The 2025 NFL season is officially in the books, and while the playoffs delivered plenty of drama, it’s already time for teams to look ahead - especially the Green Bay Packers. After a rollercoaster season that ended in frustration, the big question in Titletown is: where do the Packers go from here?
Let’s start with the big picture. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Packers are currently tied for the seventh-best odds to reach Super Bowl LXI.
That puts them behind NFC rivals like the Seahawks, Rams, and Eagles. It’s a telling sign - not just of where the Packers stand, but of how many opportunities they let slip away this past season.
Green Bay finished 9-7-1, sneaking into the playoffs despite ending the regular season on a four-game skid. That late-season collapse included some head-scratching losses: a 13-10 defeat to Cleveland, a 16-13 stumble against Carolina, and a 10-7 grind-it-out loss to Philadelphia. And let’s not forget the wild 40-40 tie with Dallas - a game that felt more like a missed opportunity than a moral victory.
These weren’t just losses. They were symptoms of a team that struggled with the fundamentals.
Presnap penalties. Clock mismanagement.
Questionable quarterback decisions. Defensive breakdowns in communication.
The Packers didn’t just get beat - they beat themselves far too often.
And yet, despite all that, there were bright spots. Josh Jacobs was a force in the backfield, with a staggering 77% of his rushing yards coming after contact. He averaged three yards after contact and punched in 13 touchdowns - the kind of tough, gritty production that keeps chains moving and defenses guessing.
Tight end Tucker Kraft was another revelation. For much of the season, he played like one of the best at his position until an ACL injury cut his breakout campaign short. His chemistry with the offense and ability to stretch the middle of the field gave the Packers a dynamic element they sorely needed.
On the defensive side, Micah Parsons continued to show why he’s one of the most disruptive forces in the league - second only, perhaps, to Myles Garrett. Opposing offenses threw everything at him: double teams, chips, holds - you name it.
But Parsons still led the team with 12.5 sacks, a testament to his relentless motor and elite skill set. Rashan Gary added 7.5 sacks of his own, but it’s clear the Packers need more firepower up front.
Another edge rusher and some added depth along the defensive line could go a long way.
Still, the biggest challenge facing Green Bay isn’t talent. It’s execution.
The Patriots proved that in 2025. Under Mike Vrabel, New England went from 4-13 to 14-3 and a Super Bowl appearance - not because they were loaded with stars, but because they stopped giving games away.
They played clean, smart football. They handled the details.
That’s the blueprint for the Packers.
This team isn’t far off. The secondary needs some attention, no question.
But outside of Seattle - who look rock-solid across the board - there’s no NFC team the Packers can’t hang with when they’re locked in. The margin between good and great is razor-thin in the NFL, and for Green Bay, it comes down to tightening the screws.
Fix the small stuff - the presnap mistakes, the situational lapses, the missed assignments - and this team could be dangerous. The foundation is there. Now it’s about building on it the right way.
The Packers are close. But in this league, close doesn’t cut it. The next step starts with the details.