Overview
- The Packers, which lost 39-22 on Sept. 13, saw their offensive line struggle throughout the game as Minnesota’s pressure and blitzing repeatedly beat Green Bay’s protection.
- Official and analytical counts show Jordan Love absorbed 15 official hits and 18 unofficial hits while the line allowed pressure on over half of dropbacks, placing Green Bay last in pass-blocking efficiency.
- Coaching staff announced immediate personnel experiments and said they will rotate linemen in practice to find a better mix, with Anthony Belton being worked back toward the right guard role.
- Aaron Banks, hampered by knee tendinitis entering Week 1, is being monitored and could return to left guard for Week 2 depending on his pain tolerance and practice availability.
- Analysts say two paths now exist for the unit: it could stabilize with continuity, health and Belton or Jager Burton stepping up, or it could remain a chronic weakness that limits the offense all season.