After exorcising their demons in Arizona last week, the Green Bay Packers will hit the road again this week in another challenging environment.
Minus the negative publicity and positive Covid-19 test surrounding Aaron Rodgers this week, there are some positives in Love’s elevation into the starting role.
A good showing only helps the Packers, whether that means raising Love’s trade value or giving Love confidence heading into an eventual starting role in Green Bay.
What kind of difference will it make throwing to starting-caliber receivers instead of fringe roster hopefuls? Love will play in a tough road environment at Arrowhead Stadium, but he faces a vulnerable Kansas City pass defense and now he at least has some exhibition experience to calm his nerves.
Jordan Love has advantages in his favor and so do the Packers, with a 7-1 record and a comfortable multi-game lead in the division.
Whenever an offense trots out an inexperienced quarterback, they can expect the defense to dial up the pressure early and often.
The Chiefs have notched only 11 sacks this season as a defensive unit, a big reason behind their decision to trade for Melvin Ingram this week at the deadline.
The offensive line has been strong for the Packers this season despite injuries, and if the team can add David Bakhtiari back at left tackle, it should be well-suited to protect Love against a struggling defensive front.
After signing a low-risk one-year deal in the offseason, Campbell picked up Defensive Player of the Month honors in the NFC this week, a rarity for Packers defenses of late.
After seemingly finding a middle linebacker to build upon at long last, the Packers might find themselves unable to afford Campbell in the offseason if he keeps up his Pro Bowl level of play.
Make no mistake about it, Green Bay will take all the impact plays it can get this season from Campbell.