The Cavalry Has Arrived: Packers Completely Rebuild Their Offensive Line; Preview Bucs
The Packers finally did something about their offensive-line disaster.
Kevin Zeitler. Mekhi Becton. Laken Tomlinson.
After three weeks of historically bad pass protection, Brian Gutekunst has aggressively attacked Green Bay's biggest weakness — and these additions could completely change what this offense looks like.
In P#411, we break down why Kevin Zeitler could immediately become Green Bay's best offensive lineman, how a MUCH bigger offensive line could create an entirely new identity in the running game, and why simply going from historically bad to average up front could transform this offense.
Then it's onto Tampa Bay.
The Buccaneers are 0-3, Baker Mayfield is out, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start.
The opportunity is sitting right in front of Green Bay.
Can the new offensive line protect Jordan Love?
Can the Packers finally establish a running game?
And can Green Bay take advantage of a depleted Tampa Bay team and get its season back on track?
26 Sept 2026
The Packers Have an Offensive Line Crisis
The Packers have a serious problem, and it starts up front.
Green Bay's offensive line has been one of the worst in football through three games, Jordan Love is getting pressured at an alarming rate, and the running game has completely disappeared.
But I don't believe this is primarily a Matt LaFleur problem. This is a personnel problem.
In P#410, I break down why the criticism needs to shift toward Brian Gutekunst, just how poorly Green Bay's young offensive linemen have performed, why Anthony Belton may be playing out of position, and why the Packers can't afford to simply wait for this group to develop.
Plus:
• Jordan Love has already been hit or sacked 27 times
• Why Green Bay needs veteran offensive-line help now
• Why Kaleb Johnson deserves more opportunities
• What really went wrong defensively against Atlanta
• Why the defense eventually ran out of gas
• My thoughts on booing the Packers at Lambeau
The Packers are built to win now. It's time to protect Jordan Love like it.
23 Sept 2026
Packers-Falcons Preview: Pressure Penix & Let Jordan Love Attack
The Packers return to Lambeau Field on Thursday night looking to improve to 2-1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. is back under center for Atlanta, but after three ACL tears and nearly a year away from meaningful football, Green Bay has to make him uncomfortable. Lukas Van Ness has been one of the NFL’s most impactful defenders through two weeks, Edgerrin Cooper continues to be a weapon as a blitzer, and Jonathan Gannon has consistently found ways to generate pressure.
The other priority? Stop Bijan Robinson and force Atlanta into obvious passing situations.
Offensively, the Packers need to change their approach.
Green Bay has run the football on 55% of its first downs while using play action on only 19% of Jordan Love’s dropbacks. Meanwhile, the Packers have one of the NFL’s least efficient rushing attacks and the league’s worst third-down conversion rate.
It’s time to flip the script: throw earlier, use more play action, create better second-down situations, and put this game in Jordan Love’s hands.
Plus, we break down Green Bay’s mounting offensive-line injuries, why Atlanta’s depleted secondary should be attacked, a potential Matthew Golden breakout game, Christian Watson’s opportunity to bounce back, and another impressive start from the Packers’ special teams.
All that and more on PackersNow.
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