2026 NFL Week 3 Top Takeaways and Biggest Questions for Every Team

Desperation begins early in an NFL season. A 0-3 start makes it nearly impossible to make the postseason, though the Houston Texans did so last season.

Prior to the Texans, only six other teams in the modern era accomplished the same goal. Entering Week 3, eight teams faced the possibility of an 0-3 start, starting with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Falcons ensured they didn't find themselves in a hole they couldn't climb out of and may have found their starting QB along the way.

For others, a season can be over much sooner than anyone expects.

Can Green Bay Do Anything To Improve Its Run Game?

The Packers entered Thursday's contest with the league's worst rushing offense. Green Bay's latest performance only made matters worse.

Matt LaFleur's unit had been averaging 64.5 rushing yards per game. The Packers managed a measly 17 yards against the Falcons. MarShawn Lloyd led the team. He produced 11 yards on four carries.

With Josh Jacobs' on the commissioner's exempt list with a potential league suspension forthcoming, general manager Brian Gutekunst must look at alternatives. Remaining free agents aren't promising. A potential trade could happen. The New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara may be the biggest name on the trade block.

Of course, the offensive line could help matters, but that doesn't seem likely.

Packers' O-Line Is Making Life Miserable for QB Jordan Love

Four-fifths of Green Bay's front five is unproven and it shows.

Jacob Monk moved from center to right guard, and he's a full-time starter for the first time in the NFL career. Anthony Belton took over at right tackle after Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a season-ending knee injury. Rookie Jager Burton moved into left guard for the injured Aaron Banks. Plus, Jordan Morgan may be a former first-round pick, but this season is his first as the squad's left tackle.

As a result, Green Bay can't run the ball, and Love isn't comfortable in the pocket. While the Falcons sacked Love only once, Atlanta hit him on 12 different occasions and applied consistent pressure.

An offense can't do much if its offensive line isn't solid, and Green Bay is a prime example.

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