Green Bay Packers: 5 overreactions heading into Week 3 vs Redskins

The Green Bay Packers are somewhat fortunate to be 1-0-1 heading into Week 3. Here are three overreactions to avoid after two games.

The Green Bay Packers have had a season’s worth of drama after just two home games against division rivals. It took a historic comeback in Week 1 to pull out a victory over the Chicago Bears. That was followed up with an almost equally historic collapse in a tie with the Minnesota Vikings.

Still, there remains plenty of football to be played with 15 weeks and 14 games remaining of the regular season. What you think you know now, might be completely wrong come December or January. Let’s check out five overreactions about the Packers that some might be making just two games in.

5. Packers’ defensive line isn’t as good as advertised

The Packers’ defensive line was supposed to be an area of strength heading into the season. With a starting unit of Kenny Clark, Mike Daniels and Muhammad Wilkerson backed up by Dean Lowry and Montravius Adams, this unit was supposed to carry the defense.

Although they haven’t been awful, they haven’t been the powerhouse some expected. They failed to take advantage against a weak Vikings’ line and apply consistent pressure on quarterback Kirk Cousins. Of course, the outside linebackers play a part in that as well, but the interior line was just waiting to be taken advantage of.

With that being said, it’s way too early to write this unit off. They have a lot of room to grow and certainly have the talent to do so. Let’s keep an eye on them as the season wears on.