Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots Prediction & NFL Picks

How to Watch Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

• Where: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI
• When: Saturday, August 19, 2023
• Where to Watch: NFL+
• Spread: Packers (-3) vs Patriots (+3)
• Over/Under: 37

Against the Texans, the Patriots' offense struggled, garnering only 180 total yards, of which a mere 86 were through passing. 

Bailey Zappe started and made 12 completions from 14 attempts, totaling 79 yards. His final throw was early in the third quarter, after which Trace McSorley and Cunningham took over. 

McSorley, however, only managed a single completion from three attempts, covering just four yards.

In contrast, the Packers were likely pleased with how their new starting quarterback, Jordan Love, and rookie Sean Clifford performed in Week 1, especially after parting ways with Aaron Rodgers in the offseason. 

Love played briefly in the first quarter, completing 7 of 10 passes for 46 yards, which included a 9-yard touchdown to Romeo Doubs. 

Clifford stepped in post-Love and was the primary quarterback for the majority of the game. The Penn State rookie managed 20 completions out of 26 attempts for 208 yards, with a touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Davis, though he did experience two interceptions.

The New England Patriots faced challenges in their game against the Texans, with their offense achieving only 180 total yards. 

From these, they had a modest 86 passing yards. Quarterback Bailey Zappe, who started the game, delivered 12 completions out of 14 attempts, amassing 79 yards, and played until early in the third quarter. 

Trace McSorley and Cunningham then took over, but McSorley only managed a single completion from three attempts, resulting in four yards.

New England made headlines this week with their acquisition of Ezekiel Elliott, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys. While he probably won't feature in Saturday's game, Elliott is anticipated to play a pivotal role during the regular season. 

In the matchup against Houston, Malik Cunningham, a QB/WR, led the team with 34 yards and scored a touchdown on five carries. 

Additionally, he made three successful passes out of four attempts, accumulating 19 yards. Although Kevin Harris had the highest number of carries at eight, he only managed a total of 10 yards.

Following the offseason trade of Aaron Rodgers, the Packers must have been pleased with the performances of their new starting quarterback, Jordan Love, and rookie Sean Clifford in Week 1. 

Love played briefly in the first quarter, completing 7 out of 10 passes for 46 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown throw to Romeo Doubs. 

After Love's departure, Clifford took charge for the remainder of the match. 

The Penn State rookie showcased his skills, making 20 completions from 26 attempts, totaling 208 yards and delivering a touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Davis. However, he also faced two interceptions.

Green Bay's Emanuel Wilson stood out in the running game against Cincinnati, racking up an impressive 111 yards and two touchdowns in just six carries. 

Highlighting his performance was an 80-yard dash to the end zone in the fourth quarter. While Aaron Jones was absent from the game, AJ Dillon had a limited contribution, making two carries and covering 14 yards.

Green Bay appears to have an advantage in this matchup, particularly if any of their starting players participate. 

Their second string, led by Clifford, showed promise in Week 1. Unless New England opts for a change in strategy, it's likely that many of their starters will remain on the sidelines once more. 

While the Patriots' defensive squad is competent, their offensive depth seems to be lacking at the moment and that's why we're going for a Green Bay victory in a low scoring encounter on Saturday.

Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots NFL Predictions Today

• ⭐ NFL Best Bets 1: Green Bay to Win on the ML (-162) at BetMGM
• ⭐ NFL Best Bets 2: Under 37 points (-110) at Draftkings
• ⭐ NFL Best Bets 3: Green Bay -3 (-112)  at FanDuel