Packers fall to Eagles, scoring just 7 points amid mounting injuries and offensive struggles

The Green Bay Packers are struggling to find offensive rhythm as they face mounting injuries and dwindling hopes for the postseason.

Why it matters: The Packers recent offensive woes have raised concerns about their ability to compete in a tightly contested NFC North, where they have rapidly fallen from first to third place with a record of 5-3-1.

Jordan Love, the starting quarterback, expressed his frustration after the team's latest performance, commenting, "You feel like as an offense you're letting the defense down." This sentiment reflects a growing discontent among players as they grapple with inconsistent scoring. Over the last three games, the Packers have managed only 30 points collectively, averaging just 10 points per game against formidable defenses.

By the numbers: In the latest loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Packers scored a mere 7 points while holding their opponent to 16.

• Jordan Love threw for 176 yards with a career-low 4.9 yards per attempt.
• Running back Josh Jacobs was the lone bright spot with 21 carries for 74 yards and the only touchdown of the game on a 6-yard run.

What’s new: Compounding these struggles, the Packers have suffered significant injuries, including a season-ending knee injury to tight end Tucker Kraft and a fractured lower leg for center Elgton Jenkins.

Yes, but: Despite these setbacks, head coach Matt LaFleur remains upbeat, stating, "I'll leave that for everybody else to decide... You can't ever exhale. You got to always be pushing." His future is uncertain, as he enters the final year of his contract under considerable pressure to produce results.

What to watch: As the team looks for solutions, their focus will likely shift towards bolstering offensive play-calling and finding a balanced attack.

• With both Jacobs and wide receiver Romeo Doubs nursing injuries, the Packers must explore alternative strategies to engage their remaining offensive weapons effectively.

The bottom line: For a franchise accustomed to success, the current trajectory raises questions about the immediate future. Without swift improvements, the Packers risk falling further behind in their division and leaving fans frustrated as they search for answers. As Jacobs poignantly noted, “We've got to find actual answers to our problems. I honestly don't know what those answers [are]."