2. Another bad day for special teams
Another week that we’re talking about the Packers’ struggles on special teams. Outside of a successful fake punt, this was another game to forget.
It started with a Tramon Williams fumble on a punt return in the first quarter. The Packers led 7-0 and forced a quick three-and-out. With a chance to get the ball back and build a lead, Williams’ fumble gave the ball right back to the Dolphins in good field position, and they went on to score a field goal.
The Packers also had a punt blocked while only up 14-9. A quick three-and-out forced the Packers to punt on their own side of the field, but it was blocked by Brandon Bolden. The Dolphins went on to score a field goal.
Later in the game, Miami ran a fake punt on fourth-and-one, a direct snap to Leonte Carroo. The Packers weren’t prepared for it and gave up the first down. Again they got away with it, forcing the Dolphins to punt on the same drive.
As we saw two weeks ago against the LA Rams, mistakes on special teams can cost you the game. The Packers were still able to win comfortably on Sunday, but they can’t afford to make the same mistakes against the Seahawks on Thursday night.