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7 weaknesses for Packers to address heading into bye week

By Brian Sampson

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 3: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 3, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 3: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 3, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 10: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 10: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after missing a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The Green Bay Packers survived the toughest part of their schedule and head into their Week 13 bye week with a 9-3 record, second in the NFC behind the 9-2 Arizona Cardinals.

After making the NFC Championship game in each of the past two seasons, it’s not enough for this squad to simply get back to that mark. They have their sights set on representing their conference in the Super Bowl and must address these seven weaknesses if they want to make that goal a reality.

If the Green Bay Packers want to get ready for a Super Bowl run following their bye week, they must address these seven weaknesses.

Weaknesses for Packers to address: Field goal unit

This area isn’t completely pinned on Mason Crosby even if he’s the face of the field goal operating unit. Crosby has missed nine field goal attempts (most in the NFL) and has the lowest field goal percentage among any kicker who has attempted at least six field goals in 2021. 

The failures are not squarely on him, as he’s had to work with a new holder to begin the season and a change in long-snapper midway through. He’s also had two field goals blocked because of the protection ahead of him. Green Bay can ill-afford to have an unreliable kicking game come playoff time. This unit needs to take the time to get things right over the off week.

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