Should you thought the Inexperienced Bay Packers may fade from the nationwide highlight after a 3rd consecutive season incomes the No. 7 seed, suppose once more.
They’ve a whopping seven standalone video games scheduled for the 2026 season, with 5 of these coming at Lambeau Subject. Let’s dive into the complete slate.
Right here’s a have a look at the important thing matchups and a prediction on the season.
| Wk. | Matchup | Date | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
| 2 | @ | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
| 3 | Thursday, Sept. 24 | 8:15 p.m. | |||
| 4 | @ | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 4:25 p.m. | |||
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8:20 p.m. | |||
| 7 | @ | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
| 8 | Thursday, Oct. 29 | 8:15 p.m. | |||
| 9 | @ | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | |||
| 11 | BYE | ||||
| 12 | @ | Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
| 13 | @ | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 8:20 p.m. | |||
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | |||
| 16 | @ | Friday, Dec. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
| 17 | Monday, Jan. 4 | 8:15 p.m. | |||
| 18 |
TBA |
Week 1 keys to victory
Any time you play quarterback Kyler Murray, you’ve to concentrate on him creating along with his legs each behind the road of scrimmage and in entrance of it. The Packers have confronted Murray twice when he was with the Arizona Cardinals: as soon as in 2021 when the Packers received 24-21 in Arizona and as soon as in 2024 once they received 34-13 at Lambeau Subject. In these two video games mixed, Murray has accomplished 44 of 65 passes for 488 yards, one landing and two interceptions, whereas working 13 occasions for under 35 yards. The Packers, albeit with completely different personnel than what they’ll have this time round, have completed a strong job of containing Murray, who’s prone to begin for the Minnesota Vikings over J.J. McCarthy. It additionally may assist that new Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon was Murray’s head coach the final three seasons.
Should-watch sport: vs. Dolphins, Week 15
This isn’t probably the most mouth-watering sport by way of opponent expertise or time slot, however I’m excited to see the Packers face their former defensive coordinator and backup quarterback when Jeff Hafley and Malik Willis come to city with the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins first-year basic supervisor Jon-Eric Sullivan additionally spent the final 22 seasons with the Packers and the final eight underneath present Inexperienced Bay basic supervisor Brian Gutekunst. Hafley joked on the NFL homeowners conferences earlier this offseason that he hoped this sport could be in Week 1 since “one among my favourite guys won’t be able to play by then.” He’s referring, in fact, to edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is predicted to overlook the season’s first couple of video games whereas rehabbing his torn ACL. Hafley didn’t get his want, not even within the slightest, however he does have a quarterback who is likely to be comfy taking part in at Lambeau Subject in late December.
Hardest stretch: Weeks 4-9
The Packers higher have their water bottles totally stocked for an October afternoon highway sport towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which kickstarts a six-game stretch that additionally incorporates a dwelling sport towards the reigning NFC North champion Chicago Bears, internet hosting the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night time Soccer,” visiting the Detroit Lions, internet hosting the reigning NFC South champion Carolina Panthers, who beat the Packers at Lambeau Subject final season, and at last visiting the Tremendous Bowl runners-up New England Patriots. This stretch will even probably mark Parsons’ return, which ought to ease the burden even when Parsons is on a snap depend at first.
One sport the Packers can’t afford to lose: vs. Bears, Week 5
After collapsing towards the Bears in each Week 16 and the wild-card spherical, the Packers must cease the bleeding within the rivalry. They weren’t simply overwhelmed. They have been humiliated. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur received his first 11 video games towards the Bears, however Chicago has taken three of the final 4 towards Inexperienced Bay and Ben Johnson backed up his smack discuss of LaFleur from final offseason by ending his counterpart’s season with an 18-point comeback. Dropping three straight to the Bears could be removed from a great look.
Jordan Love and the Packers will attempt to avenge two collapses towards the Bears final season. (Wm. Glasheen / Imagn Pictures)
Greatest offense the Packers will face: Rams, Week 12
The Los Angeles Rams led the league final season in factors and yards per sport. They’ve the reigning NFL MVP at quarterback in Matthew Stafford and one of many league’s finest one-two punches at vast receiver in Puka Nacua and future Packers Corridor of Famer Davante Adams, who spent eight seasons in Inexperienced Bay from 2014-2021. LaFleur has received all 5 video games he’s coached towards his shut good friend, Sean McVay, so he’ll look to make it six straight towards McVay’s high-powered offense on the night time earlier than Thanksgiving in Southern California.
Greatest protection the Packers will face: vs. Texans, Week 17
The Houston Texans led the league in yards allowed per sport final season and ranked second in factors allowed per sport. Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter is likely to be one of the best edge rusher duo within the league and Houston’s secondary flies round and hits exhausting. The Texans additionally ranked third within the NFL final season with 29 takeaways.
Predicted report: 10-7
I don’t have sufficient religion (but) within the Packers’ cornerbacks, offensive line and edge rusher depth to suppose they’ll be a real pressure. That would change and getting Parsons, tight finish Tucker Kraft, proper deal with Zach Tom and defensive deal with Devonte Wyatt again will definitely assist after their season-ending accidents final season derailed the staff’s legit Tremendous Bowl pursuit. However Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell is likely to be the highest two edge rushers for the primary month of the season, whereas Parsons rehabs, and so they’re not confirmed. Jordan Morgan has by no means performed significant snaps at left deal with, and the offensive line’s depth as an entire appears missing. And Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine are nonetheless the highest two cornerbacks. The Packers have sufficient expertise to win 10 video games and make the playoffs, and so they might evolve into true title contenders, however I don’t see them there simply but.
Predicted NFC North end: Second
Take your decide of the Packers, Lions or Bears to win the division. The Vikings is likely to be on that degree, too, after signing Murray to begin over McCarthy. This won’t be probably the most top-heavy division in soccer, nevertheless it definitely seems to be probably the most even and difficult to foretell. For now, I’ll go Lions, Packers, Bears and Vikings, in that order.