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Green Bay Packers News: Packers still plagued by missed opportunities

The Green Bay Packers don’t appear to have a problem finding open receivers. Receivers catching the ball, however, is unfortunately a problem. We’ve seen the stat six hundred times already, but here it is once more for posterity: Through eight…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:31 PM
Green Bay Packers News: Packers still plagued by missed opportunities
Key Things to Know
  • Zach Rapport highlights that dropped passes are plaguing the Green Bay Packers despite quarterback Jordan Love's strong play.
  • The Packers have logged an NFL-high 23 dropped passes through eight games, exceeding their full total from last season.
  • Matthew Golden has recorded nine drops so far in 2026 despite entering the league regarded as sure-handed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zach Rapport argues that the Green Bay Packers offense is being severely hindered by dropped passes despite Jordan Love's strong season. Through eight games, the Packers have recorded 23 dropped passes, leading the NFL by eight and surpassing their entire dropped pass total from the previous season.

While rookie Matthew Golden leads the team with nine drops, Rapport notes the issue extends across the receiving corps. However, Rapport believes existing targets like Golden, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft possess the talent to fix the problem without requiring a deadline trade.

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