Packers Use Early Bye To Fix Offense, Defense

The Green Bay Packers enter their early Week 5 bye at 2-1-1 after a 40-40 tie with the Dallas Cowboys and a 13-10 loss at Cleveland. The bye gives injured offensive linemen time to heal—notably Zach Tom and Aaron Banks—and allows coach Matt LaFleur and staff to prioritize recovery and a reset. The team faces three clear on-field problems: a struggling run game despite a highly paid line, a run defense described as the worst in the NFL, and vulnerable pass protection that has produced high QB pressures and sacks. The secondary looks thin under coordinator Jeff Hafley, with Nate Hobbs struggling when available and discussion that he may fit best in nickel, prompting suggestions to explore a low-cost outside corner such as Cam Taylor‑Britt rather than overpaying at the deadline. The Packers also must decide how to handle injury-prone running back MarShawn Lloyd, with Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks emerging as alternatives. Players and coaches say they will use the bye to watch film, take ownership, and correct the small details needed to get back on track after falling behind Detroit in the division.