Packers Find Out 2011 Opponents, Still Tough
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 6:41AM While all focus should be on the wildcard game Sunday in Philadelphia, for those wanting to look ahead to 2011, the Green Bay Packers opponents have been announced.
The Packers' opponents for next season, which were determined by formula, had a composite record of 130-126, or a winning percentage of .508.
In 2011, Green Bay will play five games against opponents that made the playoffs. This season, the Packers wound up playing six games against playoff teams.
Next year at home, the Packers will play New Orleans (11-5), Tampa Bay (10-6), Denver (4-12), Oakland (8-8) and St. Louis (7-9).
On the road, the Packers will play Atlanta (13-3), Carolina (2-14), Kansas City (10-6), San Diego (9-7) and the New York Giants (10-6).
In addition, the Packers will play home-and-away series against NFC North foes Chicago (11-5), Detroit (6-10) and Minnesota (6-10).
Denver will be making its first appearance at Lambeau Field since 2003. Conversely, the Packers will be making their first trip to San Diego since 2003. If it's late in the year, that San Diego trip might be a nice on to make.
