A devastating combination of drops, penalties and a disastrous, game-turning pick-six doomed the Green Bay Packers in a disappointing 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at a rain-soaked Lambeau Field. The FOX broadcast credited the Packers with six drops, including one by running back Chris Brooks in the red zone on third down, one by Tucker Kraft on third down before a … [Read more...] about Drops, penalties and pick-six doom Packers in disappointing defeat to Lions
Where do Packers stand in NFC North and playoff race entering bye week?
The Green Bay Packers are entering the bye week with a 6-3 record after losing 24-14 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Matt LaFleur’s team is currently in possession of a playoff spot in the NFC ahead of Week 10, but the Packers have plenty of work to do against a tough schedule during the second half of the season. If the season ended today, the Packers would be … [Read more...] about Where do Packers stand in NFC North and playoff race entering bye week?
Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from loss to Lions in Week 9
The Green Bay Packers were far too sloppy on offense — featuring drops, penalties and a game-changing interception — and not disruptive enough on defense to beat the Detroit Lions at a rain-soaked Lambeau Field on Sunday. The loss dropped the Packers to 6-3 entering the bye week. By overall grade at Pro Football Focus, Sunday’s performance was the Packers’ third worst of the … [Read more...] about Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from loss to Lions in Week 9
Packers must get better in red zone coming out of the bye
Drops and penalties have both contributed to creating a glaring weakness in the red zone for the Green Bay Packers entering the bye week. On Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Packers failed to score a touchdown on their first three red zone trips and finished 1-for-4 overall. Chris Brooks had a drop on third down inside the 10-yard line, forcing a field goal. Later, Dontayvion Wicks … [Read more...] about Packers must get better in red zone coming out of the bye
Good, bad and ugly from Packers’ 24-14 loss to Lions in Week 9
After an encouraging opening possession that featured an effective run game, the Green Bay Packers fell apart inside a wet and rainy Lambeau Field — giving up 24 straight points while committing too many penalties and dropping too many passes in a 24-14 defeat. The Packers are now 0-2 inside the division to start 2024, and both losses came at home to the top contenders inside … [Read more...] about Good, bad and ugly from Packers’ 24-14 loss to Lions in Week 9