Three takeaways from Packers’ win vs. Vikings in Week 2

3. Offense shows potential, but still a work in progress

After only scoring 10 points in last week’s win, Aaron Rodgers said the offense would improve. In the first quarter of this game, not only had it improved, but it was dominant.

It started with an impressive four-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Then an 11-play, 63-yard scoring drive. And they made it three touchdowns in a row with another four-play, 33-yard drive. The Vikings’ defense had no answer. Rodgers was on the money, the run game was working and the Packers were up 21-0.

Then they didn’t score another point all game.

The Packers did have opportunities and got into field goal range on a couple of occasions, but as noted, there were far too many mistakes.

And once Mike Zimmer adjusted, the Packers’ offense couldn’t get out of first gear.

Despite only being sacked twice, Rodgers was under a lot of pressure throughout the game. Minnesota’s defense recorded nine QB hits.

After two weeks of this new offense, it’s clear there’s still a lot to get right. Whether it’s communication or simply execution on the play. But there were some significant improvements in this game from the last, particularly early on. And when the Packers needed one final first down to close out the game, Rodgers found Davante Adams, allowing them to run the clock down to just six seconds before the Vikings got the ball back.

It was a frustrating performance by the offense overall, but there were positives to take away and lots to build on entering Week 3.