It’s hardly surprising that this game will be played in primetime. It’s the first matchup between future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers and league-MVP Patrick Mahomes.
But the Green Bay Packers have a lot to prove that, as a team, they are anywhere near the level of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Let’s take a closer look at this matchup and the Chiefs’ offseason so far.
Last season
Led by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the league’s No. 1 offense, the Chiefs finished first in the AFC West at 12-4. They earned the AFC’s number one seed, and would reach the AFC Championship Game after a comfortable victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional round.