3 biggest takeaways from Packers’ loss to Giants in London

Packers make fast start but disappear in second half

It has been the same story all season. The Packers are good for two solid quarters of football, but that’s it.

Last week against the New England Patriots, the Packers couldn’t get out of first gear in the opening two quarters and an Aaron Rodgers pick-six handed the visitors a half-time lead. The offense was much-improved for the remainder of the game.

In Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay’s offense flew out of the blocks with touchdowns on the opening two possessions, but the team added no points after that. Fortunately, the defense won the game.

On Sunday in London, the Packers made another fast start.

Green Bay scored on four of its opening five possessions, putting up 20 points before half-time. The defense dominated early on, forcing two quick three-and-outs. With a 10-point half-time lead, the Packers were in complete control.

Then it fell apart.

The defense gave up drives of over seven and eight minutes, one resulting in a field goal, the other a touchdown. All of a sudden, we were tied, and the offense did nothing to help a tiring defense.

Following a 15-play, 91-yard touchdown drive that tied the game, the Packers’ offense held the ball for only 26 seconds before punting. New York then made easy work of a tired Green Bay defense, scoring the game-winning touchdown.

Both sides of the ball were concerning. Joe Barry’s defense couldn’t slow down Daniel Jones and the Giants’ offense in the second half, while Matt LaFleur’s offense didn’t add a single point in the final two quarters.