The

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season was their 55th season overall and their 53rd season in the

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. The defending division champions posted a 5–7–2 record under third-year head coach

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, earning them a third-place finish in the

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division.

Offseason

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linebacker

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retired during training camp in late August. Bart Starr left as quarterbacks coach to other business interests, which included a network broadcasting position with CBS.

NFL draft

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

: Monday (September 17, November 26), Saturday (December 8) Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1

Week 4

Week 9

Week 12

Week 14

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Standings

References

Green Bay Packers seasons

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