Packers have holes, and plenty of hope, entering 8-game sprint for the finish line

JASON WILDE For the State Journal
Nov 10, 2024
Nov 10, 2024 Updated Nov 16, 2024

Packers jump photo — In-season acquisition Brandon McManus looks to have solved the Packers' struggles at the kicking position.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press

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JASON WILDE For the State Journal

GREEN BAY — Nine games into last season, Brian Gutekunst had faith, but not much evidence.

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Packers main photo — Packers coach Matt LaFleur has shown faith in quarterback Jordan Love despite a string of interceptions this season.
Gregory Bull, Associated Press

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Packers secondary photo — Free-agent pickup Xavier McKinney has been everything the Packers could have asked for so far this season with six interceptions.
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