The Green Bay Packers are facing an uphill climb in 2026 after a brutal offseason that saw key departures in free agency and no first-round draft pick to reload. Following a 2025 campaign that left fans frustrated and players searching for answers, here are three areas where the team could take a step back.

1. Quarterback Depth: Life After Malik Willis

Jordan Love has missed games in each of the last two seasons, and the Packers had a safety net in Malik Willis—arguably the NFL's top backup. But Willis walked in free agency, leaving Green Bay thin behind Love. With no proven No. 2 on the roster, any extended absence from Love could spell disaster for an offense that already struggled to close out games in 2025.

2. Closing Ability: A Collapse for the Ages

The Packers' 2025 season was defined by epic meltdowns. They blew double-digit leads in the final minutes against Chicago (twice), Cleveland, and somehow went 0-3 in those games—odds that were 1-in-250,000. That included a Wild Card round loss to the Bears after leading 21-3 at halftime. "No way you should lose games when you're up that much," running back Josh Jacobs said. With key defensive pieces gone and no first-round pick to plug holes, fixing that trend won't be easy.

3. Momentum and Morale: A Losing Streak That Won't Quit

Green Bay finished 2025 on a five-game losing streak, the fourth-longest active skid in the NFL. They haven't won the NFC North since 2021—the longest drought in the division. "That (expletive) is starting to get damn-near embarrassing," safety Javon Bullard admitted. With a roster that lost talent and no early draft help, reversing that culture of late-game heartbreak will be the toughest challenge yet for coach Matt LaFleur.