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The NFL will release its 2026 schedule May 14, giving Green Bay Packers<\/a> fans newfound clarity in how the season will play out.<\/p>\n

We already know our fair share about what to expect for Packers<\/a> fans, though some mystery remains.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what to know about the Thursday unveiling:<\/p>\n

When will the NFL schedule be announced, and where can you watch?<\/p>\n

The 2026 schedule will get released Thursday, May 14, with a 7 p.m. CT show on NFL Network and ESPN2. You can also stream on Fubo.<\/a><\/p>\n

Which teams are on the Packers\u2019 schedule this year?<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers’ 2026 opponents: Top offenses, new coaches<\/p>\n

Who will Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers face in 2026? Their opponents were revealed last month at the end of the 2025 regular season<\/a>. The times and dates for the 2026 schedule will be announced in early May.<\/p>\n

Some observations: They’ll face six teams that made the playoffs in 2025, including at the AFC champion New England Patriots. The Packers match up with all the AFC East and NFC South teams in 2026. Green Bay will also face three teams with new head coaches, including former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who is with the Miami Dolphins. <\/p>\n

And Green Bay’s defense better be ready as it will meet the top six offenses from 2025.<\/p>\n

Green Bay has nine home games and eight road games. <\/p>\n

Scroll this gallery for all the teams on the Packers’ 2026 schedule, starting with the home games and the non-divisional games.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers’ 2026 opponents: Top offenses, new coaches<\/p>\n

Who will Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers face in 2026? Their opponents were revealed last month at the end of the 2025 regular season<\/a>. The times and dates for the 2026 schedule will be announced in early May.<\/p>\n

Some observations: They’ll face six teams that made the playoffs in 2025, including at the AFC champion New England Patriots. The Packers match up with all the AFC East and NFC South teams in 2026. Green Bay will also face three teams with new head coaches, including former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who is with the Miami Dolphins. <\/p>\n

And Green Bay’s defense better be ready as it will meet the top six offenses from 2025.<\/p>\n

Green Bay has nine home games and eight road games. <\/p>\n

Scroll this gallery for all the teams on the Packers’ 2026 schedule, starting with the home games and the non-divisional games.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers’ 2026 opponents: Top offenses, new coaches<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills: Quarterback Josh Allen will make his first appearance at Lambeau Field since his rookie season in 2018. The Bills had the fourth-ranked offense in 2025. They are one of 10 teams this offseason that has a new head coach.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 12-5<\/p>\n

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Miami Dolphins: Former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will return to Lambeau Field in his first year as the Dolphins head coach.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 7-10<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys: Quarterback Dak Prescott will bring an explosive Cowboys offense (second ranked in 2025) to Lambeau Field for the first time since the 2022 season. The two teams played to a 40-40 tie during the 2025 season in Dallas.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 7-9-1<\/p>\n

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Carolina Panthers: For the second straight season, the Panthers will come to Lambeau Field. The Packers will look to avenge that 16-13 loss to Carolina.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 8-9<\/p>\n

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Atlanta Falcons: New coach Kevin Stefanski will bring his Falcons to Lambeau Field.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 8-9<\/p>\n

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Houston Texans: Azeez al-Shaair and last season’s No. 1-ranked defense will look to rattle Jordan Love and the Packers offense when they make their second appearance to Lambeau Field in three years.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 12-5<\/p>\n

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New England Patriots: The Packers will head to New England to face Drake Maye and the reigning AFC champion Patriots. Green Bay last played the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in 2018. The Patriots had the third-ranked offense in 2025.
2025 record: 14-3<\/p>\n

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New Orleans Saints: The Packers will face quarterback Tyler Shough and the Saints on the road. Its the first time the Packers will play inside the Caesars Superdome since the 2020 season.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 6-11<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Rams: The Packers travel to the site of Super Bowl 61 for a matchup against Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and the Rams, who had the NFL’s top-ranked offense. It will be the fifth time in six years the Packers and Rams will play in the regular season.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 12-5<\/p>\n

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Packers head to Florida for a matchup against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. <\/p>\n

2025 record: 8-9<\/p>\n

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New York Jets: The Packers will face Garrett Wilson (5) and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the first time since the 2018 season.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 3-14<\/p>\n

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Chicago Bears (2): This rivalry is alive. After the teams split the regular-season series with heartstopping finishes and then a wild-card playoff game that featured a massive comeback by the Bears, what will the 2026 season bring us between these two longtime rivals? <\/p>\n

Last season, the two teams had to wait until December for their first game. And then they ended up playing each other three times from Dec. 7 to Jan. 10.<\/p>\n

2025 record: 11-6<\/p>\n

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Detroit Lions (2): The Packers will look for another 2-0 season against the Lions. The Packers opened last season with a win over the Lions at Lambeau Field and then beat them on Thanksgiving at Ford Field for a second time in three years. <\/p>\n

2025 record: 9-8<\/p>\n

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Minnesota Vikings (2): The Packers will again have to contend with Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for two games. The teams split the 2025 series.<\/p>\n

Vikings record: 9-8<\/p>\n

We already know all the foes,<\/a> just not times and dates.<\/p>\n

Will the Packers play an international game in 2026?<\/p>\n

No, the Packers weren’t among the teams appearing on the list of international games announced Wednesday, May 13. Games will be played in Melbourne, Australia; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; London (three games); Paris; Madrid, Spain; Munich, Germany; and Mexico City. The NFC North will be represented in the latter game (Minnesota vs. San Francisco<\/a>) and in Germany (Detroit vs New England).<\/p>\n

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That’s a decent advantage for the Packers. The NFC serve as host teams for international games this year \u2013 by virtue of having the “extra” home game on the docket; nine at home, eight on the road \u2013 but Green Bay<\/a> will get all nine home games at Lambeau Field.<\/p>\n

The “extra game” will belong to Green Package ticket-holders after Gold Package (typically Milwaukee) fans got a chance in 2024<\/a>, interestingly winding up with all three NFC North home games as a result of the scheduling logic.<\/p>\n

The Packers will travel some of the fewest<\/a> air miles in the NFL this season.<\/p>\n

Which games on the Packers\u2019 schedule are the most intriguing?<\/p>\n

It goes without saying the two battles with the Bears will be must-watch TV after Chicago defeated the Packers in the postseason last year following two tense regular-season games. But a visit to reigning AFC-champion New England<\/a> should be exciting, as well, along with the Buffalo Bills at home.<\/p>\n

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The most fascinating home battle, however, might be the Miami Dolphins, when the Packers welcome in former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, now Miami’s head coach, and the Packers’ backup quarterback the past two years, Malik Willis<\/a>, who signed a huge offseason pact to lead Miami.<\/a><\/p>\n

How tough is the Packers schedule in 2026?<\/p>\n

With the required caveat that we know nothing about these teams, and franchises routinely go from juggernaut to also-ran (or vice versa) in one year’s time …<\/p>\n

If we look at 2025 records, the Packers are tied for the third-toughest NFL schedule,<\/a> based on opponent winning percentage (.538). The Bears (.550) have the toughest.<\/p>\n

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Sharp Football Analysts<\/a>, which takes into account what teams have done in the offseason, view Green Bay’s strength of schedule as much more favorable, possibly among the league’s lower half.<\/p>\n

Last year, the Packers tied for the fifth-toughest schedule by previous-year winning percentage, and it was fourth-toughest the year before that and toughest in the NFC.<\/p>\n

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Here are the Green Bay Packers 2026 draft picks in photos<\/p>\n

The Green Bay Packers made six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft with Brandon Cisse of the South Carolina Gamecocks their first pick in the second round. <\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery for info on the players part of the Packers’ 2026 draft class.<\/p>\n

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Here are the Green Bay Packers 2026 draft picks in photos<\/p>\n

The Green Bay Packers made six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft with Brandon Cisse of the South Carolina Gamecocks their first pick in the second round. <\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery for info on the players part of the Packers’ 2026 draft class.<\/p>\n

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Brandon Cisse, cornerback, South Carolina, second round round (52nd overall)<\/p>\n

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Chris McClellan, defensive tackle, Missouri, third round (77th overall)<\/p>\n

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Chris McClellan played the final two years of his college career at Missouri after two years at Florida.<\/p>\n

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Dani Dennis-Sutton, edge rusher, Penn State, fourth round (120th overall)<\/p>\n

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Dani Dennis-Sutton spent his entire four-year college career at Penn State.<\/p>\n

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Jager Burton highlights, Packers fifth round pick in 2026 NFL Draft<\/p>\n

Jager Burton, offensive lineman, Kentucky, fifth round (153rd overall)<\/p>\n

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Jager Burton spent all four years of his college career at Kentucky. <\/p>\n

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Domani Jackson, cornerback, Alabama, sixth round (201st overall)<\/p>\n

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Domani Jackson played the final two years of his college career at Alabama after transferring from USC.<\/p>\n

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Trey Smack, kicker, Florida, sixth round (216th overall)<\/p>\n

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Trey Smack spent all four years of his college career at Florida. <\/p>\n

When will the Packers have a bye in 2026?<\/p>\n

We won’t know until the release of the schedule. Last year, it was Week 5 and, in 2024, it was Week 10. Byes were spread out last year between Weeks 5 and 14, with the highest volume in Week 8 (six teams) and no byes on Thanksgiving week (Week 13).<\/p>\n

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How many prime-time games will the Packers have in 2026?<\/p>\n

We won’t know that until the release of the schedule, either, but we do know the Packers routinely draw as many prime-time games as any team in the league.<\/a><\/p>\n

Last year, that included a standard Thursday night game, two Sunday night games (including one against Aaron Rodgers<\/a>), one Monday night game and a Saturday night game late in the season at Chicago. That doesn’t even count the team’s spotlighted Thanksgiving game during the day.<\/p>\n

The league will again have three Thanksgiving games in 2026, a Black Friday game the next day and multiple games on Christmas (Friday). It’s possible we’ll see a second Black Friday game as part of the five-game package<\/a> that’s still getting negotiated and a game on Christmas Eve (Thursday).<\/p>\n

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We know the Packers won’t be part<\/a> of the “Sunday Night Football” season opener (New York Giants<\/a> vs. Dallas), the Monday night opener (Kansas City<\/a> vs. Denver<\/a>) or the traditional Thursday night opener in Week 2 (Buffalo vs. Detroit). The Cowboys will host Philadelphia<\/a> on Thanksgiving, but we don’t know the opponent for the Lions on Thanksgiving, or the third game that day.<\/p>\n

When will the NFL season begin?<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers<\/a> will square off in Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10, kicking off the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers undrafted free agents 2026 in photos<\/p>\n

Iowa State offensive lineman Dylan Barrett, who also played at Wisconsin, is one of several undrafted free agents the Green Bay Packers are signing following the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery to see all the players, including stats and where they played in college.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers undrafted free agents 2026 in photos<\/p>\n

Iowa State offensive lineman Dylan Barrett, who also played at Wisconsin, is one of several undrafted free agents the Green Bay Packers are signing following the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery to see all the players, including stats and where they played in college.<\/p>\n

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Green Bay Packers undrafted free agents 2026 in photos<\/p>\n

Kyle Drones, Virginia Tech
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-1\u00bd<\/p>\n

Weight: 226 pounds<\/p>\n

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In 12 games in 2025, Drones completed 56.5% of his passes for 1,919 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions his senior year.<\/p>\n

He started 34 games in his three years at Virginia Tech. Drones began his college career at Baylor for two years.<\/p>\n

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Kyron Drones was a rushing threat during his college career, topping 1,847 yards on the ground and 22 touchdowns, including nine last season. <\/p>\n

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TJ Quinn, Louisville
Position: Linebacker<\/p>\n

Height 6-foot<\/p>\n

Weight: 225 pounds<\/p>\n

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TJ Quinn (34) led Lousiville in tackles in 2023 and 2024 and was a third-team All-ACC performer in 2025. <\/p>\n

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Josh Gesky, Illinois<\/p>\n

Position: Offensive lineman
Height: 6-5<\/p>\n

Weight: 308 pounds<\/p>\n

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Josh Gesky spent his entire five-year college career at Illinois. <\/p>\n

He started all 13 games at left guard for the Illini in 2025 and earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.<\/p>\n

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Jaden Nixon, Central Florida<\/p>\n

Position: Running back
Height: 5-9<\/p>\n

Weight: 199 pounds<\/p>\n

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Nixon spent his final college season at Central Florida where he earned All-Big 12 honorable mention as a kick returner.<\/p>\n

He led UCF in rushing touchdowns (seven) and second on the team in rushign yards (554).<\/p>\n

Nixon had the team’s first kickoff return touchdown in eight years and totaled 438 return yards on the season. <\/p>\n

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For Nixon’s redshirt junior season, he transferred to Western Michigan.<\/p>\n

Nixon was a first-team All-MAC honoree after totaling 921 rushing yards on 143 attempts and 12 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

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Nixon spent the first three years of his college career at Oklahoma State (2021, 2022 and 2023). He redshirted in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Murvin Kenion III<\/p>\n

Position: Safety
Height: 5-10\u00bd<\/p>\n

Weight: 205 pounds<\/p>\n

He began his college career at Idaho before transferring to Nevada.<\/p>\n

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Dylan Barrett, Iowa State<\/p>\n

Position: Offensive lineman
Height: 6-5<\/p>\n

Weight: 325 pounds<\/p>\n

Spent six years in college (First four at Wisconsin and then his final two at Iowa State)<\/p>\n

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R.J. Maryland, SMU<\/p>\n

Position: Tight end
Height: 6-4\u215b<\/p>\n

Weight: 236 pounds<\/p>\n

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R.J. Maryland spent all four years of his college career at SMU.<\/p>\n

R.J. Maryland accumulated 1,495 yards, the most by a tight end in program history.<\/p>\n

He’s the son of former No. 1 overall pick Russell Maryland (1991, Dallas Cowboys), who later played one season with the Packers.<\/p>\n

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Nyjalik Kelly, Central Florida<\/p>\n

Position: Edge rusher
Height: 6-5\u00bd<\/p>\n

Weight: 263 pounds<\/p>\n

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Kykalik Kelly was a two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 selection his junior and senior seasons at Central Florida in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

He started 23 games for the Golden Knights, including all 12 his senior year.<\/p>\n

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A former four-star prospect, Kykalik Kelly began his college career at the University of Miami. <\/p>\n

He spent two years there before transferring to UCF.<\/p>\n

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J. Michael Sturdivant, Florida
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-3<\/p>\n

Weight: 207 pounds<\/p>\n

40-yard dash: 4.40 seconds<\/p>\n

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In his only season at Florida in 2025, he started in every game, recording 27 receptions for 406 yards and three touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Before Florida, he spent two years at UCLA (2023, 2024) and two at Cal (2021, 2022).<\/p>\n

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Dillon Wade, Auburn<\/p>\n

Position: Guard
Height: 6-3<\/p>\n

Weight: 313 pounds<\/p>\n

Spent five years in college (final three at Auburn, first two at Tulsa). <\/p>\n

He started all 12 games at left guard as a senior and 34 consecutive starts overall.<\/p>\n

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Eni Falayi, Wake Forest<\/p>\n

Position: Tight end
Height: 6-5<\/p>\n

Weight: 249 pounds<\/p>\n

Spent three years at UMass, one year at Utah Tech before finishing college career at Wake Forest in 2025. He played in 12 games with 11 startsat Wake Forest with 21 catches, 228 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Who are the top quarterbacks the Packers will see in 2026?<\/p>\n

Outside of the obvious divisional matchups against Caleb Williams<\/a> of the Bears, Jared Goff<\/a> from the Lions and whatever ends up happening for Minnesota, the Packers will see Buffalo star Josh Allen<\/a>, Dallas’ Dak Prescott<\/a> and Houston’s C.J. Stroud<\/a> at home, in addition to Willis. Perhaps Bryce Young<\/a> of Carolina will continue to ascend.<\/p>\n

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On the road, Green Bay will tangle with ageless wonder and reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford<\/a> of the Rams, MVP runner-up Drake Maye<\/a> of the defending AFC champion Patriots and Baker Mayfield<\/a> of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<\/p>\n

Will Micah Parsons<\/a> again face his old team, the Cowboys, this year?<\/p>\n

Yes, the Packers will host the Cowboys, one year after tying Dallas in Micah Parsons’ first game against his old team. The NFC North teams play their comparable place-finishers from 2025 in the NFC West, AFC South and NFC East this year. The Packers and Cowboys finished second in their divisions, so they’ll meet.<\/p>\n

Will the Packers face Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers again in 2026?<\/p>\n

We don’t know for sure where Rodgers will land, but returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> seems like the obvious fit, assuming he plays again. That’s the same spot where former Packers coach Mike McCarthy is now head coach.<\/p>\n

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But after beating the Steelers and Rodgers last year, Green Bay doesn’t face Pittsburgh in 2026. Rumblings about Rodgers surprising everyone and going with the Arizona Cardinals<\/a> wouldn’t change anything; Green Bay doesn’t play Arizona, either.<\/p>\n

The Packers have beaten McCarthy twice since he left the Packers, once in overtime during the 2022 season when McCarthy was coaching the Cowboys and again in the 2023 playoffs.<\/p>\n

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