It's the second time in three exhibition games that the Packers' first-team units have been outplayed by an opponent. The game Sunday was even more perplexing because it came on the heels of a solid performance the previous weekend against New Orleans and marked the longest the team's starters had played in any game. Exhibition or not, the impenetrable force that seemingly surrounds the Packers when they play at Lambeau Field gave way Sunday. It makes you wonder if it's an omen of things to come in the regular season. But if we get down early, we have to find a way to compete and make changes.
Somebody has to step up and make a big play and cause a turnover.
We were in a hole early, but we still had time to come back. Nevertheless, it was odd to see practically the entire team malfunction against the Raiders' starters. The No. 1 defense gave up only one touchdown, but in the first half provided no pass rush, gave up 187 yards and allowed the Oakland offense to convert six of 11 third downs. The offense was just as bad, managing six first downs, only three of which were gained when starter Brett Favre was in the game. The lone touchdown for the No.