Packers Offense Squeezes Past Colts 16-10
Photo Credit: Wagner Meier/Getty Images
It’s been a miserable and confusing start to the season for the Green Bay Packers (1-1). Despite losing their starting signal caller the Packers had a rebound against the Indianapolis Colts (0-2), defeating them 16-10.
Quarterback Malik Willis left much to be desired on the field for fans of the team, with most of the offense coming from running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs ran up the gut for a massive 32 times, and 151 yards. That was the second most rushing carries in a single game for his career, his best being in 2022 where he ran for 33 times against the Seattle Seahawks.
Willis did, however, show some promise as a decent backup. Against Indianapolis, Willis threw for 122 yards and one touchdown to wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks.
WR Romeo Doubs lead the receiving core with three catches for 62 yards.
Most of the work for this game was done by the defense, who forced Colts QB Anthony Richardson to throw three interceptions. One to linebacker Eric Wilson, another to safety Evan Williams, and a third to S Xavier McKinney, who has two interceptions in two-straight games.
In terms of injuries, Green Bay continues to maintain a clean slate of health, with only one confirmed player to be out, one doubtful, and one questionable to play against their next opponent.
QB Jordan Love is questionable to play in Week 3, still recovering from the MCL sprain he suffered in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1). However, according to the Packers official injury report, Love has been a limited participant all week in practice. This is an improvement from last week, where he did not practice at all.
Cornerback Carrington Valentine (ankle) is doubtful to participate in Green Bay’s next matchup. Rookie offensive tackle Jordan Morgan (shoulder) is confirmed out for Week 3, both players have not practiced this week.
The Packers, despite having the best rushing offense in the league (212 yards per game) face a difficult opponent in the Tennessee Titans (0-2). The Titans boast the best rushing defense in the NFL, allowing an average of 49.5 yards per game allowed.
