Green Bay Packers Season Preview
The Green Bay Packers start their 2014-2015 campaign by starting Aaron Rodgers as quarterback. Rodgers has morphed into a franchise quarterback that has consistently made big plays in big games that have earned the Packers the right to be regarded as a top tier NFL team. The Packers begin their season by playing the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on the road on the very first game of the NFL season.
It has become a custom to play the first NFL game of the season on a Thursday night. This Thursday night showdown will kick off on September 4th 2014. The game will be nationally televised on NBC starting at 8:30EST. Mike McCarthy is the coach of the Green Bay Packers and many analysts feel as if defensive end Julius Peppers can make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. If the Packers defense can stop some teams, look for Aaron Rodgers to excel and as a result, the Packers should win more than 10 games in this season. The Green Bay Packers are currently sitting at 11/1 futures odds to win the Super Bowl according to most sports books. These odds seem about right considering the powerful offense and defense fielded by the Packers.