The Green Bay Packers (9-4) are looking to get back in the win column this week when they travel out west. The Seattle Seahawks (8-5) are currently in first place in the extremely tight NFC West. Both teams have a lot to play for in this one.
However, one choice that Green Bay’s head coach Matt Lafleur is making for the matchup isn’t sitting well with fans.
“Why Is He Doing This?” Packers Fans Erupt On Matt LaFleur After Decision For Seahawks Matchup
Green Bay is hoping to have All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander available for this week’s game. Since suffering a torn PCL in his right knee, Alexander has missed three games. Between Carrington Valentine and Eric Stokes, Green Bay’s secondary has been a revolving door:
The Packers were expecting Stokes to lock down the CB2 spot this season. But he’s struggled, which has opened the door for Valentine to step in.
On Thursday, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur spoke to reporters about the cornerback rotation and gave an answer that didn’t please the fanbase. LaFleur said “It’ll stay that way,” per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
Matt LaFleur on the Valentine/Stokes rotation: “It’ll stay that way.”
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 12, 2024
His pass coverage was less than stellar this season, with a 64.4 completion percentage (second-best in his career) and a 110.1 passer rating when targeted. He’s also given up three receiving touchdowns, which he’s done twice in his career.
Last week, the former first-round pick only allowed two receptions on five targets against the Lions. When targeted, however, Stokes allowed an 89.2 pass rating and a receiving touchdown.
Fans weren’t happy with this decision:
Bro is not serious about winning 😐
— Do〽️ (@hooltras1944) December 12, 2024
Has anyone asked him, “why?”
— TooMuch 🧑🚀🧟♂️ (@TooMuchSmoke_) December 12, 2024
Why does he always do this??? He’s done it with the OL in the past. Why is he seemingly the last to realize who his best players are?
— A-Aron (@A_Aron1983) December 12, 2024
— Kyle Broughton (@KyleBroughton4) December 12, 2024
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