Getty Packers QB Jordan Love was questioned by many before the season
A Green Bay Packers hype video made by NattyFilm, a Packers fan and videographer from North Carolina, is going viral on X (formerly Twitter).
The video, which includes various video clips from the season, also features numerous sound bites from commentators critiquing Jordan Love and the Packers as a whole.
Going into the season, several pundits did not expect the Packers to be in the position they are now, finishing 9-8 in the NFC North and grabbing the seventh and final NFC playoff berth.
As evidenced by the sound bites in the video, many commentators questioned Love’s ability at the beginning of the season. With the departure of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets at the beginning of the season, there was a lot of uncertainty around the Packers.
With 14 rookies on the 53-man roster, The Packers boasted the youngest roster going into the 2023. That number had risen to 16 as of January 9, 2024.
Packers Injury Woes
The Packers had very small veteran presence this season. De’Vondre Campbell and Preston Smith are the only active players aged 30 or older.
Additionally, the Packers suffered many notable injuries during the season, especially to some of their biggest names. Pro Bowl offensive tackle David Bakhtiari played just one game before being placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Star wide receiver Christian Watson, who was expected by many to have a breakout season in 2023, missed seven games with a recurring hamstring strain.
Running back Aaron Jones missed six games with a knee injury, and his backfield partner AJ Dillon missed two games, one for a broken thumb and the other for a neck injury. A smattering of other injuries throughout the season didn’t help matters.
However, the Packers persevered, showing grit and maturity well above their age. Crucial wins against the Detroit Lions in Week 12 and against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13 set the stage for a playoff run.
However, back-to-back losses against the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Weeks 14 and 15, respectively, had many fans nervous about their playoff chances.
The Packers responded by winning their last three games of the season. Two of those victories were against division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 and the Chicago Bears in Week 18. Winning the two last games against division rivals, and clinching a playoff berth have fans hyped for the playoffs.
Fans React to Packers Hype Video
With the combination of injuries and youth, making the playoffs is seen by Packers fans as an unexpected surprise. The new video has many Packers fans more than ready for the playoffs.
“Ready to run through a wall,” posted one fan on X.
@ShowtymeZack Ready to run through a wall
“Whoever did this deserves an Emmy,” posted another fan.
@ShowtymeZack Whoever did this deserves an Emmy!
“This team is dangerous….talented, athletic, and too young to care that they’re underdogs,” another commented.
@ShowtymeZack This team is dangerous….talented, athletic, and too young to care that they’re underdogs.
The Packers play the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC’s wild-card round at 3:30 p.m. Central time on Sunday, January 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is safe to say that Packer fans are more than ready for Sunday’s showdown.