Xavier McKinney’s Stunning Remark Post-Loss Has Packers Shaken to Their Core

So, here we are, Packers fans—scratching our heads after that rough tumble against the Browns. Panic? Nah, let’s pump the brakes a bit. Think about it: How often have you seen a team trip up early on, only to surge back with a vengeance? Xavier McKinney, ever the seasoned pro, reminds us it’s just one game—a mere hiccup—not the final chapter. Sure, Game 3 wasn’t pretty, but hey, when has the story ever been about perfection? It’s that relentless push forward, learning, adjusting—that’s the heart of a season worth watching. Now, with the Cowboys looming on Sunday Night Football, the real test begins. Can the Packers shake off the dust, or will that Browns loss turn into a thorn in their side? Buckle up—it’s going to be one heck of a ride.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Xavier McKinney #29 of the Green Bay Packers in action against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. — (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

If Green Bay Packers fans are panicking after the loss to the Cleveland Browns, they should take note of what the coaches and players are saying.

One loss doesn’t define a season, and teams can often learn a lot more from their wins than their losses.

Their Game 3 performance wasn’t pretty, but it doesn’t mean the season is over, of course.

Xavier McKinney talked about this in an interview shared via Dave Schroeder on X, who indicated that better days are ahead for this franchise.

“It’s just one game. It ain’t going to make or break. We just gotta keep moving forward and figure out what we need to do better. I’ve been playing long enough, a lot of these guys been playing long enough to know it’s hard to go undefeated,” McKinney said.

Xavier McKinney: "It's just one (freaking) game… we just gotta keep moving forward."

To his credit, McKinney said last week the Packers couldn't act like they had won the Super Bowl at 2-0. At 2-1 he is cautioning similar restraint from hyperbole. pic.twitter.com/3u5G6pBtVp

— Dave Schroeder (@SchroederWBAY) September 22, 2025

Schroeder also mentioned that McKinney tried to temper fan expectations after the team went 2-0, knowing, as a veteran, that there isn’t a trophy for teams who start the season strong.

In fact, there have been many teams in recent history who have gotten off to strong starts, only to falter down the stretch and either miss the playoffs or struggle when they get to the postseason.

The Packers have a lot of history of winning championships, but they also have plenty of examples of heartbreak and frustration.

It remains to be seen what will happen this season, but as McKinney indicated, they’ll need to take it one game at a time.

Losing to the Browns was suboptimal, but if they let that loss hang over their heads, it could stick with them and not allow them to be present in their future games.

With the Dallas Cowboys coming up on Sunday Night Football, the Packers will need to ensure that they get back on the right track and find a way to win on national TV.

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