The Green Bay Packers have started the season hot, winning their first two games in dominant fashion. The offense is rolling, and so is the defense with the addition of Micah Parsons. While it’s still extremely early in the year, everyone is confident the Packers have what it takes to be in the mix at the end of the season.
That's why Green Bay was ranked No. 3 in ESPN’s most recent power rankings. In those rankings, NFL Nation reporters pointed out a quarterback takeaway for each team.
For the Packers, Rob Demovsky highlighted how Jordan Love hasn’t found a No. 1 receiver yet. While that could be viewed as an issue, it’s actually working to Green Bay’s benefit.
Jordan Love not having a clear No. 1 receiver is a good thing for the Packers
In the write-up, Demovsky laid out how the receiving game is truly a by-committee approach, and how that’s expected to continue with Jayden Reed sidelined.
"Through two games, tight end Tucker Kraft leads the Packers with eight catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Among the receivers, Dontayvion Wicks leads in catches (six), and Romeo Doubs leads in yards (96). Rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden has just two catches for 16 yards, but Love missed him twice on what could have been big plays against Washington."
Having an elite go-to guy at receiver is definitely great, but not having one can also work in your favor, as long as the receivers are good.
Fortunately, the Packers have multiple good wideouts, which means everyone can contribute, and no one knows who the next big game is going to come from. That makes it hard for defenses to key in on a specific player because they have to worry about everyone.
It also means Love isn’t locking in on a single guy, as he’s spreading the ball all around the field to all his weapons. As long as everyone keeps getting open and making plays, this committee approach will be a good thing for the Packers.