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Thursday, September 24, 2026

2026 NFL Week 3 — Falcons at Packers

ATLANTA FALCONS (0-2) at GREEN BAY PACKERS (1-1)

DAY/TIME/TV: Thursday, 7:15 p.m. CDT, Amazon Prime

WHERE: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

LAST WEEK: Packers beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime on the road; Falcons lost 34-3 at home to the Carolina Panthers

LAST MEETING: Falcons won 25-24 on Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta

SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 19-17

FALCONS OFFENSE: OVERALL (29), RUSH (7), PASS (32), SCORING (32)

PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (8), PASS (9), SCORING (24)

FALCONS DEFENSE: OVERALL (12), RUSH (1), PASS (32), SCORING (23)

PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (17), RUSH (32), PASS (9), SCORING (18)

TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Atlanta – 6; Green Bay – 2

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COACHES CAPSULES

Matt LaFleur: 77-41-1, .651; (3-6 postseason); 8th NFL season

Kevin Stefanski: 45-58-0, .437; (1-2 postseason); 7th NFL season

Head to Head: LaFleur 1-1 vs. Stefanski

vs. Opponent: LaFleur 1-1 vs. Falcons; Stefanski 1-1 vs. Packers

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr.'s return comes at a time when the winless Atlanta Falcons need someone to provide a jolt for their lifeless offense.

Atlanta’s offense couldn’t reach the red zone as the Falcons opened the season with losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers. The Falcons were the first team since the Rams in 2008 not to run any plays from inside an opponent’s 20-yard line through the first two games of a season.

Penix now is back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 26-year-old quarterback is ready to play his first game since Nov. 16 on Thursday night as the Falcons visit the Green Bay Packers. “I’ve been working extremely hard to get to this point,” Penix said. “Man, this has been a long journey.”

Atlanta (0-2) needs the boost that Penix will try to provide. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand threw a combined five interceptions with one touchdown pass — a 23-yarder from Rush to Bijan Robinson in Week 1 — while Penix worked his way back.

The Packers expect to face a more capable Atlanta offense now that Penix is back.

“He’s a quarterback that’s gone in there and played really solid football,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “So I would bet that their offense is going to look a little bit different Thursday night.”

Green Bay (1-1) has concerns of its own.

All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL and running back Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list. Wide receiver Jayden Reed and offensive tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field during the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Bako-Bewele tore his patellar tendon and will miss the rest of the season. Reed’s potential return from a neck injury is unknown. The injury to Bako-Bewele creates more adversity for an offensive line that hasn’t established a rhythm yet. Left guard Aaron Banks also won’t be available Thursday because of knee and toe issues.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love says all those injuries up front shouldn’t change the expectations. “I expect those guys to go out there and put their best foot forward and give me time to be able to go out there and try dicing a defense up,” Love said. “That’s the expectations, whoever’s out there. Nothing changes.”

THE FALCONS PACKERS SERIES

• Green Bay averaged 34.4 points while winning the first five games of the series, with the first coming in 1966 en route to becoming the first Super Bowl champions.

• In February 1992, Atlanta traded QB Brett Favre to Green Bay after drafting him in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. Favre would go on to go 4-3 against the Falcons while with the Packers, including a 37-20 win in a 1995 NFC Wild Card contest.

• The Packers and Falcons have met in the postseason four times, with the Falcons winning the last playoff matchup in the NFC title game on Jan. 22, 2017, 44-21.

MATCHUP TO WATCH

RB Bijan Robinson vs. Packers’ run defense: After earning All-Pro honors last season, Robinson has rushed for 155 yards on 37 carries through Atlanta’s first two games this season. Green Bay is allowing just 2.85 yards per carry. Only the Los Angeles Chargers are giving up fewer yards per rush.

STATS AND STUFF

— Robinson is the third-youngest player in NFL history to have at least 4,000 rushing yards (4,065) and 200 receptions (209) at 24 years, 233 days. Only Hall of Famers Edgerrin James (24 years, 129 days) and LaDainian Tomlinson (24 years, 160 days) were younger when reaching those marks.

— Robinson reached 4,000 yards in 53 games, the fewest games to that milestone in team history. William Andrews reached the mark in 54 games.

— Falcons WR Drake London reached 4,000 receiving yards (4,041) in 64 games. Only Julio Jones (47) and Andre Rison (62) reached 4,000 receiving yards in fewer games in Falcons history.

— The Falcons rank last in the league with 123.5 passing yards per game, 31st with 8.0 points per game and 29th with 262 total yards per game.

— Atlanta’s minus-6 turnover margin ranks last in the league.

— Atlanta edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, who played for Green Bay from 2019-21, has 2½ sacks in his first two games with the Falcons.

— The Packers are seeking to win their home opener for a 14th straight year, which would set an NFL record. The Packers are currently tied for the longest such streak with the Miami Dolphins, who won 13 straight home openers from 1976-88.

— The Packers rank last in the league in third down conversion rate (19.1%).

— Green Bay has committed the most penalties (26) for the most yards (231) of any NFL team.

— Packers WR Christian Watson has three touchdown catches in Green Bay’s first two games.

— Packers DL Lukas Van Ness and LB Edgerrin Cooper each have at least one sack in each of Green Bay’s first two games.

— Packers WR/KR Skyy Moore totaled 208 yards on returns (116 on kickoffs, 92 on punts) against the Jets. That’s the highest single-game total by any Packer since Will Blackmon had 209 against New Orleans in 2008.

WHAT’S WORKING

After getting outscored 90-15 in the fourth quarter and overtime of a six-game skid that began last season, the Packers showed they could finish by scoring the final 13 points in a come-from-behind victory Sunday… Special teams made a big difference, with Skyy Moore’s 63-yard punt return setting up Trey Smack’s tying 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter before Smack won the game with a 26-yarder in overtime. Moore and Smack both received game balls… The Packers sacked Geno Smith four times and have totaled seven sacks in their first two games… Green Bay’s defense is allowing just 3.9 yards per play to rank second in the NFL, behind only Seattle… The Packers are allowing just 2.9 yards per rush.

WHAT NEEDS HELP

The Packers went 1 of 9 on third down situations after going 3 of 12 at Minnesota. Their third down conversion rate of 19.1% is the worst in the league… The Packers also rank last in the NFL in yards rushing per game (64.5) and were 29th in yards per carry (3.3).

STOCK UP

Edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has 2½ sacks in Green Bay’s first two games. He totaled just 4½ sacks in 26 regular-season games from 2024-25… Moore had a 43-yard kickoff return to go along with his 63-yard punt return… LB Edgerrin Cooper has a sack in each of Green Bay’s first two games.

STOCK DOWN

LT Jordan Morgan was penalized twice, though one was declined… RT Anthony Belton took over for the injured Zach Bako-Bewele and was called for holding twice… CB Keisean Nixon committed two pass interference penalties, though one was declined.

INJURIES

WR Jayden Reed and Bako-Bewele were carted off the field on consecutive plays during Green Bay’s opening drive. Reed injured his neck and was hospitalized overnight, though the Packers reported after Sunday’s game that he had movement in his extremities and he posted on X that he was “doing much better.” Bako-Bewele hurt his knee, and LaFleur said after the game that “I think he could be out for a long time.”

LG Aaron Banks left with a toe injury. Donovan Jennings took over for Banks before leaving with a hand issue. LaFleur said Green Bay’s offensive line was decimated to such an extent that the Packers briefly discussed the possibility of playing TE Tucker Kraft at tackle.

KEY NUMBER

19 — Games in which Love has thrown multiple touchdown passes without an interception. Love made his 50th start Sunday. The only player to have more games with multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions in his first 50 starts was Patrick Mahomes with 22.

Falcons at Packers broadcast information. If you don’t live in Atlanta, Green Bay, or Milwaukee, you’ll have to subscribe to Prime Video.

The Packers won’t play again until Sunday, October 4 in Tampa, but these maps are what else will be televised in your area this weekend. Above, the CBS early game.

The FOX single early game.

The CBS late game.

Radio stations map for the Green Bay Packers Radio Network.

The Falcons at Packers Series Capsule.

From the NFL, the Falcons at Packers Game Capsule.

The team rankings for both Atlanta and Green Bay following NFL Week 2.

The NFL officiating crew that will work the Falcons at Packers game.

As provided earlier this week on our social media, here is the full league schedule for NFL Week 3.

The weather forecast for Green Bay on Thursday during the game.

The game program cover for Falcons at Packers.

The final injury report for Thursdays game.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

2026 NFL Week 2 — Packers at Jets

GREEN BAY (0-1) AT NEW YORK JETS (1-0)

DAY/TIME/TV: Sunday, 12:00 p.m. CDT, FOX

WHERE: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

LAST MEETING: October 16, 2022 in Lambeau Field, Green Bay. Jets won, 27-10

LAST WEEK: Packers loss to Minnesota 39-22; New York beat Tennessee 23-10

PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (21), RUSH (30), PASS (5), SCORING (30)

JETS DEFENSE: OVERALL (3), RUSH (4), PASS (3), SCORING (3)

PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (28), RUSH (14), PASS (4), SCORING (30)

JETS OFFENSE: OVERALL (19), RUSH (8), PASS (13), SCORING (3)

TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Packers -1 / Jets +1

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COACHES CAPSULES

Matt LaFleur: 76-41-1, .648; (3-6 postseason); 8th NFL season

Aaron Glenn: 4-14, .222; (0-0 postseason); 2nd NFL season

Head to Head: LaFleur 0-0 vs. Glenn vs. Opponent: LaFleur 0-1 vs. Jets; Glenn 0-0 vs. Packers

THE PACKERS-JETS SERIES

• The teams first met in the 1973 season opener, a 23-7 Green Bay victory in Milwaukee. Since then, the Jets have won nine of 13.

• The Packers and Jets combined to win the first three Super Bowls in NFL history, with Green Bay winning the first two and the Jets winning Super Bowl III.

• The only shutout in the series occurred on Oct. 31, 2010, as the Packers won, 9-0, their first road shutout since 1991.

• The Jets own the longest winning streak in the series, winning five consecutive games from 1979-91.

PACKERS KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

QB Jordan Love must bounce back after facing heavy pressure and hits in Week 1. RB MarShawn Lloyd is the key piece in the backfield looking to improve ground efficiency and ball security. EDGE Lukas Van Ness is listed as questionable with a concussion; his presence is vital against a run-heavy Jets attack. EDGE Barryn Sorrell has been cleared from a foot issue, and is positioned for an expanded snap count on the edge. S Xavier McKinney anchors the secondary and communication against play-action and multi-tight end sets.

JETS PLAYER TO WATCH

QB Geno Smith managed a clean game in Week 1 (19-of-24, 215 yards, 0 turnovers) and brings a historical 4-0 record against Packers coordinator Jonathan Gannon. EDGE David Bailey — a rookie standout who recorded his first NFL sack and a team-high six pressures in the opener — to be tasked with collapsing the pocket on Jordan Love. RB Breece Hall secured his first 100-yard game of the season in Week 1 and serves as the anchor of the Jets' rushing attack. EDGE Will McDonald IV has been cleared to play despite an ankle issue; expected to combine with Bailey to pressure Green Bay's tackles. WR Garrett Wilson serves as Smith’s primary downfield target in the passing game.

KEY MATCHUP

The Jets ground game vs. Packers defense — New York RBs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen look to challenge Green Bay's front seven after a strong performance against the Tennessee Titans.

KEY INJURIES

GREEN BAY — DT Warren Brinson (Calf) Out, DT Javon Hargrave (Knee/ Concussion) Doubtful, EDGE Lukas Van Ness (Concussion) Questionable, OG Aaron Banks (Knee) Questionable, Zach Bako-Bewele (Knee) Questionable, CB Benjamin St-Juste (Hamstring) Questionable. NEW YORK — S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Groin) Out, WR Omar Cooper Jr. (Ankle) Out, DE Joseph Ossai (Foot) Out, RB Kene Nwangwu (Back) Out.

STATS AND STUFF:

— The game marks the home opener for the Jets, who are debuting new white helmets with their fifth current uniform combination and encouraging fans — who packed the stands in Tennessee — to wear white for a stadium-wide “White Out.” “We want to make this place a place where it’s hard to play,” Glenn said.

— The Packers last started 0-2 in 2006, their first season under coach Mike McCarthy.

— During their six straight losses, the Packers have been outscored 90-15 in the fourth quarter and overtime.

— Green Bay has lost five games, including the playoffs, in which it led by at least nine points in the second half since the start of the 2025 season.

— Packers WR Christian Watson had six catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns against Minnesota. Those marks either set or matched his second-highest career totals in all three categories.

— Love’s 387 yards passing against Minnesota was the second-highest total of his career. It also was the highest season-opening total for a Packers quarterback in franchise history.

— Love has thrown 24 touchdown passes in September games since 2023. No NFL quarterback has as many TD throws during the month of September in that stretch.

— Packers K Trey Smack’s 59-yard field goal against Minnesota was the longest in NFL history by a player making his debut, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

— The Jets are looking to start 2-0 for just the 12th time in franchise history and first since 2015.

— The game marks the first home start for Smith with the Jets since Oct. 23, 2016, his final start of his first stint with the team.

— The Jets opened the first and second halves last week with touchdown drives on their opening possession of each, the first time they’ve done that since Week 17 of the 2021 season against Tampa Bay.

— New York had a 19-play scoring drive that bridged the first and second quarters and lasted 11:48 — the team’s longest drive by time in any game since 1994, according to Stats Perform.

— RB Breece Hall has 3,500 yards rushing and needs 90 to pass Bill Mathis for ninth on the Jets’ career list.

WHAT’S NOT WORKING

Counting its 31-27 playoff loss at Chicago last season, Green Bay has dropped six straight games. The Packers hadn’t lost that many in a row since losing their final five games in 1990 and first two contests in 1991.

WHAT’S WORKING

Green Bay’s defense produced an adequate pass rush without Micah Parsons, who’ll miss at least the Packers’ first four games while recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Packers sacked Carson Wentz three times. They totaled four sacks in the four games Parsons missed last year.

WHAT NEEDS HELP

The Packers committed 12 penalties… Green Bay scored a touchdown on just one of its four red-zone possessions and allowed Minnesota to reach the end zone on all four of its trips inside the 20… The Packers gained just 3.1 yards per carry.

STOCK UP

WR Christian Watson caught six passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns… WR Matthew Golden had six catches for 95 yards to set career highs in both categories… CB Bo Melton had a 59-yard kickoff return and downed a punt at the 4… CB Keisean Nixon had an interception and a half-sack.

STOCK DOWN

The entire starting line of Morgan, Jennings, Sean Rhyan, Monk and Bako-Bewele struggled… S Javon Bullard was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the hit that knocked Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray out of the game, then got flagged again for illegal contact to wipe out a third-down sack on Minnesota’s go-ahead touchdown drive.

KEY NUMBER

90-15 — The Packers have been outscored by that margin in the fourth quarter and overtime during this six-game skid that started last November. Over their last two games, they’ve been outscored 47-6 in the fourth quarter.

Packers at Jets broadcast information. A very limited portion of the country will be able to watch the game this week.

TV coverage map for the single CBS early game.

TV coverage map for the FOX early game. here you can see where the game will be televised.

TV coverage map for the FOX late game. They have the “double header” this week. Now watch the Packers at Jets contest be a better game than Washington/Dallas, which three-quarters of the country will see.

Radio stations map for the Green Bay Packers Radio Network.

The Packers at Jets Series Capsule.

From the NFL, the Packers at Jets Game Capsule.

The NFL officiating crew that will work the Packers at Jets game.

As provided earlier this week on our social media, here is the full league schedule for NFL Week 2.

The final NFL injury report for Packers at Jets on Sunday.

The team rankings for both Green Bay and New York following NFL Week 1.

A reminder: the Packers will be wearing their green home jerseys on Sunday since the Jets will be wearing all white (the home team chooses).

The Jets provided their “Flip Card” artwork that is used for the media to utilize during the game.

The weather forecast for Sunday during the game. Bring your rain gear.

The Packers’ flight to Newark, N.J. arrived safely on Saturday afternoon.

Today’s the day to get a win!

The final score from the Meadowlands today. It took 4½ quarters, but a win was taken from the Jets in rainy weather.

How the NFC North Division stands after NFL Week 2.

The Packers returned home to Green Bay following what was most likely a better flight than last week.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

2026 NFL Week 1 — Packers at Vikings

GREEN BAY (0-0) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (0-0)

DAY/TIME/TV: Sunday, 3:25 p.m. CDT, FOX

WHERE: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Packers 16-3 on Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis.

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COACHES CAPSULES

• Matt LaFleur: 76-40-1, .654; (3-6 postseason); 8th NFL season

• Kevin O’Connell: 43-25, .632; (0-2 postseason); 5th NFL season

• Head to Head: LaFleur 3-5 vs. O’Connell vs. Opponent: LaFleur 7-7 vs. Vikings; O’Connell 5-3 vs. Packers

THE PACKERS-VIKINGS SERIES

• The all-time series began in 1961 with the Packers rattling

off six wins in a row (1961-63) before the Vikings

took 22 of the next 32 contests from 1964-79.

• From 1979 to 1990, Green Bay had a run of its own, winning 16 of 21 games. Since 2000, the Packers are 29-21-2 (.577) in regular-season games against the Vikings.

• Green Bay and Minnesota have met twice in the playoffs. Both times were in an NFC Wild Card game with the Vikings winning the first matchup in 2004 before the Packers returned the favor in 2012.

TEAM OUTLOOK & KEY STORYLINES

Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Murray makes his debut as the Vikings' starting quarterback, leading an offense that looks to feature star wide receiver Justin Jefferson heavily. Brian Flores returns to coordinate a defense known for heavy blitz packages and exotic pressure.

Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love leads the offense but will have to navigate a shorthanded roster. The Packers enter the matchup missing running back Josh Jacobs and edge rusher Micah Parsons, alongside several offensive line injuries affecting key starters.

MATCHUP TO WATCH

Green Bay’s running game vs. Minnesota’s defensive front. The Packers will play without three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs, who’s on hiatus while a case of alleged domestic violence moves through the court system and the league discipline process. Everyone else on the roster is unproven, with MarShawn Lloyd atop the depth chart for now. The Vikings have a young defensive line led by Jalen Redmond, after dumping veterans Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave in favor of Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Levi Drake Rodriguez. The interior trio has just 20 career starts combined, with Redmond accounting for 17.

KEY INJURIES

GREEN BAY: DT Warren Brinson (calf). QUESTIONABLE: OL Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), G Aaron Banks (knee), LB Ty’Ron Hopper (Achilles). LIMITED: DT Javon Hargrave (knee), DE Barryn Sorrell (foot), DT Devonte Wyatt (ankle). FULL: OL Jordan Morgan (knee). MINNESOTA: DNP: T Christian Darrisaw (NIR/rest). LIMITED: S Harrison Smith (NIR/rest). FULL: S Jacob Thomas (ankle), S Jakobe Thomas (illness), OL Caleb Tiernan (ankle).

THE PACKERS-VIKINGS SERIES

• The all-time series began in 1961 with the Packers rattling off six wins in a row (1961-63) before the Vikings took 22 of the next 32 contests from 1964-79.

• From 1979 to 1990, Green Bay had a run of its own, winning 16 of 21 games. Since 2000, the Packers are 29-21-2 (.577) in regular-season games against the

Vikings.

• Green Bay and Minnesota have met twice in the playoffs. Both times were in an NFC Wild Card game with the Vikings winning the first matchup in 2004 before the Packers returned the favor in 2012.

STATS AND STUFF

— The Packers are opening against an NFC North opponent for the fourth time in five years, including 2022 at Minnesota. They’re on a five-game losing streak, including the wild-card round playoff loss at Chicago.

— Packers quarterback Jordan Love is 1-1 as a starter in his career at U.S. Bank Stadium, totaling four touchdowns and no interceptions on 43-for-63 passing for 441 yards. The Packers won in 2023 and lost in 2024 on the road against the Vikings.

— Green Bay must also play without All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, whose knee surgery recovery will keep him out at least four games. The Packers went 9-3-1 with Parsons on the field last season and were winning at Denver in the second half when he went down on Dec. 14.

— Hargrave signed with Green Bay after his release by the Vikings and will start inside along with Karl Brooks and Devonte Wyatt. Hargrave had two of his 3½ sacks last season in the opener at Chicago.

— Murray is 0-2 in his career against the Packers, losing at home in 2021 and at Green Bay in 2024. He totaled 488 yards on 44-for-65 passing with one touchdown and two interceptions.

— Running back Aaron Jones returns for his third season with the Vikings and his 10th in the NFL, listed as a co-starter with Jordan Mason. Jones played his first seven years with the Packers.

— Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman had a career-high 144 tackles last season and was one of two players in the league with four games of at least 15 tackles.

— Vikings safety Harrison Smith re-signed with the team this week for a 15th season.

EXPECTATIONS

The Packers believe they can make a Super Bowl run and end their recent history of playoff disappointment. They have reached the postseason in each of the three years since Jordan Love took over as the starting quarterback, but they’ve had the NFC’s seventh and final playoff seed each of those years and have back-to-back losses in the wild-card round. New Packers president/CEO Ed Policy showed his faith in coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst by giving them contract extensions even after the team ended last season with five straight losses. There are new faces on the coaching staff, with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon taking over as defensive coordinator and Cam Achord arriving as special teams coordinator. The uncertainty surrounding two of Green Bay’s top players makes it tough to forecast how well the Packers will fare this year. All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons will miss the first part of the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament last November. Parsons has indicated the earliest he could realistically return is for an Oct. 18 game with the Dallas Cowboys. Three-time Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs will open the season on the commissioner’s exempt list — making him unavailable to play -- as he faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from his May arrest.

NEW FACES

OG Jager Burton, CB Brandon Cisse, Edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, LB Zaire Franklin, DL Javon Hargrave, CB Domani Jackson, DT Chris McClellan, WR/KR Skyy Moore, K Trey Smack, OG CB Benjamin St-Juste, QB Tyrod Taylor

KEY LOSSES

WR Romeo Doubs, DL Kingsley Enagbare, DL Rashan Gary, CB Nate Hobbs, C Elgton Jenkins, K Brandon McManus, LB Quay Walker, OT Rasheed Walker, WR Dontayvion Wicks, QB Malik Willis, RB Emanuel Wilson, DL Colby Wooden

STRENGTHS

Green Bay is formidable at safety with Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard, who typically lines up at nickel. McKinney earned All-Pro honors in 2024 and was a second-team selection in voting last year. Williams and Bullard are third-year pros who have established themselves as key players. The 27-year-old Love is in his prime as he builds off a 2025 season in which he ranked sixth in the NFL in passer rating.

WEAKNESSES

Green Bay gained just 4.1 yards per carry last season for its lowest average since 2012. There’s reason to worry whether the Packers will run the ball any better this year, particularly now that Jacobs won’t be available for the start of the season. Jacobs’ absence creates opportunity for MarShawn Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick who appeared in only one game the last two seasons due to a variety of injuries. Green Bay has plenty of questions on its offensive line. Jordan Morgan is the main starter at left tackle for the first time after playing primarily guard his first two seasons. Left guard Aaron Banks has been limited by a knee issue in training camp, and the right guard spot remains unsettled. Rushing the passer could prove difficult as long as Parsons is out. The Packers lost all four games Parsons didn’t play last season — three in the regular season and one in the playoffs. Special teams has been a major Green Bay weakness for several years.

CAMP DEVELOPMENTS

Green Bay lacks a clear-cut No. 1 cornerback, but Cisse showed signs that he eventually could grow into that role. The rookie second-round pick from South Carolina had an outstanding camp. Smack, a sixth-round pick from Florida, kicked a 58-yard field goal and a 59-yarder in Green Bay’s first two preseason games. With Jacobs limited by a groin injury for much of camp, Lloyd showed signs he could be a quality contributor if he can avoid injuries.