How many games do the Packers win this year? (1 Viewer)

[Sabertooth]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season. They went 10-6 last season. So how do they finish this year? Feel free to add your opinion on their playoff success if you so choose.

 

[Kleck]

19

 

[Touchdown There]

poll?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

How about posting a schedule so we can go over their games?

They'll be 1-1 versus the Lions, just like they were last year.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

11 regular season wins.

Dont see them repeating. Loss in the NFC playoffs

 

[Mark Wimer]

11-5, in a dogfight for NFC North title IMO. Poll seems like a good idea.

 

[sihaokills]

12-4 losses in Divisional

 

[Warhogs]

How far above average do you think the Packers are? I think there championship was pretty impressive considering all the injuries. That being said it is a tough repeat and they won't be given a weaker schedule reserved for the weaker teams. In looking at their division I think the Bears played over their heads last year and are a very average team. The Lions are the team in the division that seems to be on the rise. I think the Vikings are in a horrible downward spiral and I don't see a lot of promise until that franchise can reorganize. Overall I think that puts them in a weaker than average division that should net them 5 wins. Outside the division if they can go just 6-4 that would give them 11 wins. I think they end up in that 10-11 win range and I think that will be enough to claim their division.

 

[adrenaline]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season.

This is ludacris, with a crap load of injuries they were 10th on offense & 2nd on defense in the league. If anything they will be better, but nice

 

[VTjkru]

If I'm not more than 60-70% sure that they win, I'll err on the side of caution and say it's a lost.

New Orleans Saints W (if it was @NO, I'd say loss)

@ Carolina Panthers W

@ Chicago Bears L

Denver Broncos W

@ Atlanta Falcons L

St. Louis Rams W

@ Minnesota Vikings W

@ San Diego Chargers W

Minnesota Vikings W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers W

@ Detroit Lions W

@ New York Giants L

Oakland Raiders W

@ Kansas City Chiefs L

Chicago Bears W

Detroit Lions W

And I believe that they probably win one of the @Bears, @Giants, or @Chiefs games. So 13-3.

 

[Zimm]

I am calling the champs....falling flat on their faces! 7-9

 

[sho nuff]

I am calling the champs....falling flat on their faces! 7-9

Any reason for that?Just not seeing them being that much worse.

 

[kwille]

As long as they win the last game of the year I really don't care.

 

[Zimm]

I am calling the champs....falling flat on their faces! 7-9

Any reason for that?Just not seeing them being that much worse.

The Lions will be a ton better this year as should the Vikings. The Bears are no easy win anymore either and i really think that is the strongest div in football. The running game struggled all of last year and as of now hasn't done much to improve it (Although Starks could be the answer).

 

[ConnSKINS26]

You look at the Vikings as a team on the upswing? I think it's likely that they finish 4th in the division this year.

 

[FavreAndAwayAnIdiot]

That being said it is a tough repeat and they won't be given a weaker schedule reserved for the weaker teams.

Actually, they finished 2nd in the division, which is what determines the schedule-- not that they won the superbowl. With that said, they have a rather 'average' schedule. Some would argue easy, actually (like me).I say 12-4, 11-5 worst-case. May or may not be enough to get the bye.

 

[Kleck]

You look at the Vikings as a team on the upswing? I think it's likely that they finish 4th in the division this year.

Likely? I'd use a different "L" word. Lock.

 

[sho nuff]

I am calling the champs....falling flat on their faces! 7-9

Any reason for that?Just not seeing them being that much worse.

The Lions will be a ton better this year as should the Vikings. The Bears are no easy win anymore either and i really think that is the strongest div in football. The running game struggled all of last year and as of now hasn't done much to improve it (Although Starks could be the answer).

The Lions being better is 2 whole games. Im betting another split there.Vikings may be worse. New coaching staff...new QB...Rice may be gone...O and Dlines getting older. I don't see how that team is any better.

I don't think anyone claimed the Bears are an easy win. Im thinking a split tehre as well.

The running game will get a 2nd year Starks and see the return of Ryan Grant.

I think the Packers will be a better team this year than they were last year by getting some key pieces back from injury (Grant, Finley, Neal...)

If they lose Jones and Jenkins, that will be something they need to address with Neal and Cobb trying to fill the void.

But you have other guys that should be hitting their prime (Rodgers, Jennings, Nelson) and an Oline that looks to keep getting better with Sitton and Bulaga...adding Sherrod to help depth as well.

And its not a team that needs a huge running game anyway.

If they didn't go 7-9 with losing as many starters as they did last year, I just don't see it happening this year simply because the Lions are better.

 

[HittinHard]

I,d say 12-4 ,i think they will remain one of the teams to beat.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

19

+1

 

[meatwad1]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season. They went 10-6 last season. So how do they finish this year?

As a Packer fan who watched everygame last year very carefully, I feel the need to set you straight. Did the Packers catch lightning in a bottle? Yep, any team that wins the super bowl does that. Above average? No friend...the Pack is a great team that is bursting at the seams with talent. They actually had many, many unlucky breaks throughout the course of the season and should have been more in the 12 - 13 win range. One really only needs to look at their point differential to see how dominaint/competitive they were. Plus 148.Here are the top rankings from last year..N.E: +205G.B: +148Pitt: +143Atl: +126S.D: +119These are all teams that have top talent and were competitive week in week out. Depending on injuries and tough breaks, your record shakes out to be whatever it is, but I would argue that the Pack are an elite team and will be in the 13 - 16 win range this year.

 

[lynx4ben]

New Orleans Saints W

@ Carolina Panthers W

@ Chicago Bears W

Denver Broncos W

@ Atlanta Falcons L

St. Louis Rams W

@ Minnesota Vikings W

@ San Diego Chargers L

Minnesota Vikings W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers W

@ Detroit Lions W

@ New York Giants W

Oakland Raiders W

@ Kansas City Chiefs L

Chicago Bears W

Detroit Lions W

13-3

 

[Gamblin'man]

Surprised to see everyone having them lose at ATL. Wasn't it just a few months ago they wandered into ATL with a banged up teams and utterly destroyed the Falcons? Made them look like chumps...something like 48-21.

 

[smackdaddies]

Speaking as a Packer fan, I think it is hard to go over 11 wins as a prediction.

13 is a possiblity, but so is 9.

the pack will have a strong team, quite possibly stronger than the one they won the superbowl with (considering all the injuries last year). Having said that, parity, thy name is the NFL in many ways, so it's easy to have some losses that should of been wins (certainly the Pack had some wins that should of been losses last year). Detroit will be better, Chicago certainly no worse. Only Minnie looks worse, and they could still win the game in MN. Put the rest of the schedule out there... Put me down for the prediction of 11 wins AND ANOTHER SUPER BOWL VICTORY.

told ya i was a packer fan....

 

[kylechoffman]

New Orleans Saints W

@ Carolina Panthers W

@ Chicago Bears L

Denver Broncos W

@ Atlanta Falcons L

St. Louis Rams W

@ Minnesota Vikings W

@ San Diego Chargers L

Minnesota Vikings W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers W

@ Detroit Lions W

@ New York Giants L

Oakland Raiders W

@ Kansas City Chiefs L

Chicago Bears W

Detroit Lions W

I could go either way on a couple games. San Diego, Chiefs, Gmen, Lions all could go either way. Im not calling the lions studs but they are building well and could snatch one from the pack.

 

[shader]

This is the new Colts franchise. Mark them down for 11 to 13 wins for the next ten years unless Rodgers gets hurt.

 

[Sabertooth]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season.

This is ludacris, with a crap load of injuries they were 10th on offense & 2nd on defense in the league. If anything they will be better, but nice

Fishing? They lost to Miami for Pete's sake. I'm one of the more vocal Packer fans on this board. They got hot at the end of the season. But they looked pretty iffy coming off the Miami game.

 

[Sabertooth]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season. They went 10-6 last season. So how do they finish this year?

As a Packer fan who watched everygame last year very carefully, I feel the need to set you straight. Did the Packers catch lightning in a bottle? Yep, any team that wins the super bowl does that. Above average? No friend...the Pack is a great team that is bursting at the seams with talent. They actually had many, many unlucky breaks throughout the course of the season and should have been more in the 12 - 13 win range. One really only needs to look at their point differential to see how dominaint/competitive they were. Plus 148.Here are the top rankings from last year..N.E: +205G.B: +148Pitt: +143Atl: +126S.D: +119These are all teams that have top talent and were competitive week in week out. Depending on injuries and tough breaks, your record shakes out to be whatever it is, but I would argue that the Pack are an elite team and will be in the 13 - 16 win range this year.

I maybe erred on the side of not being a homer with that. Above average was a bit modest. I'm cautious with my optimism by nature.

 

[r3t2]

you never know how a team will respond once they win it all. recently the steelers have twice failed to make the playoffs after winning the super bowl. the pack certainly have a ton of talent and we have every reason to believe they should win 12 games, but that doesnt mean they will. i'll predict 11, and won't be completely shocked at 9 or 14.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Rodgers is the difference maker. The race is for place in the NFC North, make no mistake about it. They win the division and they are a tough out in the playoffs. If Rodgers stays healthy they're my pick to get back to the SB with Rodgers in his prime.

12-4 Regular Season

 

[JuSt CuZ]

You look at the Vikings as a team on the upswing? I think it's likely that they finish 4th in the division this year.

First full year for Leslie, maybe losing Sidney Rice, and they have a rookie QB. If they are better this year, you made a better prediction then me, I just dont see it.Chicago is capable, Green Bay just won the SB, and Detroit is most def on its way up. Minnesota is the odd team out in my opinion.

 

[Sabertooth]

I'd love to hear the reasoning from the guy who voted 6 wins. The more I think about it, I think they are a lock for 10. They were the most injured team in the NFL. They were playing street guys on defense all over the place (found some keepers too). I think Dom Capers is right up there with any DC in the NFL and he returns.

Add to the fact that they drafted one of the best return men in the draft in Cobb and that could really improve the weakest aspect of the team and you have a recipe for success. I just hope they hang on to Matt Flynn with the concussion rules being what they are. They've stated that with the rules as they are you need at least two viable starting NFL qbs.

 

[makwaloon]

Teams that are just above average do not go the whole year (In the Packers case 20 games including playoffs) with never having trailed by more than 7 points.

Here is the list of teams that accomplished this feat:

1) 1972 Miami Dolphins

2) 2010 Green Bay Packers

That is all.

 

[Late225]

I voted 12. They're very talented, but their division will be improved as Stafford may stay healthy, Minnesota may get a quarterback, and Chicago may get a new receiving threat. What's surprising is I don't think they are a lock to win their division. It's a toss up if those three things happen for Chicago, Minnesota, and Detroit.

 

[smackdaddies]

I voted 12. They're very talented, but their division will be improved as Stafford may stay healthy, Minnesota may get a quarterback, and Chicago may get a new receiving threat. What's surprising is I don't think they are a lock to win their division. It's a toss up if those three things happen for Chicago, Minnesota, and Detroit.

may may mayif wishes were fishes

The Packers have everything they need, the other teams all need things. While the Packers may not win the division, any rational comparison look at the teams as they stand today, has the Pack winning the division.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Of course realistically I expect them to win every game week-to-week as I do every year that they're good. Which is almost every year.

Looking at the schedule I can't see them winning fewer than 11. I mean they "should" still sweep Detroit, and KC's linebackers can't cover anyone. But McCarthy's teams frequently aren't among the best early-season teams. That first game against NO will generate either "unstoppable" or "Super Bowl hangover" headlines.

 

[hutchins929]

New Orleans Saints L

@ Carolina Panthers W

@ Chicago Bears W

Denver Broncos W

@ Atlanta Falcons L

St. Louis Rams W

@ Minnesota Vikings W

@ San Diego Chargers L

Minnesota Vikings W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers L

@ Detroit Lions L

@ New York Giants L

Oakland Raiders W

@ Kansas City Chiefs W

Chicago Bears W

Detroit Lions W

10-6

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers L@ Detroit Lions L@ New York Giants L

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[Packerz]

Let's face it, the Packers were an above average team that caught lightning in a bottle last season. They went 10-6 last season. So how do they finish this year? Feel free to add your opinion on their playoff success if you so choose.

Fishing? They lost to Miami for Pete's sake. I'm one of the more vocal Packer fans on this board. They got hot at the end of the season. But they looked pretty iffy coming off the Miami game.

Not sure how someone could come up with this first assessment, I'd think you'd see that Mia came out pretty well out of a bye week, and won in OT by a FG. No it wasn't the packs best game, it was an up and down season to say the least but in no way were they merely just above average.

Did the Packers catch lightning in a bottle? Yep, any team that wins the super bowl does that. Above average? No friend...the Pack is a great team that is bursting at the seams with talent. They actually had many, many unlucky breaks throughout the course of the season and should have been more in the 12 - 13 win range. One really only needs to look at their point differential to see how dominaint/competitive they were.

Also let's see, 4 losses by only a FG, 2 more losses by just 4 pts. Now of course they just like every team had some wins they should/could have just as easily lost. But clearly this shows the Pack also had too many losses they could have/probably should have won. Obviously in the end a win is a win, a loss is a loss, but this goes to show they were in every single game even with superstars dropping like flies. A Rod's concussions negatively affected multiple games, I don't see that being accounted for enough with all the attention being paid to so many starters on I.R.Downside to this argument is this could just easily point to the fact that they couldn't finish games. As a pack fan I know all to unfortunately the feeling there. When it counted most though they showed up and finished out some of their toughest games; @ Chi Week 17 (HUGE game), at Phi in the playoffs (Best and Toughest playoff game IMO), at Chi again, and for all the marbles against Pit in the big one (I was hoping they'd get that rematch against NE, but this was a more than worthy adversary, Polamalu's injury was unfortunate to say the least, but I think the Pack had their fair share too).Now can the same be said for next year, I have no clue, I truly believe they are, as meatwad put so well, bursting at the seams with talent, and could easily duplicate last years success. I also know that I'll be crossing my fingers as they will more than likely have at least one, if not more close games that they should, but might not finish...Vikings may look to be at the bottom of the division, can always play GB tough, and pull out an unexpected victory.Bears in my opinion always end up better than they really are, with that said, they know GB in and out, and are always a very tough matchup for us.Detroit is on the up and up, not sure if they are there yet, but they could just as easily pull out a win.As you can see nothing will come easy for the champs next year, but barring this stupid lookout I will def. look forward to watching.

you never know how a team will respond once they win it all. recently the steelers have twice failed to make the playoffs after winning the super bowl. the pack certainly have a ton of talent and we have every reason to believe they should win 12 games, but that doesnt mean they will. i'll predict 11, and won't be completely shocked at 9 or 14.

Not sure but remind me how the Pack faired the 97' season a year after they won SB XXXI? Seems to me they were somewhat ok, just one of those unfortunate endings...Will they do it again I'd give them a better chance of doing it than not, but in no way are they a lock to finish either way...

 

[Sabertooth]

I was at the Miami game so it really stuck out to me. Might have clouded my judgment some I guess.

 

[hutchins929]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers L@ Detroit Lions L@ New York Giants L

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Is it that inconceivable that they lose to the Bucs, Lions and Giants? Two being on the road.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers L@ Detroit Lions L@ New York Giants L

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Is it that inconceivable that they lose to the Bucs, Lions and Giants? Two being on the road.

Unless Rodgers misses those games, I find it extremely unlikely that they lose all 3 games.

 

[hutchins929]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers L@ Detroit Lions L@ New York Giants L

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Is it that inconceivable that they lose to the Bucs, Lions and Giants? Two being on the road.

Unless Rodgers misses those games, I find it extremely unlikely that they lose all 3 games.

They could win all of those games. I had them at 10 wins so those are six games that I put a L on. I really think that they'll split against the Lions. Det is going to be somewhat improved this year and they beat the Pack last year. TB is a playoff quality team IMO and it seems like the Giants have two different teams they put on the field. So that is just a hunch, Maybe they beat the Giants but lose @MIN or @ CHI. But I put their record at 10-6.

 

[MDSkinner]

This is the new Colts franchise. Mark them down for 11 to 13 wins for the next ten years unless Rodgers gets hurt.

It makes me a bit nauseous, but I agree with this.

 

[Mark Wimer]

I think Dom Capers is right up there with any DC in the NFL and he returns.

I'm a huge Capers fan, dating back to his tenure in Carolina (I was living there when the franchise was awarded to Charlotte/Carolina). He took an expansion franchise to the NFC Championship in it's second year of play (which is a phenomenal achievement for a head coach, IMO) - and lost to the Packers, incidentally, as they made their '96 Super Bowl run to victory. Capers is definitely one of the finest defensive minds in the NFL, and I think DC is his best "role" in the league, though I would like to see him get another Head Coaching shot some day.

 

[drater]

Lions almost swept GB last year, falling by 2 after sporting GB a 14 point lead on the road in Week 4 and beating them 7-3 at home after knocking Rodgers out in week 14. Common knowledge but consider also:

GB now has 4 offensive points in the last 6 quarters against the Lions.

GB has the longest current NFL winning streak, 7 games. Detroit is second with 4 games.

A split for the Pack would be a good outcome, considering the above.

GB 12-4, first in the division.

Det 9-7, just miss wildcard, lose too many games they should have won, just like in 2010.

Chi 9-7, just miss wildcard, getting old quickly.

Min 6-10, and that's assuming they land McNabb.

The real fight for the NFC Norris Division starts in 2012 when the Lions figure out how to win close games.

Also, the three voters who picked 6 wins must be counting on that 8 game schedule I keep hearing rumors about.

 

[Sabertooth]

Lions almost swept GB last year, falling by 2 after sporting GB a 14 point lead on the road in Week 4 and beating them 7-3 at home after knocking Rodgers out in week 14. Common knowledge but consider also:GB now has 4 offensive points in the last 6 quarters against the Lions.GB has the longest current NFL winning streak, 7 games. Detroit is second with 4 games.A split for the Pack would be a good outcome, considering the above.GB 12-4, first in the division. Det 9-7, just miss wildcard, lose too many games they should have won, just like in 2010.Chi 9-7, just miss wildcard, getting old quickly.Min 6-10, and that's assuming they land McNabb. The real fight for the NFC Norris Division starts in 2012 when the Lions figure out how to win close games.Also, the three voters who picked 6 wins must be counting on that 8 game schedule I keep hearing rumors about.

When you have the defensive line Detroit does, wins aren't far behind. Consider also that the Packers were only 1 touchdown away from sweeping Detroit last season too.

 

[drater]

Lions almost swept GB last year, falling by 2 after sporting GB a 14 point lead on the road in Week 4 and beating them 7-3 at home after knocking Rodgers out in week 14. Common knowledge but consider also:

GB now has 4 offensive points in the last 6 quarters against the Lions.

GB has the longest current NFL winning streak, 7 games. Detroit is second with 4 games.

A split for the Pack would be a good outcome, considering the above.

GB 12-4, first in the division.

Det 9-7, just miss wildcard, lose too many games they should have won, just like in 2010.

Chi 9-7, just miss wildcard, getting old quickly.

Min 6-10, and that's assuming they land McNabb.

The real fight for the NFC Norris Division starts in 2012 when the Lions figure out how to win close games.

Also, the three voters who picked 6 wins must be counting on that 8 game schedule I keep hearing rumors about.

When you have the defensive line Detroit does, wins aren't far behind. Consider also that the Packers were only 1 touchdown away from sweeping Detroit last season too.

Indeed. I'm a Lions fan and I'm fairly confident the Pack are the best team in the NFC again this year. They were missing what, 8 Week 1 starters by the Super Bowl and still won it all? Nothing in my post was meant as a shot across the bow of the Packers, more so a retort to everyone who mentioned them getting split by the Lions as a sign of weakness. We can have that boxing match after Stafford proves he's not a china doll for 16 games. Until then, division is yours.

 

[hutchins929]

Lions almost swept GB last year, falling by 2 after sporting GB a 14 point lead on the road in Week 4 and beating them 7-3 at home after knocking Rodgers out in week 14. Common knowledge but consider also:

GB now has 4 offensive points in the last 6 quarters against the Lions.

GB has the longest current NFL winning streak, 7 games. Detroit is second with 4 games.

A split for the Pack would be a good outcome, considering the above.

GB 12-4, first in the division.

Det 9-7, just miss wildcard, lose too many games they should have won, just like in 2010.

Chi 9-7, just miss wildcard, getting old quickly.

Min 6-10, and that's assuming they land McNabb.

The real fight for the NFC Norris Division starts in 2012 when the Lions figure out how to win close games.

Also, the three voters who picked 6 wins must be counting on that 8 game schedule I keep hearing rumors about.

When you have the defensive line Detroit does, wins aren't far behind. Consider also that the Packers were only 1 touchdown away from sweeping Detroit last season too.

Indeed. I'm a Lions fan and I'm fairly confident the Pack are the best team in the NFC again this year. They were missing what, 8 Week 1 starters by the Super Bowl and still won it all? Nothing in my post was meant as a shot across the bow of the Packers, more so a retort to everyone who mentioned them getting split by the Lions as a sign of weakness. We can have that boxing match after Stafford proves he's not a china doll for 16 games. Until then, division is yours.

 

[dickey moe]

12-4 and I'd be surprised if they didn't make it to the NFC Championship.