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NFL Expert Highlights 'Ineffective' Group in Packers' Offense 1
NFL analyst Rob Demovsky has highlighted the Green Bay Packers’ struggling running game as an ineffective part of the team’s offense, raising concerns about its ability to sustain consistent production. With the ground attack failing to meet expectations, Green Bay faces increasing pressure to address the problem before it undermines the team’s progress during the 2026 season.
The Packers have struggled to establish reliable production on the ground, limiting their ability to balance the offense. An effective rushing attack can help control the tempo, create manageable third-down situations and prevent opposing defenses from focusing primarily on the passing game. Green Bay’s difficulties in this area have made offensive consistency harder to achieve, placing additional responsibility on its other playmakers.
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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The situation has also increased scrutiny on the team’s running backs and the coaching staff’s approach to the ground game. Head coach Matt LaFleur must find ways to generate more dependable results while evaluating whether the current personnel can execute the offense as intended. Better blocking, improved decision-making and more decisive running could help, but those adjustments must translate into measurable progress on the field.
Josh Jacobs remains an important part of the discussion as Green Bay looks for answers. His availability and ability to contribute consistently could influence how the Packers approach their backfield rotation and offensive game plan. However, the team cannot rely on one player alone to solve its rushing problems. The offensive line and supporting backs must also improve their performances to create a more dependable unit.
ESPN’s NFL Expert Highlights Green Bay Packers’ Ineffective Running Back Group
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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Green Bay’s running back group has been pointed out as the team’s most ineffective unit. This is detailed more in an analysis by Rob Demovsky for ESPN.
Biggest issue on offense: Ineffective running backs
Maybe this changes with the return of Josh Jacobs, who came off the commissioner exempt list this week. Without Jacobs for the first six games, the Packers have averaged only 59.8 rushing yards — worst in the league by more than 16 yards and the third fewest by any team through six games in the past 20 seasons. MarShawn Lloyd, who missed most of the past two seasons because of injuries, is finally healthy but has averaged just 1.27 yards after contact — 42nd among 43 qualified running backs. Kaleb Johnson has Green Bay’s longest run of the season at 31 yards, but he has fumbled twice and barely played the past two weeks.
The continued struggles have also raised questions about whether Green Bay should consider adding another veteran running back. A potential acquisition could provide depth and introduce another option for a team seeking greater efficiency, although any move would depend on availability, cost and the player’s ability to fit the system. Before making a significant roster decision, the Packers must determine whether their existing personnel can improve through adjustments and better execution.
Ultimately, the running game’s ineffectiveness remains a significant concern for an offense with ambitions of competing at a high level. Green Bay needs to establish a more balanced attack to ease pressure on its passing game and become less predictable against opposing defenses. How quickly LaFleur and his staff can correct the problem could play a major role in determining the Packers’ trajectory over the remainder of the season.