Author: Ahmed Khan

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 this…

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot this past Sunday with a hard-fought 17-9 win against the division rival Chicago Bears. Love’s leadership of the team throughout the season has garnered widespread praise: from fans, his teammates, his coach and others in the league. Although some may find it premature or simply “living in the moment”, I actually believe there is a plausible case to make that Jordan Love, in his first year as starter, could very well be the 2023 MVP of the NFL. Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers: Highs and lows of…

The Green Bay Packers will be heading into a critical Week 17 match up with division rival Minnesota without one of their premier players. Jaire Alexander, the cornerback for the team, was suspended 1 game. But it wasn’t for off-the-field conduct or a “dirty play” on the field. It was because he misrepresented himself as a captain during the pregame coin toss, and then proceeded to nearly botch the key decision immediately after. Although this may be overlooked as a mere footnote in the week ahead, it could also end up being costly for Green Bay. Week 16 coin toss…

As the 2023 season winds down, teams like the Green Bay Packers are pondering a perpetual question that has become the subject of much scrutiny over the years. The dilemma is based on the debate over whether the concept of “tanking” is appropriate for professional football, or any sports team, to be engaging in. Believe it or not, there are actually viable arguments to be made on both sides. Green Bay Packers: Potential contender or stuck in mediocrity? Last year, the Green Bay Packers finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs after losing the regular-season finale to Detroit. This year, the…

It’s been almost inescapable to notice the high amount of injuries in recent seasons to high-profile quarterbacks around the league. Which is why, particularly this year, it is important to have quality backup quarterbacks on your roster that can lead your team sufficiently. It is remarkable to see how these backups, along with the newcomers, are keeping their teams afloat for the playoff chase. This is a phenomena that is certainly positive for the National Football League. NFL Competitive Balance: In defense of football Retired NFL legend Tom Brady made waves recently when he spoke out against the quality of…

If Week 14 in the NFL showed us anything, it was that parity and upsets are bound to happen on a near weekly basis. First, on Sunday, Justin Fields led the Chicago Bears to a 28-13 win against division-leading Detroit. Then, Jordan Love and the Packers were upset 24-22 on Monday night against the New York Giants. But for me, the biggest takeaway is how both Fields and Love are setting themselves up for long and successful careers down the road. Justin Fields: Finally settling in In a relatively recent article, I mentioned how all 4 teams in the NFC…

The Green Bay Packers came away with a 27-19 win Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. While there may have been stories afterward about Jordan Love, Taylor Swift and the controversial officiating; one storyline may be getting lost in the weeds. With their 3rd straight win, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur may well have started to put his name in the running for NFL Coach of the Year thanks to this second-half turnaround. Green Bay Packers: Going to bat for Matt LaFleur There were rumblings beginning to occur regarding LaFleur’s job security after the Packers struggled in the first…

It’s fair to say that this past NFL weekend’s games involving NFC North teams led many to question their preconceived notions about each of the 4 franchises. First, on Thanksgiving, the Packers upset division-leading Detroit 29-22. Then, this past Monday night, the underdog Bears defeated Minnesota in a slugfest 12-10. I’m not ready to make a mea culpa just yet, given some of my past articles, but I do have to ponder whether I was wrong about the direction that some of these teams are going in. NFC North: Turkey Day leads to a Packers resurrection? The red-hot Detroit Lions…