Through the season’s first six weeks, the Packers have barnstormed into first place in the NFC North, and haven’t lost since tripping up against Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns, back in Week 3.
However, even though the Packers have notched wins over the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals, and Arizona Cardinals, while tying the Dallas Cowboys, a worrying trend is emerging for head coach Matt LaFleur’s team.
Packers are winning despite offensive lulls… they may not be able to depend on that
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Packers have developed a habit of playing down to their competition, especially late in games, which came reered its head in a come-from-ahead loss to Flacco’s Browns, but Green Bay seemed to solve by leaning on Josh Jacobs and a punishing ground attack to stave off Flacco’s Bengals.
But, according to veteran NFL reporter Mike Tanier, the Packers are outscoring opponents 24-3 in the first quarter this season, but, have developed a tendency for falling into mid-game slumbers.
It’s one thing to come from behind to take down Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals, but it would be quite another to get buried in a deep hole against Aaron Rodgers and the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.
If LaFleur and the Packers are going to handle their business against Pittsburgh, and especially if this team has designs on making a legitimate Super Bowl run, finding a way to play a complete 60-minute football game may be a prerequisite.