LIVE UPDATE: Packers Quietly Contend as Matt LaFleur’s Coaching Shines
The Green Bay Packers are quietly making waves this NFL season with a 10-4 record, thanks largely to the leadership of head coach Matt LaFleur. While this performance might typically secure the NFC North crown, the division is dominated this year by the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, both sitting at 12-2.
Currently positioned as the sixth seed in the NFC, Green Bay would face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs. Like last year, the Packers may have to take the harder road through the postseason.
Matt Hasselbeck Praises LaFleur’s Leadership
During an appearance on FS1’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck offered high praise for LaFleur and the Packers, emphasizing their resilience this season.
“Matt LaFleur does not get enough credit for what he is as a football coach,” Hasselbeck said. “They’ve been the unsung team this season.”
Despite setbacks, including the Week 1 injury to quarterback Jordan Love against the Philadelphia Eagles, LaFleur has kept the team competitive. Backup quarterback Malik Willis stepped in and helped the Packers secure critical wins, showcasing his potential under LaFleur’s guidance.
LaFleur also pivoted Green Bay’s strategy, turning them into a power-running team built around Josh Jacobs, a move that has paid dividends.
Fans React to Packers’ Playoff Hopes
The NFC is stacked this season, with four teams—Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Packers—all posting double-digit wins. However, the Packers’ youth and adaptability make them a dangerous postseason contender.
Hasselbeck warned against underestimating the Packers:
“They’ve faced adversity and come out stronger. This is a team that can make noise in the playoffs.”
While teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams remain dark-horse threats, Green Bay continues to focus on their own path.
What’s Next for Green Bay?
With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the Packers are staying locked in on their playoff ambitions. Their ability to adapt and rely on contributions from players like Malik Willis and Josh Jacobs has kept them in the hunt.
As Hasselbeck put it, the Packers may not be flashy, but they’re dangerous:
“They’ve proven they can win tough games. Don’t sleep on them when the playoffs start.”
Green Bay’s approach remains simple: block out the noise, stay the course, and prove their mettle on the road to the postseason.
