1997 Green Bay Packers season

The 1997 Green Bay Packers season ended with a 31-24 loss to the John Elway-led Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII, failing to post back-to-back Super Bowl wins. In addition, Packers' quarterback Brett Favre was named the league's MVP for the third year in a row, being the first player in the history of the award to do so. The Packers became the first team to have six NFL MVP award winners.

1997 NFL draft
Despite picking last in the 1997 NFL draft, the Packers did well, picking up future all-pro tackle Ross Verba and free safety Darren Sharper.

Ronnie McAda was Mr. Irrelevant

Roster
This is the roster that is printed in the Green Bay Packers 1997 Official Media Guide. This information was printed previous to the playing of the season and does not reflect the regular season cut down or any mid season transactions.

Regular season
The Packers finished the 1997 regular season with a 13-3 record, clinching first place in the NFC Central division, as well as a first-round playoff bye.

Awards and records

 * Brett Favre, NFC Leader, Completions (304)
 * Brett Favre, NFC Leader, Passing Yards (3,867)
 * Brett Favre, NFC Leader, Touchdown Passes (35)
 * Brett Favre, NFL Most Valuable Player
 * Brett Favre, NFC Pro Bowl Selection
 * Brett Favre, All-Pro Selection
 * Brett Favre, Best NFL Player ESPY Award
 * Brett Favre, First Player to win Three Consecutive MVP Awards
 * Robert Brooks, National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award