Packers game-by-game, record predictions in 2023 worst-case scenario

Green Bay Packers schedule 2023: Worst-case game-by-game predictions, Weeks 3-5

One thing that can’t be underestimated is how much of an upgrade Derek Carr is from whatever Andy Dalton was last season in New Orleans. So once again, the Packers suspect defense is tested in the worst-case scenario.

Where this matchup, the home opener at Lambeau, differs from the Atlanta game, though, is that I have a lot more faith in Dennis Allen and the Saints defense than I do the Falcons. As such, even at home, I think this is the first time we see the youth and inexperience of Jordan Love really come to light and he can’t do enough to pick up the win.

After the 1-2 start to the season in this worst-case scenario, it will be a short week for Green Bay as they welcome in the rival Lions, the team I have pegged as the favorites in the NFC North as of right now. While Jared Goff’s ceiling might be limited, Ben Johnson is a phenomenal offensive coordinator and the talent around the quarterback is booming. With the defense aggressively improving the talent level this offseason too, this would be an ugly game for the Pack if they are having trouble finding their way early.

Yes, I firmly believe that the Raiders needed to make a change at quarterback. But the simple truth of the matter is that the Las Vegas defense is still wholly problematic with concerns at basically every level right now, even with bringing in Tyree Wilson through the draft.

On top of that, I’m not convinced that Josh McDaniels is a good head coach and, as such, his offense is affected negatively when he’s in that role. Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t the answer long term and perhaps not short term either and, while Davante Adams will try to stick it to his former team, the Packers are just better, giving them a win and a 2-3 record heading into a Week 6 bye.