GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers are 6-3 bye despite one of the toughest schedules in the NFL.

The second half schedule is not as difficult.

Green Bay’s last eight opponents have a combined record of 33-33. As you might expect, that .500 winning percentage is right in the middle of the pack.

Green Bay’s first nine games were against opponents with a .553 winning percentage. Only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (.684), Arizona Cardinals (.613), New York Giants (.577) and Los Angeles Rams (.559) faced a tougher schedule, according to the NFL. All of these teams reside in the NFC; the Raiders (.544) faced the toughest schedule among AFC teams.

On paper, anyway, the schedule eases up a bit once the Packers return from their bye. Only NFC North rivals the Detroit Lions (7-1) and Minnesota Vikings (6-2) have winning records. Both teams won at Lambeau Field earlier in the season.

The Chicago Bears (twice) are 4-4, as are the San Francisco 49ers. The Seattle Seahawks (4-5), Miami Dolphins (2-6) and New Orleans Saints (2-7) have losing records.

Strength of NFC schedule

Here’s a look at the NFC playoff standings with their remaining strength of schedules via Tankathon:

1. Detroit Lions: 7-1 (first place, NFC North). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.558.

2. Washington Commanders: 7-2 (first place, NFC East). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.515

3. Atlanta Falcons: 6-3 (first place, NFC South). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.443.

4. Arizona Cardinals: 5-4 (first place, NFC West). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.420.

5. Minnesota Vikings: 6-2 (second place, NFC North). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.519.

6. Philadelphia Eagles: 6-2 (second place, NFC East). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.526.

7. Green Bay Packers: 6-3 (third place, NFC North). Remaining strength of schedule: .500.

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8. Chicago Bears: 4-4 (last place, NFC North). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.632.

9. Los Angeles Rams: 4-4 (second place, NFC West). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.449.

10. San Francisco 49ers: 4-4 (third place, NFC West). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.558.

11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 4-5 (second place, NFC South). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.319.

12. Seattle Seahawks: 4-5 (last place, NFC West). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.544.

13. Dallas Cowboys: 3-5 (third place, NFC East). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.550.

14. Carolina Panthers: 2-7 (third place, NFC South). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.551.

15. New Orleans Saints: 2-7 (last place, NFC South). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.465.

16. New York Giants: 2-7 (last place, NFC East). Remaining strength of schedule: 0.479.

Remaining Packers Schedule

Here’s a look at what’s in store for the Packers:

Week 11: at the Chicago Bears (4-4)

The Bears are 4-0 at home. At Soldier Field, they are second in opposing passer rating and third in interception percentage.

Week 12: San Francisco 49ers (4-4)

The Packers have won the last two games…the last two regular season games, anyway. The Niners are fourth in the NFL with 10 interceptions.

Week 13: Miami Dolphins (2-6)

This is the first of four straight primetime games for the Packers. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has lost five straight games under the lights.

Week 14: at the Detroit Lions (7-1)

In the last five games, the Lions have 11 takeaways and one giveaway. The Lions are tied for second in the NFL with 11 interceptions.

Week 15: at the Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

Seattle’s famous home field advantage It wasn’t a big benefit at all.. Additionally, the Seahawks are minus-6 in turnovers.

Week 16: New Orleans Saints (2-7)

The Saints have lost seven straight games. Oddly, they rank second in the league in interceptions.

Week 17: at the Minnesota Vikings (6-2)

LaFleur’s teams are 3-2 in Minneapolis, including a 33-10 loss last year. The Vikings are No. 1 with 13 interceptions.

Week 18: Chicago Bears (4-4)

The Bears are 0-4 on the road. They failed to reach 17 points in any of those games. Caleb Williams’ passer rating is 105.1 at home and 67.2 on the road.

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