Analysis: Jordan Love faced unusually high unblocked pressure and hits in Week 1

NFL Next Gen and official game counts show extreme pressure on Jordan Love in Week 1; Packers coaching staff says protection busts were unacceptable and will evaluate personnel and technique ahead of Week 2.

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- 10 unblocked pressures on Love — tied for most in a game over the last five seasons (Next Gen Stats)
- Official game stats: 15 hits on Love; Packers coaches cited 18 hits in their internal count
- Average time to sack among sacked QBs in Week 1: Love was fourth-fastest (3.59 seconds)
- Matt LaFleur called protection busts 'unacceptable' and said the team must clean things up
- Packers are open to examining personnel at guard and across the line to establish a reliable five
- Aaron Banks’ availability and potential return to the lineup is being evaluated as part of that effort

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