I’d like to throw out a question for Green Bay Packers fans: how would this team be perceived if, in their first four games, they had beaten the Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys, tied with the Washington Commanders, and lost to the Detroit Lions? Sure, it’s just a hypothetical, but it’s at least funny to imagine how different the conversation might be under another set of results.

It was an up-and-down September for the Packers. They opened the year 2-0 against two of last season’s top-four NFC teams. Then came a flat performance on the road against the winless Browns, followed by one of the strangest games in NFL history against the Cowboys—a wild 40-40 tie that stands as the second-highest scoring tie the league has ever seen.

Everything seemed perfect after the first two weeks. Since then, though, the vibe around the fanbase has shifted. With that in mind, let’s look at a few takeaways as the Green & Gold head into their Week 5 bye.

1: Jordan Love is "That Guy"

Through four games, Love ranks sixth in PFF grade, fifth in passing yards, and sixth in touchdowns. He’s also been careful with the ball, ranking third-fewest in interceptions, while sitting third in passer rating, fourth in yards per attempt, fifth in CPOE, third in pass EPA, and second in EPA per dropback.

Love had a fantastic Sunday night against Dallas, completing 31-of-43 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He also added a 25-yard scramble that put Green Bay in prime position on Dallas’ side of the field. After four weeks, he ranks as a top-three quarterback in passing grade on both intermediate (10–19 yards) and deep (20+ yards) throws. He also the NFL in passing grade against the blitz, and is tied for third in passing touchdowns while throwing just one interception.

2: Special Teams have Not Been so Special

According to Pro Football Focus, the Packers rank among the bottom five teams in special teams grading. Since Rich Bisaccia took over as special teams coach in 2022, Green Bay has never been graded higher than 26th. Those struggles showed up in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns, when the Packers had a chance for a potential game-winning field goal. Cleveland blocked it, then drove down the field to kick the game-winner. Even if the kicker had missed, an offside penalty on Green Bay would have given the Browns another shot anyway.

Field goal protection continues to be a glaring problem. After already losing a game due to a blocked kick, you would expect the team to focus on fixing it. Instead, in the first half against Dallas, they allowed another block—this time on an extra point—which handed the Cowboys two points and shifted momentum. That three-point swing mattered in a game that eventually went to overtime and ended in a tie. The Packers were literally a blocked field goal and a blocked PAT away from being 4-0 heading into the bye week. The frustrating part? They should already be 4-0 if they had addressed an issue that has clearly been recurring.

3: Micah Parsons has Been As Good As Advertised

The Packers pulled off their biggest offseason move since signing Reggie White in the ’90s, and so far, it’s paying huge dividends for Jeff Hafley’s defense. Through four games, Micah Parsons has been dominant, leading the NFL in pressures alongside Will Anderson Jr. with 25 each.

In his return to Jerry World in Week 4, Parsons recorded 10 pressures, seven hurries, and a 94.3 pass-rush grade—all ranking first among NFL edge rushers. He also added a QB hit and a sack, finishing with a 31.0% pass-rush win rate.

Parsons’ impact on the field goes well beyond his own stats. Everyone around the Packers’ front seven benefits from his presence. Through the first two games, Green Bay was one of just three teams—along with Houston and Seattle—to have five different players record at least five pressures. That’s a testament to DeMarcus Covington’s coaching, but Parsons deserves plenty of credit too.

4: Romeo Doubs is Making his Case for a Second Contract

Through four games, Doubs leads the Packers in targets, receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, yards after the catch, and contested catches. He put on a show against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, hauling in three receiving touchdowns, and has clearly established himself as Jordan Love’s go-to option in the passing game.

Khalil Shakir’s $60.2 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills could serve as a baseline for Doubs’ next deal. That said, Doubs has been more productive throughout his career and would likely push for a higher number. A salary in the $16–18 million per year range would be justifiable. The question, however, is whether the Packers are willing to allocate that kind of money with Christian Watson, Sam Reed, Matthew Golden, and Romeo Williams already under contract for 2026. It’s still too early to tell, but Doubs is doing his part on the field to make sure he earns a new deal.