Three Overreactions From Packers’ Victory Over Panthers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers were embarrassed by the Giants. They were embarrassed by the Buccaneers. They almost were embarrassed by the Panthers. Green Bay escaped Carolina with a 33-30 victory on Sunday. It was a huge win – not just for its playoff hopes, but it guarantees one more hugely important game. At some point, Jordan Love and this abundantly talented group of youngsters are going to be in the playoffs.

That’s not good enough. Not in a league in which quarterback success usually means team success.

However, has now been stated 100,000,001 times, this season is and has always been about forward progress. To expect a first-year starting quarterback throwing to a bunch of rookies and second-year receivers to look like Vintage Aaron Rodgers was sheer folly.

So, let’s look at the last three games against the Rams, Steelers and Chargers. To be sure, none of those teams are fighting to finish No. 1 in the league in total defense. But the Steelers are sixth in opponent passer rating and the Rams are 12th, and the Chargers have plenty of high-profile players.