The Green Bay Packers pulled off a miraculous overtime victory over the New York Jets in Week 2. It wasn’t pretty, but they were able to fight through late adversity and avoid a dreaded 0-2 start.
Following another uneven performance from the offense and the potential loss of two key players, wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele, the vibes aren’t great, even after Sunday’s win. The national power rankings back that up, showing there isn’t a ton of belief in the Packers heading into Week 3.
Where the Packers Are Ranked in NFL Power Rankings
ESPN: 17 (Down from 14)
NFL.com: 20 (Down from 16)
USA Today: 20 (Up from 22)
CBS Sports: 13 (Up from 14)
Pro Football Network: 15 (Down from 12)
What National Pundits Are Saying About the Packers
“Through two games, Love has taken 18 quarterback hits and been sacked four times. And given the state of his offensive line, it might not get much better anytime soon. The Packers lost right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele and their top two left guards, starter Aaron Banks and backup Donovan Jennings, on Sunday. Regardless, Green Bay still avoided its first 0-2 start since 2006, keeping alive the longest active streak in the NFL, per ESPN Research.” – Rob Demovsky, ESPN
“The Packers still lack a running game and are a sloppy operation. On Sunday, Green Bay lost 133 yards on 14 penalties and finished with 199 total net yards. Somehow, the Pack still managed to take the Jets to overtime, where Green Bay forced a three-and-out and finished off New York with a walk-off field goal. The most honest Packers fans will admit Green Bay didn’t play a winning brand of football, which is a highly concerning sign for a team expected to compete for the NFC North crown. Congratulations on the win, though.” – Nick Shook, NFL.com
“Back in the win column after suffering their first six-game skid since the pre-Favre years. It’s helped that former first-round pass rusher Lukas Van Ness’ 2½ sacks are already more than he had all of last season.” – Nate Davis, USA Today
“They were staring 0-2 in the face before rallying against the Jets. But they still don’t look right on offense.” – Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
“After a late-game collapse against the Vikings in Week 1, the Green Bay Packers managed to turn things around with a comeback victory in Week 2. Granted, you could argue that a team like the Packers shouldn’t have needed overtime to defeat a bottom-feeder like the Jets, but erasing a 17-7 deficit to win is still an impressive feat.
It’s clear the Packers have a flawed roster, particularly along the offensive line. Injuries on that side of the ball to players like Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele certainly don’t help the team’s outlook on offense. That said, Green Bay deserves a lot of credit for fighting back, overcoming adversity, and getting the win on Sunday.” – Pro Football Network
