Packers vs Patriots predictions, graded
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Packers 45, Patriots 27 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Packers vs Patriots? Of 21 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Packers and 10 take the Patriots. 7 named a score; the median has the Packers by 3. The Packers won 45-27, so 11 of 21 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 44 out of 100.
Who the room took
21 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPackers vs Patriots picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 5 Packers
- First Things First (podcast)Patriots 3, Packers 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Patriots
- FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast (podcast)Patriots 1, Packers 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)Patriots 1, Packers 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)Patriots 1, Packers 1
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Patriots 2, Packers 2.
Packers vs Patriots score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Packers by 3, and the final was Packers by 18.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoPackers 19, Patriots 16Close · 64
- Pat FitzmauricePatriots 24, Packers 21Miss · 14
- Chris SimmsPatriots 27, Packers 17Miss · 31
- Jared DubinPackers 26, Patriots 20Close · 71
- Jordan DajaniPackers 27, Patriots 24Close · 64
- Mitchell EisensteinPackers 27, Patriots 24Close · 64
- John BreechPackers 23, Patriots 20Close · 64
Packers at Patriots: how they came in
The Packers are 5-3; the Patriots are 5-3. On win totals, 18 pundits put the Packers at 9.1 wins on average, and 16 pundits put the Patriots at 10.2 wins on average.
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Record coming in
- 5-3 · 171 scored, 164 allowed
- Last games
- W 27-19 vs Panthers Week 8
- L 17-20 at Lions Week 7
- W 23-13 vs Cowboys Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 16th, defense 5th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-7-1
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 7 Packers games
- Record coming in
- 5-3 · 184 scored, 162 allowed
- Last games
- W 24-19 at Dolphins Week 8
- L 24-30 at Bears Week 7
- W 26-19 vs Jets Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 11th, defense 16th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10.2 · 9 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 8 Patriots games
Packers and Patriots players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Packers
- Jordan LoveStarting QB · QB
2,618 passing yards · 19 TD, 6 INT · 63.0% completions · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in passing yards
Jordan Love to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards
“Love might be a top-10 quarterback in reality, but it’s best to regard him as a high-end to midrange QB2 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land” the article →
- Kaleb JohnsonRB1 · RB
172 rushing yards on 42 carries · 1 TD · 1 catch for 10 · 7 games · 56th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kaleb Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Caleb Johnson is gonna be the the lead back for the packers. That'd be what kinda like my mini prediction for them.” the article →
- Christian WatsonWR1 · WR
49 catches for 879 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Christian Watson has been practicing in pads this week, and it seems as if he'll be good to go for the Packers' road game against the Patriots on Sunday.” the article →
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson got the bag this offseason and should be considered the clear WR1 for the Green Bay Packers.” the article →
- Tucker KraftTE1 · TE
36 catches for 351 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (a sixth-round ADP)
“Tucker Kraft has a sixth-round ADP... should be a key contributor to the Green Bay passing game.” the article →
Tucker Kraft to be 1st on the depth chart
“And someone's got to score all those touchdown that had been going to Josh Jacobs; big Tucker Kraft seems like the logical beneficiary.” the article →
- Lukas Van NessSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 19 solo tackles · 9 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks
Lukas Van Ness to make the roster
“Edge: Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Dani Dennis Sutton, Brenton Cox.” the article →
- Evan WilliamsTackle leader · S
1 sack · 47 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Evan Williams to make All-Pro
“Pete Prisco from CBS came to training camp in Green Bay and left and one of his observations was Evan Williams is gonna be an all pro.” the article →
Evan Williams to make the roster
“Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Kitan Oladapo.” the article →
Patriots
- Drake MayeStarting QB · QB
2,282 passing yards · 18 TD, 11 INT · 65.4% completions · 219 rushing yards · 9 games · 6th in the NFL in passing yards
Drake Maye to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“But yeah, he's either high-end or mid-range QB1, and everyone should be starting him. And the Drake May panic of a week ago was never justified.” the article →
Drake Maye to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Maye should be considered a strong top-five fantasy quarterback option with the ability to push Josh Allen for the QB1 spot if everything goes his way in 2026.” the article →
- Rhamondre StevensonRB1 · RB
399 rushing yards on 102 carries · 4 TD · 26 catches for 258 · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Unless Stevenson falls off in 2026, he should remain the lead back for New England after playing at least 57% of the snaps in nine of his 14 games played in 2025.” the article →
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“things are trending towards Stevenson opening the season with the backfield largely to himself” the article →
- DeMario DouglasWR1 · WR
31 catches for 434 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 31st in the NFL in receiving yards
DeMario Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Romeo Doubs on IR with a shoulder injury, DeMario Douglas might be New England’s de facto No. 1 receiver when the Patriots host the Packers this Sunday.” the article →
DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart
“New England's top three wide receivers for Sunday will be Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III and DeMario Douglas.” the article →
- Hunter HenryTE1 · TE
32 catches for 361 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 46th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Elijah PonderSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in sacks
- Christian EllissTackle leader · LB
1.5 sacks · 32 solo tackles · 9 games · 31st in the NFL in solo tackles
“Christian Ellis logged full practices. He's questionable. I think he'll play.” the article →
Every call on Packers at Patriots
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Green Bay Packers to beat New England Patriots
The time for excuses, however, is over. The Packers have more than enough to win on Sunday. ... Here are 3⃣ reasons why the Packers will earn a huge win.
Green Bay Packers 19 — Patriots 16
Pick: Packers 19, Patriots 16
Green Bay Packers to beat Patriots
I think the Packers win. I think the Packers win outright.
New England Patriots 24 — Packers 21
Patriots are three point favorites. Total is 45 or no, sorry, 44 and a half... So I've got Patriots 24 to 21.
New England Patriots to beat Packers
Wait. Who are you picking? The Patriots... I think it's gonna be a nice comfortable victory for you... around 10 ish.
New England Patriots to beat Green Bay
New England will control the game... How about The Patriots by three? No. Patriots by more.
New England Patriots to beat Packers
Who you got? Patriots... I think it's the patriots by about a field goal.
Green Bay Packers to beat Patriots
I'll take the Packers... I'll put eight chips on Green Bay, again, to pull off the upset and win outright.
New England Patriots 27 — Packers 17
the patriots balance on both sides of the ball is just gonna wear the packers down... I got them winning, twenty seven seventeen here.
New England Patriots to beat Green Bay
I'm gonna take Green Bay with the cover and New England to win
New England Patriots to beat Green Bay
I think New England should win by three or four points. I think this will be a good game.
Green Bay Packers to beat Patriots
I also kind of like the Packers in this spot... the Patriots, Drake Mays playing out of his mind. But, like, how many times can you throw to Pop Douglas?
New England Patriots to beat Packers
I think where the game gets won and lost for the Packers is up front on the offensive line. I just think the advantage is too too good, too big for, for New England. That's why why I would give them a slight edge in this game
Green Bay Packers to beat Patriots
I'll go Packers here. I don't really like the way the, Patriots offense matches up against this defense.
New England Patriots to beat packers
I will go with patriots win, packers cover. There we go. That's how I'm gonna go with this.
Green Bay Packers 26 — Patriots 20
Jared Dubin — Packers (+3) 26-20 over Patriots. From Dubin: "Green Bay's defense has been excellent for several weeks now..."
Green Bay Packers 26 — Patriots 20
Prediction: Packers 26, Patriots 20
Green Bay Packers 27 — Patriots 24
Prediction: Packers 27, Patriots 24
Green Bay Packers to beat New England Patriots
With a potentially limited cast around Maye, Green Bay's strength could end up winning the day and the game.
New England Patriots to beat Green Bay Packers
Give me New England in this one, Mitchell.
Green Bay Packers 27 — New England 24
Give me the Packers on the road to knock off New England by 3, 27-24.
Green Bay Packers 19 — Patriots 16
Pick: Packers 19, Patriots 16
Green Bay Packers 23 — Patriots 20
PICK: Packers 23-20 over Patriots
New England Patriots to beat Green Bay Packers
Week 9: at New England Patriots ... Prediction: Lose.
New England Patriots to beat Packers
Seven and one home for the Packers. Oh, we're giving the Packers no love. Eight and one.