As expected, Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney’s playmaking doesn’t happen naturally. Like many great safeties, when McKinney isn’t reading the quarterback’s eyes or coming downhill to make a tackle, he’s in a constant state of preparation.

McKinney brought the interaction up unprompted in the Packers locker room on Wednesday ahead of the Packers’ first game against the Bears this season, taking place Sunday in Chicago. Green Bay’s potential All-Pro safety, who’s tied for the NFL lead in interceptions in his first season with the team, was asked about his approach to a rivalry game.

Packers safety Xavier McKinney didn't hold back when talking about DJ Moore's actions during the Cardinals game two weeks ago.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a divisional showdown against the Green Bay Packers, and things are already heating up off the field. Packers safety Xavier McKinney recently called out Bears receiver DJ Moore after he was seen walking off the field during a play in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals.

Safety Xavier McKinney is one of the Green Bay Packers' premier pieces. After he signed a four-year, $67 million contract back in March, though, not everybody was aware of how impactful the former New York Giant could be.

Green Bay Packers star safety Xavier McKinney has ripped Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore for his offseason comments about him. The post Packers Star Xavier McKinney Fires Back at Bears WR DJ Moore appeared first on Heavy.

When it comes to Packers-Bears showdowns, players usually don't need extra motivation. Players on both sides understand the significance of the rivalry and play accordingly. This is especially true for the Packers who have won 14 out of their last 15 matchups against Chicago.