1966 Green Bay Packers season

The 1966 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 48th overall season and their 46th in the National Football League. Coached by Vince Lombardi, the Packers finished the regular season with a 12–2 record, winning the NFL Western Conference.

The team advanced to the NFL Championship Game and defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34–27 in Capitol Stadium, earning the NFL title. This season marked the Packers’ first appearance in the Super Bowl, as they went on to play in the inaugural Super Bowl I against the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL.

 Offseason 
Green Bay prepared for the season following their 1965 championship, focusing on maintaining the core roster under Lombardi’s leadership. Key players included Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Jim Taylor, and Ray Nitschke.

 Regular season 
The Packers dominated the NFL Western Conference, finishing with a 12–2 record. Their strong defense, disciplined offense, and coaching excellence under Lombardi were key factors in their success.

 Schedule 
 Week  Date  Opponent  Result  Score  Location 1  September 11  Chicago Bears  W  27–10  Lambeau Field 2  September 18  Baltimore Colts  W  17–10  Lambeau Field 3  September 25  Detroit Lions  W  28–7  Lambeau Field 4  October 2  San Francisco 49ers  L  20–24  Kezar Stadium 5  October 9  Los Angeles Rams  W  28–17  Lambeau Field 6  October 16  Chicago Bears  W  17–7  Soldier Field 7  October 23  Detroit Lions  W  17–13  8  October 30  Baltimore Colts  W  13–10  Memorial Stadium 9  November 6  San Francisco 49ers  W  17–7  Lambeau Field 10  November 13  Los Angeles Rams  W  31–17  Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 11  November 20  Minnesota Vikings  L  13–20  Metropolitan Stadium 12  November 27  Minnesota Vikings  W  23–21  Lambeau Field 13  December 4  Detroit Lions  W  17–10  Lambeau Field 14  December 11  Chicago Bears  W  28–0  Lambeau Field

 Postseason 
 NFL Championship Game 
The Packers faced the Dallas Cowboys and won 34–27 at Capitol Stadium. Bart Starr threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, earning praise for his leadership and efficiency.

 Super Bowl I 
Green Bay represented the NFL in Super Bowl I against the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The Packers won 35–10, marking the first Super Bowl championship in NFL history.

 Roster 
Key players included:
 QB Bart Starr
 HB Jim Taylor
 FB Paul Hornung
 LB Ray Nitschke
 WR Boyd Dowler

 Legacy 
The 1966 season solidified the Packers as a dominant force in professional football. Vince Lombardi’s coaching and the team’s disciplined play set the foundation for consecutive championships in 1966 and 1967. The victory in Super Bowl I also helped unify the NFL and AFL, shaping the future of professional football.

 Related pages 
 Green Bay Packers
 Super Bowl I
 Vince Lombardi

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