Green Bay rolled to a monster 45-27 win over the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots in Week 9, blowing up the national power rankings after what was an ugly start to the 2026 season. That 6-3 record has them trending way, way up, and the national media is absolutely taking notice. But hey, while everyone’s talking Titletown, our Seattle Seahawks took care of business too, with a solid 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals right here at home.
Packers Are Suddenly Must-Watch TV
Forget that rough start, because this Packers team is for real and firing on all cylinders. Their win over New England wasn’t just a win, it was a total demolition, maybe the most complete game any team has played across all facets this season. Jordan Love is dealing, seriously. He is starting to find his way into those MVP conversations, and when you watch him play, you get why. The ground game totaled over 100 yards as a team, the defense got home for 4 sacks, and they forced 4 turnovers. Xavier McKinney snagged two picks, and Evan Williams added another, putting both guys squarely into the national conversation. And special teams? Trey Smack was perfect, 3 for 3 on field goals and 4 for 4 on extra points. Even their discipline was on point, committing only 3 penalties for a mere 14 yards. That’s a far cry from the team we saw earlier that was leading the league in flags. They have won back-to-back games, and 5 of their last 6 contests, making them a legitimate threat.
The League Is Buzzing About Green Bay
After that drubbing of New England, Green Bay is knocking on the door of being considered one of the top teams in the entire league. The power ranking guys went wild. Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr had them highest, shooting them all the way up to 5th after having them at 8th just a week ago. Orr is convinced, writing that he loves what he does because he spent all offseason studying the run game and heavier personnel, only for Jordan Love to come out and throw for 5,000 yards with no running game to speak of, proving Green Bay is one of the best teams in the NFL. Other outlets also bumped them way up: USA Today ranked them 7th, NFL.com put them at 8th, while The Athletic and Fox Sports both slotted them in at 9th. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports had them at 10th, and even the lowest ranks from Bleacher Report, ESPN, and Pro Football Talk had them at 11th. PFT even noted their rise would continue with Micah Parsons’ impending return. And with the trade deadline looming, the sports world is buzzing about potential moves for the Packers, whether it’s offensive line, defensive line, linebacker, or running back.
For our Seahawks, a 17-3 win over the Cardinals is exactly what you want to see. It is a statement, plain and simple, that this team can handle business. While the national media obsesses over Green Bay, the Emerald City just saw its squad put on a clinic. We are talking 17-3, a real solid win that shows the kind of focus and execution we expect. It is a crucial marker as the season pushes forward.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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