Green Bay Packers
· 2026-06-30
The Green Bay Packers have been named a legitimate Super Bowl contender by Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer.
Breer believes the Packers have a talented roster, but need young players like Christian Watson and Lukas Van Ness to elevate their game.
The Packers are currently standing 10th in the American Football Conference with a 7-10 record, on a L1 streak.
A strong 2026 season is crucial for the team, especially after a heartbreaking finish to last year, and with the pressure to perform from Ed Policy.
The Packers will need to see multiple players take their game to another level, including Christian Watson and Jayden Reed, who have been handed big extensions at wide receiver.
The Packers will face the Minnesota Vikings on September 13, 2026, in their next game, and will need to figure out how to finish games, which starts with Matt LaFleur.
And with players like Micah Parsons and Tucker Kraft coming back from knee injuries, the team's depth will be tested.
The Packers have a lot of pieces in place, but need to put it all together to make a deep playoff run.
So the question is whether guys like Matthew Golden, Jordan Morgan, Devonte Wyatt, and Edgerrin Cooper can take their games to another level.
But the Packers' offense and defense will need to up their production to lead to a successful season.
The team's performance will depend on how well they can handle larger workloads and injuries.