Packers just accomplished horrible statistical feat for first time since 1999

The Green Bay Packers accomplished something in Week 7 that they have not done in nearly 20 years, and it is not good.

The Green Bay Packers are in a really bad slump as of late, weeks after they had gone 3-0 after dropping the season-opener. Entering Week 7, they had dropped consecutive games to the New York Giants and Jets.

Sadly for Packers fans, the streak has extended to three after they fell 23-21 to the Taylor Heinicke-led Washington Commanders.

During the game, the Packers found a way to make history, and no, not the good kind. For the first time since 1999, Green Bay failed to convert a third down in a single game, per ESPN Stats and Info.

That game, as ESPN’s Rob Demovsky points out, the game was when Brett Favre was the starting quarterback as they took on the Denver Broncos.

Packers make horrible history in Week 7 loss to Commanders

On paper, much like the previous two games, these were winnable games for the Packers. One of the main factors in these losses is the lack of chemistry on offense. They did, after all, trade away Davante Adams this offseason and drafted three rookie wide receivers. There were drops by the receivers, one of which set Rodgers off.

Rodgers and the Packers were able to cut their deficit to 23-21 late in the fourth quarter on a 21-yard touchdown pass to running back Aaron Jones. In fact, they had a chance to attempt to take the lead by regaining possession with just 23-seconds remaining…but on their own 18-yard line. While they did work their way to midfield, there were just five seconds remaining, and they had to attempt lateral passes to try and score a touchdown, which did not succeed.

In the loss, Rodgers completed 23-of-35 pass attempts for 194 yards and two touchdowns.

Things will not get any easier for Green Bay next week, as they are set to take on the 5-1 Buffalo Bills, who are returning from their bye.