It’s been a rough week for Green Bay Packers fans.
They fell to the Carolina Panthers in what can only be described as a trap game — an unfortunate specialty of head coach Matt LaFleur at this point. Then
came the news that tight end Tucker Kraft—currently leading the team in receiving, YAC, and receiving touchdowns—was lost for the season due to a torn ACL.
Overall, it’s hard to remember a two-week stretch where sky high vibes plummeted so forcefully. Despite all that, there is room for optimism.
I mean, you could be a Vikings fan forced to root for a passer with two personalities (neither of whom are good quarterbacks, by the way).
Additionally, the Packers are still clinging to a division lead over the Detroit Lions, and do have star power. On balance, Jordan Love has been impressive. Christian Watson’s return was felt immediately, and the return of Jayden Reed should also provide a boost. While there are thin areas on the defense, the Packers still rank fairly high there, as well.
For these reasons and more, some outlets (like SI) still view the Packers as contenders in a muddy NFL picture. Can they weather the storm, find an offensive rhythm and regain their footing in time to make a run? Let us know how you’re feeling in the comments below.
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The Packers can’t afford Rasheed Walker, but probably can’t afford to lose him – Breaking down the harsh reality of the future of the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line.
NFL issuing punishment to Panthers star for play vs. Packers – The No Fun League has slapped Panthers RB Rico Dowdle with a fine for a touchdown celebration referencing an old “Key & Peele” sketch.
ICYMI: Packers’ MarShawn Lloyd saw specialists over injuries – In what has become a trend for oft-injured Packers, RB MarShawn Lloyd has consulted with specialists over his injury history.
Listen: Trying to find some Packers positives – Justis Mosqueda joined the UnPack podcast to try and find some silver linings for this Packers team (after a few minutes of complaining, of course).
An honorable death for a Geo Metro – A Utah man said a final farewell to the Geo Metro he drove for 35 years by dropping a 1,917-pound pumpkin on it from a height of nearly 14 stories.
