As we turn the page toward the 2026 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers are right in the thick of the Super Bowl conversation-and for good reason. After a rollercoaster 2025 campaign that ended in a wild-card playoff exit, the Packers enter the offseason with something that's often more valuable than momentum: belief. Oddsmakers have taken notice, too, slotting Green Bay with +1400 odds to win Super Bowl LXI-tied for the fourth-best in the league.
That’s not just a nod to potential. It’s a reflection of the foundation this team has built, especially around quarterback Jordan Love.
In his first full season as the guy in Green Bay, Love showed flashes of the kind of quarterback who can lead a deep playoff run. Now, the challenge shifts to what the front office can do to help him take that next step.
The Packers’ offseason will revolve around two key themes: depth and support. While Love held his own in 2025, the receiving corps around him could use reinforcements.
Adding weapons-whether through the draft or free agency-will be crucial if Green Bay wants to keep pace in a competitive NFC landscape. That’s especially true in the NFC North, where the Lions are also sitting at +1400 odds and the Bears, fresh off a division title, lurk with +2500 odds.
The division is no longer Green Bay’s by default; it’s a battleground, and every move this offseason will matter.
Looking at the broader Super Bowl odds picture, the Packers currently rank seventh overall. They trail teams like the Seahawks and Rams (both at +950), the Bills (+1100), and a trio of contenders-the Eagles, Patriots, and Ravens-each at +1300. That puts Green Bay right on the doorstep of the league’s top tier, with a real opportunity to climb if they can hit on the right personnel decisions.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst has already made it clear: this offseason is about smart investments. Nearly 25% of the roster is heading toward free agency, which means the front office will need to be strategic-balancing cap space, veteran leadership, and the development of young talent. It’s not just about making a splash; it’s about making the right moves to support the team’s long-term trajectory while keeping the Super Bowl window wide open.
Bottom line: the Packers are in a strong position heading into 2026. They’ve got a promising quarterback, a competitive roster core, and the kind of odds that suggest Vegas sees them as a real threat.
But the road back to the top of the NFC-and beyond-runs through a pivotal offseason. If Green Bay can check the right boxes, don’t be surprised if they’re playing deep into January next year.