Updated March 17, 2026
A Competitive 9-7-1 Season in the NFL's Toughest Division
The Packers finished 9-7-1 — including a rare tie — and earned the NFC's No. 7 seed in what turned out to be the most competitive division in football. All four NFC North teams finished above .500, with the Bears (11-6), Packers (9-7-1), Vikings (9-8), and Lions (9-8) all beating each other up throughout the season. Jordan Love kept the Packers in the playoff hunt all year, and simply making the postseason in this gauntlet of a division was an achievement.
Wild Card Loss to Division Rival Bears Stings
The Packers' season ended with a 31-27 Wild Card loss to the Bears, their NFC North rivals. Falling to a divisional opponent on the playoff stage added an extra layer of frustration for a Green Bay team that had split the regular-season series with Chicago. The loss underscored the razor-thin margins in the NFC North and left the Packers searching for the extra gear needed to advance in January.
Outlook Remains Bright with Jordan Love at the Helm
Despite the early playoff exit, the Packers have plenty of reasons for optimism heading into 2026. Jordan Love continues to develop as a franchise quarterback, the young receiving corps is maturing, and the team competed in a historically tough division all season. GM Brian Gutekunst is expected to target defensive upgrades in both free agency and the draft to give Green Bay the roster depth needed to separate from the NFC North pack.