It’s early in the NFL season and things can change quickly, but there has not been a lot to like about quarterback Jordan Love and the Green Bay offense.
Love looked lost in the Packers’ last two losses, throwing a total of five interceptions against the Lions and Raiders. Green Bay ranks 28th in total offense (281.6 yards per game) and 27th in rushing (81.6 YPG), and the latter is a problem that has stunted Love’s development. An injury-riddled offensive line has prevented the running attack from getting started, and while the power running of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon was meant to be the strength of the offense, Jones has missed three games with a hamstring injury. In other words, the run is not setting up the pass, and Love has been put in a tough situation.
Two things should the Packers get back on the right path Sunday — Jones is set to return, and the Denver defense is the league’s worst.
Green Bay, seemingly a healthier team coming off a bye, faces another AFC West opponent on the road after imploding in a 17-13 loss at Las Vegas on Oct. 9. The Raiders did what they could to give the game away, but the Packers were too inept to take it.