There is a clear sense of urgency within the Green Bay Packers to compete for championships. The team bolstered the offensive line with Aaron Banks, Anthony Belton, and John Williams.

They also upgraded Jordan Love’s weapons by drafting Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, while signing veteran Mecole Hardman to add speed and experience to the receiving corps.

On defense, the Packers added depth to the front by drafting edge rushers Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, and interior lineman Warren Brinson.

In the secondary, they signed cornerback Nate Hobbs, whose toughness and slot ability offer an immediate boost.

These moves reflect a front office determined to build a complete roster and push toward contention.

Green Bay faces a tough road to a 2025 Super Bowl run, with the sixth-hardest strength of schedule.

In addition to their NFC North rivals, they will play the AFC North, the NFC East, the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Denver Broncos. Considering this schedule, Athlon Sports has made a way-too-early prediction for Green Bay’s 2025 record.

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Home: vs. Lions, Bears, Vikings, Ravens, Bengals, Eagles, Commanders, Panthers.

The Packers face a challenging home schedule in 2025, hosting five playoff teams from 2024, along with the Bengals and Bears, both led by young, talented quarterbacks.

While the Panthers might appear to be the easiest opponent, they could be a trap game.

Athlon Sports predicts the Packers will go 2-1 against NFC North opponents, beating the Lions and Bears, while losing to Minnesota.

Philadelphia has consistently had the upper hand over Green Bay in recent matchups, and this trend will continue in this prediction.

However, the Packers will secure victories over both AFC North teams.

The same holds true for the Commanders and Panthers, with Green Bay coming out on top in those games. As a result, the Packers finish their home regular season with a strong 6-2 record.

Road: vs. Lions, Bears, Vikings, Cowboys, Giants, Browns, Steelers, Broncos, Cardinals.

Green Bay’s road schedule in 2025 is lighter than its home slate, but it is far from a cakewalk.

Athlon Sports projects Green Bay to earn road wins against the Bears, Vikings, Giants, Cowboys, Browns and Cardinals. However, they will fall short against the Lions, Steelers, and Broncos.

Specifically, Acrisure Stadium and Empower Field at Mile High have historically been hostile environments for the Packers. Green Bay has struggled to succeed in both venues, and that trend could continues on this prediction.

Athlon Sports projects Green Bay to finish the 2025 season with a 12-5 record and a playoff berth. While injuries can impact a team’s trajectory, there is ample reason for optimism.

The Packers won 11 games last year under a first-year defensive coordinator, despite missing star cornerback Jaire Alexander for most of the season and playing 2.5 games without their starting quarterback. Given those circumstances, it is reasonable to expect continued growth in 2025.