With a Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Packers won the NFC North for the third consecutive year.

[1] With their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, they earned home field advantage, a first round bye, and the No.

[5][6] This special teams unit was one of the primary reasons why the Packers lost in the NFC Divisional Game to the 49ers.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve The Packers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 12.

The Packers handed the previously undefeated Cardinals their first loss of the season following a game-ending interception by cornerback Rasul Douglas.

This was the Packers' first loss since Week 1 against the Saints, as star QB Aaron Rodgers missed this game due to contracting COVID-19.

Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre with his 443rd touchdown pass to Allen Lazard.

Despite hoisting the number 1 seed in the NFC, the Packers lost to the 49ers in the divisional round due to several special teams blunders during the game.

Prior to the postseason, the special teams unit was scrutinized during the 2021 season as they were ranked 32nd in DVOA by Football Outsiders.

Prior to the game, the special teams was scrutinized during the entire season as they were ranked 32nd in the NFL DVOA by Football Outsiders.