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By Maggie Loney · Packernet

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:20 AM

Key Things to Know

Maggie Loney examines key areas for the Green Bay Packers to improve, including penalties, drops, and rushing production.
Green Bay leads the NFL with 71 penalties and 18 dropped passes through eight games.
The Packers became the first NFL team with a winning record through eight weeks despite under 500 rushing yards.

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In her latest mailbag column, Maggie Loney analyzes the Green Bay Packers' performance through eight games, addressing issues with penalties, dropped passes, and a struggling running attack. Despite leading the NFL with 71 penalties and 18 drops, Green Bay remains in playoff contention after winning four of their five games in October.

Loney highlights quarterback Jordan Love's strong play and the defense allowing only 15 points per game in October. However, she stresses that the team must resolve its league-worst rushing efficiency, as Green Bay is averaging only 2.9 yards per carry.

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