4 underwhelming performances in Packers uninspiring loss to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings and Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers embrace after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 11, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINELMjs Packers11 5 Jpg Packers11 /

Underwhelming performances: Defensive pressure

Sticking with the defensive theme before turning our attention to the offense, the Packers’ defense could not generate consistent pressure on Kirk Cousins. As a result, Cousins had all the time in the world to sit in the pocket and find an open receiver.

The Packers pressured Cousins a few times, but were only able to bring him down in the backfield once. There were far too many times where Cousins could sit in the pocket for five-plus seconds scanning the field for an open teammate. It’s not good if Green Bay can’t get to the quarterback against that offensive line.

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