Polzin: How an underperforming offense has become Packers’ sad refrain

Jim Polzin
Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025 Updated Feb 16, 2026

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GREEN BAY — Finger-pointing in locker rooms is never a good thing, but Jordan Love could understand if he and his teammates on the Green Bay Packers’ offense were on the receiving end of some these days.

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Do you think the Packers can solve their offensive issues before it's too late?

You voted:

Yes

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