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Forcing opponents to turn the ball over has been one of the keys to the Packers' defensive success this season, and the ability to do so came through when it mattered most on Monday night against Baltimore.
Green Bay picked off Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco three times, highlighted by fourth-quarter interceptions from linebacker A.J. Hawk and cornerback Tramon Williams that helped seal the 27-14 win over the Ravens. It was only the second time in Flacco's career (at Indianapolis, Oct. 12, 2008) that he was intercepted three times.
Add those three picks to a first-quarter fumble recovery, and the Packers boosted their season takeaway total to 31 (21 interceptions, 10 fumble recoveries). That number ranks second only to the undefeated New Orleans Saints' 36 (23 interceptions/13 fumble recoveries) and tops the Packers' total of 28 takeaways in 2008 with four games remaining.
It was also the third time this season the Packers have posted four or more takeaways ..
Source: Packers.com