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GREEN BAY, Wis. — The position that ranked among the Green Bay Packers' biggest weaknesses last year has developed into a major strength. Green Bay underwent an offseason overhaul at safety by signing Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants and drafting Javon Bullard in the second round and Evan Williams in the fourth round. Their playmaking ability has helped the Packers produce a league-high 17 takeaways heading into their Sunday matchup with the AFC South-leading Houston Texans. Pro Football Focus has Williams and McKinney as the two highest-graded safeties in the league. McKinney has an NFL-leading five interceptions.
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