Packers Have Encouraging Odds To Make NFL Playoffs

The Green Bay Packers have one of the most stacked rosters in all of football.

They’re a well-coached team with an elite running back, a top-three pass-rusher, and plenty of young talent all over the board.

And given their schedule, it’s hard not to like their chances.

With that in mind, it’s not much of a surprise to see that they still have the highest odds to make the playoffs in the entire league.

As reported by Eli Berkovits on X, Kalshi still gives the Packers an 82 percent chance of reaching the postseason, and that’s even after their shocking road loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Even after an ugly loss, the #Packers still have the best odds to make the playoffs across the entire NFL pic.twitter.com/L5cvKO8ira

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) September 28, 2025

The Browns made a statement and proved to have a Super Bowl-caliber defense.

Still, that doesn’t mean the Packers are not one of the best teams in the game.

If anything, that Week 3 loss might’ve been a blessing in disguise, as all good teams need some humbling to understand that they can’t expect to half-heartedly make their way to a title; they have to compete.

Now, with a trip to Arlington to face off with the Dallas Cowboys next, we can definitely expect head coach Matt LaFleur to have all his players locked in and motivated to remind everybody what they’re made of.

And if they win on the road as expected – they’re 6.5-point favorites at the time of writing – it wouldn’t be much of a surprise to see their playoff chances skyrocket to the 90s, even though there’s still plenty of football to be played in the regular season.

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Analyst Reveals Big Expectations For Packers In Week 4 Matchup

The Green Bay Packers were minutes away from being 3-0.

They had looked like either the best or one of the best teams in the league in the first two games, but the Cleveland Browns’ Super Bowl-caliber defense contained them in Week 3.

That’s why facing a subpar defense like the Dallas Cowboys’ is just what the doctor ordered for them.

With that in mind, NFL analyst John Middlekauff painted a grim picture for this game.

Talking on his “3 & Out” podcast, Middlekauff predicted the Packers wouldn’t find much trouble getting past Brian Schottenheimer’s team:

“I think I would be stunned if the Packers don’t win this game by double digits. I think the thing would be how potent is the Packers’ offense, but I just think it’s an easy one for LaFleur to get after them this week. With CeeDee gone, you felt it immediately when he rolled his ankle, you’re like, ‘Their offense goes from pretty good to not quite the same,’” Middlekauff said.

“I would be stunned if the Packers (-7) don’t win by double digits.” @HardRockBet@JohnMiddlekauff & @Stuckey2 are rolling with the Packers in Micah Parsons return to Dallas. pic.twitter.com/VnKCWvpqkV

— 3 & OUT with John Middlekauff (@3andout_pod) September 27, 2025

The Cowboys will be without their best player.

CeeDee Lamb is out with an ankle injury.

Also, guard Trevor Booker, who has been instrumental to Javonte Williams’ early-season success in the running game, will also be out.

That spells disaster for a Cowboys team that has rarely found success when they’ve trusted Dak Prescott to be the one to lead the way.

On a positive note, they will get star cornerback DaRon Bland back on the field, and veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will also make his season debut after joining the team a couple of weeks ago.

Still, with Micah Parsons looking to send a message and wreak havoc off the line of scrimmage and a Packers offense that desperately needs to bounce back after a dismal outing, things don’t look good for the home team.

The Packers are 6-0 all-time at AT&T Stadium, including a win in the Super Bowl, and they have a big opportunity to add another win to their tally on Sunday.

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Packers Given Encouraging Odds Ahead Of Sunday’s Game

The Dallas Cowboys will have a tough time getting back to their winning ways on Sunday.

They will face a Green Bay Packers team that will desperately look to make a statement and send a message after their disappointing and surprising loss to the Cleveland Browns.

And on top of being the best team, having a head-coaching advantage, and Micah Parsons’ return, the Packers have found plenty of success in Arlington in the past.

As pointed out by Hogg on X, the Packers are 6-0 at AT&T Stadium.

Time to get right!

The Packers are 6-0 in Jerry World…

Micah returns on SNF

7-0 #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/VbClVGLqgr

— Hogg (@HoggNFL) September 27, 2025

As most fans might remember, that includes a win in the Super Bowl.

The Packers are also 10-1 in their last games vs. Dallas.

The Cowboys will be without Trevor Booker, and they will also miss star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

However, all eyes will be on the pass-rush.

Parsons will return to Arlington for the first time since the trade.

He’s tried to downplay this game, stating that it’s just like any other, but we’ve been around this game long enough to know that’s not going to be the case.

Parsons felt disrespected by the way Jerry Jones dealt with his contract extension, and rightfully so.

He knew he should’ve gotten a contract extension much sooner, and he didn’t appreciate the way Jones dealt with that situation.

Now, with the Cowboys falling to put any sort of pressure on the quarterback, Parsons will look to give him a reminder of the player they should have, and that’s just terrible news for Dak Prescott.

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Stats Show Major Offensive Growth For Seahawks WR In Year 3

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era.

They moved on from Geno Smith, but he wasn’t the only veteran to find a new home ahead of this campaign.

The Seahawks also chose to move on from their wide receiver duo after years together, getting rid of both D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Of course, the main reason they chose to do so was because of their trust in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

And so far, the third-year pro has responded and lived up to the expectations.

More than that, the Ohio State product has looked like a legitimate star, and he’s elevated his game to new heights because he’s unleashed some new layers.

As pointed out by The 33rd Team on X, he logged 87.9 percent of his receiving yards on plays where he lined up in the slot last season.

This year, he’s up to 84.1 percent of his production lining up out wide.

Last season, 87.9% of Jaxon Smith-Njigba's receiving yards came on plays where he lined up in the slot

In 2025, 84.1% of JSN's production has come when he lines up out wide

Finding new ways to level up his game in Year 3 https://t.co/jUXOer7YWg pic.twitter.com/UwTWBC69c6

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) September 27, 2025

For most of his collegiate career, Smith-Njigba was known for being a slot specialist, but his speed, physicality, and size made some scouts believe he could thrive all over the field.

With two wideout threats like Metcalf and Lockett by his side, he didn’t get that many opportunities to do so in his first two years in the league.

Now, with Cooper Kupp handling duties in the slot, he’s become Sam Darnold’s favorite weapon.

The future looks bright for Smith-Njigba, and while it’s still early in the season, he’s starting to prove that he can definitely hold his ground as a WR1.

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Broncos Veteran Says Key Player’s Return Will Be ‘Huge’ For Offense

The Denver Broncos will get one of their most dangerous weapons back on the field on Monday night.

Evan Engram missed the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but he’s fully expected to return to face the Cincinnati Bengals for their primetime game.

With that in mind, Mike McGlinchey gushed about his impending return:

“He’s about to get going and help us win,” McGlinchey said of Engram.

Mike McGlinchey believes Evan Engram’s return will be “huge” for the offense. Knows Sean Payton is excited too.

“He’s about to get going and help us win”

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 27, 2025

Engram is incredibly talented as a pass-catcher, and he’s a perennial big-play threat and mismatch because of his size.

Unfortunately, contrary to what McGlinchey says, it has been years since he was a significant factor in the passing game.

Of course, he’s a good and physical blocker, and his return should open up more lanes for the running game.

But so far, he’s been barely involved in the passing game, hauling in just four receptions on six targets for 33 receiving yards.

Additionally, his lengthy history of injuries raises concerns about his durability.

Nevertheless, the Broncos haven’t been as good as advertised this season.

They’ve dropped two games in a row after struggling to beat the lowly Tennessee Titans at home in the season opener.

Granted, they’ve faced two tough and well-coached teams in the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers in back-to-back games, but that’s still disappointing.

Now, getting to face a Bengals team that’s coming off a terrible outing against the Minnesota Vikings might be just what they need to get going.

And even though they shouldn’t be as bad as they look on Sunday, Sean Payton’s defense could certainly do more than enough to shut them down.

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NFL Issues Fine To Key Eagles Defender

Three weeks into the NFL season, Jalen Carter has already been fined twice.

The Philadelphia Eagles defender was ejected and fined for spitting on Dak Prescott on the very first play of the season.

Now, NFL insider Jeff McLane reported that he also drew a fine for his antics in the Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams:

“Eagles DT Jalen Carter was fined $11,593 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct Taunting in the 4th quarter of the Rams game. He basically said something he shouldn’t have said to the other team after his blocked FG, from what I understand,” via Jeff McLane.

#Eagles DT Jalen Carter was fined $11,593 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct Taunting in the 4th quarter of the Rams game.

He basically said something he shouldn’t have said to the other team after his blocked FG, from what I understand.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 27, 2025

Of course, taunting is a part of the game, and it’s hard to make judgments when you don’t even know what was said.

Nevertheless, given his history, it’s hard to believe in his innocence.

Carter has a long history of questionable behavior, dating back to his college days.

From a football perspective, he was considered to be either the best or second-best prospect in his class, but there were just too many worrisome reports about his behavior, demeanor, and work ethic.

With him vowing to do better and be a better leader after his terrible behavior in Week 1, it’s slightly disappointing to see that it just took him another week to get in trouble again.

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Giants Veteran Emerges As Trade Candidate After Early Struggles

The New York Giants have finally pulled the plug on Russell Wilson.

However, the former Super Bowl winner insists he’s not done.

That’s why, with the trade deadline closing in, perhaps a team will be desperate enough to give him another opportunity, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo:

“Wilson is expected to emerge as a trade candidate prior to the deadline on Nov. 4, the target of a QB-needy team in need of a veteran, according to sources around the league. Wilson is making $10.5 million from the Giants this year, but $8 million of that came in a signing bonus. Thus, a team trading for Wilson would assume just a portion of his $2 million base. That’s cheap enough to happen midway through the season, when wallets are tight against the salary cap. The Giants are likely to consider such a move for the right price, a luxury because Jameis Winston, a veteran with 87 starts, would then serve as their backup behind Dart. Winston currently is QB3 on the Giants’ depth chart,” per Rapoport and Garafolo.

Wilson signed an incentives-based deal, so he has no reason to stay in the Big Apple if he’s not going to get playing opportunities.

Barring an injury, it’s hard to believe the Giants will revert to him, not even if Dart struggles.

It’s becoming painfully evident that the Giants aren’t likely to be a playoff-caliber team this year, and the only way to make this campaign not be a total waste will be to allow Dart to grow through his mistakes.

Wilson hasn’t been as good as he was for years now.

He’s struggled to keep the momentum going since his trade away from the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s now played for his third different team in as many years.

It looks like he’s lost a step, he’s no longer mobile, and he’s not even finding his guys with his deep shots down the field.

Also, his demeanor has rubbed some people the wrong way in his previous stops.

Nevertheless, this is still a quarterback’s league, and as a Cincinnati native, perhaps the Bengals will look to bring him back home to make up for the loss of Joe Burrow.

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Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Daniel Jones Against Rams

The Indianapolis Colts have looked like either the best or second-best offensive team in the National Football League so far.

Even against an elite defensive team like the Denver Broncos, Shane Steichen’s team was able to keep the chains in motion and put up points on the scoreboard.

Daniel Jones is looking like a superstar, and even though they will go against another strong and well-coached team in the Los Angeles Rams, David Carr loves their chances.

In his latest column, the former NFL quarterback predicted that Jones would put on a show against Sean McVay’s team:

“MVP candidate Daniel Jones shreds the Rams’ defense at SoFi,” Carr wrote. “Adding to his MVP candidacy, Jones humiliates the Rams’ fifth-ranked defense, racking up 375-plus total yards and four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing). The Colts keep surprising with a road win to improve to 4-0.”

Truth be told, there’s absolutely no reason to believe Jones and the Colts can’t keep this strong streak going.

Then again, going against McVay and the Rams has rarely paid off.

Still, the former New York Giants signal-caller is playing the best football of his career, finally looking not only like a starting-caliber quarterback but also like a legitimate star.

If that wasn’t enough, he might have the most versatile offensive weapon in the game in Jonathan Taylor, a legitimate candidate to run away with Offensive Player of the Year honors who’s not getting nearly as much attention as he deserves.

Rookie tight end Tyler Warren has also looked like a star in the making in the first three weeks of his NFL career.

It won’t be easy, and we could be looking at an exciting shootout on Sunday, but after what we’ve seen, it’s hard not to like the Colts’ chances.

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NFL Insider Reveals Concerning Stat About Justin Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings‘ offense looked great in Week 3.

However, context matters, and they didn’t have to do much against the lowly Cincinnati Bengals.

If anything, they relied on two defensive scores to get the job done.

Notably, things won’t be as easy going forward.

With that in mind, they will have to rely heavily on their best player.

That’s why it’s concerning to watch that he hasn’t been as dominant lately.

As pointed out by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, Justin Jefferson hasn’t had a 100-yard receiving game since last December:

“Justin Jefferson continues to be one of the best receivers in football. He hasn’t had a chance to reconfirm it lately. Including last year’s playoff loss, Jefferson has gone six games without a 100-yard receiving performance. It’s the longest such stretch of his six-year career. He’ll try to keep it from extending to seven, when the Vikings face the Steelers in Dublin. Jefferson’s last 100-yard performance came on December 22 in Seattle, when he caught 10 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns, including the game winner. Since then, he has had 92 yards, 54 yards, 58 yards, 75 yards, 81 yards, and 44 yards,” Florio wrote.

There’s no denying that Jefferson is either the best or second-best wide receiver in the league.

As such, he’s going to draw a lot of defensive attention.

Of course, that can also take a toll on his production, and that doesn’t mean he’s not making an impact.

If anything, he opens up way too many lanes for everybody else.

Even so, he’s an elite weapon, and they need to use him as such.

Getting him going will be crucial to J.J. McCarthy’s development once he gets back on the field.

The young signal-caller out of Michigan hasn’t looked sharp in the beginning of his career, and perhaps trusting his best weapon early and often will be just what he needs to get on track.

This is an odd streak for a player of Jefferson’s caliber.

And even though it’s not alarming enough to be concerned, it will certainly be something worth keeping a close eye on.

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Aaron Rodgers Could Reach Rare QB Milestone Against Vikings

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a lot to play for on Sunday morning.

Not only will they strive to get to 3-1 and keep proving that they can be a contender, but they will also look to put on a show in front of one of their most beloved fan bases overseas.

Art Rooney’s Irish roots have helped the team build a strong following in Ireland, and there will be plenty of black-and-yellow jerseys and terrible towels there.

More than that, this game will also give Aaron Rodgers an opportunity to make history.

As pointed out by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, the legendary quarterback can become just the second quarterback in NFL history to throw 60 or more touchdowns against multiple franchises:

“Quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces the Vikings again on Sunday. And the game gives him a chance to tie a very specific all-time record. He has thrown 59 touchdown passes against Minnesota. With one touchdown pass in Dublin, he’ll be the second quarterback in NFL history to throw 60 or more touchdown passes against multiple franchises. Rodgers has 64 against the Bears. Tom Brady threw 60-plus touchdown passes against three teams: the Bills, the Dolphins, and the Jets,” Florio wrote.

Rodgers has infamously claimed to ‘own’ the Chicago Bears, and, truth be told, it’s hard to disagree with that statement, all things considered.

However, the Vikings aren’t that far behind.

For years, Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers had the NFC North in a chokehold, and while that didn’t always translate to postseason success, he has a legitimate case for being the single greatest quarterback in division history.

The Steelers have been up and down to start the season, and so has Rodgers.

It’s hard to make something out of this team and figure out what version of them you’re going to get on a weekly basis.

But with Rodgers’ record against his former divisional rivals, they should feel pretty confident ahead of kickoff on Sunday morning.

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