Packers schedule 2023: Game-by-game predictions for upcoming season
Week 9: Green Bay vs. LA Rams
The Rams have gone from Super Bowl champions to potentially in contention for the No. 1 overall pick. How things change. They must be sick of playing at Lambeau Field, where they have lost three seasons in a row, including in the playoffs.
Unfortunately for Sean McVay, his buddy Matt LaFleur gets another victory over the Rams, this time without Aaron Rodgers starting at quarterback. The Rams are in full rebuild mode.
Green Bay might have lost some key players of its own, but it's the better team and picks up the victory at Lambeau Field. An important win at home.
Prediction: Green Bay 24, Los Angeles 14 (4-4)
Week 10: Green Bay at Pittsburgh
An old rivalry adds another chapter this season with the Packers visiting the Steelers. There will be no Aaron Rodgers or Ben Roethlisberger this year. It's a new era, with Jordan Love taking on Kenny Pickett.
The Steelers hit a home run in the 2023 NFL Draft. They added two dominant blockers from Georgia by drafting tackle Broderick Jones and tight end Darnell Washington. Pittsburgh strengthened on defense with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton.
The Steelers are a well-coached team, and with an improved roster, they will be difficult to beat. Green Bay makes it close, but falls short in this one.