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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 30, 2026 11:56 AM ET

Packers' ground game slumps toward historic postseason low

Green Bay held off Carolina 27-19 on Thursday.

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The @packers run game. 60.6/game | 2.9/carry No team has ever made playoffs under 70 Only 4 have ever made playoffs Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: Green Bay defeated Carolina 27-19, but internal efficiency concerns remain centered on the team's rushing attack. Analysis shows the offense tracking toward the lowest rushing marks ever recorded by an NFL postseason qualifier. Dan Orlovsky noted that no playoff team in league history has advanced with comparable yardage averages.

Why it matters: A one-dimensional offense threatens Green Bay's postseason viability as defensive fronts adjust in late-season matchups. Sustained drives and late-game clock management become difficult to maintain when ground production falters consistently.

What to watch: Green Bay must establish consistent push at the line of scrimmage to balance its passing attack ahead of upcoming conference tests.

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