2011 NFL Predictions: Predicting the Packers Season Game by Game

The Packers are going into the 2011 season with one thing on their minds: repeat.

Winning back to back championships is a tough task, as only seven teams have ever done it in the history of the NFL.

Nonetheless, the Packers are focused and ready for whatever this season has to bring.

Aaron Rodgers is a rising star, and the Pack certainly have the talent to bring another championship to Titletown, but can they execute?

Only time will tell, but for now, we can only predict.

Here is a prediction of how every Packers game will pan out this season.

Week 1: Vs. New Orleans 9/8/11

Are you ready for some football?

The first game of the post-lockout era features these two NFC powerhouses.

After being upset in the first round of last years playoffs, the Saints are going to come out firing on all cylinders and want to make a statement in Green Bay.

The Packers will also be looking to make a statement, trying to show the league that they are a serious threat to repeat.

This game has the potential to be a high scoring shootout, and I think Drew Brees and the New Orleans offense edges the Pack by a slim margin to escape with the victory.

Prediction: New Orleans victory

Week 2: At Carolina 9/18/11

What separates the good teams from the great teams is the great teams beat the teams they are supposed to, always.

The Panthers finished last season with the worst record in the NFL and shouldn't pose much of a threat to Green Bay in week two.

I expect Aaron Rodgers to pick the Carolina defense apart and lead the Pack to victory while putting up insane fantasy numbers in the process.

The Carolina offense shouldn't be too difficult for the Green Bay defense to contain, so expect this game to be somewhat of a blowout.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 3: At Chicago 9/25/11

A rematch of last year's NFC Championship game; time to grab the popcorn.

When these two division rivals play, it is always exciting.

After letting down the city of Chicago and himself, Jay Cutler has a lot to prove in 2011, and this game is a big opportunity to win a lot of his disbelievers over.

Home field advantage will play a key role in this game, as it does in all in-division battles.

I think Jay Cutler will be on a mission this game, and will find a way to beat the Packers in Chicago.  But it won't be easy.

Prediction: Chicago victory

Week 4: Vs. Denver 10/2/11

If they Packers do in fact start off the season 1-2, this becomes a very important game for Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay.

It's the games like these that are must-wins for the great teams, and the Packers won't let this one get away from them.

Tim Tebow should grab a pen and paper for this one, because he can learn a lot from what Aaron Rodgers will do to his defense.

I don't see this game becoming a memorable one, except if Aaron Rodgers breaks the record for most touchdowns thrown in one game.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 5: At Atlanta 10/9/11

This is a familiar scene.

For those who don't remember (shouldn't be many), the Packers went into Atlanta for the NFC Divisonal round and trounced the Falcons on their home field, dropping 48 points in a memorable victory.

Sure, the Falcons will be out for revenge on the Packers, but I don't think it will matter.

Don't expect a repeat of last year's NFC Divisional round, but do expect the Packers to leave Atlanta with a victory.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 6: Vs. St.Louis 10/16/11

Coming off a 7-9 season, the Rams are looking to be major contenders to win the NFC West.

Unfortunately for St.Louis, facing the Packers in Green Bay will most likely be a setback.

Many will expect this game to be an easy victory for the Packers, but I don't think it will be very easy.

Expect this game to be closer than you'd think, but with Green Bay still coming out on top.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 7: At Minnesota 10/23/11

In week seven the Pack will go into Minnesota to face off with their division rivals the Vikings.

There are many questions surrounding the Vikings going into 2011, but they are likely to have many of them answered by the time Week 7 rolls around.

The Vikings are a tough team to face on the road, and they will remind Green Bay of that when they come to visit.

I predict the Vikings steal this game from the Packers to push Green Bay to a 4-3 start.

Prediction: Minnesota victory

Week 9: At San Diego 11/6/11

After a bye week, the Packers will go into Week 9 focused and ready to win.

They will square off against Phillip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers, which isn't a walk in the park.

Green Bay will have to work for a victory in this one, but I think they will prevail.

The Packers will come out strong off their bye week and beat the Chargers in San Diego.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 10: Vs. Minnesota 11/14/11

Just three weeks after facing the Vikings in Minnesota, AP and his squad will make a trip to Titletown.

Don't expect the Vikings to get away as easily as they did in Week 7, because the Packers will be looking for revenge in this one.

This game will be featured on Monday Night Football, and Green Bay is going to bring their A game for the whole country to see.

I think the Packers will make the most of this opportunity and send the Vikings home packing.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 11: Vs. Tampa Bay 11/20/11

The Packers will have the comfort of playing at home two games in a row, and they face the up and coming Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 11.

The Bucs have the potential to pull off the upset here, but I don't see it happening.

The cold November weather will be a major factor for Josh Freeman and the rest of his offense.

These are the types of games that the Packers win.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 12: At Detroit 11/24/11

At this point, the Packers will be a riding a three game winning streak into Detroit.

The Lions are a lot of people's pick to surprise this year, and I think they may just surprise Green Bay.

If Matthew Stafford can remain healthy, the Lions can contend for a playoff spot this year and will give the Packers some trouble.

This game will be a close one, but I think the home team pulls it out.

Prediction: Detroit victory

Week 13: At New York 12/4/11

The Packers go into New York in Week 13 to take on Eli Manning and the G-Men.

This cold December game will be decided in part by the weather, and lucky for Green Bay, they are used to the frigid weather.

The Packers offense will create problems for the New York defense, and this game will likely be decided by very few points.

This game will be a back and fourth battle, but I think Green Bay will steal a victory on New York's home field.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 14: Vs. Oakland 12/11/11

Green Bay will return home after their two game road trip to face an inexperienced Oakland Raiders team.

This game shouldn't cause too many problems for the Pack, as they should win it fairly easily.

Obviously, they should not take the Raiders lightly, but a game this late in the season should be won without any excuses.

This game may not be very high scoring, but it should be a victory for the Pack.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 15: At Kansas City 12/18/11

This is going to be a better game than a lot of people think.

This late in the season, both of these teams could be competing for division titles.

Jamaal Charles and the Chiefs offense will give the Packers defense a hard time, but Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will likely reciprocate. 

I think the Pack will squeeze out a late game victory in Kansas City, giving them a three game win streak heading into their Week 16 showdown against Chicago.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 16: Vs. Chicago 12/25/11

This game is likely to draw a ton of attention from fans around the league.

This in-divison showdown could easily have playoff seeding implications or determine who wins the NFC North.

This game will be featured on Sunday Night Football, and I have a feeling that's a good thing, because everyone is going to want to watch.

I expect the Packers to beat the Bears when it really matters just like they did in 2010 and walk away from this game victorious

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Week 17: Vs. Detroit 1/1/12

In the final game of the regular season, the Packers are going to look to make a statement before the playoffs.

The Lions could be fighting for a playoff spot, but the Pack will not let their NFC North enemies in without a fight.

At this point in the season, the starters may not play the entire game, but I don't see that mattering.

This game could have playoff seeding implications, so I think the Packers will take this one at home.

Prediction: Green Bay victory

Recap

After it is all said and done, I believe the Packers will finish the season 12-4, their four losses coming at the dispense of the Saints, Bears, Vikings and Lions.

A 12-4 record should get them the NFC North title and a one or two seed in the NFC.

These, of course, are just prophecies, but a little prediction never hurts.