December 18, 2024

Several people believe that the Green Bay Packers will win Super Bowl 59.

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Matt LaFleur anticipated a shift in expectations for the Green Bay Packers in the upcoming 2024 season, and recent assessments seem to align with his foresight.

LaFleur, the head coach of the Packers, acknowledged last month that the outlook for his team would be different in the upcoming season. This prediction has been reflected in betting odds, with the Packers currently holding the sixth-best odds to win Super Bowl LIX at +1600, as per topbet.com. Notably, only San Francisco (+600) and Detroit (+700) from the NFC have better odds.

To provide context, a $10 bet on the Packers to win the Super Bowl would yield $160 if they secure the Lombardi Trophy. LaFleur emphasized the changed expectations during his season-ending press conference, emphasizing the need for hard work as nothing is guaranteed.

In the 2023 season, the Packers defied expectations by fielding the youngest team in the league and transitioning from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers to first-time starter Jordan Love. Initial projections had positioned the Packers to finish last in the NFC North. However, they finished second in the division, secured a wildcard playoff spot, and delivered a convincing 48-32 victory over Dallas in the postseason opener.

Throughout the season, the Packers achieved the distinction of being the youngest team to win a playoff game since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, according to certain metrics. Despite a valiant effort against eventual NFC champion San Francisco in the divisional playoff game, the Packers fell short as the 49ers rallied late for a 24-21 win.

As the Packers look ahead to the 2024 season, they are expected to retain the majority of their young roster, possess 11 draft picks (including five in the first 91 selections), and have financial flexibility in free agency. Green Bay’s general manager, Brian Gutekunst, affirmed that the expectation of winning the Super Bowl has always been present and remains the primary goal for the team.

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