Packers’ Matt LaFleur lays out 1 big bye week priority amid winless streak

Green Bay played the Cowboys without offensive linemen Zach Tom, Anthony Belton and Aaron Banks due to injuries.

They were also without wide receiver Jayden Reed, who’s been put on injured reserve after surgeries following Week 2’s win against the Washington Commanders. Injuries have been a headache to deal with for Green Bay, though, the team still managed to keep its head above water with a 2-1-1 record through four weeks. 

For head coach Matt LaFleur, getting healthy is a major point of emphasis for the team, especially since the Packers’ bye is in the early portion of the season.

Via Ryan Wood of USA Today:

Packers coach Matt LaFleur on bye week priority: “It’s called health. That is the big thing. We’ve got to get these guys, their bodies back. And we have to understand there’s going to be a long haul after the bye.”

Green Bay’s depth in some positions can be expected to improve in the coming days and weeks. Wide receiver Christian Watson, running back MarShawn Lloyd, offensive linemen Jacob Monk and John Williams and defensive end Collin Oliver are said to be eligible to be off the physically unable to perform list or injured reserve, per Zach Kruse of Packers Wire.