2025 Green Bay Packers season
The [2025 National Football League|NFL season|2025 season] was the Green Bay Packers' 105th in the National Football League, their 107th overall, their eighth under the leadership of general manager Brian Gutekunst and their seventh under head coach Matt LaFleur. They failed to improve on their 11–6 record from last season, and for the fourth consecutive season failed to win the NFC North.
The Packers drafted a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL Draft for the first time since they drafted Javon Walker in 2002. This was the Packers' first season since 2015 and 2017 that Kenny Clark and Jaire Alexander respectively were not on the team's opening day roster, as Clark was traded to the [2025 2025 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys] for Micah Parsons, while Alexander was released and signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
Following their Week 13 win over the [2025 2025 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions], the Packers clinched a third straight non-losing season, quarterback Jordan Love improved to 3–0 on Thanksgiving games and they additionally swept the Lions for the first time since 2020. The Packers clinched a playoff spot when the Lions lost to the [2025 2025 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings] on Christmas Day, returning to the playoffs for the third year in a row.
After a 5–1–1 start, which saw them leading the NFC North and on a 3-game winning streak, the Packers lost back-to-back home games, the first of which they entered as two-touchdown favorites, only to be defeated by the [2025 2025 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers] and lose tight end Tucker Kraft to a torn ACL. The Packers managed a 4-game winning streak after to improve to 9–3–1, before losing Parsons to a torn ACL during a Week 15 matchup against the [2025 2025 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]. Without Parsons, the Packers suffered through a late-season collapse, losing their last four games, resulting in them surpassing their loss total from the previous season. They ultimately earned the 7th seed in the playoffs for a third straight season.
The Packers' late season woes continued as they headed into the playoffs, where they would be eliminated in the Wild Card Round by their longtime rival, the Chicago Bears, by a final score of 31–27 after blowing a 21–3 halftime lead. This marks the second straight season in which the Packers went one-and-done in the first round of the playoffs.
Offseason
Draft
Green Bay hosted the draft this year at Lambeau Field. This was the first draft hosted by the franchise. The Packers drafted a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL Draft for the first time since 2002.'''Draft trades'''
Roster cuts
The roster was cut to 53 on August 26, 2025.| Position | Player | 2025 team |
| RB | Israel Abanikanda | Green Bay Packers |
| DE | Deslin Alexandre | Green Bay Packers |
| CB | Johnathan Baldwin | Green Bay Packers |
| CB | Corey Ballentine | New England Patriots |
| OT | Brant Banks | Green Bay Packers |
| OLB | Jared Bartlett | |
| QB | Sean Clifford | [2025 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals] |
| G | Tyler Cooper | |
| RB | Tyrion Davis-Price | Birmingham Stallions |
| QB | Taylor Elgersma | |
| DT | James Ester | |
| WR | Mecole Hardman | Buffalo Bills |
| CB | Tyron Herring | |
| WR | Julian Hicks | |
| C | Trey Hill | Chicago Bears |
| RB | Amar Johnson | |
| WR | Cornelius Johnson | Baltimore Ravens |
| OLB | Jamon Johnson | |
| CB | Kalen King | Carolina Panthers |
| G | JJ Lippe | |
| TE | Johnny Lumpkin | |
| K | Mark McNamee | Green Bay Packers |
| DE | Arron Mosby | Green Bay Packers |
| WR | Isaiah Neyor | Green Bay Packers |
| DT | Devonte O'Malley | |
| WR | Will Sheppard | Green Bay Packers |
| MLB | Isaiah Simmons | |
| S | Jaylin Simpson | Green Bay Packers |
| C | Lecitus Smith | Green Bay Packers |
| TE | Messiah Swinson | San Francisco 49ers |
| OT | Kadeem Telfort | Miami Dolphins |
| MLB | Kristian Welch | Green Bay Packers |
Regular season
Schedule
The 2025 opponents were announced on January 6, 2025. On May 12, 2025, the NFL announced that the Packers would go on the road to face the division rival Chicago Bears on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as part of a double header that will air exclusively on Fox. On May 13, 2025, it was revealed that the Packers would be hosting the reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles on November 10, 2025, on Monday Night Football as a rematch of last season's NFC Wild Card Round game. The remainder of the schedule was announced on May 14, 2025.Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions
The Packers started off their season strong by snapping a 2-game losing streak to the Lions, who they beat 27–13. They won their 13th straight home opener and defeated the Lions at home for the first time since 2021.Week 2: vs. Washington Commanders
With the win, the Packers improved to 2–0.Week 3: at Cleveland Browns
The Packers held a 10–0 lead with less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter, but ultimately lost to Joe Flacco and the Browns, 13–10. The Packers had a chance to take the lead on a late field goal by Brandon McManus, but the attempt was blocked. After recovering the blocked kick at the Browns 47 yard line, the Browns moved into Packers territory, where Andre Szmyt kicked the game-winning 55-yard field goal as time expired. With the upset loss, the Packers dropped to 2–1. The Packers also recorded their first road loss to the Browns since the 1992 season.Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
During the first half, the Packers took an early 13–0 lead by way of two Romeo Doubs touchdowns, but the second extra point was blocked and returned by the Cowboys for a two-point score. The PAT block proved to be a momentum shift, and the Cowboys reduced the deficit to a 16–13 Packers lead at the half. The second half featured six lead changes. However, regulation ended tied 37–37 when Brandon McManus converted a 37-yard field goal with no time remaining.In overtime, the Packers won the toss and elected to play defense. On the first possession of overtime, the Cowboys converted a 22-yard field goal with 4:40 remaining. During the Packers' first offensive possession in overtime, the offense moved the ball down to the Cowboys' 16-yard line. However, on 4th and 14 with only one second remaining, the Packers had to settle for another McManus field goal to end the game in a 40–40 tie.
This was the Packers' first tie since tying the Minnesota Vikings 29–29 in 2018. This is also the second-highest scoring tie of all time, behind the 43–43 tie between the Raiders and Patriots in 1964. This was also the first time the Packers failed to win in AT&T Stadium, as they are now 6–0–1 in the stadium.
With the tie, the Packers moved their record to 2–1–1, narrowly avoiding their third straight 2–2 start.
Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Coming off their bye week, the Packers welcomed the Joe Flacco-led Cincinnati Bengals. This would be the second time the Packers played against Joe Flacco, who was the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in their week 3 matchup, before he was traded to the Bengals. Lucas Havrisik replaced starting Packers kicker Brandon McManus in the lineup due to injury.The Bengals failed to score in the 1st half, and Green Bay led at halftime 10–0, by way of a Lucas Havrisik 43-yard field goal and a Josh Jacobs 3-yard touchdown run.
The Bengals started the 3rd quarter with a 78-yard, 10 minute and 14 second drive for a touchdown that reduced the lead to 3 points. However, the Packers would respond on the next possession, cap their drive with another Josh Jacobs touchdown run, this time from 14 yards. This would increase the Packers lead back to 10. After an Evan McPherson 45-yard field goal, the Packers responded again with a touchdown. This time a short pass from Jordan Love to Tucker Kraft was carried 19 yards into the end zone for the score. Jamar Chase would then go on to score on a 19-yard pass from Joe Flacco with 4:11 to go in the fourth. With this score, the Bengals reduced the Packers lead to 6 points. However, Lucas Havrisik would convert another FG with 1:52 remaining in the 4th quarter to increase the Packers lead to 9 making it a two score game with less than two minutes remaining. The Packers would go on to secure the win when Evan McPherson missed a 56-yard field goal with :46 remaining in the game.
With their 3rd straight home win, the Packers improved to 3–1–1, while also now leading the series 8–7.
Week 7: at Arizona Cardinals
The Packers experienced a five-hour flight delay due to mechanical issues.The Packers' offense sputtered through much of the first half. With just seven seconds remaining before halftime, Tight End Trey McBride extended Arizona's lead to 13–3 on a touchdown reception from Jacoby Brissett. However, the Packers responded quickly. On the next play, Jordan Love connected with Romeo Doubs for a 22-yard gain to the Arizona 43-yard line with just one second remaining. Kicker Lucas Havrisik then drilled a 61-yard field goal, the longest in Packers franchise history, to cut the deficit to 13–6 at the half. Green Bay tied the game at 13–13 in the third quarter with a 7-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs. McBride answered for Arizona, catching his second touchdown of the day to restore a 20–13 Cardinals lead.
Early in the fourth quarter, tight end Tucker Kraft hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Love to even the score once again at 20–20. The Cardinals pulled ahead 23–20 on a 39-yard field goal by Chad Ryland with 9:01 remaining. With 2:32 left in the game, the Packers faced a fourth-and-2 at the Arizona 29-yard line and initially brought out the field goal unit. After a timeout, they opted to go for it. Love completed a short pass to Kraft for 14 yards down to the Cardinals' 15. Two plays later, Jacobs powered in his second touchdown of the day from one yard out, giving the Packers a 27–23 lead with two minutes remaining. The Cardinals mounted one final drive, reaching the Green Bay 27-yard line, but failed to convert on a fourth-and-11 pass attempt. The Packers took over on downs and ran out the clock to secure the win. With their 3rd straight win against the Cardinals since 2021 as well as their first road win of the season, the Packers improved to 4–1–1. Kicker Lucas Havrisik set a franchise record with his 61-yard field goal.
Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers
The Packers faced their former longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the first time since he was traded in 2023. The Packers rallied in the second half, erasing a 16–7 halftime deficit by outscoring the Steelers 25–9 after the break on route to a 35–25 victory. Jordan Love, who spent three seasons as Rodgers’ backup, completed 29-of-35 passes, including a franchise record-tying 20 consecutive completions spanning the end of the first half and most of the second. He finished with 360 passing yards and three touchdowns.The win ended the Packers' six-game road losing streak against the Steelers, beating them at Pittsburgh for the first time since the 1970 season. The result also prevented Rodgers from becoming the fifth quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 teams.
Week 9: vs. Carolina Panthers
Despite entering the game as two-touchdown favorites, the Packers struggled throughout their matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Although Green Bay managed to tie the game at 13–13, the Packers’ defense allowed the Panthers to march down the field and kick a game-winning 49-yard field goal, resulting in one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season and their first home loss of the season.Following the game, the Packers announced that tight end Tucker Kraft would miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee.
Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
In a rematch of last season's NFC Wild Card Round, the Packers were unable to get revenge on their rival and the defending Super Bowl LIX champions Eagles, despite entering the game as slim favorites. This game featured the first scoreless MNF first half since the 2009 matchup between the Browns and the Ravens.Kicker Brandon McManus's 64-yard field goal attempt was missed wide left due to the windy conditions at Lambeau. With the loss, the Packers fell to 5–3–1 and finished 1–1 against Pennsylvania NFL teams.
Week 11: at New York Giants
With their first win over the Giants since 2019, the Packers improve to 6–3–1 and finished 2–1–1 against the NFC East.Week 12: vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Packers snapped their two-game losing streak against the Vikings with a strong defensive performance. With the Packers leading 10–6 in the third quarter, Zayne Anderson recovered a Myles Price muffed punt at the Vikings' five-yard line, a pivotal play in the game. Two plays later, Emanuel Wilson rushed for a one-yard touchdown, extending the Packers' lead to 11 points. The Packers defense dominated the Vikings in the second half, holding them to four net yards and forcing three turnovers. With the win, the Packers improved to 7–3–1.Week 13: at Detroit Lions
Thanksgiving Day gamesWith their third straight win on Thanksgiving, the Packers swept the Lions for the first time since 2020.
Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears
In the 211th meeting of the Bears–Packers rivalry, The Packers defeated the Ben Johnson-coached Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. In a game-deciding play, Keisean Nixon intercepted Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ pass in the end zone with 22 seconds remaining, preserving Green Bay’s 28–21 victory.Week 15: at Denver Broncos
The Packers entered the game as a one point favorite and led 23–14 in the third quarter, however the Broncos responded by outscoring the Packers 20–3 in the third quarter. The Packers would go onto lose 34–26, dropping to 9–4–1. They once again failed to win in Denver, not having done so since 2007.Following the game, it was revealed that defensive end Micah Parsons tore his ACL in his left knee and would be out for the remainder of the season.
Week 16: at Chicago Bears
The Packers lost quarterback Jordan Love to a concussion after he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Chicago’s defensive end Austin Booker in the second quarter. In a defensive battle, Green Bay built a 16–6 lead when Brandon McManus kicked a 28-yard field goal with about five minutes remaining. The Bears responded by marching down the field and kicking a field goal just as the two-minute warning arrived. Chicago then recovered an onside kick, setting up a dramatic finish. Facing 4th-and-4 at the Packers’ 6-yard line, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams beat an all-out blitz and lofted a pass to a wide-open wide receiver Jahdae Walker in the right corner of the end zone to force overtime. In overtime, the Packers had 4th-and-1 at the Chicago 36, but backup quarterback Malik Willis fumbled the snap. On the ensuing Bears drive, Williams connected with wide receiver DJ Moore for a 46-yard touchdown, completing a wild comeback victory.The Packers lost to the Bears in Chicago for the first time since 2018.
Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Prior to this game being played, the Packers clinched their third consecutive playoff berth courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings knocking the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention.Entering the contest as 3-point favorites, the Packers trailed 27–14 at halftime and added 10 more points in the third quarter to make it 27–24, but the Ravens pulled away with 14 unanswered points to win 41–24, dropping Green Bay to 9–6–1 on the season. This ensured a 5–3 home finish for the Packers, and also meant they finished 2–2 against the AFC North and 2–3 against the AFC. With the loss, the Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North division title, meaning that the Packers will enter the postseason as the NFC's No. 7 seed for the third straight season. The Packers once again failed to beat the Ravens at home, not having done so since 2009.
The Packers also became the first NFL team ever to lose three games in a season without a punt. The previous two occurrences were in Week 9 against the Panthers and seven days earlier at the Bears.
The Packers held out quarterback Jordan Love for this game due to his concussion the previous week. Malik Willis started at quarterback.
Week 18: at Minnesota Vikings
With the seventh seed in the playoffs locked up and no ability to achieve a higher seeding, the Packers chose to rest a majority of their starters. The offense struggled to move the ball with third string quarterback Clayton Tune leading the offense. They only managed to score a field goal with no time remaining in the contest, ultimately losing 16–3.With their fourth straight loss, the Packers finished their regular season at 9–7–1, 4–2 against the NFC North, and 4–4–1 on the road.
Postseason
Game summaries
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (2) Chicago Bears
This was a rubber match between these two longtime rivals, as well as the third playoff meeting in the series, having previously met each other in the 2010 NFC Championship Game, with the Packers winning 21–14, en route to winning Super Bowl XLV.Although the Packers entered the game as 1.5 point favorites, they ultimately blew a 21–6 fourth quarter lead, were outscored 28–6 in the second half, and lost 31–27 when Jordan Love's fourth down pass was broken up in the end zone. This was the fourth time a team lost in the playoffs after leading by 15+ points, and the most recent since the Atlanta Falcons blew a 28–3 lead against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI.
With their franchise-record third consecutive playoff loss, the Packers' season came to an end with their first playoff loss to Chicago since 1941.
Statistics
Starters
Regular season
Offense| Pos. | Name | GS |
| QB | Jordan Love Clayton Tune Malik Willis | 15 1 1 |
| RB | Josh Jacobs Emanuel Wilson | 15 2 |
| WR | Romeo Doubs Bo Melton Dontayvion Wicks | 15 1 1 |
| WR2 | Christian Watson Matthew Golden Dontayvion Wicks Jayden Reed | 8 5 3 1 |
| WR3 | Dontayvion Wicks Jayden Reed Christian Watson Jakobie Keeney-James | 3 2 2 1 |
| TE | Tucker Kraft Luke Musgrave John Fitzpatrick Drake Dabney | 8 5 2 1 |
| TE2 | Luke Musgrave John Fitzpatrick Josh Whyle | 5 2 1 |
| LT | Rasheed Walker Jordan Morgan | 16 1 |
| LG | Aaron Banks Jordan Morgan Lecitus Smith | 14 2 1 |
| C | Elgton Jenkins Sean Rhyan Jacob Monk | 10 6 1 |
| RG | Jordan Morgan Anthony Belton Sean Rhyan | 7 6 4 |
| RT | Zach Tom Jordan Morgan Darian Kinnard Anthony Belton | 12 2 2 1 |
| T | Darian Kinnard | 1 |
Defense
| Pos. | Name | GS |
| DE1 | Rashan Gary Kingsley Enagbare Barryn Sorrell | 15 1 1 |
| DT1 | Devonte Wyatt Karl Brooks Nazir Stackhouse | 10 6 1 |
| DT2 | Colby Wooden Warren Brinson | 16 1 |
| DT3/DL | Karl Brooks Lukas Van Ness | 1 1 |
| DE2 | Micah Parsons Kingsley Enagbare Brenton Cox Jr. | 14 2 1 |
| LB1 | Quay Walker Isaiah McDuffie | 14 3 |
| LB2 | Edgerrin Cooper Ty'Ron Hopper | 16 1 |
| LB3 | Isaiah McDuffie Ty'Ron Hopper Jamon Dumas-Johnson | 9 1 1 |
| CB | Keisean Nixon | 17 |
| CB2 | Carrington Valentine Nate Hobbs Trevon Diggs | 11 5 1 |
| S | Xavier McKinney Javon Bullard | 16 1 |
| S2 | Evan Williams Javon Bullard | 15 2 |
| S3 | Javon Bullard | 4 |
Postseason
Offense| Pos. | Name | GS |
| QB | Jordan Love | 1 |
| RB | Josh Jacobs | 1 |
| WR | Romeo Doubs | 1 |
| WR2 | Christian Watson | 1 |
| WR3 | Jayden Reed | 1 |
| TE | Luke Musgrave | 1 |
| LT | Rasheed Walker | 1 |
| LG | Aaron Banks | 1 |
| C | Sean Rhyan | 1 |
| RG | Anthony Belton | 1 |
| RT | Jordan Morgan | 1 |
Defense
| Pos. | Name | GS |
| DE | Rashan Gary | 1 |
| DT | Karl Brooks | 1 |
| DT | Colby Wooden | 1 |
| DE | Kingsley Enagbare | 1 |
| LB1 | Quay Walker | 1 |
| LB2 | Edgerrin Cooper | 1 |
| CB | Keisean Nixon | 1 |
| CB2 | Carrington Valentine | 1 |
| S | Xavier McKinney | 1 |
| S2 | Evan Williams | 1 |
| S3 | Javon Bullard | 1 |
League rankings
| Category | Total points | Points per game | NFL rank |
| Offensive points scored | 391 | 23.0 | 16th |
| Defensive points allowed | 360 | 21.2 | 11th |