Packers Have Early Chance to Show They've Fixed Their Issues Against NFC North Opponents
The Packers seek to improve after a 1-5 NFC North record last season, addressing early deficits and turnover margins to reverse recent trends, coach Matt LaFleur said.
- The Green Bay Packers will kick off their 2025 campaign on Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Detroit Lions, who have held the NFC North title for the past two seasons.
- In 2024, the Packers struggled within the NFC North, posting a 1-5 record—their poorest performance in divisional matchups in nearly two decades—with the team trailing at halftime in every one of those six games.
- Green Bay was outscored 99-40 before halftime in division games but outscored opponents 192-89 in other regular-season games, highlighting their need for faster starts in rival matchups.
- Quarterback Jordan Love highlighted the critical challenge of facing an opponent with a strong offense and defense, while coach LaFleur stressed the need for a quick offensive surge and impactful defensive plays to gain an advantage early in the game.
- The Packers aim to reverse their divisional struggles and reclaim NFC North dominance starting with Sunday’s critical game against the Lions.
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