Emerging Stars: 5 Packers Brightening the Season at Quarter Mark

Sep 28, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) moves in against Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) moves in against Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers guard Zach Tom (50) locks Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first quarter of their game Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers guard Zach Tom (50) locks Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first quarter of their game Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel /

Packers Brightening the Season: Zach Tom

Despite the occasional chaos on the Packers’ offensive line this season, particularly with mounting injuries on the left side, Zach Tom has shone as a standout.

In the first four games, he’s emerged as Green Bay’s top-graded offensive lineman, trailing only David Bakhtiari, according to PFF. Among 68 qualified offensive tackles, Tom stands at a respectable 12th place. This comes as a pleasant surprise for a team now searching for another high-caliber offensive tackle, given Bakhtiari’s placement on injured reserve, leaving his season and potentially his career in question.