Packers roundup: Week 1 snap counts, excitement for defense
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Welcome to the Packers News Report.
We’ve officially reached Week 2. The Green Bay Packers will begin preparations for another important divisional game this Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings. It’s also Matt LaFleur’s home game as head coach.
Fortunately, Green Bay came away from the season opener without any serious injuries. It’ll be interesting to see how close to being fully healthy this team is when the first injury report for Week 2 is released tomorrow.
In the Packers News Report today: five observations from Green Bay’s Week 1 snap counts, confirmations and surprises from the regular season opener, why we should get excited about this defense, and more.
News and notes from around FanSided
Five observations from Week 1 snap counts (Lombardi Ave)
Kevin Culligan takes a look at the Week 1 snap counts against the Chicago Bears, and writes about what can be learned from the game.
Confirmations and surprises from win vs. Bears in Week 1 (Lombardi Ave)
Brady Busha writes about what was confirmed in Week 1, and what surprised us in the season opener.
Why it’s time to get excited about the defense (Lombardi Ave)
Jesse Fry takes a look at the defensive dominance in Week 1, and writes about why it’s time to get excited about Green Bay’s defense.
Three players in spotlight vs. Minnesota Vikings (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)
Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express looks at three players who are in the spotlight for Green Bay in Week 2 against Minnesota.
More news and notes from around the internet
Packers rookie Rashan Gary needs more snaps after encouraging debut (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)
Field Access: Inside Packers’ communication on key stops against Bears (PackersNews.com – Jim Owczarski)
Packers culture, chemistry is strong (Cheesehead TV – Jason Perone)
Marcedes Lewis feels a different vibe with 2019 Packers (Packers.com – Wes Hodkiewicz)
Matt LaFleur’s play-action philosophy was missing in Week 1 win, but is likely on its way (Acme Packing Company – Peter Bukowski)
We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.