GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay has a chance to fix its recent divisional woes right from the start of the season.
The key for the Packers is a faster start.
Green Bay went 1-5 against NFC North opponents last season for its worst divisional record in nearly two decades.
The Packers, who finished 11-7 last season, open their season Sunday by hosting the two-time defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions.
“Our performance against every team in the NFC North wasn’t good enough, wasn’t up to our standards,” quarterback Jordan Love said Wednesday. “That’s definitely something that’s lingered with us throughout the offseason. It’s always a point that we focus on, is trying to go out there and win the NFC North. It starts with that.”
Green Bay’s divisional struggles in 2024 represented