Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed's Week 2 matchup with the Washington Commanders came to an early end after he suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. The injury was troubling for the Packers, whose offense was missing some vital players.

How Did Reed Sustain a Shoulder Injury

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According to ESPN, Reed's shoulder injury came on a 39-yard reception from quarterback Jordan Love, which would later be erased by a holding penalty against right tackle Anthony Belton.

Belton, who replaced injured starter Zach Tom, was laid on Reed's right shoulder during the play. Reed was favoring his shoulder noticeably and was forced off the field. While initially ruled questionable to return, Reed was officially excluded from competition before halftime, and the Packers were left to carry on without one of their best offensive threats.

Packers Press On Despite Reed's Injury

Even with Reed not being on the field, the offense of the Packers did not miss a step. With the score at 14-3, Green Bay's way, Jordan Love and the offense wasted no time getting back to their rhythm. In the next drive, Love threw a short touchdown pass to wide receiver Romeo Doubs, keeping them ahead of the Washington Commanders.

Reed's Impact on the Packers' Offense

Reed, 25, has been a key component of the receiving corps of the Packers since joining the league. During his first two years, he hauled in 119 receptions for 1,650 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Reed got off to an excellent start this year, with three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win by Green Bay over the Detroit Lions. His Week 2 absence is a blow to the Packers, who look to his playmaking skills to be an added dimension to the team's offense.

Depth in the Packers' Receiving Corps

Even with the departure of Reed, the Packers are well-covered at receiver. Besides Romeo Doubs, the receiving corps of the Green Bay Packers features Dontayvion Wicks, freshmen Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, and tight ends Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave, CBS Sports notes. With this assortment of talented personnel, the Packers' offense is still dynamic, but it still misses Reed as an important element to track in the future.

Can the Packers Adapt Without Reed?

The Packers will be forced to make adjustments to their game plan and maybe rely more heavily on depth at wide receiver.

Reed's injury creates a gap in their offensive plan, but with solid backups and quarterback Jordan Love's leadership, Green Bay is still well-positioned to compete. The team will hope for Reed's speedy recovery as they look ahead to upcoming contests.