Packers beat the Colts 16-10

Packers utilize run game to defeat Colts 16-10

In the Lambeau Field home-opener, QB Malik Willis completed 12/14 passes for 122 yards behind a brilliant game plan from HC Matt Lafleur and the coaching staff. It is only the 9th time since 1992 the Packers have had a someone other than their prefered starter starting under center. Offseason additions made their presence felt as RB Josh Jacobs ran 32 times for 151 yards and S Xavier McKinney had another 1st quarter interception and made timely stops.

Five Fascinating Stats of the Game:

1. Time of Posession: GB 40:11 IND 19:49

2. Total Yards: GB 383 IND 338

3. Rushing Attempts: GB 53 IND 18

4. Rushing Yards: GB 261 IND 140

5. Passing Yards: GB 122 IND 198

In case you missed the game, here is the recap:

Gut Reactions: Packers beat the Colts without Love

Aaron Nagler chats with Packers fans worldwide after the Packers 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Packers Snap Counts: Week Two vs. The Colts

The Packers elevated Sean Clifford from the practice squad. They did not elevate RB Ellis Merriweather because Marshawn Lloyd was active. However, Lloyd left the game with an injury. The inactive players were Jordan Love (due to injury), S Olapado, OLB Brenton Cox, OTs Dillard and Glover (making Telfort the swing tackle), and DL Colby Wooden. Wooden did not miss practice during the week. Malik Heath was on the active list after being a healthy scratch last week. Jordan Morgan left the game with an injury and he was ruled out.

Take a look at who played and how much in this week’s Snap Counts.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Colts vs Packers

Aaron hands out the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the Green Bay Packers Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Packers Are Better Off Being Conservative with Jordan Love

The Packers games in Weeks 2-4 are winnable contests. Trying to win at least one of those three games with the inexperienced Willis under center makes more sense in the long run than risking a more serious injury to Love. The Packers have invested a lot of money in Jordan Love. They have committed to him as their quarterback for the foreseeable future. Losing him to a more serious injury would be devastating for both the team and the player. If Love cannot be effective or escape pressure, the risk of another injury goes up substantially. In this case, patience is a virtue.

All the Packers need to do is reach the playoffs. With Love and a talented young roster, they are capable of beating any opponent on any day. Rushing Love back would not be the right move right now, as tempting as it may be.

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Pack’s What She Said: Packers Win vs the Colts

Packers beat the Colts in the home opener with Malik Willis at the helm 16-10! The girls break down the game and give their initial reactions.

The Lass Word: Keeping the game away from Willis

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