When you think of the Green Bay Packers, you probably think of Aaron Rodgers and the high flying offense that was designed by Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy. But after the last few games, you should probably be thinking about the fierce 3-4 defense that Dom Capers calls as the Packers have been more dominant on the other side of the ball as they have faced their NFC West opposition.

That's especially true of Sunday's game, as Rodgers struggled with three turnovers against the St. Louis Rams. Three turnovers from Rodgers at home, usually that's a strong recipe for a loss, but the Packers defense was able to shine and guide them to their 24-10 win.

The defense started off just right by forcing a three and out while only giving up two yards on a rush by Todd Gurley. Gurley would wind up having a fantastic game, but was not given very much help by the other side of the offense, the passing game. But Nick Foles first two passing attempts fell incomplete, and the Packers would take over.

The Packers would fly down 56 yards in just six plays as Rodgers was able to find Ty Montgomery on a third and six for a 31 yard touchdown reception. The rookie from the University of Stanford has burst onto the scene with the Packers, and with both Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams hurt, the Packers simply had to have someone step up. Montgomery had a good game with four catches for 59 yards and that touchdown.

Rodgers streak of games at home without throwing an interception came to an end in the first quarter when James Laurinaitis made the heads up play of catching a tipped ball. He also would lead the team with eight tackles in the game. The middle linebacker has been great in the middle of the 4-3 defense that Head Coach Jeff Fisher has implemented, and he continued to be wonderful against the Packers.

Foles would throw an interception of his own just a few plays later, when Micah Hyde showed his ball skills by intercepting a pass intended for Kenny Britt. But the Packers would give the ball back a few plays later as McCarthy showed some aggressiveness by going for it on fourth down. T.J. McDonald made the most of it though, as he would stop Eddie Lacy for no gain. McDonald also had stopped Lacy on third down to make it a fourth and one, so he is yet another example of the great defensive line of the Rams.

Foles would try to find something as he had another opportunity with a shorter field after the turnover on downs, but he threw as he was getting hit and it went right to Packers rookie defensive back Quinten Rollins. Rollins grabbed it and ran 45 yards to the end zone and then did the signature Lambeau Leap. That put the Packers up 14-0, and that turned out to be all the points the Packers would need to win.

Foles would end up getting some points on the board in the second quarter though, as he would find Tavon Austin for a five yard touchdown reception. There was a big penalty on Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix for pass interference to get the ball down to the red zone on Rams tight end Jared Cook. But sometimes the penalty is the better option, as Cook had beaten him deep and without the penalty the Rams would have just scored sooner.

Trumaine Johnson would intercept Rodgers on the Packers next possession as he dove in front of a short pass intended for James Jones. It must have been something the Rams defense had seen on tape as they were not afraid of the stop and go on the outside. But he would run the ball back to the Packers 33 yard line and then would set up a 42 yard field goal by Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein. He made the field goal and the Rams would only trail 14-10 going into the half.

The Packers started the second half with the ball and James Jones made up for the interception in front of him very quickly. He was able to take a 65 yard touchdown reception as he dove for the goal line right as he was getting tackled. He was initially marked short but the play was reviewed and wound up being changed to a touchdown as it should have been called all along.

The St. Louis Rams appeared to be winning the special teams battle when punter Johnny Hekker was able to complete a 20 yard reception on fourth down. But Zuerlein probably made that go back the opposite way, as he missed three field goals in the second half, as the first one, a 50 yarder, was blocked by former first round pick out of UCLA, Datone Jones. He later missed a 53 yarder wide right, and then tried a 63 yarder with just under four minutes left in the game as they were still trailing by just 11 points, and missed that one too. It is safe to say the Zuerlein would be disappointed in his performance, because we know he can make those deep kicks, but he simply did not have the best in him after the blocked field goal.

The Packers did also have two big red zone interceptions in the fourth quarter, as Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had one after a deflection, and Quinten Rollins had his other one as well. Foles threw four interceptions in this game, and had another chance to turn the ball over when he fumbled the ball on a sack. If he keeps playing this way, is there a chance that Fisher will have to turn to his backup in Case Keenum? This writer thinks if they keep losing games that might be a good option for the Rams offense.

Mason Crosby would make a 35 yard field goal too, between those interceptions, as the Packers would end up winning in the victory formation with Rodgers taking a knee. The final score in this contest was with the Packers winning, 24-10.

Statistical Leaders

Passing: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (19/30, 241 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions)

Rushing: Todd Gurley, St. Louis Rams (30 carries, 159 yards)

Receiving: James Jones, Green Bay Packers (2 catches, 77 yards, 1 touchdown)

Next Up

The Green Bay Packers (5-0) will look to remain unbeaten this season as they remain at Lambeau Field to take on the San Diego Chargers (2-2). Meanwhile the St. Louis Rams (2-3) will enjoy their bye week before taking on a team with the same record, the Cleveland Browns (2-3), at the Edward Jones Dome.