The Green Bay Packers’ overtime loss to the Chicago Bears is one that’s going to linger for a while. It wasn’t just the final score - it was how they lost.
No touchdowns in five red zone trips. A double-digit lead evaporated in the fourth quarter.
A baffling 384 yards of offense and not a single punt - yet only 16 points to show for it. That’s the kind of game that keeps coaches up at night.
But the NFL doesn’t wait for anyone. With the Ravens looming next week, it’s time to turn the page - starting with a look under the hood at the Packers’ snap counts and how they shape the current depth chart. Let’s dig in.
Quarterback
- Malik Willis: 46 snaps
- Jordan Love: 24 snaps
Jordan Love exited in the second quarter with a concussion, and that’s a storyline to monitor heading into Baltimore week. In his place, Malik Willis came in and delivered a surprisingly efficient performance: 9-of-11 passing, 121 yards, a touchdown, and a sparkling 142.8 passer rating. He looked calm, decisive, and in control - exactly what you want from a backup thrown into the fire.
Running Back
- Emanuel Wilson: 32 snaps
- Josh Jacobs: 27 snaps (1 special teams)
- Chris Brooks: 15 snaps (11 special teams)
The Josh Jacobs mystery deepened after the game. Despite fumbling, there was no official word from Matt LaFleur that Jacobs was injured - yet he never returned.
Jacobs had 12 carries for 36 yards, while Emanuel Wilson made the most of his opportunities with 81 yards on 14 carries. Wilson’s burst and vision stood out, and it’s becoming harder to justify keeping him in a secondary role.
Chris Brooks, primarily a special teamer, chipped in with a four-yard carry.
Wide Receiver
- Jayden Reed: 45 snaps (1 ST)
- Christian Watson: 43 snaps (1 ST)
- Romeo Doubs: 43 snaps (4 ST)
- Dontayvion Wicks: 30 snaps
- Matthew Golden: 22 snaps
- Savion Williams: 3 snaps (5 ST)
- Bo Melton (CB): 1 offensive snap (9 ST)
The top trio of Reed, Watson, and Doubs continues to anchor the passing game, with Reed operating primarily in the slot. Wicks and Golden are the next men up when the starters need breathers.
One interesting wrinkle: Savion Williams played just three offensive snaps, but got the ball twice. That’s a target rate that rivals elite receivers.
The Packers clearly have specific plays dialed up for him when he’s on the field.
Cornerback Bo Melton made a rare offensive appearance on a fourth-and-one jet sweep fake that went sideways when Malik Willis mishandled the exchange. The play ended in a turnover on downs - and a missed opportunity in a game full of them.
Tight End
- Luke Musgrave: 54 snaps (1 ST)
- John FitzPatrick: 26 snaps (2 ST)
Only two tight ends suited up, and now it’s likely down to one. John FitzPatrick reportedly suffered a ruptured Achilles, which would end his season. With Josh Whyle still in concussion protocol, Green Bay will need to add depth to the tight end room - and quickly.
Offensive Line
- Rasheed Walker, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, Jordan Morgan: 70 snaps each (4 ST)
- Darian Kinnard: 9 snaps (4 ST)
- Jacob Monk: 0 offensive snaps (4 ST)
- Donovan Jennings: Did not play
Jordan Morgan got the nod at right tackle with Zach Tom sidelined by a knee injury. That shifted Darian Kinnard into a jumbo tight end role - a spot he filled nine times in this one. The line didn’t allow a sack and helped pile up nearly 400 yards, but the red zone inefficiency loomed large.
Defensive End / Edge Rusher
- Kingsley Enagbare: 41 snaps (4 ST)
- Rashan Gary: 34 snaps
- Lukas Van Ness: 23 snaps
- Brenton Cox Jr.: 17 snaps (6 ST)
- Barryn Sorrell: 8 snaps (5 ST)
- Arron Mosby: 0 defensive snaps (16 ST)
This was the first full game without Micah Parsons, and the edge rotation is still settling. Enagbare led the group in snaps, with Gary and Van Ness rotating in behind him.
Brenton Cox Jr. appears to be ahead of rookie Barryn Sorrell in the pecking order. The big question is whether Van Ness can reclaim a larger role once his foot is fully healthy.
Defensive Tackle
- Karl Brooks: 46 snaps (11 ST)
- Colby Wooden: 28 snaps (7 ST)
- Jordon Riley: 23 snaps (4 ST)
- Warren Brinson: 20 snaps (4 ST)
Karl Brooks continues to be the ironman of the defensive interior, logging 57 total snaps. With Micah Parsons gone, Brooks is now the anchor of this group. Jordon Riley saw more action than Warren Brinson this week, a subtle sign of the coaching staff’s growing trust in the second-year lineman.
Linebacker
- Quay Walker: 60 snaps (4 ST)
- Edgerrin Cooper: 60 snaps (9 ST)
- Isaiah McDuffie: 25 snaps (17 ST)
- Ty’Ron Hopper: 0 defensive snaps (13 ST)
- Kristian Welch: 0 defensive snaps (2 ST)
Walker and Cooper were on the field for every defensive snap, as expected. McDuffie continues to be a key special teams contributor. Kristian Welch left the game with an injury, and if he can’t suit up next week, Jamon Johnson could get the call from the practice squad.
Cornerback
- Carrington Valentine: 60 snaps
- Keisean Nixon: 60 snaps (5 ST)
- Nate Hobbs: 35 snaps
- Kamal Hadden: 0 defensive snaps (12 ST)
Nate Hobbs made his debut as the full-time slot corner, allowing Javon Bullard to shift back to safety with Evan Williams sidelined by an MCL sprain. Hobbs held his own in coverage, and that flexibility in the secondary could be crucial down the stretch.
Safety
- Xavier McKinney: 60 snaps (10 ST)
- Javon Bullard: 60 snaps (6 ST)
- Zayne Anderson: 0 defensive snaps (14 ST)
- Kitan Oladapo: 0 defensive snaps (13 ST)
With Evan Williams out, Bullard slid back into a traditional safety role, and the Packers leaned on McKinney and Bullard as the every-down duo. Zayne Anderson had filled in last week, but this time it was Bullard’s turn. That rotation could continue to evolve depending on Williams’ health.
Final Thoughts
This was a game the Packers had every opportunity to win - and they let it slip away. The snap counts tell a story of a team still figuring things out, especially on defense and in the red zone. With Jordan Love in concussion protocol and the Ravens up next, the margin for error is shrinking.
Green Bay showed flashes of promise - Malik Willis’ poise, Emanuel Wilson’s burst, the versatility of the secondary - but the execution has to match the potential. The good news?
There’s still time to get it right. But not much.