Week 1 @ Bears – Loss
Expect a conservative offense from the Packers out of safeguard for Jordan Love’s debut in such an intimidating environment. Improving from last year on edge contain will be hard for the Packers in week 1, Justin Fields will be running in the near triple digits.Week 2 @ Falcons – Win
Has the potential to be a tone-setter and a statement of a game for the Packers. The defense needs to prove they have improved this offseason; particularly in the run and in producing turnovers.Week 3 vs Saints – W
This matchup has been a lot of popcorn in recent memory, it should be expected again. I like how Matt Lafleur works against the New Orleans defensive system. The home debut should bring out the best in the Packers. The Saints come off Monday night football the week prior, meaning the Packers will have a rest day advantage.Week 4 vs Lions TNF – L
First primetime game feels more in the Lions’ favor than the Packers’ despite being at Lambeau, much like the season-ender last year.Week 5 @ Raiders MNF – W
Jaire vs Davante will be an amazing matchup, but the fate of this game lies in who controls the ground. Coming off Thursday night football, the Packers will have a three day rest day advantage.Week 6 Bye
Week 7 @ Broncos – L
I always hate the way the Packers play after the bye week, particularly in the MLF era. The Broncos have one of the most talented defenses in the league and by midseason, the Sean Payton and Russell Wilson offense will be an issue.Week 8 vs Vikings – W
Not liking the Vikings going into the year. Their defense is bound for implosion. One-day rest advantage with the Vikings playing the Monday before.Week 9 vs Rams – W
This one is a hard one to pick. Matt Lafleur loves to brain fart against McVay, so expect a scrappy game. Elgton Jenkins should be in full health, a rare case of a lineman who has Aaron Donald’s number. Jordan Love has potential to have a breakout stat-line in this game.Week 10 @ Steelers – L
One of those games where having Aaron Rodgers makes it almost easy, the Packers no longer have that safety net. The Tomlin defense will likely stagnate the Packers’ offense. Steelers will be three days better rested due to their previous game being on Thursday night.Week 11 vs Chargers – L
I don’t think the Packers’ weapons will be tuned enough for the secondary the Chargers have. I doubt Joe Barry’s capability against the personnel of the Chargers’ offense.Week 12 At Lions Thanksgiving – W
Possibly wishful thinking, but much like the Packers winning on Christmas last year, some holiday miracles work out.Week 13 vs Chiefs SNF – L
It’s the Chiefs.Week 14 At Giants MNF – L
The Giants will be coming off the bye as a team that I think is going to be in playoff form. They are going to use this as an opportunity to prove it.Week 15 vs Buccaneers – W
Week 16 @ Panthers – W
Week 17 @ Vikings – W
The Packers roster simply matches with Minnesota. I don’t have high hopes for the Vikings next year. I am expecting a sweep of the Vikings this year.Week 18 vs Bears – W
Potentially another important divisional week 18 matchup like vs Lions last year. Starting and ending the season against the same team. It is going to be interesting monitoring the growth or decay of the squads.Final Record Prediction: 10-7
Important notes:
- 2nd least amount of total miles traveled for next year, is always good for a team.
- No three-game road stints
- In the first 50 days of the season, only two home games come four days apart, interesting to see how a team so young handles that.
- Sept 29th – Oct 21st with only one game
- Five primetime games with Thanksgiving making six! Still popular despite A-Rod being on the move.
