The Green Bay Packers faced a pivotal opportunity to improve their playoff odds in Week 14 against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Despite grappling with offensive struggles throughout the game, Jordan Love orchestrated a crucial go-ahead touchdown drive, securing the lead with just 1:33 remaining.
Unfortunately, the Packers were forced to trust their defense to stop undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito and the Giants’ offense. That proved to be a challenging task, as DeVito quickly drove down the field, culminating in a game-winning field goal as time expired.
The 24-22 defeat dealt a significant blow to the Packers’ playoff hopes, with their record now standing at 6-7 for the season. Their upcoming Week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is now a must-win scenario for Green Bay. A loss could spell the end of their postseason hopes
How Can The Packers Turn Things Back Around?
- To revive their playoff ambitions, defensive coordinator Joe Barry must recalibrate his game plan and overhaul the chart board
The final drive exposed a recurring issue, as Barry opted for a soft zone defense, allowing the Giants to exploit the gaps and advance the ball downfield with chunk gain is a real concern no doubt about.
