There has been talk among some Packers fans that the team may be better off not earning a first-round bye in part because they say the team has struggled in games after their bye week in recent seasons.
While Green Bay may not have played their best at times after byes, the statistical evidence points to the bye being a big advantage for teams competing in the NFC playoffs. The Packers should do all they can to secure the top seed and the only bye in the playoffs this season.
So, let’s get this out of the way first.