'24 Preview: Green Bay Packers

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Aug 17, 2024

Volume XXIV Edition XLI | 2024 Preview: Green Bay Packers

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NFC NORTH || 2023 Record: 9-8 || AAF Preseason Power Ranking: 10

Team Brass

Owner: Publicly Held Corporation || General Manager: Brian Gutekunst || Head Coach: Matt LaFleur (Offensive Coordinator) || Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Hafley || Special Teams: Byron Storer

2024 NFLPA Report Card || Overall Ranking (3 of 32)

Offense Rankings

Total Offense: 345.5 (11th) || Passing: 233.4 (12th) || Rushing: 112.1 (15th) || Points: 22.5 (12th) || Sacked: 30 (2nd) || 3rd Down: 47.1% (5th)

Defense Rankings

Total Defense: 335.1 (T-17th) || Passing: 206.8 (9th) || Rushing: 128.3 (28th)|| Points Allowed: 20.6 (10th) || Sacks: 45 (T-16th) || Turnover Differential: 0 (T-16th)

Top 10 Franchise Players

QB Jordan Love (photo credit: Green Bay Packers)
CB Jaire Alexander
RB Josh Jacobs
S Xavier McKinney
OG Elgton Jenkins
DE Rashan Gary
WR Christian Watson
WR Jayden Reed
WR Romeo Doubs
WR Dontayvion Wicks

Key Additions

RB Josh Jacobs (Raiders) || OT Andre Dillard (Titans) || S Xavier McKinney (Giants)

Key Losses

RB Aaron Jones (Vikings) || OT David Bakhtiari || OG Jon Runyan (Giants) || LB De’Vondre Campbell || S Darnell Savage (Jaguars) || S Jonathan Owens (Bears) || S Rudy Ford

Breakout Players

TE Luke Musgrave - A steady presence when healthy, Musgrave showed signs of being a factor in the passing game, tying Bubba Franks’ franchise record with most catches by a rookie tight end (34), despite appearing in just 11 games. With a full season to start, look for Musgrave to emerge as another option that opponents will need to take into account for quarterback Jordan Love.

DT Karl Brook - Green Bay uncovered a gem in their sixth round selection. Brooks was a menace on the interior of the defense, registering four sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in limited action as a backup. Look for his snap count to receive a healthy increase in ‘24.

DE Lukas Van Ness - While it didn’t always show up in the boxscore, Van Ness was one of the more effective defenders to help collapse the pocket. Praised for his high football IQ, Van Ness seemed to have flipped a switch after the Thanksgiving portion of the schedule, collecting 18 tackles, seven quarterback hits and four sacks during his final eight games (including playoffs). His ability to get after the quarterback should play a vital role in pass-rush situations.

2024 NFL Draft Class

Nice discipline was shown by GM Brian Gutekunst who stayed true to his board and landed exceptional value on all three days. The selection of first round pick Jordan Morgan will provide an instant upgrade wherever they decide to plug him in on the line, while linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and safety Javon Bullard create added flexibility on defense. Keep an eye on late round gem Travis Glover. Initial Overall Rookie Assessment: High Level Impact