the first team to have six NFL MVP award winners. The 1997 Packers are one of only two teams in NFL history to win seven games against teams that would go on to make the playoffs. Offseason 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. Undrafted free agents Staff Roster Schedule Preseason 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. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1 Week 2 Week 7 Week 12 The Packers suffered a shocking loss to the 0–10 Indianapolis Colts, but did not lose another game until the Super Bowl. Standings Playoffs NFC Divisional Game vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Championship Game at. San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXXII vs. Denver Broncos The Packers advanced to their fourth Super Bowl appearance, which was also their second consecutive appearance. Despite being favored by double digits, they were denied their fourth ring, as well as their second consecutive championship, by John Elway and the Denver Broncos, who defeated them 31–24. To date, the loss is the only Packers' Super Bowl loss in team history. 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 References 1997 NFC Central championship seasons National Football Conference championship seasons Green Bay Packers Green