Packers' Collapse: Will LaFleur Survive Brutal Season?

The Green Bay Packers endured a remarkably disappointing 2025 season, characterized by significant late-game collapses and a surprising Wild Card exit. Despite a talented roster and the addition of star defensive end Micah Parsons, the team finished 9-8-1 and secured the No. 7 seed in the NFC for the third consecutive year. Their season concluded with a shocking 31-27 defeat against the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round, after squandering a 21-3 halftime lead and allowing 25 fourth-quarter points.

Collapsing in crucial moments defined the Packers' 2025 campaign, as they lost three games where they held double-digit leads late in the final minutes, an event with minuscule odds. This pattern contributed to a five-game losing streak to end the season, leaving them with the league's fourth-longest active losing streak entering 2026.

Adding to the team's challenges, left guard Aaron Banks, signed to a four-year, $77 million contract in March 2025, struggled with injuries and inconsistency. Despite his significant investment, Banks battled back and groin injuries, impacting his performance. While he allowed only two sacks, his overall Pro Football Focus grades ranked poorly among qualified guards, and he was responsible for 27 total pressures and four penalties.