Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8, 2026
The Green Bay Packers will be on the road Sunday for a matchup against the New England Patriots inside Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts at 4:25 PM.Game coverage will be on Fox. Green Bay enters Sunday at 5-3 overall, having won four of its last five games following an eight-point home victory against Carolina. New England is also 5-3 on the year and remains unbeaten at home at 3-0, having won four of its last five following a five-point road victory against Miami. The Patriots are three-point home favorites at -170 on the money line, while Green Bay is listed at +142. The total is set at 44.5 points. Keep up with our NFL Picks.
Green Bay looks to climb the division standings
Jordan Love is leading the Green Bay offense this season with 2,246 passing yards and 16 touchdowns on 192 completions. MarShawn Lloyd has added a team-leading 149 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries. Christian Watson leads all Green Bay receivers with 708 yards and six touchdowns on 42 catches. Matthew Golden has added 619 yards and four touchdowns on 43 receptions, while Tucker Kraft has chipped in 350 yards and three touchdowns on 35 catches.
The Green Bay offense got the job done last week, scoring 27 points on 354 total yards. Defensively, Green Bay was fantastic, allowing just 19 points on 258 total yards while forcing two turnovers in the game. Jordan Love led the Green Bay offense, completing 30 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Josh Jacobs was the top ball carrier with 39 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries. Christian Watson posted a team-high 113 receiving yards on eight catches.
Key Injury Report for Green Bay:
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- Travis Glover (Out) - Knee
- Sean Rhyan (Out) - Ankle
- Keisean Nixon (Questionable) - Groin
- Zaire Franklin (Out) - Shin
- Josh Whyle (Out) - Concussion
New England tries to inch closer to first in the East
Drake Maye is leading the New England offense this season with 1,983 passing yards and 15 touchdowns on 157 completions, along with 216 rushing yards and three scores on 46 carries. Rhamondre Stevenson leads New England with 367 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 96 carries. Demario Douglas is the top receiver on the team with 332 yards and four touchdowns on 26 catches. Hunter Henry has added 326 yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions, while Romeo Doubs has chipped in 261 yards and three touchdowns on 14 catches.
Offensively, New England got the job done last week, scoring 24 points, including 21 in the second half, on 313 total yards. Defensively, New England made the necessary plays, allowing just 19 points on 269 total yards while forcing one turnover in the game. Drake Maye led the New England offense, completing 16 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns. Rhamondre Stevenson was the top ball carrier with 82 yards on 19 carries. Demario Douglas led the receiving attack with 76 yards and one touchdown on three catches.
Key Injury Report for New England:
- Mack Hollins (IR-R) - Calf
- TreVeyon Henderson (Out) - Illness
- Hunter Henry (Questionable) - Foot
- AJ Brown (Out) - Knee
- Brenden Schooler (Questionable) - Hamstring
Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots Picks and Prediction
Pick: Green Bay Packers +3
Green Bay has the offensive weapons and overall balance necessary to find success against New England in this matchup. Jordan Love gives the Packers a quarterback capable of creating explosive plays through the air, while their rushing attack should provide opportunities to control possession. New England has enough defensive talent to challenge Green Bay, but the Patriots could struggle if the Packers establish an early offensive rhythm. Green Bay should also have opportunities to create pressure and force New England into difficult passing situations. Look for the Packers to use their offensive versatility and defensive pressure to secure the road victory.
Total Pick: Over 44.5
Both teams have enough offensive weapons to generate scoring opportunities in this matchup. Green Bay should be able to create explosive plays through the air, while New England could find success attacking the Packers' defense with a balanced offensive approach. The Patriots will need to remain aggressive offensively to keep pace with Green Bay, potentially creating additional possessions and scoring chances. Both quarterbacks should have opportunities to make plays as the game progresses. Expect a competitive matchup with enough offensive production from both sides to push the total over.
