Adam Stenavich explains the Packers’ offensive line woes

Green Bay Packers' coordinators addressed the media following their opening-week loss to the Minnesota Vikings, with the offensive line position taking center stage. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich remained composed, reminding everyone that it's only the first game of a 17-game season. The primary issue, according to Stenavich, stemmed from "miscommunication upfront.

The backs and linemen not on the same page." The Packers faced a challenging stretch, playing two games in five days with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football following their Sunday game against the New York Jets.

Donovan Jennings, a former undrafted player, started at left guard after Aaron Banks (knee tendinitis) was ruled out. The team preferred Jennings due to his "time on task," despite his limited playing experience. Former first-round draft pick Jager Burton and others, such as Anthony Belton, John Williams, and Travis Glover, were either on the bench or scratched during the game. Stenavich hinted that transitioning Belton back to guard, his position during the 2025 regular season, could be considered to help the team.

As for tight end Tucker Kraft, Stenavich stated that ideally, the team would have liked him to run the sneak play on fourth-and-one. However, they ultimately decided against it as Kraft was recovering from an ACL tear. The coaching staff's inconsistent statements made it difficult to discern the truth.