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The Packers’ running back problems are on full display

The Green Bay Packers’ running back struggles were laid bare in a Sunday matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a defense that had ranked fourth in the NFL in stopping the run through three games. Despite the Packers’ offensive line performing adequately—posting a 56th-percentile rushing success rate—they failed to capitalize on opportunities, including a costly red-zone fumble by Kaleb Johnson that handed Tampa a game-changing turnover.

Johnson’s mistake, a fundamental error in ball security near the goal line, underscored the Packers’ persistent issues with ball control and execution in critical moments.

The Packers’ backfield depth also came under scrutiny, with Chris Brooks delivering the team’s lone meaningful rushing gain of the day. While Brooks found an open lane, his lack of explosive power left him vulnerable to Tampa’s safety, Antoine Winfield Jr., who contained the play without pressure.

Marshawn Lloyd, meanwhile, continued his tendency to over-bounce plays, a habit that often leaves him out of bounds or without a clear path. Though Lloyd managed one successful bounce to exploit a missed block by tight end Tucker Kraft, his inconsistent approach highlights the Packers’ need for a more disciplined running game.

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