Green Bay, WI – December 28, 2025 – The Green Bay Packers' hopes of clinching the NFC North title took a devastating hit on Saturday night as they fell to the Baltimore Ravens 24-41 in a Week 17 showdown at Lambeau Field. With starting quarterback Jordan Love sidelined due to a concussion, backup Malik Willis stepped in but couldn't overcome Baltimore's dominant ground game led by Derrick Henry.
The game started competitively, with Willis connecting on a deep touchdown pass to wide receiver Christian Watson early on, giving Packers fans a glimmer of hope. However, the Ravens quickly asserted control, amassing over 300 rushing yards as a team. Henry was the star of the show, rumbling for an astonishing 216 yards and four touchdowns, including several bruising runs that left Green Bay's defense reeling in the freezing Wisconsin weather.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised his team's effort post-game but acknowledged the challenges: "We fought hard, but injuries caught up to us. Malik gave us everything he had, and the guys battled until the end." Willis finished the game with respectable stats, throwing for one touchdown and adding another on the ground, but turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly.
This loss not only drops the Packers to a 9-7 record but also hands the NFC North division title to their archrivals, the Chicago Bears, who clinched it without even playing thanks to Green Bay's defeat. Despite the setback, there's a silver lining: The Packers had already secured a playoff berth earlier in the week, marking their return to the postseason after a strong mid-season surge.
Looking ahead, Green Bay faces a must-win scenario in their final regular-season game to build momentum for the playoffs. With Love's status uncertain due to concussion protocol, the team will need to rally around their depth players. Fans are optimistic, chanting "Go Pack Go" even as the clock wound down on Saturday.As the NFL playoffs loom, the Packers remain a dangerous wildcard contender with weapons like Watson, running back Josh Jacobs, and a resilient defense. Will they bounce back? Stay tuned for Week 18 action!
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised his team's effort post-game but acknowledged the challenges: "We fought hard, but injuries caught up to us. Malik gave us everything he had, and the guys battled until the end." Willis finished the game with respectable stats, throwing for one touchdown and adding another on the ground, but turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly.
This loss not only drops the Packers to a 9-7 record but also hands the NFC North division title to their archrivals, the Chicago Bears, who clinched it without even playing thanks to Green Bay's defeat. Despite the setback, there's a silver lining: The Packers had already secured a playoff berth earlier in the week, marking their return to the postseason after a strong mid-season surge.
Looking ahead, Green Bay faces a must-win scenario in their final regular-season game to build momentum for the playoffs. With Love's status uncertain due to concussion protocol, the team will need to rally around their depth players. Fans are optimistic, chanting "Go Pack Go" even as the clock wound down on Saturday.As the NFL playoffs loom, the Packers remain a dangerous wildcard contender with weapons like Watson, running back Josh Jacobs, and a resilient defense. Will they bounce back? Stay tuned for Week 18 action!