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The Green Bay Packers are closing in on the start of training camp and are still being viewed as a relatively unknown contender. While no one can take away their 13-3 record last season and a trip to the NFC Championship Game, many thought they were overrated. That has carried over to this season, as they did not make any major moves in the offseason.
Despite the lack of major offseason moves, Aaron Rodgers and company feel very confident that they can be successful in 2020. They believe that they will once again be in the hunt when it comes to Super Bowl contention.
With the strange offseason caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, talk about the upcoming season has not been normal. However, the schedule has been released and the Packers know who they will play and when. It certainly isn't an easy schedule, but Green Bay shouldn't feel too bad about the draw they received.
With all of that being said, let's dive in and take a look at the three biggest games on the Packers' schedule in 2020. We'll also take a look at a prediction for how each of these three games will end.
3. Week 16 vs. the Tennessee Titans
Starting things off, the Packers have a date scheduled with the Tennessee Titans for Week 16. This game comes at a time where the Packers could be battling for the NFC North division title as well as playoff positioning.
In recent years, this game would come nowhere close to being one of the biggest games on the schedule. However, the Titans were one win away from the Super Bowl last season under the leadership of Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill. Tennessee is back with nearly the same roster and they have quite a few young players who should help them improve.
Coming through with a big win in Week 16 against a talented Titans team would be big for the Packers. It won't be easy, but the Packers have the advantage of playing at home. This game absolutely belongs at No. 3 on this list.
Prediction: Packers defeat the Titans, 24-20
2. Week 3 at the New Orleans Saints
Next up, the Packers will hit the road in Week 3 to take on Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Heading to New Orleans is never an easy task. The fans are hostile, assuming the NFL allows fans into stadiums, and the Saints are one of the NFC's elite.
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Green Bay will have their hands full defensively. Brees is one of the best quarterbacks of all time and the Saints also boast an offense with Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara, and Jared Cook. Add in the offseason free agency addition of Emmanuel Sanders, and the Saints are a scary team for anyone to face in 2020.
Rodgers and Brees are going to put on a show for the fans. It will be a high-scoring matchup and a game that will likely come down to the wire. This is must-watch material and would be a huge statement for the Packers if they can come away with a win.
Prediction: Green Bay falls to New Orleans, 41-34
1. Week 9 at the San Francisco 49ers
Finally, we have a rematch of the 2019 NFC Championship Game. Green Bay was hoping to shock the 49ers and make a trip to the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they did not have enough and lost the game by a final score of 37-20.
Even though the 49ers are still a better team on paper than the Packers, this Week 9 matchup should be entertaining. The Packers feel that they improved some of their weaknesses from last season. Those thoughts will be put to the test against San Francisco on Thursday Night Football.
Rodgers and company are still unhappy with their performance last year against the 49ers. They have a chance for revenge in a primetime matchup and it will be a game that fans don't want to miss.
Prediction: Packers shock the 49ers, 27-24
