The Opponents for the Packers in the 2025 Season Have Been Finalized
The Opponents for the Packers in the 2025 Season Have Been Finalized
The Green Bay Packers' 2025 schedule is all set.
And it's going to be a thrilling ride!
The Packers will face their NFC North rivals, Minnesota, Detroit, and Chicago, twice. They'll also square off against the four teams from the NFC East and the four teams from the AFC North. Green Bay will also take on the third-place team from the AFC South, as well as the teams from the NFC West and AFC West.
The Packers have nine games on the road and eight at home. They'll be playing against nine teams that made it to the playoffs in 2024.
Here's a glimpse of their home and away games:
HOME
MINNESOTA (14-2) — The Vikes are tied for first place in the NFC North, and their game against Detroit this Sunday night could decide the division and the conference's top seed.
DETROIT (14-2) — The Lions host the Vikes in a Sunday night showdown. The victor nabs the NFC's top seed and the division title.
CHICAGO (5-12) — The Bears ended a 10-game losing streak by beating the Packers last Sunday.
PHILADELPHIA (14-3) — The Eagles took the NFC East and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
WASHINGTON (12-5) — The Commanders went from the division's cellar in 2023 to a wildcard team this season, thanks to their star rookie QB, Jayden Daniels. Washington snags the No. 6 seed in the playoffs.
BALTIMORE (12-5) — The Ravens grabbed the AFC North and the No. 3 seed in the playoffs.
CINCINNATI (9-8) — The Bengals had one of the NFL's most explosive offenses in 2024, but they also have some key free agents in the mix.
CAROLINA (5-12) — The Panthers finished third in the NFC South.
ROAD
MINNESOTA, DETROIT, CHICAGO — See above.
PITTSBURGH (10-7) — There's talk this game might be played in Ireland. Regardless, the Steelers haven't had a losing season since 2003.
CLEVELAND (3-14) — The Browns were one of the NFL's most disappointing teams this year but will have the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft.
DALLAS (7-10) — The Cowboys were devastated by injuries this year, and they'll likely replace coach Mike McCarthy this offseason.
NEW YORK GIANTS (3-14) — The Giants have been a mess all season, and they'll have the No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft.
ARIZONA (7-9) — The Cardinals will end up third in the NFC West regardless of what happens in their Sunday afternoon game against San Francisco.
DENVER (9-7) — The Broncos will finish third in the AFC West, no matter what happens in their game against Kansas City on Sunday afternoon.
The Green Bay Packers' schedule includes two games against the Minnesota Vikings, who currently lead the NFC North with a 14-2 record. Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, will surely have his hands full trying to defeat Jordan Love's former team.
During their road trip to Detroit, the Packers will face off against the Lions, who are also thriving in the NFC North with a 14-2 record. In what could be a pivotal game for both teams, the Packers will be looking to take down Matt Patricia's squad and secure a win against their divisional rivals.
In a city known for its passionate football fans, the Packers will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears. Despite their current 5-12 record, the Bears will undoubtedly be motivated to secure a win against their divisional opponents and avenge their loss from the previous season.