There is a reason that there is only one undefeated team ever in the National Football League. It is very hard to do. Not many teams can accomplish this feat or even make it halfway through the season without a loss. For the Green Bay Packers in 2020, the first loss came in Week 6 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in disappointing fashion. Green Bay fell to Tampa Bay, 38-10. Once again in the Matt LaFleur era, the Packers fell hard in defeat. What happened and where do the Packers go from here.

Players of the Game: Levante David and Devin White – What a linebacker duo these guys are. They’re very good at what they do, and one of the best linebacker groups in the NFL. David and White both made major plays throughout the game whether it was keeping the Packers’ rushing game down or being a factor in the pass rush. White told his defensive coordinator that he wanted to be unleashed and he showed us all what that meant.

Honorable Mention: Rob Gronkowski – I cannot believe Gronk tore up the Packers. Five catches, 78 yards, and a touchdown. Many will say Gronk is back, and we’ll see if that’s true. Yet the real glaring problem here is Green Bay cannot cover tight ends. It’s been a problem all year, and it’s starting to fester. Packers need to find a way to better against this position or it’s going to tear them up for the rest of the season.

One thing to know: This game was flukier than you think – The score does not reflect what the game felt like. It should have been this defensive struggle and it still kinda was at times. But Tampa had three touchdowns because of two interceptions and an awful pass interference from Josh Jackson. That is almost half of Tampa’s points. This is the exact reason why you don’t freak out after this one.

One thing that needs to improve – Where have you gone pass rush? – I cannot believe the Packers lack a pass rush after that became a calling card for them last season. Has every offensive coach figured out how to stop it, therefore we’re seeing no one able to actually make plays on the football? Mike Pettine has to be better in general, but it starts with the guys upfront.

Next up: Green Bay heads to Houston to face Deshaun Watson for the first time. Packers should find themselves comfortable against a Texans defense that got lit up by Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry last week. It should be a fun one down in Houston. Packers have yet to lose in H-Town.

Charlie.