Packers’ edge rushers prepare for opportunity in Week 2 matchup
Acme Packing Company • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Green Bay Packers face a pivotal Week 2 matchup on Sunday, where inexperienced edge rushers may become key contributors. Lukas Van Ness is listed as questionable following limited participation in practice throughout the week. Should he be unable to play, the Packers might rely on their EDGE5 and EDGE6 from 2025, along with two rookies to bolster the pass rush against their upcoming opponent.
- •Packers play an important game on Sunday, September 18.
- •Lukas Van Ness is questionable due to limited practice participation.
- •The Packers may start two inexperienced edge rushers.
- •Two rookies could back up the edge rushers in the lineup.
- •The matchup may significantly affect the team's defensive approach.
- 8:32 PMAcme Packing Company — Sunday will be a big opportunity for the Packers’ inexperienced edge rushers - Acme Packing Company
"There’s a chance that the Packers’ EDGE5 and EDGE6 from 2025 will start in Week 2 and will be backed up by 2 rookies
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