How a historic winning streak ended in a sudden midseason collapse
In short: The Green Bay Packers entered 2022 as the NFL's most successful franchise, but a midseason five-game losing streak and a final-week defeat would soon rewrite their recent history. This volatile campaign ultimately signaled the end of an era, marking the final season for legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
The 2022 season, the 102nd in the franchise's NFL history, began with a sense of momentum. Under head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers opened with a 3–1 record, appearing poised to build upon their dominant 13–4 campaign from 2021. However, the season soon took a volatile turn. Following a Week 7 loss to the Washington Commanders, the team entered a spiral, suffering a five-game losing streak—their longest stretch of consecutive defeats since 2008.
During this midseason slump, the team's record plummeted to 3–6. While the roster managed to stabilize briefly, including a significant victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 13 that officially made the Packers the winningest franchise in NFL history, the damage to their postseason prospects was significant. The victory over the Bears was particularly symbolic, as the Packers surpassed a record held by their archrivals since 1921.
The season's conclusion was marked by both a late rally and a final heartbreak. After falling to 4–8, the team won four consecutive games to remain in the playoff hunt, including a dominant 41–17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. However, the season ended with a loss to the Detroit Lions, resulting in an 8–9 finish. This marked the franchise's first losing season and non-playoff appearance since 2018. More than just league rankings, this year marked a pivotal era for the club, representing the concluding campaign for veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers prior to his April 2023 move to the New York Jets.
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