In what is both a surprise and a familiarity, the Green Bay Packers lost by double digits in week 1 for the second straight year, this time 23-7 at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. We saw trends continue from the offseason, but also some (mostly concerning) surprises. It’s week one; there’s no need to sound the alarm. After all, the Packers ended the 2021 campaign with the number one seed in the NFC and Aaron Rodgers capturing his fourth MVP award. Still, there are some developments to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
Surprise: Packers’ defense
The Packers’ defense was hailed all offseason as their most talented since winning the Super Bowl in 2011.