The Packers have plenty to improve heading into the offseason. After watching the Seahawks win the Super Bowl, there is always something to learn from the winning team.
The Seahawks succeeded at many things that the Packers continuously struggled with. Watching the game, you cannot help but question had Micah Parsons stayed healthy, would the Packers have a better shot?
For several years, we wonder when will the Packers finally take the next step? In 2020, the NFC Championship was right there for the taking. Since then, it has been an uphill battle to reach that point.
Seattle showed several key areas where Green Bay can take some notes on as we head into the offseason.
Packers Keys to Playoff Success in 2026
As I watched the Super Bowl, I took notice of the things Seattle did well that the Packers had issues with all season. Once core pieces went down to injury, the issues hidden became brought to light.
- 1. Find an Identity
Seattle’s defensive front absolutely dominated the Patriots. Drake Maye didn’t even have a second to breathe. Seattle decided to step on the gas and never let off. The Packers only have flashes of dominance and physicality.
The Packers never found a true identity this season. From week to week, it was never clear what the coaches wanted this team to be. There has to be cohesiveness on the entire staff to instill confidence in the players.
Seattle has an identity and they stuck with this all year. If Green Bay expects to move forward next season, they have to find an identity.
2. Special Teams has to Matter
Yet again, we became subject to watching special teams disasters. It is not hard to guess that special teams was a strength for Seattle.
Packers fans are tired of not only hearing but seeing the lack of care for the special teams unit. Every year, the Packers leave it to their offense and defense to carry the load. While the attitude for special teams seems to be, we will figure it out.
This is simply not good enough. If this isn’t addressed, expect to see special teams haunt the franchise for another decade. At this point, I am not sure if there is anything more to see. It is a problem, but if the coaches try to band-aid this any longer, then the Packers will not see a Super Bowl title.
3. Consistency, Trust and Player Leadership
At locker clean out day, Micah Parsons did not shy away from expressing how he felt regarding the team’s lack of performance. Parsons called out players for not conditioning well and an apathetic attitude.
After major injuries, players just did not step up. The Packers lost their last five games of the season, all games in which Parsons did not play. The effort was bare and it could not have been more obvious on the field.
The team just looked worn down and exhausted. They had massive leads in games only to choke them away. Even in the Broncos game, adversity struck when they had a lead. When adversity strikes, the Packers let defeat creep into their mind. Once they did, they never were able to finish the game.
Overall, the Packers have the players and the foundation. They have their franchise quarterback. Now they need refinement, toughness and week-to-week consistency.
Seattle gave a solid blueprint. Now it’s on Green Bay to follow it.
