Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (interception) and defensive tackle Kenny Clark (forced fumble and recovery) forced the other two takeaways to put an exclamation mark on Green Bay's big day.

Pettine's message this week resonated with Clark and a defensive front that held Buffalo to only 58 rushing yards on 16 carries in Green Bay's first game without veteran defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday with an ankle injury.

"That was the biggest focus of this week because there would be times when we'd dominate the second half," Clark said. "We'd hold teams to minimal yardage. We have to put that all together as one and start faster. Coming out more energized, start fast, brought a lot of pressure, it was a great win."

It was the type of complete performance Green Bay was looking for after giving up 326 total yards to the Vikings in the final 40 minutes two weeks ago and another 323 total yards in the first half last week against Washington.

The Packers built a little momentum after halftime in the 31-17 loss, conceding only 63 total yards and two passes for six yards to Alex Smith, and carried it into Sunday's performance against the Bills.

It was a reminder to everyone of what the defense is capable of when it starts fast and finishes strong heading into next Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions.