Three straight playoff appearances have kept the Packers competitive, but the postseason results remain frustrating. Green Bay won a playoff game after the 2023 season, then exited in the Wild Card round in each of the past two years. Matt LaFleur enters his eighth season knowing the pressure is rising.sports.yahoo+1
For fantasy managers, Green Bay presents a complicated offense. Jordan Love has been an efficient passer, but his fantasy finish has declined in each of the past two seasons because he offers limited rushing production. Josh Jacobs has been a major touchdown producer in Green Bay, though his 2026 outlook carries off-field uncertainty as legal proceedings continue. Meanwhile, the Packers’ talented receiver group still lacks a clear weekly No. 1.
LaFleur’s System, Sixth Year Running
Matt LaFleur has compiled a 76–40–1 regular-season record since taking over in 2019. He has reached the playoffs six times and won three NFC North titles. The 2025 season ended with five straight losses, including a Wild Card exit, after Green Bay started 9–3–1. The NFC North was one of football’s toughest divisions last season, with every team winning at least nine games. Chicago enters 2026 as the defending division champion. Tyrod Taylor is Jordan Love’s veteran backup after Malik Willis signed a three-year deal with Miami.
The Packers play home games at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Jordan Love: The Efficient Quarterback Nobody Drafts Early Enough
Love ranks third among qualified quarterbacks in EPA per drop back (+0.21) and eighth in yards per attempt (7.6) since becoming Green Bay’s starter in 2023. He is an efficient quarterback by nearly every major passing measure.
The fantasy concern is volume. Green Bay does not throw enough for Love to be a dependable weekly fantasy starter. His fantasy production declined after his strong 2023 breakout, falling to QB17 in 2024 and roughly QB20–21 in 2025, depending on scoring format. His rushing production fell sharply in 2024 before improving in 2025, while injuries cost him time in both seasons.
Fantasy verdict: A QB2 with upside. Draft him late in standard leagues. He is more valuable in two-quarterback and superflex formats.
Josh Jacobs: The Elephant in the Room
Jacobs has scored 31 touchdowns in 34 games with the Packers and has returned RB8 and RB10 production in PPR points per game over the past two seasons. The talent and the system are both legitimate. The problem: Jacobs was arrested for five charges of domestic violence, and his status for Week 1 is not guaranteed. The NFL’s personal conduct policy could result in a suspension. His fantasy ADP has dropped significantly — he currently ranges between the 38th and 66th overall pick in high-stakes drafts as the market tries to price in the uncertainty. Chris Brooks is the handcuff and a legitimate RB2 in Green Bay if Jacobs is unavailable.
Fantasy verdict: Conditional RB1 value with suspension risk. Wait for clarity on his status before committing a high pick.
The Wide Receiver Room: Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and the Tucker Kraft Question
Green Bay’s wide receiver corps has a lot to prove in 2026, with no player standing clearly as a trusted WR1 or WR2. Jayden Reed is the most consistent option, and a legitimate flex play in PPR formats. Matthew Golden is the sleeper — a late-round dart throw who some analysts believe could be this year’s version of a second-year breakout. Savion Williams is the wild card with genuine explosiveness but no clear role yet.
Tucker Kraft is coming off a torn ACL and may not be ready for Week 1. When healthy, Kraft has been one of Love’s most trusted targets and a legitimate TE1 candidate. His return timeline is worth monitoring closely through preseason.
2026 Green Bay Packers Schedule
Green Bay has six primetime games in 2026, the NFL’s maximum, including four scheduled at Lambeau Field. If none are flexed, that would tie the franchise record for home primetime games.
The schedule includes a Thanksgiving Eve road game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. That Wednesday night game will air on Netflix. Green Bay also visits the Chicago Bears on Christmas Day at Soldier Field. It will be the first Christmas Day matchup between the Packers and Bears at Soldier Field.packers+3
The Packers’ bye comes in Week 11. It provides a brief reset before the holiday schedule, though Green Bay has only 10 days before the Rams game.
| Week | Opponent | Location | Day/Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Vikings | Away | Sun 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 2 | New York Jets | Away | Sun 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Atlanta Falcons | Home | Thu 8:15 PM | Prime |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Away | Sun 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Chicago Bears | Home | Sun 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Dallas Cowboys | Home | Sun 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 7 | Detroit Lions | Away | Sun 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers | Home | Thu 8:15 PM | Prime |
| 9 | New England Patriots | Away | Sun 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Minnesota Vikings | Home | Sun 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| 12 | Los Angeles Rams | Away | 🦃 Thanksgiving Eve | Netflix |
| 13 | New Orleans Saints | Away | Sun 1:00 PM | — |
| 14 | Buffalo Bills | Home | Sun 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 15 | Miami Dolphins | Home | Sun 1:00 PM | — |
| 16 | Chicago Bears | Away | 🎄 Christmas Day | Netflix |
| 17 | Houston Texans | Home | Mon 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 18 | Detroit Lions | Home | Sun TBD | — |
Fantasy note: Green Bay plays nationally televised games in Weeks 12, 14, 16, and 17. The late-season schedule offers plenty of high-profile opportunities for Packers fantasy players.
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FAQ
Is Jordan Love a good fantasy quarterback in 2026?
Love ranks third in EPA per dropback and eighth in yards per attempt since 2023. His efficiency is excellent, but limited volume and modest rushing keep him from being a locked-in weekly starter. He is a QB2 with upside.
Should I draft Josh Jacobs in fantasy football in 2026?
Jacobs has scored 30 total touchdowns in 32 regular-season games with Green Bay. He remains a proven RB1, but serious pending legal allegations could lead to NFL discipline. Monitor the situation before spending an early pick.
Who is the Green Bay Packers’ best fantasy wide receiver in 2026?
Jayden Reed is the most reliable option. Matthew Golden is a late-round sleeper with breakout potential. None of the receivers are clear-cut WR1 material.
Does Green Bay play on Thanksgiving or Christmas in 2026?
Both. The Packers visit the Rams on Thanksgiving Eve in Week 12 and the Bears on Christmas Day in Week 16. Both games air on Netflix.
What is the Green Bay Packers’ bye week in 2026?
Week 11. It comes before the holiday stretch, although the Rams game follows only 10 days later.
What stadium do the Packers play in?
Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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