Jacob Westendorf· Aug 11, 2026
Analyzing the Packers' unofficial depth chart, Westendorf endorses some listings as real (Love at QB, Morgan at LT, John Williams as backup left tackle, Cisse starting at cornerback) while predicting Javon Hargrave will start on the defensive line and Belton may lose the right guard job and convert to swing tackle.
“For now, however, it looks like Cisse is in line to start his first game.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJordan MorganGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
Jordan Morgan to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jordan Morgan is going to start at left tackle.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJavon HargraveGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
Javon Hargrave to be 1st on the depth chart
“expect Hargrave to be a starter once he gets his sea legs underneath him”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJohn WilliamsGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
John Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Now, he has the potential to be the team's backup left tackle and is listed as such on the depth chart. That lines up with what has happened in practice as camp has progressed.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrandon CisseGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
Brandon Cisse to be 1st on the depth chart
“For now, however, it looks like Cisse is in line to start his first game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dani Dennis-Sutton to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Collin Oliver is listed as a primary backup, but rookie fourth round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton has been ahead of Oliver across from Cox.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan LoveGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
Jordan Love to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jordan Love is going to start at quarterback.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0AJ Hawk picked the Ravens over the Colts, Carolina to beat Chicago outright, the Bills at Houston, the Bengals over Tampa Bay, the Titans over the Jets, the Raiders over Miami, the Packers at Minnesota and the Cowboys over the Giants.
- Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0Herbstreit made a full slate of Week 1 picks — Lions, Ravens, Bears, Bills, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Titans, Eagles, Packers and Cowboys — and also said he still thinks Seattle is the team to beat in the NFC West.
- Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0In the show's weekly picks segment Pat took the Steelers at home over Atlanta, the Jaguars over Cleveland, the Raiders over Miami, the Packers at Minnesota and the Cowboys over the Giants.
- Jared DubinGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0Dubin picked the Texans to beat the Bills 20-17 and the Packers to win on the road at Minnesota.
- Brandon SneideScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 17Snyder picked Matthew Golden as the Packers' offensive player of the year and Edron (Edgerrin) Cooper as defensive player of the year, predicting Cooper makes All-Pro, and forecast a 27-24 Green Bay win in Minnesota.
- Jason HirschhornScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 33Hirschhorn picked Jordan Love as the Packers' team MVP, Tucker Kraft as team offensive player of the year, Micah Parsons as team defensive player of the year and Javon Hargrave as newcomer of the year; he also said Love will receive MVP votes, expects the Packers to win the NFC North, and predicted a 27-17 Green Bay win in Minnesota.
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