The Green Bay Packers dominated a backup quarterback — as expected — during a 20-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Although the Packers were missing four preferred Week 1 starters and lost Kenny Clark in the first half, the defensive performance is easy to dismiss given the inexperience of Brett Rypien and the drizzly conditions at Lambeau Field.
Was the win fool’s gold? Beating a 3-5 team missing its veteran quarterback at home in poor weather probably won’t be season-changing for the Packers.
The 2023 season is about development and progress.