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After a catastrophic loss, how does the Green Bay Packers’ postseason and beyond look?

The Packers began their second drive of the second half of their game against the AFC’s top team in the Denver Broncos up 10 points with the ball. By the end of that quarter, not only were the chances of winning the game slim, but the Packers Superbowl chances were all but gone.

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Packers loss to Broncos was among the NFL’s most ‘damaging’ all season

The Green Bay Packers‘ loss to the Denver Broncos couldn’t have been more devastating. While wide receiver Christian Watson avoided a significant injury,

Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / December 16

Christian Watson injury update: Matt LaFleur gives latest on Packers WR ahead of Week 16 vs. Bears

The rest of season outlook for the Green Bay Packers changed with Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos. Green Bay’s came out of Denver with injuries to several key playmakers, including wide receiver Christian Watson.

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How many of the 20 active NFL quarterbacks to throw at least five touchdown passes in one game can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

The playoff clinching scenarios at stake in Packers vs. Bears

While the Green Bay Packers struggle with a huge injury loss, a Chicago Bears receiver wants the narrative about him to change. These teams meet this week, and here are the NFL playoff-clinching scenarios at stake, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

MarShawn Lloyd News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 16

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd Suffered Another Setback With Hamstring

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd has battled soft tissue injuries in his entire two-year career so far. According to Adam Schefter, he had another in recent days

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Packers have simple path to clinching an NFL Playoff berth in Week 16

The Packers‘ Super Bowl aspirations were dealt a major hurdle when Micah Parsons tore his ACL on Sunday against the Broncos, ending the All-Pro pass rusher’s season.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Packers’ Rashan Gary problem makes Parsons loss all the queasier

Rashan Gary hasn’t been the same. Since a breakout start to his season, the Packers defensive end has all but disappeared – even with teams devoting double teams and a lion’s share of attention to Micah Parsons on the opposite side of the d-line.

Micah Parsons News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 16

It Will Take This Village for Packers to Replace Micah Parsons

If it takes a village to raise a child, it’s going to take the entire locker room for the Green Bay Packers to replace Micah Parsons. The Packers gave up two first-round picks and Kenny Clark to acquire Parsons.

Matt Lafleur News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Matt LaFleur dropped a key detail last week and it now explains how the Packers can approach the Bears rematch

It's not usual for teams to face off in the NFL in a 13-day span. While the Green Bay Packers are in a very different spot now than they were before the first Chicago Bears game considering Micah Parsons' injury and other issues that came up against the Denver Broncos, it's once again a huge NFC North game with a big impact on the division race.

Tremaine Edmunds News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Bears could suddenly get defensive menace back for Week 16 vs Packers

The Bears defense could be in for a boost Saturday against the Packers with the possible return of star linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. After suffering a groin injury, Edmunds has not played since November 16 in Minnesota.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / December 16

Next Man Up: Packers face multiple injuries as Playoffs near

The Playoffs might be ahead for the Packers, but if it is so, they face a tough road. Last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos was not only a loss in the loss column for the Packers , they lost much more.

Aaron Rodgers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Aaron Rodgers ironically holds key to Packers punching postseason ticket in Week 16

If things break just right, the Green Bay Packers could be the second NFC team to claim a playoff spot in Week 16, after Rams secured a bid on Sunday. First off, they’ll have to take care of business in Chicago – no easy task.

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NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Former Packers receiver hits free agency after Jets grant release

Amid another insufferable season in New Jersey, former Packers receiver Allen Lazard asked for and was granted his release by the 3-11 Jets, reported NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Wednesday morning.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Packers urged to sign defensive playmaker to contract extension

Micah Parsons’ torn ACL clouds the Packers‘ Super Bowl chances this season, but the All-Pro edge rusher is a major piece of Green Bay’s future. As the offseason nears, there is a chance that Green Bay will lock up one of defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s most dominant and vital playmakers to a long-term extension, to secure his future, as well.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 16

Here’s How Packers Can Clinch Playoff Berth This Week

Sort of lost in the shuffle of Sunday’s crushing loss to the Denver Broncos in which Micah Parsons headlined some key injuries, the Green Bay Packers are in strong position to qualify for the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16

Cowboys' Jones sends message to Parsons after brutal injury

Cowboys' Jerry Jones sends message to Packers' Micah Parsons after brutal injury

Parsons joined the Packers when he was traded from the Cowboys to Green Bay in exchange for two first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark back in August.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 16

Packers assistant named top candidate for top head coaching job

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur could face some significant turnover on the coaching staff this offseason. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is widely

Micah Parsons News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

After Losing Micah Parsons, Packers Must Redefine Their Identity

It’s been clear that losing Micah Parsons had an immediate and explosive impact on this team on Sunday. When Parsons went down with a torn ACL, it felt like the heart was ripped out of the Green Bay Packers’ defense.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / December 16

Back to Square One for Green Bay Packers Defense

The Green Bay Packers defense had some obvious holes entering the 2025 season. Trading for Micah Parsons covered up those holes. With Parsons out the rest of the season, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have to go back to the drawing board.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Packers will have to lean on the secret sauce within the roster to overcome an insanely bad stretch of luck

Sunday couldn't have gone much worse for the Green Bay Packers. Beyond the loss to the Denver Broncos, the team lost star edge rusher Micah Parsons for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and other impactful players suffered injuries as well — including right tackle Zach Tom and wide receiver Christian Watson.

Evan Williams News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 15

Source Updates Status of Packers Starting Safety Evan Williams

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams sustained a knee injury on the Denver Broncos’ go-ahead touchdown on Sunday. While it’s not serious, he could miss a game or two, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / December 16

Parsons' season-ending injury puts microscope on Packers HC

Season-ending injury to Micah Parsons puts microscope on Packers HC Matt LaFleur

Without Parsons, the team's championship chances could evaporate, an unlucky break for LaFleur.

Packers get some positive news after losing Micah Parsons

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Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / December 15

Report: Packers WR Christian Watson avoids major injury

Packers wideout Christian Watson avoided a major injury in Sunday's devastating defeat in Denver, NFL Network reported on Monday. Micah Parsons, Green Bay's star pass-rusher, is believed to have sustained a torn left ACL during the 34-26 loss to the Broncos.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14

Packers Unlikely To Retain WR Romeo Doubs; OLB Rashan Gary A Cut Candidate?

In early October, we heard the Packers were interested in extending contract-year wideout Romeo Doubs . Now, multiple outlets are reporting that Doubs is unlikely to be back with Green Bay in 2026.