Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2024 Green Bay Packers

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been making predictions since 1946. We ran a few questions about the Green Bay Packers by one, and the results were mostly positive.

For those unfamiliar with the concept, users ask yes-no questions to the ball, give it a shake and then turn it over to reveal the answer. We opted for an online version to ask the following:

Is Jordan Love for real?

Magic 8 Ball says: It is decidedly so

The NFL can be a cruel and unforgiving mistress, especially for quarterbacks. Many, like Love, have burst onto the scene early in their careers, only to fizzle out as quickly as they arrived.

The good news for the Packers is that Love has already shown the characteristics that might separate him from the dozens of highly touted signal callers who never realized their full potential. After patiently waiting two seasons to get his shot, Love responded to early adversity (3-6 start), throwing for 4,159 yards with 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his first year as the starter in Green Bay.

Then, after posting a perfect 157.2 rating in an upset win over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card game, Love nearly helped orchestrate another massive stunner in a 24-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round. The sky appears to be the limit for the 2020 first-round pick.

Will the Packers' O-line hold up?

Magic 8 Ball says: Without a doubt

With training camp around the corner, the only position genuinely secured along the Packers' offensive line is Elgton Jenkins at left guard. Other than that, it's a toss-up as to who will fill it out.

Rasheed Walker may have the edge at left tackle, but that leaves Jordan Morgan, while versatile, without a clear position heading into his rookie year. Meanwhile, center and the entire right side are still up for grabs, with Morgan, Zach Tom, Josh Myers, Sean Rhyan and Andre Dillard likely battling it out for three spots.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Packers have the worst offensive line in the NFC North, ranked 14th overall behind the Minnesota Vikings (No. 13), Chicago Bears (No. 11), and Detroit Lions (No. 1), the reigning division champions. So, it will take quite a leap this season from Green Bay to prove the Magic 8 Ball correct.

Can the Packers dethrone the Lions in the North?

Magic 8 Ball says: Cannot predict now

While the Magic 8 Ball's answer to our last question might seem like a cop-out, its response is on the nose. The Packers have undeniable talent, but this group's small sample size provides plenty of questions that can't be answered yet.

It's true the Packers came within a play or two of reaching the NFC Championship Game last season. But it's easy to forget their sluggish 3-6 start or the fact that the Lions finished three games ahead (12-5) of them for the division title.

Regarding contenders, the Packers are probably better equipped to battle the Lions than the Bears or Vikings. But before meeting the high expectations that lie before them, they must prove capable of being a consistent winner because they're no longer a secret after 2023's remarkable second-half ride.