9:05 left
Result: 1-yard gain by David Johnson