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Packers’ Protection Woes Mount After Week 3 as LaFleur Clarifies Zach Tom Exit

LaFleur now says Zach Tom did not re-injure his oblique, shifting scrutiny to protection fixes before the Cowboys game.

Overview

  • Right tackle Zach Tom left after the first offensive snap against Cleveland, and LaFleur said Monday the issue was not a re-aggravation but that Tom could not continue against game-level force.
  • Left guard Aaron Banks exited with a groin injury and did not return, forcing reshuffles up front that included Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton.
  • Jordan Love faced pressure on 42% of his dropbacks and was sacked five times, while Josh Jacobs was limited to 30 rushing yards as the line struggled throughout the loss.
  • Cleveland won 13-10 on late special teams swings with a blocked Brandon McManus field goal and a 55-yard game-winner in the final seconds.
  • Javon Bullard may enter concussion protocol and Devonte Wyatt reportedly injured his knee, with Green Bay already missing Jayden Reed and Christian Watson as the team awaits the Week 4 injury report.