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Baby steps for Packers run game

The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line remains a persistent challenge, with Jordan Love enduring relentless pressure—he’s already been hit more than 30 times this season. Despite that, Love has thrown eight touchdowns, tying for third in the league, but the run game has struggled to gain traction.

Marshawn Lynch’s limited visibility and Kaleb Johnson’s slow start have been compounded by inconsistent blocking, allowing defenses to focus entirely on Love without regard for the ground attack. However, recent adjustments have shown promising signs: last week’s lineup change, featuring Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover, marked a noticeable improvement, even producing Johnson’s first 31-yard run of the season.

This week, the addition of guard Kevin Zeitler—an established presence—could further stabilize the line. If the offensive line can move from merely functional to reliable, it may force defenses to allocate more attention to the backfield, potentially easing pressure on Love and unlocking more explosive plays from Christian Watson and Matthew Golden.

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