There are winners and losers in every facet of life, and the Green Bay Packers’ schedule for the 2026 season is no exception. From Matt LaFleur and Micah Parsons to hot-cocoa vendors and your wallet, here are the winners and losers for Green Bay. Winner: Matt LaFleur, Generally The Packers went 0-5 without Micah Parsons last season. He’s a great player, and it’s hard to win without great players. A worst-case scenario would have been the Packers playing three of their NFC North rivals during the first quarter of the season, including Round 1 in their rivalry against the Bears. Having to play the Vikings in Minneapolis to start the season might not be ideal, but the next three games are at the Jets, home against the Falcons and at the Buccaneers. None of those three teams finished with a winning record last season. That gives the Packers a chance to be in a good spot for Parsons’ return. On top of that, a back-loaded home schedule puts the Packers in position to finish strong. Loser: Matt LaFleur, Twice vs.…