Fact or Fiction: 5 Questions About the Green Bay Packers

Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur celebrates with linebacker Quay Walker (7) after he intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports /

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) catches a touchdown pass against Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (4) in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. /

The Packers Red Zone Offense is Back

During Matt LaFleur’s first two years as the Packers head coach, their red zone offense was the best in the NFL. They ranked second in touchdown percentage in 2019 (67.9 percent) and first in 2020 (76.8 percent). Then, they tanked toward the bottom, falling to 18th in 2021 (57.5 percent) and 23rd in 2022 (51.9 percent).

The good news is they’re off to a hot start in this department after their season-opening victory over the Bears, putting the ball into the endzone on all three of their attempts–one of only four teams to do so in Week 1 this year.

LaFleur showed off some more creative playcalling inside the 20, and the team did an excellent job executing the calls. With all of the speed this team has, it’s hard to imagine defenders consistently keeping them out of the endzone when they get this close. All signs are pointing upward at this time.

Verdict: Fact

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