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Matt LaFleur Keeps Play-Calling as Packers Confront Offensive Slide

He acknowledged job pressure and emphasized internal fixes with Green Bay 5-3-1 entering a road test against the Giants.

Overview

  • LaFleur confirmed he will continue calling plays, saying he must "look inward" to improve an offense that has totaled 20 points over two straight losses.
  • Green Bay fell to 15th in scoring after 16-13 and 10-7 defeats, with Jordan Love held without a touchdown pass in back-to-back games while the defense limited Philadelphia to 10 points.
  • Starting center Elgton Jenkins went on injured reserve with a left ankle injury that LaFleur said is "highly unlikely" to heal in time for a return, and Sean Rhyan is expected to take over at center.
  • The Packers are 5-3-1 and sit seventh in the NFC as they visit the 2-8 Giants, who turned to interim coach Mike Kafka with Jameis Winston set to start at quarterback.
  • LaFleur said he is "always coaching for everything" as outside scrutiny grows, with one NFL insider noting a perception of top-level evaluation under new team president Ed Policy.