The Green Bay Packers are doing more than just hanging around in the NFC North - they’re grabbing the division by the horns.
With key wins over the Minnesota Vikings and a season sweep of the Detroit Lions already in the books, the Packers now have a clear path to the top of the division. And with a pivotal matchup against the division-leading Chicago Bears on deck, Green Bay is in full control of its own destiny. If they can complete the sweep of Chicago, the NFC North crown - and the home playoff game that comes with it - will be theirs.
That’s a remarkable turnaround for a team that started the season with more questions than answers. But in a year where parity has been the league’s defining trait, the Packers are starting to look like one of the few teams putting it all together when it matters most.
Jordan Love and the Packers Hit Their Stride
The national spotlight is catching on, too. After a statement win on Thanksgiving in Detroit, Green Bay has surged into the top five of the latest NFL power rankings. The buzz around quarterback Jordan Love is growing louder - and for good reason.
Love was sharp and poised in that win over the Lions, delivering one of his best performances of the season. He looked in command behind an offensive line that gave him time to work and space to create. If that version of Love continues to show up down the stretch, the Packers will be a tough out in January.
That’s not to say it’s all been smooth sailing. The defense has had its moments of inconsistency, but when they’ve needed to deliver, they’ve stepped up.
Whether it’s shutting down drives late or forcing turnovers in key moments, the unit has found ways to make an impact. And when the offense and defense are both clicking - as they were in Detroit - Green Bay starts to resemble a complete football team, something that’s been hard to find in this topsy-turvy 2025 season.
A Young Core Growing Up Fast
What’s especially encouraging for Green Bay fans is how this team is growing in real time. Love is developing into a legitimate franchise quarterback, and his chemistry with a wide receiver group that’s finally getting healthy is blossoming at the right moment. These aren’t just flashes - they’re starting to look like building blocks.
On defense, the front seven has been relentless. They’re not just getting pressure - they’re dictating games. That kind of physicality and energy up front is exactly what you want heading into the cold-weather grind of December and beyond.
The Road Ahead Isn’t Easy - But the Packers Are Ready
Of course, nothing comes easy in the NFL, and Green Bay’s remaining schedule is no cakewalk. It’s one of the tougher slates in the league, and every week will be a test. But if the Packers continue to play like they have over the last few weeks - with balance, confidence, and a little bit of swagger - they’re built to handle it.
There’s still work to be done, starting with Sunday’s showdown against Chicago. But the Packers aren’t just in the mix - they’re leading the charge. And with a young quarterback finding his rhythm, a defense that’s heating up, and a team that believes in itself, Green Bay is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous teams in the NFC as the playoff picture comes into focus.