The Green Bay Packers spent a boatload of money this offseason to improve their pass rush. Just three weeks into the season, their spending has paid dividends. Green Bay leads the NFL in defensive pressure percentage.

According to Next Gen Stats, the Packers have gotten pressure on 39 percent of their snaps this season, after being 21st in the NFL in 2018. More impressively, Green Bay has been able to produce pressure while blitzing on just 19.5 percent of snaps (fifth-lowest in the NFL).

During the free agency period, the Packers uncharacteristically opened up their checkbook to acquire lucrative free agents. Notably, the front office decided to bring in Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith on long-term deals.

As for Za'Darius Smith, the former Baltimore Ravens is tied for fourth in the NFL with 15 defensive pressures this season. Altogether, Za'Darius has accumulated three sacks, three tackles for loss, and seven hits on the quarterback.

On the other hand, Preston Smith has been just as disruptive on the other side of the field. Comparatively, Preston has totaled 4.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, seven hits on the quarterback, a forced fumble, and an interception.

After being ninth in the NFL in sacks in 2018, the Packers are currently tied for second in the NFL. Above all, the risk to spend money in free agency to strengthen the defense has proven to be a success.

Everyone knows how good the offense can be with Aaron Rodgers leading the way. But this may be the best defense the veteran quarterback has had the chance to play with. The Packers hope to continue to collapse the pocket on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.