Who plays
New England @ Green Bay
Current records: New England 1-2; Green Bay 2-1
What there is to know
The New England Patriots take on the Green Bay Packers at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday at Lambeau Field. Green Bay should still feel good after a win, while the Patriots look to regain their footing.
New England came up short against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, losing 37-26. A silver lining for New England was the play of RB Rhamondre Stevenson, who scored a rushing touchdown.
Meanwhile, things were tight when Green Bay and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off last Sunday, but Green Bay ultimately edged the opposition 14-12. Nobody had a standout game offensively for the Packers, but they got scores from WR Allen Lazard and WR Romeo Doubs. QB Aaron Rodgers ended up with a passer rating of 151.50.
The Patriots are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping the size of the fight will determine this one. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 0-2-1 ATS, to cover the spread.
New England is now 1-2 while Green Bay sits a 2-1 mirror image. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind heading into kickoff: New England enters the game with just one rushing touchdown allowed, good for fourth-best in the league. As for Green Bay, they rank fourth in the NFL in touchdowns allowed, with just four on the season.
How to watch
- When: Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where: Lambeau Field – Green Bay, Wisconsin
- TV: SCS
- Online broadcast: Paramount+ (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Packers are a strong 10-point favorite against the Patriots, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -109
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Series history
New England won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- November 04, 2018 – New England 31 vs. Green Bay 17