Packers’ mounting defensive injuries put even more pressure on Jordan Love

Why the Packers will need to lean heavily on their offense in a huge Sunday Night Football clash with the Cowboys.

By Anthony Nash · Lombardi Ave

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Anthony Nash argues mounting defensive injuries place heavy pressure on Jordan Love and the Packers' offense against Dallas.
Packers defenders Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Hargrave are both sidelined after tearing their Achilles tendons.
Jonathan Ford is on injured reserve, while cornerbacks Keisean Nixon and Brandon Cisse are also nursing injuries.

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Anthony Nash writes that mounting defensive injuries are placing increased pressure on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers' offense ahead of Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. The defense is facing significant depth issues following Achilles tears to linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, alongside injuries to Jonathan Ford, Keisean Nixon, and Brandon Cisse.

Nash argues that the Packers' offense must shoulder the load against a potent Cowboys squad, noting that Love has previously excelled against Dallas with six touchdowns and zero interceptions across two career games.

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