It’s tough to win — or even play semi-competent football on offense — when the quarterback isn’t being protected. The Green Bay Packers helped illustrate this undeniable football fact during Thursday night’s 34-20 loss to the Detroit Lions.
The Packers offensive line — which was without left tackle David Bakhtiari and left guard Elgton Jenkins — allowed a season-high 22 pressures during the defeat to the Lions, per Pro Football Focus.
“They whipped us, they manhandled us,” coach Matt LaFleur said.
Every single starting member of the offensive line gave up at least two pressures.