The Green Bay Packers are back on top of the NFC North after a hard-fought win over the Chicago Bears, and as we look ahead to the next challenge, the snap counts from Sunday’s game offer a clear window into how this team is evolving - especially with players returning from injury and a few new faces stepping into bigger roles. Let’s break it down, position by position, to get a better sense of how things are shaping up in Green Bay.
Quarterback
- Jordan Love: 52 snaps
- Malik Willis: 0 snaps
No surprises here. Jordan Love continues to be the guy, taking every offensive snap. Malik Willis remains on standby, but Love has clearly cemented his role as the leader of this offense.
Running Back
- Josh Jacobs: 37 snaps
- Chris Brooks: 8 snaps (15 special teams)
- Emanuel Wilson: 8 snaps (5 special teams)
With Josh Jacobs healthy again, the backfield hierarchy is back in order. Emanuel Wilson’s offensive role has shrunk, but he’s still contributing on special teams - especially in the return game while Savion Williams is sidelined.
Once Williams returns, Wilson’s value on special teams could dip, and with the possibility of MarShawn Lloyd getting activated, Wilson’s spot on the 53-man roster could be in jeopardy. It’s a numbers game, and the Packers have some tough decisions ahead.
Wide Receiver
- Christian Watson: 44 snaps
- Romeo Doubs: 42 snaps (4 special teams)
- Jayden Reed: 25 snaps
- Bo Melton (CB): 9 snaps (11 special teams)
- Dontayvion Wicks: 5 snaps
- Mathew Golden: 5 snaps
Jayden Reed’s return was more impactful than expected. He didn’t just ease back in - he slotted right into the slot role, suggesting he’s close to full strength.
On the outside, Watson and Doubs continue to carry the load. Behind them, it’s a rotating cast of WR4-WR6 options, with Melton, Wicks, and Golden getting limited looks.
Once Savion Williams is back, that pecking order could shuffle again.
Tight End
- John FitzPatrick: 29 snaps (4 special teams)
- Josh Whyle: 21 snaps (7 special teams)
- Luke Musgrave: 21 snaps
Luke Musgrave made some noise downfield, but the snap counts tell a different story. He’s still third in the rotation, with FitzPatrick being the go-to guy on early downs and run plays. The Packers are clearly game-planning their tight end usage based on situations - and for now, that means Musgrave is more of a passing-down weapon than an every-down player.
Offensive Line
- Anthony Belton: 52 snaps (4 special teams)
- Aaron Banks: 52 snaps (4 special teams)
- Rasheed Walker: 52 snaps (4 special teams)
- Sean Rhyan: 52 snaps (4 special teams)
- Zach Tom: 52 snaps (4 special teams)
- Darian Kinnard: 6 snaps (4 special teams)
- Jordan Morgan: 0 snaps (4 special teams)
- Jacob Monk: 0 snaps (4 special teams)
The starting five - Walker, Banks, Rhyan, Belton, and Tom - didn’t miss a single snap, showing continuity and durability. Darian Kinnard got a few looks as a sixth lineman, essentially playing a jumbo tight end role. Everyone else remains in reserve, contributing mainly on special teams.
Defensive End / Edge Rusher
- Micah Parsons: 59 snaps
- Rashan Gary: 39 snaps
- Kingsley Enagbare: 37 snaps (8 special teams)
- Barryn Sorrell: 11 snaps
- Arron Mosby: 0 snaps (20 special teams)
Micah Parsons continues to be the engine of the pass rush, but Rashan Gary and Kingsley Enagbare are splitting time more evenly. Enagbare’s value goes beyond defense - he’s also a key piece on special teams, especially in punt protection.
Meanwhile, Barryn Sorrell is seeing fewer defensive snaps and has been phased out of special teams, while Arron Mosby has become a core special teams contributor without seeing the field on defense. When Lukas Van Ness is ready to return, the Packers will have a roster crunch to sort through.
Defensive Tackle
The defensive tackle rotation shifted with Devonte Wyatt out and the team opting to sit Nazir Stackhouse. That opened the door for Jordon Riley, who was recently claimed, to suit up. Quinton Bohanna, another mid-week addition, could see time in the coming games.
- Karl Brooks stepped into the under tackle role.
- Colby Wooden held down the nose.
- Warren Brinson backed up Brooks.
- Jordon Riley filled in behind Wooden.
This group held up well, and with the rotation still in flux, expect more experimentation as the Packers look for the right mix heading into the final stretch.
Linebacker
- Edgerrin Cooper: 68 snaps (1 special teams)
- Quay Walker: 68 snaps (3 special teams)
- Isaiah McDuffie: 36 snaps (20 special teams)
- Ty’Ron Hopper: 1 snap (17 special teams)
- Kristian Welch: 0 snaps (7 special teams)
The Packers leaned heavily on their 4-3 base defense, which is why Isaiah McDuffie saw such a big uptick in snaps. Ty’Ron Hopper got a single defensive snap in a goal-line look, but played a big role on special teams.
Kristian Welch, another special teams mainstay, exited early with a concussion. If he’s out next week, Jamon Johnson could be elevated from the practice squad to help fill the void.
Cornerback
- Carrington Valentine: 67 snaps
- Keisean Nixon: 65 snaps (3 special teams)
- Nate Hobbs: 9 snaps
- Kamal Hadden: 0 snaps (10 special teams)
Valentine and Nixon continue to lock down the outside. Nate Hobbs returned from injury and saw limited action - two snaps outside when Nixon was briefly pulled, and seven in the slot on passing downs.
Hobbs’ role could grow as he gets back to full speed. Kamal Hadden remains a special teams-only contributor for now.
Safety
- Xavier McKinney: 68 snaps (8 special teams)
- Evan Williams: 67 snaps (15 special teams)
- Javon Bullard: 25 snaps (5 special teams)
- Zayne Anderson: 0 snaps (17 special teams)
- Kitan Oladapo: 0 snaps (13 special teams)
McKinney and Williams continue to be the every-down duo at safety. Javon Bullard’s role took a hit due to the Packers’ heavy use of base defense, which meant fewer nickel looks.
On top of that, Nate Hobbs took some of Bullard’s usual slot snaps. That’s something to watch going forward, especially if the Packers continue to lean on bigger personnel packages.
Final Takeaway
The Packers are settling into a groove at the right time. The offense is getting healthier, the defense is adapting to injuries, and the special teams unit is seeing some new contributors step up. From Jordan Love’s full command of the offense to the emergence of Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams as cornerstone defenders, this is a team that’s finding its identity - and doing it with a mix of youth, depth, and smart rotation decisions.
With the NFC North lead in hand, the Packers are in control of their own destiny. But as the snap counts show, this roster is still very much evolving.