The NFL announced the complete regular-season schedule on Wednesday evening, and the Packers face a stiff opening test against the Seahawks, who are nearly unbeatable at home with a 17-1 record over the past two years.
“It’s a tremendous opportunity for our football team," said Packers coach Mike McCarthy in a statement released by the team. "We have experience playing in the kickoff opener three years ago, and we will draw on that. Obviously, being the visiting team this time presents new challenges. It will help sharpen our focus even more during training camp and the preseason.”
Just five of the Packers’ 16 opponents qualified for the playoffs last season, with 2013 division winners Philadelphia, Carolina and New England coming to Lambeau Field, and the Packers traveling to play at Seattle and New Orleans.
The Packers have their bye near the middle of the season during Week 9, which falls on Nov. 2.
“Ideally, that’s how you draw it up," said McCarthy. "It will be a great time to re-evaluate and re-charge heading into November and December football.”
