The Green Bay Packers’ three-game winning streak came to a halt in Week 9 after the Carolina Panthers recorded a 16-13 win at Lambeau Field. Now, Packers’ head coach Matt LaFleur just took responsibility for the disappointing loss of the team, which is at 5-2-1 in the NFC North.

“We did not do a good enough job. 100 percent, it starts with me,” tweeted NFL columnist Zach Jacobson.

Meanwhile, former Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert left no crumbs in slamming LaFleur on Sunday. He stood by his tweet from October 20 that bluntly suggested that Fleur should “give up his play-calling duties”. Let us tell you that Benkert took a jab at the head coach’s offensive strategy only a few weeks before Sunday’s defeat.

“I’ll start by giving my honest opinions about the scheme. It’s outdated, and there is a better way to play offense right now,” he wrote. 

Sadly, Green Bay’s terrible performance in the last game will likely raise similar doubts among many. Backtracking to the game, the Panthers dominated their opponent from the get-go until the very end. Running back Rico Dowdle played a big role with 130 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. 

Further, Green Bay’s offense choked before a team that had found its rhythm in the game. The Packers could only score one touchdown on five red-zone trips, exposing cracks in the inconsistent offensive unit. On the defensive front, the unit collapsed despite Josh Jacobs’ 1-yard touchdown that tied the game at 13 with just over two minutes remaining.

Much to the team’s horror, Carolina took possession of the ball and refused to surrender it again. Not only did the enormous loss build more pressure around the Packers, but they also lost one of their big offensive weapons. It could be something that may continue to haunt the franchise in the next few games. 

Tucker Kraft’s injury adds to Matt LaFleur’s troubles

During Sunday Night Football, the Lambeau Field crowd froze in disbelief at what happened with Tucker Kraft. The Packers’ star tight end dropped to the ground after a collision with his own offensive lineman. The aftermath? Medical staff took him off the field, and the player never returned. 

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Kraft may have torn his ACL, a dreadful turn of events for Green Bay. Matt dropped a brief update, saying, “Yeah, it doesn’t look good.” While there’s limited information from the team boss, his tone suggests that the injury could be serious. Is Kraft’s season over?

While it’s too soon to say anything, losing Tucker is definitely a serious blow to the team. With 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns in eight games this season, the athlete was leading the Packers’ offense. Now, the franchise must find someone reliable to make up for the important loss if the injury is grave.

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Green Bay will have third-year tight end Luke Musgrave stepping up in Kraft’s absence. While Musgrave brings agility, he won’t offer the same yards-after-catch production as Tucker. It could pose a challenge for Matt LaFleur, who is already reeling from the last game. Will the Packers bounce back?