Packers players know they can’t be elite until they beat elite teams

There was a clear message sent by Packers players as they cleared out their lockers in Green Bay on Monday.

Sunday’s 22-10 loss to the Eagles ended their season and continued their season struggle against top opponents on their schedule. The Packers won 11 games over the course of the season, but their playoff loss to the Eagles came after they opened their season by falling to Philly in Brazil. They also went 0-4 against the Lions and Vikings, making it easier for safety Javon Pollard to determine what should happen in 2025.

“Shoot, You have to defeat themPollard said on the team’s website. “Good teams beat good teams. You can’t consider yourself one of those elite teams if you don’t beat them. You know what I mean? I feel like we’re a good team in this league, and our record shows we’re a good team in this league. But to become an elite team, you have to Beating an elite team, we don’t do that.”

Tucker Kraft agreed with his teammate and said the Packers have talked about not only being satisfied with making the playoffs, but “not yet on the road” and taking that next step will be necessary for a happier ending to the Packers’ upcoming season.