The mix is working for this group

David from El Segundo, CA

This probably won’t get printed … but it’s clear that the Pete Carroll teams never win or lose with class. Every big game his team loses, they start getting chippy and want to fight. That is a direct reflection of the coaching staff. Nothing better than beating the Seahawks.

I’ll just say the difference in the two teams’ cultures was on display on multiple occasions.

Allen from Birmingham, AL

II: Great win! Isn’t it illegal for a disqualified player to enter the field of play (much less a huddle)? At a minimum, illegal substitution or illegal participation, but I would think that it’s unsportsmanlike conduct to attempt to sneak yourself back into the game after DQ. Does a late DQ carry over to the first half of the next game like college?

No on the latter. Lots of folks asking about the former. I apologize, but I was busy writing the bulletin story to post when the clock hit zero, so I missed the melee. Maybe Wes caught more of it than I did.

Emma from Winter Garden, FL

Similar to last week, the offense seemed just a tad out of sync. Do you believe this is just a product of Love’s first start last week and the layoff that Rodgers had the past few weeks?

Even for Rodgers, to expect him to be his MVP self after missing two weeks of practice and being ill in the interim is a bit much. With the short week before Arizona, he actually hadn’t had a full-speed game-prep practice since prior to the Washington game. But the offense going through the running backs was still a great blueprint for this team. Jones and Dillon combined for 214 yards from scrimmage.

Steve from Cedar Falls, IA

Will be lots of posts regarding Aaron Jones’ injury but appears AJ Dillon is up to being the No. 1 back. My question is: Taylor looked good but who is the next man up if Jones is out for a few games?

Ryquell Armstead is on the practice squad, and the personnel department will probably have to bring in another back, too.

Scott from Liberty Township, OH

Comment: Fourth-and-26 with nine seconds left still made my right eyeball uncontrollably twitch. Question: What do you see/hear in Joe Barry’s approach and preparation that has elevated our defense to dare I say … elite?

Everybody’s looking for the secret on defense, but it’s really nothing different from other stout defenses. The Packers are proving they can stop the run with both safeties back, and they’re generating enough pressure without having to blitz. Football is a numbers game, and if you can stop the run and get after QBs without having to commit extra personnel to doing either, offenses have a lot harder time. I think the inside linebacker play is the biggest reason for the run defense. The pass rush becomes a bigger challenge now depending on how long Mercilus and Gary might be out.

Nathan from Philadelphia, PA

On the Kevin King INT, the same official appeared to throw the beanbag for a turnover, then signal incomplete pass, touchback and first down, all within seconds of each other. It kinda reminded me of something. Did you get any clarification on how they ruled that was a catch?

Those who were following the live blog know I was befuddled by that call. I thought for sure King’s INT would be ruled incomplete because he didn’t maintain control of the ball while going to the ground. I am at a loss to explain the rule, frankly.

Hi Insiders, can you please help me understand the mechanics of how the DC makes personnel adjustments and calls the defensive play? I know they’re looking to see what personnel the offense has in, but with the offense making adjustments, how does the defense have time to then adjust personnel themselves? Or do they just guess what personnel/play call to use based on down-and-distance/game situation?

The defense chooses its personnel package based on the offensive personnel on the field, which the defensive coaches are constantly watching and communicating via headsets. Anytime the offense substitutes, the defense has to be allowed time to sub as well. The package(s) in response have been determined during game-planning most often. Then the coordinator mentally combines his personnel with down-and-distance/game situation to make a call.

Matthew from Sheboygan, WI

Adrian Amos, refusing to bask in the glow of an elite defensive effort, stated, “You can’t accept all the praise, and then get mad at all the hate. If you don’t take it [one game at a time], it messes up your focus on what’s here and what’s now.” Some fans keep their athletes in a box called “entertainer,” but for me, Adrian Amos is always a leader, always an educator.

Two of this defense’s captains are Amos and Kenny Clark, two of the most level-headed, down-to-earth guys on that side of the ball. Their demeanor is reflected in the unit’s approach as a whole. That’s not a knock on the third captain, Jaire Alexander (or Za’Darius Smith in the past), but leadership from guys like Amos and Clark can act as an effective counter-balance to the more gregarious personalities. The mix is working for this group.