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Like the Texans, the Packers were a very young team with a first-year quarterback that advanced to the divisional round in the playoffs. Jordan Love was the main reason for the team’s surprising success, finding his footing midseason to end up being one of the top passers in the NFC. Given that he is a year older, we expect him to make another jump in 2024.
The Packers had a great draft that gives them more depth, especially on the offensive line. That’s good news for newly acquired Josh Jacobs. The 2022 rushing leader regressed on a bad Raiders team last year, but Green Bay believes he can thrive in their system. While talented, the fact that the team released Aaron Jones makes it a high-stakes gamble.
While Jacobs was a major addition, none were bigger than former safety Xavier McKinney. The former Giant was a steal for the Packers in the offseason and fills a major need. While the Packers’ have depth at cornerback, poor safety play cost them games in 2023.
The Packers are a bit more of a risk given they play in a very competitive NFC North, but we love them at their current price.