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Packers face tough test against Patriots amid running game struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Packers face tough test against Patriots amid running game struggles

Summary

The Green Bay Packers meet the New England Patriots on November 5 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Both teams are 5-3 and in a competitive playoff race. The Packers’ running game has struggled this season, ranking last in several key metrics, while the Patriots have improved after a rocky start. Jordan Love, leading the league in passing yards, will need to perform well against a strong Patriots defense.

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Status Watch

•Packers and Patriots both enter the game at 5-3.
•Green Bay's running game is last in the NFL by several measures.
•Jordan Love leads the league with 2,246 passing yards.
•The matchup features two teams that started the season 1-2 but have rebounded.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Packers’ dreadful running game will finally come back to bite them vs. red-hot Drake Maye, Patriots

What they're saying

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Week 9 in the NFL is a bit of a sleepy slate, but the afternoon window on Sunday presents one titanic battle between two playoff contenders. Two of the most storied franchises in the NFL will do battle when the Green Bay Packers travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots. Both teams come into this game at 5-3 , but both are behind in […] The post Packers’ dreadful running game will finally come back to bite them vs. red-hot Drake Maye, Patriots appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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