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Packers’ positional grades at quarter mark of 2021 season

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates a second half touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Bucs Nfc Champ 2268 012421 Wag /

Tight end

The tight ends have been pretty quiet so far in 2021, at least when it comes to the passing game. Through four games, they’ve only combined for 11 receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. Fortunately, Green Bay asks them to do much more than catch the ball, and they’ve been an integral part of the running game as well. Ignoring Tonyan’s porous blocking, Marcedes Lewis, Dominique Dafney and Josiah Deguara are all legit blockers.

Grade: C

Offensive Line

The Packers’ offensive line has already had to deal with more adversity this year than last. David Bakhtiari began the year on the PUP and will be out until at least Week 7. To make matters worse, Elgton Jenkins has now missed the last two games, forcing Yosh Nijman into the role as their starting left tackle. AND the Packers are starting two rookies and a second-year player on the interior. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it could definitely be worse.

Grade: B-

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