How Good Are the Packers Really? Jordan Love’s Week 1 Burden & O-Line Concerns

Alex Strouf fills in for Steve “Homer” True alongside Gary Ellerson on The Homer Hour as the guys try to figure out just how good the Packers can actually be in 2026. Strouf believes Green Bay’s ceiling could be among the best teams in football, but questions surrounding the offensive line, Josh Jacobs’ absence, Micah Parsons’ injury and a brand-new defense leave plenty of uncertainty. Gary agrees and wonders whether the Packers have actually fixed the problems that contributed to their five-game losing streak to end last season.

Without Jacobs, Gary believes Sunday’s offense falls heavily on Jordan Love and Green Bay’s pass catchers. The guys break down what Marshawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks and Caleb Johnson can provide in the backfield and why the Packers need to stop rotating offensive linemen and finally establish continuity up front. Plus, Gary explains why Minnesota is actually the NFC North team that scares him most and predicts a wild 35-28 Packers win, with Love needing to carry the offense against Brian Flores and the Vikings.