It wasn't pretty, but I'm encouraged for several reasons. Sure there were negatives - the drops, injuries and the ever-present penalties, but there were things I wanted to see and some important positives. First of all, the Packers NEEDED a win to feel good about themselves again. Jordan Love needed a performance like this as a confidence re-builder. Christian Watson needed this to prove to himself he was truly back to his old self after coming back so soon from the ACL injury. Finally and most importantly, Matt LaFleur NEEDED a game like this to pull himself (and the Packers' offense) out of the rut they were in.
Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - One Giant Step and Some Small Ones
