The Packers trailed by 17 in the closing seconds of the first half when cornerback LaDarius Gunter dropped a potential interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Mohamed Sanu. One play later, Ryan zipped a back-shoulder throw to Julio Jones, who turned away from Gunter and tapped both feet in bounds for a deflating score. The lead swelled to 24 as the Packers jogged toward their locker room in disbelief.
Very simply, this loss was on the defense. They couldn't pressure Matt Ryan, they couldn't get off the field, they couldn't take advantage of Atlanta miscues. Even Aaron Rodgers at his video-game-like best was going to be hard-pressed to save the day.
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