Green Bay Packers 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Green Bay Packers 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

The Green Bay Packers surprised many NFL bettors last season with a stunning wild-card round upset over the Cowboys in Dallas. They then traveled to Silicon Valley and pushed the eventual NFC champion 49ers to the brink, ultimately falling 24-21 as hefty 10.5-point underdogs. That impressive postseason run fueled heightened expectations heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Projected to compete with the Detroit Lions for NFC North dominance and listed as -185 favorites to make the playoffs, the Packers largely met those expectations by securing 11 wins, surpassing their 9.5-game win total and cashing over tickets for the fifth time in six seasons under Matt LaFleur's leadership. However, the NFC North emerged as the conference's most competitive division, and Green Bay’s 11 wins earned them only a third-place finish, slotting them as the No. 7 seed. This set up a road playoff rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who had defeated them in the season opener in Brazil. The Packers had only themselves to blame for the difficult draw—losing the season finale to Chicago snapped an 11-game winning streak against their longtime rivals. A win in that game would have secured a more favorable matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers instead.

As it turned out, Jordan Love and the Packers struggled to compete in a 22-10 defeat as 5-point underdogs, according to the closing NFL spread at the crypto sportsbook. After amassing 414 yards and 29 points in their first meeting with the Eagles, Green Bay managed just 302 yards in the rematch, converting only 1 of 3 red-zone opportunities. Four turnovers ultimately dashed any hopes of pulling off another big road playoff win for a second consecutive year. Despite Josh Jacobs being a stellar addition to the backfield—racking up nearly 1,700 scrimmage yards and 16 touchdowns—the Packers' offense was painfully one-dimensional. The ground game exploded for nearly 180 yards per contest (No. 2), but the passing attack languished, averaging fewer than 190 yards per game (No. 29). Injuries played a significant role in the aerial struggles, with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs frequently sidelined, while Jayden Reed disappeared at times, including critical late-season losses to division rivals Detroit and Minnesota. Although the defense showed marked improvement under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Green Bay still went 2-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) against the seven playoff-bound teams they faced during the regular season.

On paper, this is a solid team—good, but not yet great. The roster also happens to be one of the youngest in the league. Despite dealing with significant injuries from Week 1 onward, the players persevered and achieved a double-digit win total. While Green Bay struggled against top-tier competition, they still flashed plenty of potential, with five of their six losses coming by a single possession. Offensively, the team is in excellent shape. Most notably, Tucker Kraft’s development stood out, as the promising tight end racked up over 700 yards and 7 touchdowns, showing the potential to be the next star at his position. Defensively, General Manager Brian Gutekunst needs to address the secondary, which proved to be the Achilles' heel of an otherwise solid unit. Jaire Alexander’s ongoing health issues highlight the need for a capable replacement or complement. With the No. 23 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, prospects like Ole Miss’ Trey Amos and Texas’ Jahdae Barron could be available and would be ideal fits for the team’s current zone-based scheme.

Green Bay Packers Wild Card Recap

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 22-10 over Wild-Card Weekend, struggling to overcome early turnovers and offensive inefficiency. Jordan Love completed 17 of 31 passes for 212 yards but was intercepted three times, including two in the first half. His costly mistakes contributed to the Packers' inability to generate consistent scoring, as they converted only once after their opening field goal. Josh Jacobs provided a bright spot, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown. His 31-yard run in the third quarter showcased his power and determination, breaking multiple tackles before scoring from the 1-yard line to cut the deficit to 16-10. However, Green Bay failed to build momentum, turning the ball over on downs late in the fourth quarter while trailing by nine points. Injuries piled up for Green Bay, with key contributors like Romeo Doubs (concussion) and Elgton Jenkins (stinger) exiting the game. The depleted Packers’ offensive line struggled to protect Love, leading to a pair of allowed sacks while limiting the unit’s big-play potential. Despite forcing a missed extra point and several field goals, the Packers’ defense couldn’t compensate for the offense’s struggles. This first-round exit marked a disappointing end to a season marred by inconsistency and missed opportunities.

2024 Green Bay Packers Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1921, the Green Bay Packers are one of the NFL’s premier legacy franchises. With 11 NFL championships and four Super Bowl titles, the Packers hold the distinction of winning three consecutive NFL championships twice, in 1929-31 and 1965-67. The team's first great coach, Curly Lambeau, led the original Green Bay dynasty, securing six NFL titles. Their home stadium, Lambeau Field, is named in his honor.

After a challenging period from 1945 to 1958, the Packers hired Vince Lombardi as head coach and general manager in 1959, a move that transformed the franchise. Lombardi's tenure brought five NFL championships and victories in the first two Super Bowls, solidifying Green Bay's status as a legendary team.

The Packers faced another difficult era from 1968 to 1992. However, the arrival of general manager Ron Wolf and head coach Mike Holmgren in the early 1990s marked a new era of sustained excellence. Since 1993, Green Bay has missed the playoffs only eight times.

The franchise boasts a rich history of star players and Hall of Famers, including three of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history: Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers. With 33 Packers players, coaches, or managers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Green Bay's legacy of success is well established, with more likely to be enshrined in the future.

Green Bay Packers Past Seasons (2000)

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