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Analyst Expects Packers to Finish Last in Stacked NFC North
31 Jul
Summary
- Packers went 1-5 in NFC North last season
- ESPN analyst predicts Packers will finish last in division
- Packers made playoffs despite poor division record

As of July 31st, 2025, the Green Bay Packers are facing an uphill battle in the NFC North division. Last season, the team went just 1-5 against their divisional opponents, a concerning statistic that has led one ESPN analyst to predict they will finish last in the division this year.
Despite their poor record within the NFC North, the Packers were still able to make the playoffs in 2024. However, the question remains whether they can replicate that feat in 2025 if they continue to struggle against their division rivals.
ESPN Chicago's David Kaplan believes the Packers' days of success may be coming to an end. "All I hear about is how great the Packers are going to be. Let me just remind you that if you don't, with a fingertip, block the field goal to beat the Bears in Chicago, you go 0-6 in the division," Kaplan said. He expects the Packers to finish last in the NFC North, potentially behind a resurgent Chicago Bears team led by Caleb Williams and the Minnesota Vikings, who have a new starting quarterback in J.J. McCarthy.
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The Packers will need to find more consistency within their young roster if they hope to reclaim the division title in 2025. With the NFC North shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in the league, the Packers' ability to perform against their divisional foes will be crucial to their success this season.