The Green Bay Packers enter Week 10 at 5-2-1. After a 16-13 upset home loss to the Carolina Panthers, they will look to bounce back when they host the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and their high-powered offense on Monday Night Football.

Today’s Hottest Take: While Green Bay’s defense has been more effective in man coverage, this is the week they need to lean even deeper into their zone-coverage roots.

According to SumerSports, the Packers’ defense ranks sixth in EPA/play when in man coverage but 18th in zone coverage. Their success rate also drops from 60.7% in man to 55.6% in zone. Green Bay’s cornerbacks are much better suited for a press, physical style at the line of scrimmage. However, on Monday, they’ll face an offense that has been more productive when facing man coverage.

A.J. Brown leads all wide receivers in yards gained against man coverage. Additionally, Jalen Hurts ranks fourth in completion percentage and third in passer rating versus man coverage. However, he’s only 13th in completion rate and 12th in passer rating against zone. By using more zone coverage, Green Bay’s defenders can keep their eyes on Hurts at all times, limiting potential gains through his scrambling ability.

“A.J. (Brown) is just — he’s such a big, physical receiver. You know, he can take a slant or an under route, break a tackle, and take it to the house,” Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur said last January.

“He’s been doing it for a long time now. Obviously, he got us in Week 1 [in Brazil] on a double move — we couldn’t get him on the ground after he caught the ball,” he added. He’s a dynamic playmaker. They’ve got DeVonta Smith, who’s electric. So, like I said, they just have a lot of pieces.”

What You Need To Know: Carrington Valentine Steps Into the Spotlight

Green Bay’s secondary will be without Nate Hobbs on Monday night, meaning Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine should start on the outside. Valentine opened the season as a starter but saw his role decrease over the first six games, especially once Hobbs returned from injury in Week 2.

Hobbs remained the starter until Week 8, when he was benched for Valentine, who went on to play 62 total snaps against the Pittsburgh Steelers and 43 against the Panthers. Regardless of Hobbs’ health, Valentine should see more playing time — he’s been Green Bay’s best cornerback this season.

The last time Valentine faced the Eagles, Dallas Goedert stiff-armed his soul into oblivion on his way to a touchdown. This time around, Valentine will get another shot — likely matching up with Brown and DeVonta Smith — and a strong performance could help him build confidence and momentum for the stretch run.

Before You Go: Green Bay Needs Standout Performances From Edgerrin Cooper and Quay Walker

The Packers are the only team in the league with both starting linebackers ranked inside the top 12 for yards allowed in man coverage. Meanwhile, Goedert leads all tight ends in touchdowns against man looks. Walker and Cooper not only need to know where Goedert is at all times, but they’ll also play a vital role in keeping Saquon Barkley in check.

Last season, Barkley topped 100 rushing yards in both matchups between Philadelphia and Green Bay. However, among rushers with at least 20 attempts this year, he ranks 49th in total EPA, 40th in rushing EPA, and 35th in yards per carry. Sure, he’s struggled to get going, but every football fan knows what he’s capable of if he finds a rhythm.