The Green Bay Packers secured a narrow victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 11, but their performance left much to be desired.
Coach Matt LaFleur praised the team’s resilience, especially after Karl Brooks’ dramatic fingertip block of a potential game-winning field goal by Bears kicker Cairo Santos. However, LaFleur acknowledged that the Packers were outplayed in many aspects, including third-down conversions and time of possession, which saw them lose the battle 36:21 to 23:39. Despite the win, the Packers’ overall performance was far from impressive.
Quarterback Jordan Love, who has struggled with turnovers all season, threw an interception in the red zone during the game. Love is now tied for the league lead in interceptions with 11, a troubling statistic for a player with a $220 million contract. His performance was below expectations, contributing to the lackluster nature of the win.
Defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness was another disappointment, as he failed to record any sacks or make a noticeable impact, further raising concerns about his development after being drafted 13th overall last year.
Tight end Tucker Kraft also had a quiet game, with just one target and no catches. The Packers need more from Kraft moving forward, as his potential to open up their offense is significant. Although the Packers left Soldier Field with a win, they will need to address these shortcomings to remain competitive.
