First, Josh Jacobs takes off for his first carry of the season, and BOOM, it is pure chaos for the Packers’ offensive line. That initial run rolled right over center Sean Rhyan’s left ankle from behind, with Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson also in the mix. Just like that, Rhyan is questionable to return with an ankle injury, leaving the Packers scrambling for answers.
The Center Carousel Spins Out of Control
Who steps up? Jacob Monk, who had already lost his starting right guard job three games ago, tried to fill Rhyan’s shoes at center. But the football gods, or maybe just bad luck, had other plans. Monk didn’t last long at all, heading to the sidelines with a quadriceps injury. Now he’s also questionable to return. Seriously? Two centers down, and the game is barely getting started! That’s a gut punch for any team, especially in the middle of a drive.
Third String Steps Up, Barely
Enter John Williams. For the Packers’ second series, Williams was suddenly the man in the middle, snapping the ball. Get this: the guy had not snapped in *any* game before, not even in the preseason. Talk about being thrown into the fire! But hey, credit where it’s due: the Packers somehow pulled it together. They marched 74 yards in 12 plays and managed to tie the game at 7-7. Jordan Love connected with Tucker Kraft for a 14-yard reception to get it done. Love’s looking decent so far, going 10-of-14 for 122 yards and that touchdown. But let’s be real, a rookie kicker, Trey Smack, already missed a 26-yard field goal on their first possession, so it’s not all smooth sailing. The Packers are playing with a center who’s never snapped before, and that’s the kind of high-wire act that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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