In a Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers vomited on the ball as he snapped it to backup quarterback Malik Willis on a third-down play, making it one of the nastiest plays of the week. Head coach Matt LaFleur was shocked when he heard about the incident and even had an official offer to take Myers out of the game due to the unusual circumstances. The incident quickly became a popular storyline from the game.
Despite the vomit incident, the Packers were able to secure their first win of the season against the Colts. With starting quarterback Jordan Love out due to an MCL injury, backup Willis took the reins and performed well, going 12 of 14 with his first career touchdown pass and a 126.8 passer rating. The Packers heavily relied on the running game, rushing for 261 yards, with running back Josh Jacobs leading the charge with 151 yards on 32 carries. Wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks also contributed to the passing game.
The Packers sealed the win against the Colts with a Hail Mary interception on the final play by safety Evan Williams, marking their third interception of the day. Despite the absence of Love, Green Bay’s defense was able to hold off the Colts and secure the victory. Love is expected to miss a few games due to his injury, but it is not a season-ending injury. In 2023, Love had an impressive season, throwing for over 4,000 yards with 32 touchdowns and earning a lucrative contract with the team.
In the upcoming Week 3 game, the Packers will face the Tennessee Titans, where they will look to continue their success and build on their first win of the season. The team showed resilience in overcoming the unusual circumstances of the vomit incident and injuries to key players. Throughout the game, players like Willis stepped up to fill the void left by Love’s absence and contributed to the team’s overall success. The Packers will aim to maintain their momentum and continue to perform at a high level as the season progresses.
