There is a distinct possibility that all four teams in the NFL’s NFC North division could end up being playoff teams by the time the postseason rolls around in January. Of course, a lot of football still has to play out, but the way in which the teams are playing right now gives all 4 fanbases something to cheer about. NFC North 2023 Playoff teams: Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers Last year, two teams made the playoffs from the NFC North. The Packers, as a wild card and the #7 NFC seed, upset the Dallas Cowboys before losing to…
Author: Ahmed Khan
Ordinarily, losing a close 34-29 game to a team that was Super Bowl-bound two seasons prior is not the worst possible thing in the world. But, for the Green Bay Packers, losing the game as well as quarterback Jordan Love for a number of weeks could lead to a disastrous beginning to a once-promising 2024 season for the squad. Green Bay Packers: So…what happened in Brazil? The Eagles and the Packers played an entertaining contest Friday night in Brazil, as part of its goal of expanding the NFL brand globally. That game’s location and field became controversial, however, when it…
Rumors have been swirling for some time now that there could be a major trade in the works in the NFL. If it comes to fruition, longtime friends Davante Adams and New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers could be reunited and playing together again, this time for the New York Jets. Whether it happens in 2024 or down the road, one thing that is clear is that these two were a truly a dynamic duo when they were with the Green Bay Packers. Davante Adams: Nostalgia for the old days This topic of discussion first came up when Adams mentioned…
Word came down recently that Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy will be replaced in 2025 by Ed Policy. Although this may seem like a rather innocuous detail, it actually represents a larger shift in the Packers’ culture and environment that has been ongoing for several years now. Green Bay Packers: New head man So who will be the new leader of the Packers’ franchise next year? It’s Ed Policy, who is currently the chief operating officer and general counsel for the team. He has been with the Green Bay Packers for 12 seasons. He has a rich familial background…
The anticipation for the 2024 NFL season has only grown this month after the league released its schedule for the upcoming year. For the Green Bay Packers, surpassing expectations last year only means that people will expect more from the team this year. The question is: does the schedule afford the Packers the opportunity to do so? Green Bay Packers: 2024 Key Games The Green Bay Packers have the 4th-toughest schedule of any team next year, so it definitely won’t be easy repeating last year’s successful playoff run. Not only because the league every year has teams that either dramatically…
In April 2024, word got out that the Green Bay Packers would be facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Palo, Brazil. While this may seem customary to NFL fans as just another part of the league’s effort to grow the game globally, it could have actually have much more of a historical significance than one might think. Green Bay Packers: Helping to grow the game This is the second time in three years that the Green Bay Packers have been chosen to participate in an international NFL game. In 2022, they played a game in London against the…
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and now, everyone is engaging in commentary as to whether each team had a successful draft class or not. Some teams made predictable moves, and others made transactions that can only be described as head-scratchers. For the Green Bay Packers, who are coming off a better-than-expected season, this was an opportunity to surround their talented squad with even more building blocks that can help them become a legit NFC competitor next year. Green Bay Packers’ Picks: Beasts or Busts? We shall wait to see how each of the Packers’ draft picks pan…
With the NFL offseason well underway, teams across the league are making moves to try to improve their rosters and remain under the salary cap. But what the Green Bay Packers’ biggest rivals are doing this year is garnering an extra amount of attention. With the #1 overall draft pick, what the Chicago Bears decide could very well shape the future of their franchise. There is a noteworthy argument to be made that it could very well affect the NFC North division power structure as well. Green Bay Packers & the others: What are they doing? Before we get into…
The Green Bay Packers’ season ended a few weeks back with a nail-biting 24-21 divisional round loss to the San Francisco 49ers. But after the 49ers were defeated by the Chiefs in this past Sunday’s epic Super Bowl, I thought it would be appropriate to look back on the season and comprehend important lessons going forward. Green Bay Packers: How close are they to Kansas City? There is little doubt that with attaining back-to-back titles for the first time since the 2003-04 Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs are the gold standard in the NFL right now. Especially with the TV…
The first weekend of the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs is in the books, and there was one team’s win that stood out above all others. In a Super Wild Card Weekend that consisted of five of the six home teams winning, most by large margins, the Green Bay Packers became the first 7-seed in NFL history to advance with an impressive 48-32 win over the 2-seed Dallas Cowboys. Some teams play their best football during playoff time, and Green Bay is exhibiting that right now. 2023-24 NFL Playoffs: Total domination Jordan Love is getting widespread, deserved praise for his performance…