1967 Green Bay Packers season
| 1967 Green Bay Packers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Green Bay Packers, Inc. |
| Head coach | Vince Lombardi |
| Home field | Lambeau Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–4–1 |
| League place | 1st NFL Western Conference |
The 1967 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise’s 49th overall season and their 47th in the National Football League. Coached by Vince Lombardi, the Packers finished the regular season with a 9–4–1 record, winning the NFL Western Conference and earning a spot in the NFL Championship Game.
The Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21–17 in the NFL Championship Game, earning their second consecutive NFL title. They then faced the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II and won 33–14, securing back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
Offseason
Following their 1966 NFL Championship and Super Bowl I victory, Green Bay retained most of its core roster. Key players included Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung, and Ray Nitschke. The team focused on maintaining a balanced offense and disciplined defense under Lombardi’s leadership.
Regular season
The Packers faced a competitive NFL Western Conference and finished with a 9–4–1 record. Despite a slower start compared to 1966, the team’s experience and leadership allowed them to win critical games and clinch the division.
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17 | Los Angeles Rams | L | 24–27 | Lambeau Field |
| 2 | September 24 | Chicago Bears | W | 27–7 | Lambeau Field |
| 3 | October 1 | Detroit Lions | W | 24–7 | Lambeau Field |
| 4 | October 8 | Minnesota Vikings | W | 24–14 | Metropolitan Stadium |
| 5 | October 15 | Baltimore Colts | L | 21–34 | Memorial Stadium |
| 6 | October 22 | San Francisco 49ers | W | 30–14 | Lambeau Field |
| 7 | October 29 | Los Angeles Rams | W | 34–14 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| 8 | November 5 | Chicago Bears | W | 27–7 | Soldier Field |
| 9 | November 12 | Detroit Lions | L | 17–20 | Tiger Stadium |
| 10 | November 19 | Minnesota Vikings | W | 27–24 | Lambeau Field |
| 11 | November 26 | Baltimore Colts | L | 21–24 | Lambeau Field |
| 12 | December 3 | San Francisco 49ers | T | 24–24 | Kezzar Stadium |
| 13 | December 10 | New York Giants | W | 27–20 | Lambeau Field |
| 14 | December 17 | Dallas Cowboys | W | 21–17 | Lambeau Field |
Postseason
NFL Championship Game
The Packers faced the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Championship Game and won 21–17. Bart Starr led a strong offensive performance, and the team’s defense held the Cowboys in critical moments.
Super Bowl II
Green Bay represented the NFL in Super Bowl II against the Oakland Raiders of the AFL. The Packers won 33–14, becoming the first team to win consecutive Super Bowl titles.
Roster
Key players included:
- QB Bart Starr
- HB Jim Taylor
- FB Paul Hornung
- LB Ray Nitschke
- WR Boyd Dowler
Legacy
The 1967 season cemented the Packers’ status as the dominant NFL team of the 1960s. Vince Lombardi’s coaching and the team’s execution on both sides of the ball helped secure consecutive NFL and Super Bowl championships, establishing a standard of excellence that became synonymous with the Packers.