The Green Bay Packers ’ defense in general, and run defense in particular, has an unsung star in Evan Williams .

The second-year safety has become one of the Packers ’ best players on that side of the ball and played a key role in their 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

One of the big reasons the Packers held the NFL’s No. 4 scoring offense well under its 29.4 average was they kept one of the league’s best running backs, Jahmyr Gibbs, in check.

Gibbs came into the game the No. 3 rusher in the league and is a threat to go the distance every time he touches the ball. In the Lions’ previous game against the New York Giants , he ran for 219 yards, including a 49-yarder for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and a 69-yarder on the first play of overtime that pr

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