3 biggest overreactions to the Packers' Week 1 loss to Eagles

The Green Bay Packers are back home, and their disastrous season opener in Brazil is in the past. That doesn't mean there weren't important lessons to learn to carry forward into their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

It's officially overreaction season. Week 1 gives us a glimpse into how each team looks, but it's rarely the full picture. A lot will change on the long journey that lies ahead.

That said, the Packers can learn a lot from their frustrating loss to Philadelphia, including some harsh truths.

Here are three overreactions to carry forward into Week 2.

Important lessons Packers learned in Week 1 loss to Eagles

Edgerrin Cooper is the Packers' best linebacker

Jeff Hafley's system requires key contributions from the linebackers. The Packers didn't get that in Week 1. Quay Walker looked lost against the run and missed two tackles, per PFF. Isaiah McDuffie also missed two, and the Eagles went after him in coverage, including on Saquon Barkley's touchdown catch.

Rookie Edgerrin Cooper only played 11 snaps, but he made an immediate impact, with three tackles, a pass defense, and a key stop. No Packers defender earned a higher PFF grade than the second-round pick.

"I would anticipate him getting more time moving forward," said head coach Matt LaFleur.

Walker is in Year 3 but still hasn't lived up to first-round expectations. Cooper might already be the Packers' best linebacker.

Jordan Morgan needs to start at right guard

Jordan Morgan didn't make the perfect NFL debut, but he showed plenty of promise. He allowed one quarterback hit but zero sacks, which is an encouraging return for a rookie playing a new position against one of the league's best defensive fronts. Morgan also only recently returned from a shoulder injury.

Morgan looked on track to win the starting right guard job before the injury forced him out of the preseason, but it's time for the Packers to give their first-round pick more opportunities. Sean Rhyan played 42 snaps to Morgan's 28, but the rookie looked more comfortable.

The Packers should make Morgan the starter. There will be ups and downs, but he has the talent to become an outstanding interior lineman.

Packers' decision not to draft a cornerback is coming back to haunt them

The Packers passed on drafting a cornerback in the early rounds, sticking with Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes as the starting combination. Based on Week 1, that was a mistake.

Stokes had a solid game, which was encouraging after his injury struggles in recent years, but Alexander was nowhere near his best. Per PFF, the former All-Pro allowed four completions for 108 yards and a touchdown in his coverage, which included a 67-yard touchdown to A.J. Brown.

One of the cornerbacks Green Bay had the chance to trade up for was playing for the Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell. The rookie had an outstanding debut, showcasing his speed and athleticism. He broke up a potential touchdown to Christian Watson.

Alexander's starting job isn't in jeopardy, nor would it be had the Packers drafted a corner. But this team's depth is concerning, especially when Alexander isn't playing at his best.

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