Why This Packers Star’s Post-Bye Week Performance Could Make or Break Their Season

When you look at the Green Bay Packers game from September 28, 2025, where Josh Jacobs dashed into the end zone against Dallas, it’s a thrilling snapshot — yet behind that highlight lie two glaring problems gnawing away at their season. Special teams faltering with consecutive blocked kicks, and an offensive line that’s about as reliable as a sieve. Now here’s the kicker: amid all this turmoil, one guy, Sean Rhyan — a multi-year starter in a contract year — has been called out to carry the weight when it matters most. Can Rhyan really turn things around after the bye week and give the Packers the steady presence they desperately need? Or is this just another chapter in what’s shaping up to be a turbulent offensive saga? Let’s unpack the layers and find out.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers rushes for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. — (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

The Green Bay Packers have two evident issues right now.

Their special teams have allowed blocked kicks in consecutive weeks, and the offensive line has been subpar.

That’s why analyst Zach Kruse wants to see one player step up his game.

“You know who the Packers really need to play better coming out of the bye? Sean Rhyan. Multi-year starter, in a contract year. But he just hasn’t been good enough despite being one of the healthy linemen. Rhyan really struggled on Sunday night,” Kruse wrote on X.

You know who the Packers really need to play better coming out of the bye? Sean Rhyan. Multi-year starter, in a contract year. But he just hasn't been good enough despite being one of the healthy linemen. Rhyan really struggled on Sunday night.

— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) September 30, 2025

The Packers’ offensive line has faced some injuries to start the season, and Rhyan hasn’t played well.

Elgton Jenkins might not be cut out to play at center, and as for Aaron Banks and Zach Tom, they need them to get back to full strength and on the field.

Prior to the Week 4 game against the Dallas Cowboys, running back Josh Jacobs hadn’t been a significant factor, but that was mostly because he was facing contact behind the line of scrimmage, which is the fault of the interior of the offensive line.

Jordan Morgan has struggled at guard, and he may be better suited to play tackle.

Rhyan, who was supposed to be the dependable veteran, hasn’t been much better.

The Packers have talent on offense, and they should be much better going forward.

They need to use the bye week to figure out what isn’t working, and that applies to a struggling veteran like Rhyan.

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