Green Bay Packers are entering their crucial Week 11 showdown against the New York Giants with a surprising roster shake-up, signaling a clear message that the team is ready to make bold adjustments after two straight losses. With offensive production dipping sharply in recent weeks, the Packers have opted to bench wide receiver Malik Heath—a move that immediately caught the attention of fans and analysts.
The decision arrives at a time when Green Bay is battling a troubling injury wave within its receiving corps. The offense, which once looked dynamic during its explosive second-half performance against Pittsburgh in Week 8, has managed just 20 points over its last two outings. Without tight end Tucker Kraft, who remains sidelined, the passing game has struggled to establish rhythm or consistency.
Injuries pile up as offensive output declines
Green Bay Packers’ receiver room has been particularly hard-hit. Jayden Reed continues to recover from a broken collarbone, while Matthew Golden is coming off a missed game with a shoulder issue. Savion Williams and Dontayvion Wicks entered Week 10 questionable, though both were ultimately able to suit up.
Even with those challenges, the decision to sit Malik Heath—who has been active in all nine Packers games this season—came as the most unexpected development. Heath logged 20 snaps last week but did not record a catch, contributing to the offense’s overall quiet performance.
Packers announce Heath will not travel
The team made its position clear in a Saturday announcement, confirming that Heath will not be part of the travel group for the Giants matchup.
“WR Malik Heath (coach’s decision) will not travel with the team and will be OUT for tomorrow’s game against the Giants.”
The coach’s decision designation suggests the move is performance-based rather than injury-related, emphasizing a growing urgency to find answers as the playoff race tightens.
A statement move ahead of a must-win game
Scratching Heath may be a signal that the Green Bay Packers are ready to experiment with other personnel combinations in hopes of reigniting an offense that has gone cold. With key players unavailable and the team sitting on back-to-back losses, their matchup with the Giants carries major weight—and Green Bay appears willing to make tough calls to shift momentum.