Lombardi Ave
FanSided

Why They Won: Green Bay Outlasts Jacksonville’s Heat

By Kenn Korb

Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) is congratulated by inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) after he made a sack on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) (not pictured) during the second half at EverBank Field. Green Bay Packers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) is congratulated by inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) after he made a sack on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) (not pictured) during the second half at EverBank Field. Green Bay Packers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 6
Next

Hey, Packers fans – what a way to begin the season, eh?

After having struggles for much of last season, the team had to be hoping to come out strong and show those issues were just a blip rather than the new reality.

The game didn’t go off without a hitch, but there was enough shown in the 27-23 victory to give fans a positive glimpse of what the 2016 version of this team might be able to become.

What stood out as the biggest reasons for the eventual win?

Let’s take a look.

Next: Pass protection

Home/Green Bay Packers News