Packers Mistakes Loom Large in Disjointed Loss to Lions

The Packers once again find themselves collapsing due to their errors. From the start of Sunday’s game, puzzling decisions were made by the coaching staff.

Their best offensive lineman in Kevin Zeitler was a healthy scratch. Leaving people wondering what the point is of signing him. In a division where wins come at a premium, the Packers start with a decision that beats themselves.

The Packers had to rely on John Williams, the third string center to lead them through the line. Despite losing Sean Rhyan and Jacob Monk to injury, Williams put up an honorable performance in a hostile environment.

The talk of the game became the officiating. Many NFL fans with no dog in the fight weighed in on the inconsistency of the calls. However, the Packers have been every bit as inconsistent as the officiating, if not more so.

When the team is beating themselves, it is hard to blame the officials. My concern with the officiating is the integrity of the game with the calls, and this is across the league.

Unless the NFL suffers in the ratings department, this will not change. It is on the players to adjust accordingly. This doesn’t make it right, but the blueprint has been set.

The Packers struggle to find any sort of cohesion in the offense. Jordan Love is carrying the team on his back and it is not sustainable. Between the drops and offensive line play, he is constantly playing behind the sticks.

To add insult to injury, the team has to play again in just three days. There is not a lot of time to truly reflect on this game. All eyes lead to the Carolina Panthers in Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football.

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