There’s a lot to be said for what he’s brought

How would you rate Jordan Love on his first start?

It’s difficult to draw too much of an assessment with all the pressure Love faced but I thought he played fine. He started to look more like himself in the fourth quarter, which is what you want to see.

Martin from Evansville, IN

Who has been the most impressive rookie up to this point?

If there was a “group” MVP, I think that would go to the Packers’ offensive line. The number of injuries and rotation of men to different positions is remarkable. Watching them play against other teams with their starters intact, and still playing as well or better is a statement to the coaches and each of our players. Bravo!

And they’re one step closer to welcoming back David Bakhtiari, too, after the five-time All-Pro was activated off the physically unable to perform list Wednesday. Elgton Jenkins and Yosh Nijman played their tails off at left tackle. They deserve a pat on the back for this 7-2 start Green Bay is off to.

Jeff from Lake Forest, CA

Hidy-ho, Wes! I was thinking about Bakh and when he’ll be back. It’s funny now there was so much will he/won’t he talk leading up to Week 1, and now we’re still wondering if he’ll play Week 10. Is this a situation of knowing they had the six-week PUP time and three-week activation window to buy him more time, or was it all gamesmanship to keep NO off the trail for Week 1? If there was no PUP, would he have been activated and playing sooner?

I don’t think anyone was saying Bakhtiari would be ready for Week 1. Spoff and I certainly weren’t. The question I had at the time was whether the Packers would place him on the 53-man roster and leave him there until he was ready to play again. I didn’t realize how complicated the medical side of things was, though. Listen, you can’t run a marathon without training. These past few weeks have been about preparing Bakhtiari for football again, not just rehab.

I’m trying not to stress about who will be under center on Sunday, but it’s tough. Playing the Seahawks makes me apprehensive enough as it is. Knowing Russ, he’s not going to let anything get in the way of scrambling and making plays. What’s one key to stopping him?

Not to keep going back to the Kyler Murray game last month but that was good preparation for Wilson, who is surgical when he extends plays with his feet. Green Bay has played Wilson seven times before and Barry shared a division with him for several years, so the Packers know what they’re in for. This game will be won up front with defensive line and edge rushers being smart with their rush lanes and playing disciplined football. And tackling. The defense has to tackle.

Chase from Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Good morning team. Is anyone else worried about this Seahawks game? Outside the building there is a lot of noise with COVID, OBJ, Love’s performance… Inside the building they have the unknown at QB, massive injuries on the defensive side of the ball, and special teams looking to improve to only being a dumpster fire. It is a lot to navigate. At least it’s a home game. Thanks.

The Packers are saying and doing all the right things this week. Is it possible to eliminate all the noise? No, but their focus is set firmly on the Seahawks. LaFleur talked on Wednesday about how hungry Seattle is going to be, especially with Wilson back in the fold and one of the most unique one-two receiving combos in the game with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

Darren from Wakefield, MI

For all the woulda, shoulda, coulda… remember that if ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas. Assuming Rodgers plays, do you see any chance of “rust” or miscues for both Rodgers and Wilson being they were away for a bit, or are they too seasoned to have any of that?

As long as his health is in order, I don’t expect any rust on Rodgers. Wilson is a bit more of a mystery. Not only because he missed three games but also the nature of his finger injury on his throwing hand.