What happened: Zach Bako-Bewele said Tuesday he suffered a complete tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee and needs surgery. Jayden Reed is back in Green Bay undergoing testing and doctor consultations after an overnight stay in New Jersey for a neck injury from Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets.
Why it matters: Second-year Anthony Belton projects to move to right tackle on a short week before Thursday against Atlanta. Green Bay sits 1-1 after allowing 22 unanswered fourth-quarter points in a Week 1 loss to Minnesota and ranks last in rushing at 64.5 yards per game with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list.
By the numbers: Packers: 1-1; 64.5 rushing ypg, 32nd. Week 1: 22 straight fourth-quarter points allowed. Week 2: rallied from 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, won 20-17 OT. Bako-Bewele, 27, on four-year $88M extension through 2029; same tendon partially tore in Week 15 last season. Belton: 14 games, 7 starts as rookie after 2025 second-round selection.
What to watch: Green Bay faces Atlanta on Thursday night with Belton in line to start at right tackle. Further testing will determine whether Reed can return this season.