Packers vs. Patriots: 5 things to know about Green Bay's Week 9 opponent

The Green Bay Packers are headed back on the road to face the defending AFC champion New England Patriots in Week 9 action from Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The Super Bowl XXXI rematch features a battle of two impressive quarterbacks and two teams with 5-3 records but big playoff aspirations in 2026. On the road in Miami, the Patriots trailed 13-3 at the half before scoring 21 straight points in the second half and finishing out a 24-19 win over Malik Willis, Jeff Hafley and the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.