A full 60 percent of Green Bay Packers fans are bracing for a losing record in their NFC North games this season, a brutal truth that hits hard before October is even out. With just one divisional game under their belt, the confidence in Green Bay’s squad is already taking a massive hit, and it paints a pretty bleak picture for their early season outlook.
Early Stumbles and the Fan Verdict
The Packers are staring down a rough start in the NFC North, kicking things off rough with an 0-1 record after dropping their week one game on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, they’ve got their second divisional showdown this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. This game isn’t just another matchup, it’s a huge test that will go a long way in determining if this team can even stay in the division title race through the next few weeks. When fans were asked if they thought Green Bay could bounce back for a winning record in their six divisional games, the response was a resounding “nope” from the majority. That overall lack of confidence in the team really shines through, with a significant 60 percent of fans expecting a sub-.500 finish against their three NFC North rivals. Another 28 percent are hoping they can at least get back to .500 at 3-3, which leaves a tiny 12 percent actually believing in a big turnaround to a winning record. Talk about a tough pill to swallow for the Green and Gold faithful.
The Odds Are Stacked Against Green Bay
If the fans’ gut feelings weren’t enough, the numbers from FanDuel Sportsbook tell an even starker story. The Packers currently hold the worst odds to win the NFC North, way down at +1100. That’s a significant gap when you look at the other teams in the division. The Vikings are sitting pretty as current favorites at +155, with the Bears right on their heels at +190. Even the Lions, a bit further back at +260, are still light years ahead of Green Bay. Yeah, the Packers did snag a win last week, which bumped their fan confidence index up a little bit to 24 percent, doubling last week’s abysmal 11 percent. But “a little bit” is the key phrase here. Twenty-four percent confidence? That’s still incredibly low for an NFL franchise trying to make noise early in the regular season.
This Sunday’s game against the Bears is absolutely crucial. Green Bay needs to show something, anything, to climb out of this early hole and give their fans a reason to believe. It’s time to see if they can start clawing their way back into that division title race before it’s too late.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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