The Packers spent all offseason getting heat for not adding a wide receiver. Maybe that was justified. But maybe they should have been getting criticized for not upgrading their defensive line. Let’s talk about that. But first: it’s not necessarily a bad thing that the Packers could regress in 2020.

Do you like stats? Here are some stats (1:52)

We talk plenty about analytics on this podcast. Here’s a quick guide to some worthwhile numbers.

Further reading: Our favorite stats for understanding NFL football better

Regression isn’t necessarily a bad thing (3:41)

The Packers have been hailed as a team primed for a regression in 2020. That’s true, but not necessarily bad.

Further reading: NFL teams most likely to decline in 2020: Why the Packers, Seahawks, Saints could lose more games

The Packers’ defensive line is not very deep (9:46)

Here’s the most important thing to know about the Packers’ defensive line: it’s a very shallow group.

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