Mike McCarthy Taking Over Play-Calling Duties for Packers vs. Cowboys

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy will resume play-calling duties for the team in Week 14, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports.

McCarthy later told Todd McMahon of the Green Bay Press-Gazette he talked to associate head coach Tom Clements (offense), who had been calling the plays, and said the switch is "just a change in structure."

McCarthy gave up his play-calling duties in the offseason to focus more of his energy on the defensive and special teams units. But coming into Sunday, the Packers were 22nd in yards per game and 12th in yards per contest, disappointing marks for one of the league's better offenses in recent years. 

Clements' play-calling surely hasn't been the only reason for Green Bay's struggles offensively this year.

Jordy Nelson suffered a season-ending injury before the year, the wide receivers have played fairly poorly outside of James Jones' hot start and Eddie Lacy has largely been a non-factor. But it has seemingly contributed to Green Bay's offensive struggles, and given McCarthy's reputation as a strong play-caller, the change seemed imminent. 

At 8-4, the Packers are currently first in the NFC North and fighting for a divisional crown. With just four games left in the season and playoff positioning on the line, Green Bay's offense could certainly use a jolt.