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Xavier McKinney Declares Packers ‘Championship-Level,’ Calls Giants Game Must-Win

Green Bay's strong defense contrasts with a sputtering offense after two home losses.

Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur celebrates with safety Xavier McKinney (29) after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 21: Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass during the second quarter of the National Football League game between the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns on September 21, 2025, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Overview

  • McKinney said the Week 11 trip to MetLife is a must-win and insisted the roster remains championship-level, per comments relayed by The Athletic.
  • The Packers fell 16-13 to the Panthers and 10-7 to the Eagles at Lambeau, dropping to 5-3-1 entering Sunday.
  • Green Bay’s defense has allowed 19.6 points per game through 10 weeks, ranking in the NFL’s top tier and giving up only 26 total in the past two contests.
  • The offense has struggled in that span, managing just 20 points over the last two games.
  • Expectations were elevated by the pre-season trade for pass rusher Micah Parsons, and McKinney adds intrigue facing his former team after signing a four-year deal in 2024.