Packers projected to miss NFL playoffs as Jordan Love's inconsistency raises concerns
As mentioned, the Packers did make the playoffs last season, but it turned out to be a fairly quick exit as they lost 31-27 to their rival Chicago Bears.It was an interesting season for the Packers.
They started with wins over the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, both teams that made the postseason the previous year.Then they lost to the Browns in what was one of the more confounding games of the season.
They tied the Dallas Cowboys in a shootout, 40-40, and went into the bye week with a 2-1-1 record.They ended the season winning four in a row, followed by four consecutive losses to the Bears, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings.
The game against the Vikings wasn’t a big deal because they were resting players anyway.GREEN BAY PACKERS PRO BOWL RB JOSH JACOBS ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARGESGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov.2, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
(AP Photo/Mike Roemer)This season saw the wide receivers room take a bit of a turn.They had four receivers, none of whom seem all that amazing, and now they have two to concentrate on.
They let Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks find other homes via free agency and trade.The odder move was letting Rasheed Walker leave the squad.
He signed with the Carolina Panthers, and it was a low-value deal.He was listed as a top free agent when the season ended, so his leaving for a low contract doesn’t make a ton of sense to me.Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts as wide receiver Christian Watson, bottom, is checked on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan.
5, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.(AP Photo/Morry Gash)The Green Bay Defense ranked 11th in points allowed last season.
They were also 11th in total yards allowed.Part of me wonders if that is because they played some crappy teams, or if it is due to them being...