The Green Bay Packers were a little healthier coming out of the bye, and they got a big win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The Packers team we saw on Monday—led by an aggressive defense and a strong running game—was the squad we largely expected to see in 2022.
At 6-8, though, the emergence of good, complementary football in Green Bay likely comes too late in the season to make a real difference this year. It can, however, give the Packers a glimpse of how they can rebound in 2023.
That potential turnaround doesn't have to rely on quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to MVP form either.