Overview
- The Packers finished 9-7-1 and locked the NFC’s No. 7 seed, entering the playoffs on a four-game losing streak after a Week 18 loss in Minnesota.
- Matt LaFleur held out 16 key contributors, including quarterback Jordan Love, started third-stringer Clayton Tune and the offense posted minus-7 net passing yards.
- LaFleur defended prioritizing health over momentum and reported no new major injuries to primary starters, positioning the roster for a road wild-card game at Chicago or Philadelphia.
- Team president/CEO Ed Policy said he is extremely proud of how Green Bay handled adversity and will address extensions for LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst after the postseason.
- National analysts have questioned LaFleur’s job security, with Jay Glazer labeling it a wait-and-see situation and Mike Florio speculating Kevin Stefanski could be a candidate if the Packers exit early.