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Packers Enter 2025 as NFC North Threat With Rookie Matthew Golden in Focus

Oddsmakers favor a Packers rise, pointing to a softer schedule alongside Matthew Golden’s potential to lift the passing game.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (22) catches a pass during the first day of training camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Aug 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Overview

  • FOX Sports lists Green Bay at +225 to win the NFC North with a 9.5 win total, noting a more forgiving slate that includes the Ravens but avoids the Chiefs, Bills and Eagles.
  • TSN underscores last season’s inconsistency: an 11-6 finish, an 0-6 mark against the Lions, Vikings and Eagles, and an NFL-worst 8.1% wide-receiver drop rate.
  • Green Bay drafted WR Matthew Golden at No. 23 as its first first-round receiver since 2002; the 5'11" burner ran a 4.29 40 and is viewed as a top deep threat candidate.
  • Preseason adjustments continue in the receiving room, with Mecole Hardman cut and persistent reports of Romeo Doubs drawing trade speculation after a down year.
  • Reports indicate Jordan Love’s camp hand injury is manageable with Week 1 availability expected, while Josh Jacobs returns after rushing for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024.