Packers’ Positions Ranked: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not After Four Games

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 during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 38-20.
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 during their football game Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Green Bay won 38-20. /
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Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates after receiving a fumble in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Cornerback

Rasul Douglas has been a standout through the first four games and is playing like a stud. The rest of the Packers’ cornerbacks, especially Jaire Alexander, must follow suit. Alexander had maybe the worst game of his career against the Falcons in Week 2 and then missed the next two games due to a back injury. When he returns, the Packers need him to play like he gets paid–at an elite level.

7. Outside Linebacker

Rashan Gary has been a one-man wrecking crew, racking up pressures and sacks like it’s his job (spoiler: it is!). However, he’s been on a pitch count, limiting his effectiveness, and the others haven’t stepped up. It’s been a slow start for Preston Smith, Kinglsey Enagbare and Lukas Van Ness.

8. Running Back

Aaron Jones was phenomenal in Week 1 before going down with a hamstring injury and missing the next two games. When he returned in Week 4, he was limited and Green Bay didn’t put him in a position to succeed. AJ Dillon has performed poorly in his absence and is having a career-worst year. He’s been awful this season and drags their rankings down.