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Green Bay Packers: Week-by-week 2016 regular season predictions

By Freddie Boston

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 15: @ Chicago Bears

Green Bay hasn’t lost at Soldier Field since 2010, and I don’t see this trend ending anytime soon. Aaron Rodgers and the offense will be back on track in 2016, and the Bears defense isn’t ready to handle the multiple ways the Packers can beat you.

A dangerous receiving tandem of Alshon Jeffery and Kevin White will stretch the Packers’ talented young secondary, but there will be no Martellus Bennett or Matt Forte to deal with this year, both of which have been a thorn in Green Bay’s side for many years. This game will be all about offense, but the Packers will put out the win.

Prediction: Win (12-2)

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings

In a repeat of the NFC North title showdown from Week 17 last year, the Packers look to avenge their loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. This Vikings team isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and are still an ascending football team.

Despite that, the Packers lost their aura at Lambeau Field last season but I expect them to regain it in 2016. The return of Jordy Nelson and a better offensive display will be too much for Minnesota, even if they do find reinforcements to their offensive line and wide receiver corps. At Lambeau, the Packers get it done.

Prediction: Win (13-2)

Week 17: @ Detroit Lions

Ford Field has suddenly become a daunting task for the Packers. Despite defeating the Detroit Lions via Aaron Rodgers’ stunning Hail Mary completion last season, in reality the Packers had no business winning that football game. The Lions were the better team for the most part and the Packers couldn’t get a foothold in the game.

This will be an entertaining battle between two talented teams, but the Packers will lose games this season, and the Lions on the road poses a tough task on both sides of the football. Detroit wins a tight one, but the Packers already have a bye week secured.

Prediction: Loss (13-3)

Final record: 13-3

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What are your thoughts on the schedule, Packers fans?

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