It’s been a unique, eventful start of the regular season for the Green Bay Packers. For the first two weeks, after beating the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, the Packers looked like the best team in the entire NFL.

Underwhelming performances against the Cleveland Browns and in a rare tie with the Dallas Cowboys gave them a reality check, but Green Bay got back to the win column by beating Joe Flacco’s Cincinnati Bengals.

The Packers already had their bye week. That and the tie game put them in a weird spot: They are not the team with the most wins in the NFC North, but are still leading the division based on winning percentage.

So, let’s do the Green Bay Packers report card for the first third of the regular season.

Offensive superlatives

MVP: QB Jordan Love

Through six weeks, Jordan Love is second in adjusted EPA/play, fourth in success rate, fifth in completion percentage over expectation, and eighth in air yards. Love has a 2.7% turnover-worthy play rate, and is the only starting quarterback in football with a big-time throw rate over 6% and a turnover-worthy play rate under 3%.

He’s not only the Packers’ MVP, but he’s competing for the league MVP award with his individual performance and what the team is able to accomplish.

Glue guy: TE Tucker Kraft

Kraft has been amazing this season, with a perfect 158.3 passer rating when targeted. He leads the NFL amongst tight ends in yards after the catch per reception (9.9) and is tied for fourth in yards per route run (2.02). For the Packers, he leads the team in receiving yards and yards per route run, and is tied with Romeo Doubs for first in catches. Nobody on offense has been more impressive than the third-year tight end, who’s putting himself in position to get a massive contract extension after the season.

Biggest surprise: WR Romeo Doubs

The Packers have so many high-ceiling wide receivers, but Doubs, mostly perceived as a high-floor weapon, has been the most impressive and productive receiver so far. He leads the team in targets, first downs, touchdowns, and he’s been Jordan Love’s primary target for the key moments of games.

Biggest disappointment: LT Rasheed Walker

It’s a contract year for Walker, and he’s competing for his long-term job with the Packers. Based on what he’s done so far, Green Bay will probably be comfortable letting him walk in free agency to try Jordan Morgan or Anthony Belton at LT in 2026. So far, Walker has given up a team high 15 pressures, and he has the worst pass-blocking efficiency (94.9) amongst Packers offensive linemen, via PFF.

With Morgan establishing himself as the starting right guard, Walker will probably keep his job throughout the season. But it hasn’t been the season Walker projected before hitting the market.

Turning point of the last six weeks: Second half vs. Cowboys

There might be a feeling that the Packers’ offense might always make a mistake at the worst possible moment. After all, it’s still a young team. But over the past two games, the offense has been extremely reliable. It scored 40 points on the Dallas Cowboys, which included a sequence of decisive scoring drives, and 27 on the Cincinnati Bengals with a strong second half. For such an explosive offense like the Packers have, being more consistent and reliable has been huge.

Offense Overall Grade: B+

Defensive superlatives

MVP: EDGE Micah Parsons

Parsons is exactly what the Packers expected when they gave up two first-round picks and Kenny Clark in a monster trade. So far this season, the star edge rusher leads the team with 29 pressures, including 2.5 sacks. He materially changes how the opposing offense operates, and it has opened the door for career years for Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, and Devonte Wyatt. Parsons is a transformative piece for the defense in every possible way.

Glue guy: DT Devonte Wyatt

Even missing the last one and a half game, Wyatt is still third in pressures for the Packers with 13, tied with Karl Brooks for the best amongst interior defensive linemen on the team. While rushing the passer is his calling card, Wyatt has also improved as a run defender, which is key after the Packers lost Clark and TJ Slaton.

Biggest surprise: CB Keisean Nixon

Nixon had already been good last year as an outside corner, so the fact that he’s been good again shouldn’t be a surprise. But without Jaire Alexander, Nixon stepped up and has been a real CB1 for the Packers. He’s tied for second in the entire league with six pass breakups, allowing a 79.4 passer rating when targeted.

Biggest disappointment: CB Nate Hobbs

While Nixon has stepped up, free agent addition Nate Hobbs hasn’t come close to what the Packers expected when they gave him a four-year, $48 million deal. Hobbs has played primarily as a boundary corner, but it hasn’t worked. He has given up a 117.5 passer rating when targeted, including two touchdowns. Maybe the Packers should move him inside to the slot, where he played better for the Las Vegas Raiders, but that would mean moving Javon Bullard to the bench.

Turning point of the last six weeks: Wyatt’s injury

The Packers’ defense has looked significantly worse without Wyatt, and numbers back that sentiment up. The unit has had its worst moments after the defensive tackle hurt his knee against the Cowboys, and it badly needs him back to achieve its ceiling.

Defense Overall Grade: B

2025 draft class superlatives

Overachiever: T Anthony Belton

There were fair questions about how ready Belton was for the NFL level, and he had some tough moments with penalties. That being said, the second-rounder has shown real traits and upside, and his pass-blocking efficiency (96.2) is better than Sean Rhyan, Jordan Morgan, Darian Kinnard, and Rasheed Walker. With Morgan moving inside, Belton could be a real option to be the long-term left tackle for the Packers.

Rookie we need to see more from: WR Matthew Golden

This is not a knock on Golden, by the way. He’s been great when utilized, and that’s why it’s important to see him more. The Packers leaned more on him versus the Bengals, and the rookie had a career game with big plays and reliability. Green Bay is careful to lean on rookies, but Golden is extremely polished and ready.

Underachiever: EDGE Barryn Sorrell

The Packers don’t have real underachievers from the rookie class, so we’ll put Sorrell here because he is the fifth edge defender on the rotation, behind Kingsley Enagbare. If the veteran gets traded, Sorrell would have more opportunities.

Draft Class Overall Grade: B-

Coaching Report Card

Grade: B-

Matt LaFleur has been up and down this year with his conservative nature, but he’s still a good leader and a great offensive mind. Jeff Hafley is also a positive. The main point of contention on the staff is special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, and his unit cost them two wins with blocked kicks. The unit showed signs of improvement against the Bengals, but it’s too early to say if this is permanent.

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