GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday, falling 24-10 to the Minnesota Vikings. The game highlighted the struggles of the Packers' offense and their missed opportunities throughout the season.

One pivotal moment came early in the first quarter when Packers' inside linebacker Quay Walker dropped a potential interception by Kirk Cousins. Walker took full responsibility for the missed opportunity, blaming himself for the team's loss. This miscue exemplified the disappointing trajectory of the Packers' season, which has veered off track with a 2-5 record.

The Packers had relied on creating turnovers to give their struggling offense an advantage, but their defense had managed only five takeaways in the first seven games, the lowest in the league. Walker's dropped interception added to the missed opportunities, leaving the Packers without a crucial defensive play.

Despite the Packers' defense showing some resilience, the offense continued to struggle. For the fifth consecutive game, the team failed to score a touchdown in the first half, marking the longest span without a first-half touchdown since 1988. The lack of production was evident in their slow start, as they didn't earn a first down until late in the second quarter.

Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed disappointment in the team's performance, citing penalties, drops, and struggles in converting on third downs as contributing factors to their defeat. LaFleur estimated that the Packers dropped six passes throughout the game, with some of them proving to be costly.

The Packers' offensive struggles were also highlighted by their 11 penalties, amounting to 99 yards. This marked the most penalty yards accumulated by the team in a single game since LaFleur became head coach in 2019. The offense committed five of these penalties, including a delay of game penalty.

As the Packers continue to search for solutions, quarterback Jordan Love, who completed 24-of-41 passes for 229 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, acknowledged his own inconsistent performance and the need for improvement. Love described his play as "pretty average" and emphasized the importance of finding consistency to make every play count.

With a 2-5 record, the Packers find themselves among the NFL's struggling teams. Speculation has already arisen about potential changes in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. General manager Brian Gutekunst may consider drafting one of the top two quarterbacks: Caleb Williams from USC or Drake Maye from North Carolina, if Love doesn't show significant improvement. However, the team could also benefit from drafting a wide receiver like Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State or a new starting left tackle.

The Packers face an uphill battle as they try to turn their fortunes around. With the trade deadline approaching, the team may even consider making moves to address their current situation.

As the 2023 Packers continue to struggle, the need for improvement becomes increasingly apparent. Only time will tell if the team can overcome their challenges and regain their winning form.