Packers Lack Top Talent Compared to Rivals in PFF's Top 101 Players

Green Bay has only 3 players in the rankings, well below the league average, as they struggle to build a championship-caliber roster.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 8:37pm

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The Green Bay Packers had only three players named to Pro Football Focus' Top 101 Players list for the 2025 season, well below the league average. This highlights the team's lack of elite-level talent compared to their NFC North rivals, who boast significantly more top players. Despite making the playoffs the last three seasons, the Packers have failed to assemble a roster with enough high-end talent to be considered a true championship contender.

Why it matters

The Packers' lack of representation on the PFF Top 101 list is a concerning sign that the team may not have enough star power to compete for a Super Bowl. With only three players making the cut, compared to eight for the Seahawks and 10 for the Rams, Green Bay appears to be falling behind their peers in terms of building a roster stacked with premier talent.

The details

Safety Xavier McKinney was the Packers' highest-ranked player at 66th overall, while quarterback Jordan Love came in at 37th. Defensive end Micah Parsons, acquired in a trade, was 13th. The Packers' lack of top-end talent is in stark contrast to their NFC North rivals, with the Bears, Lions, and Vikings all boasting more players in the Top 101.

  • The PFF Top 101 Players list was released on February 20, 2026.

The players

Xavier McKinney

A safety for the Green Bay Packers who finished 66th on the PFF Top 101 list, fifth among safeties.

Jordan Love

The Packers' starting quarterback, who was ranked 37th overall and behind only Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen and Drake Maye among QBs on the PFF list.

Micah Parsons

A defensive end acquired by the Packers in a trade, who was ranked 13th on the PFF Top 101 list, behind only Myles Garrett, Will Anderson and Aidan Hutchinson among edge rushers.

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What they’re saying

“I thought Jordan played really, really good football – some of his best football, especially down the stretch. I thought he was one of our guys who played very, very well down the stretch. He continues to be an unbelievable leader for our football team. Couldn't speak more highly of what I think about Jordan and where he's headed.”

— Brian Gutekunst, Packers General Manager

“Obviously, he's super-impactful to our football team. I think the thing that was really nice to see was how he fit within our group, because you never really know how that's going to work. We knew the player. We knew when we put him out there the difference he would make on the field. But seeing the difference he made in our locker room and how he fit into our culture here and really enhanced our culture I think was really a pleasant surprise for me.”

— Brian Gutekunst, Packers General Manager

What’s next

The Packers will look to address their lack of top-end talent through free agency and the upcoming draft, as they aim to build a more championship-caliber roster around quarterback Jordan Love.

The takeaway

The Packers' limited representation on the PFF Top 101 list highlights the team's struggle to assemble a roster with enough elite-level talent to be considered a true Super Bowl contender, despite their recent playoff appearances. Green Bay will need to find ways to add more high-impact players if they hope to take the next step and compete for a championship.