The Green Bay Packers finished the 2025-26 season with a 9-7-1 record, securing second play in the NFC North and earning a Wild Card berth in the playoffs. Jordan Love continued his ascent, throwing for 3,381 yards and 23 touchdowns, guiding an offense that emphasized balance with Josh Jacobs’ 929 rushing yards as a key highlight. The team started strong at 5-1-1 but faced midseason setbacks from injuries and defensive lapses, especially after Micah Parsons went down.
A late four-game winning streak helped them to the postseason, though they lost 27-31 to the Bears in the Wild Card round after squandering a halftime lead. The campaign exposed pass-rush and secondary depth issues, setting priorities for offseason improvements to sustain contender status in a tough division.
The Packers finished their season with a 9-7-1 record, finishing second in their division, the NFC North, which was frankly a disappointing result for a team that had Super Bowl aspirations to start their season. Injuries unfortunately derailed their season, and the team started struggling on the defensive end of the field, where they thrived earlier in the season.
The NFC North is one of the toughest divisions in the league and winning or clenching the No.1 seed outright is a whole different challenge. While the Packers have the capability, to beat in team in the league, they have one of the toughest schedules in the 2026-27 season, which will certainly make it harder for them to win or come second in the NFC North again. Especially since their rivals, the Vikings and the Lions, have easier schedules in the upcoming season.
BetMGM lists the Green Bay Packers’ 2026 win total at under 10.5 as the favored bet in the upcoming NFL season, reflecting on the team’s tough schedule.
Listed below is the table that shows the Over/Under for the Packers’ total wins in the upcoming regular season.
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The Packers did not have the best of seasons, just barely making the playoffs last year. However, that was expected as they play in one of the toughest divisions in the league. The Packers significantly fell off after their star DL Micah Parsons went down with a season ending torn ACL. Both defensive and offensive lapses eventually led to their demise in the Wildcard round, failing to beat their own divisional rivals, the Bears.
However, fans should remain optimistic about their team as the Packers are still one of the best teams in the NFL. And if they remain healthy, Green Bay can without a doubt contend for Super Bowl.
Let us take a look at the Green Bay Packers opponents for the 2026-27 season;
The Packers are tied with the Arizona Cardinals for the 3rd hardest schedule in the league next season, with strength of schedule of (.538). They will face seven teams that were in the 2025-26 postseason, with only 3 possible easy games in their schedule.
Early Prediction: Packers finish the 2026-27 season with a 10-7 record
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The Packers were moderately injured in the 2025-26 season, ranking 17th among NFL teams per Rotowire’s analysis. They had 21 players injured, totaling 189 man-games missed (average 9.00 per player). This mid-pack attrition impacted depth, especially on defense and at skill positions, contributing to inconsistent stretches despite a 9-7-1 record and Wild Card berth.
Injuries are unlikely to be a major concern entering 2026-27. Most 2025 issues (Tucker Kraft’s ACL, Zach Tom’s patellar tendon) are expected to heal fully by training camp. No widespread long-term cases linger team-wide, though vigilance on load management remains key for sustained health.
The Packers face significant 2026 offseason roster concerns primarily focused on rebuilding their offensive line, securing secondary depth, and addressing key impending free agents. Key issues include replacing potential starters on the O-Line, a long-term reliable center, and strengthening defensive tackles and cornerback positions.
According to sources, the Packers are expected to heavily target offensive line help in the upcoming draft to address these voids.
The Packers are projected to have eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. This includes their own picks in rounds 2-7, plus two projected seventh-round mandatory picks. Due to the Micah Parsons trade that went down last season, the Packers do not have any first-round pick in 2026, with their top selection being in the second round.
These eight picks, starting in Round 2, offer strong depth-building opportunities to address edge rush, secondary, cornerback and interior line needs. Adding impact talent could improve defensive consistency and injury resilience (one of the biggest problems last season), potentially pushing their 2026 win total toward the Over, but with the third toughest schedule, it will not be easy by any means.
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