Packers midseason progress report: Grading all 3 phases through 8 games

Grading the Packers offense, defense and special teams at the midway point of 2020.

The Green Bay Packers are positioned well for a playoff run and a first-round bye with a 6-2 record and two-game NFC North division lead over the Chicago Bears halfway through the 2020 NFL season.

This season has seen a revival of the Packers’ offense under head coach Matt LaFleur. The defense, however, has taken a sizable step back under defensive coordinator Mike Pettine.

Through eight games of the 2020 NFL season, here is how each phase of the team grades: