Packers’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

Packers’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. Green Bay showed confidence in its other pass rushers by sending veteran Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 seventh-round pick last week. “I think we still are waiting for that big breakout game for us,” said 2023 first-round pick Lukas Van Ness, who has recorded just one sack this season after getting four as a rookie. “But I think we have a goal in mind of coming back from this break, and I think our best ball’s ahead of us.” Green Bay’s sack totals are somewhat deceptive because 12 of them came in just two games — eight in a Sept. 22 victory at Tennessee and four in an Oct. 20 triumph over the Houston Texans.

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Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night
1 week, 3 days ago

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Seattle Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 3 Against the spread: Green Bay 7-6, Seattle 6-6-1 Series record: Green Bay leads 15-9 Last meeting: Nov. 14, 2021, Packers win 17-0 at Lambeau Field. Key matchup The Packers offense overall appears to have the upper hand with the steady leadership of quarterback Jordan Love, …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month ago

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Green Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Last week: 49ers lost 20-17 at home to Seattle; Packers won 20-19 at Chicago 49ers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring 49ers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Packers defense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Turnover differential: 49ers plus-3; Packers …

Love Aims for Clean Hands as Packers Face Jaguars
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Love Aims for Clean Hands as Packers Face Jaguars

Associated Press  

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love wants to play 'clean with the ball' against the Jaguars. Despite missing two games with a knee injury, he's still one of the league's most potent passing offenses. However, Love is tied for the NFL lead with eight interceptions, and that's troubling as Green Bay tries to extend its winning streak to four at Jacksonville. …

Packers’ defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Packers’ defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans

Associated Press  

Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers’ defense bothers opposing quarterbacks. Hafley’s defense has helped the Packers thrive without Love, who missed a second straight game as he recovers from an injured left medial collateral ligament. It’s a stunning rise for a quarterback who had thrown for no touchdowns and hadn’t passed for as many as 100 …

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
3 months ago

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the NFL in both categories entering Monday. McKinney had the first of Green Bay’s three interceptions Sunday …

Packers believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Any training camp after a change in coordinators inevitably features plenty of comments about how much better a unit will fare now that a new guy’s in charge. But the Green Bay Packers say their vocal endorsement of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley isn’t just idle talk. “Just talking to the offensive linemen, talking to the …

The Packers will have plenty of new players to work into their new defensive scheme
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Packers will have plenty of new players to work into their new defensive scheme

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers added plenty of new faces to a defense that has a new coordinator and a new scheme this year. Stokes played nine games in 2022 and three in 2023 due to injury, but LaFleur said Sunday the 2021 first-round pick is “full go.” General manager Brian Gutekunst said the ACL injury Enagbare …

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32
11 months, 1 week ago

Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. Jones ran for three touchdowns, Jordan Love threw for three more in his postseason debut, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Packers handed the Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner Sunday. “This …

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s beleaguered defense stepped up just in the nick of time to help the Packers make a surprising push into the postseason. Chicago reached Green Bay territory on six drives Sunday, but the Packers’ defense stiffened in each instance while sacking Justin Fields five times. … Green Bay’s offensive line has allowed one sack in …

Packers’ playoff hopes fade thanks to a defense that can’t get stops
1 year ago

Packers’ playoff hopes fade thanks to a defense that can’t get stops

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s defense has hit a wall — and so have the Packers’ playoff hopes. Tampa Bay scored touchdowns on its first three second-half possessions, and Mayfield took a knee to end the game after the Bucs reached Green Bay’s 11 on their fourth and final series of the half. They’re out-scheming us and outplaying us, …

Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to Green Bay Packers by the numbers
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to Green Bay Packers by the numbers

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates his touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: 27 Consecutive games without 300 yards passing for the Packers before they faced the Chargers, who have the NFL’s last-ranked pass defense. Summary CHARGERS 3 7 …

After making recent strides, Packers run defense takes big step backward in loss to Steelers
1 year, 1 month ago

After making recent strides, Packers run defense takes big step backward in loss to Steelers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — For a couple of weeks, it seemed as though the Green Bay Packers had turned one of their biggest weaknesses into a strength. The Pittsburgh Steelers rushed for 205 yards and gained 5.7 yards per carry Sunday in a 23-19 victory over the Packers, who have now given up at least 200 yards rushing three times …

‘We have a plan for it’: Packers’ offense bracing for blitz-happy Vikings
1 year, 1 month ago

‘We have a plan for it’: Packers’ offense bracing for blitz-happy Vikings

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — No team has blitzed as many times as the Minnesota Vikings through seven weeks of the NFL season and it’s not even close. GO DEEPER Why the Packers seem likely to stay quiet at this year's NFL trade deadline There’s also the dilemma of blocking edge rusher Danielle Hunter, who leads the NFL with nine sacks …

Vikings try to continue their recent surge while Packers look to break out of their slump
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings try to continue their recent surge while Packers look to break out of their slump

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings are coming off the type of victory that could change the course of their season. And so, that’s the expectation I have for our football team.” While the Packers try to respond to adversity, the Vikings must prove they can handle their recent prosperity and earn a third straight win. …

Don’t leave games early when these unpredictable young Packers are playing
1 year, 2 months ago

Don’t leave games early when these unpredictable young Packers are playing

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Don’t assume anything with these Green Bay Packers. We don’t mind going out there and keep on chipping away, chipping away and fighting till the end of the game.” Green Bay discovered a week earlier that plenty of other teams have similar mindsets. Gary had three sacks Sunday, one of which knocked Saints QB Derek Carr …

Green Bay’s rookies answer the call and help Packers cope with early-season injuries to veterans
1 year, 3 months ago

Green Bay’s rookies answer the call and help Packers cope with early-season injuries to veterans

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ “TikTok babies” are showing that their time has arrived. “And then as you get to learn them and you get to see how much they care about football and the work that they put in, you know it’s got a chance to be a really special group.” That reflects the changing face …

Jordan Love, Justin Fields begin the season with something to prove as the Packers visit the Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

Jordan Love, Justin Fields begin the season with something to prove as the Packers visit the Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jordan Love gets his opportunity to show he’s ready to keep the procession of great Green Bay quarterbacks going. “Whatever I have to do for this team to win, that’s what I’m gonna do.” ONE-SIDED RIVALRY Rodgers and Favre led the way as the Packers took control of a rivalry in which the Bears long held …

Packers 53-man roster projection: As cuts loom, a final guess at initial squad
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers 53-man roster projection: As cuts loom, a final guess at initial squad

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL roster cuts and projections ahead of cutdown day GREEN BAY, Wis. — With three preseason games and a month of practice in the rearview, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst now laces up his apron, whips out the cutlery and starts chopping away. So just got ice on it, went in, but …

Packers enter camp preparing for start of new era with Jordan Love taking over at QB
1 year, 5 months ago

Packers enter camp preparing for start of new era with Jordan Love taking over at QB

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY PACKERS CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin KEY ADDITIONS: K Anders Carlson, TE Tucker Kraft, S Tarvarius Moore, TE Luke Musgrave, S Jonathan Owens, WR Jayden Reed, OLB Lukas Van Ness. KEY LOSSES: S Adrian Amos, WR Randall Cobb, K Mason Crosby, WR Allen Lazard, TE Marcedes Lewis, DL Dean Lowry, DL Jarran Reed, QB Aaron Rodgers, TE Robert …

Barry discusses how Packers’ defense must improve: ‘It starts with me’
1 year, 7 months ago

Barry discusses how Packers’ defense must improve: ‘It starts with me’

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry realizes he must raise his game to get the most out of a defense that didn’t live up to expectations last year. Other former first-round picks on Green Bay’s defense are defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt, cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes, outside linebacker Rashan Gary, safety …

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

Packers searching for answers after 4th consecutive loss
2 years, 1 month ago

Packers searching for answers after 4th consecutive loss

Associated Press  

The previous time the Green Bay Packers lost four straight games, they followed it up with a remarkable stretch run that ended just one step shy of the Super Bowl. Green Bay is two games below.500 for the first time in coach Matt LaFleur’s four-year tenure after falling 27-17 at Buffalo. “We’ve just got to put it together now.” Green …

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills safety Micah Hyde and receiver Jake Kumerow know Aaron Rodgers well enough to appreciate how much the Packers quarterback’s words resonate in Green Bay. So when Rodgers defiantly insisted the Packers’ playoff hopes, at 3-4, remain realistic despite a third consecutive loss and facing the formidable challenge of traveling to play the AFC-leading Bills on …

Packers believe their struggles on offense start up front
2 years, 2 months ago

Packers believe their struggles on offense start up front

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — There are plenty of issues hindering a Green Bay Packers offense that has produced just 10 points over its past six quarters. “If we don’t block better, it’s hard to do anything,” coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, a day after an embarrassing 27-10 home loss to the New York Jets. Until you fix that, they’re going …

Rodgers says simplifying could help struggling Pack offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers says simplifying could help struggling Pack offense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers believes a simpler approach can help Green Bay’s offense get out of its funk. “So we need to look at everything and the guys that we’ve got and what we can accomplish with them and let’s be smart about moving forward.” This isn’t what the Packers were expecting when Rodgers signed a contract extension …

Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense
2 years, 2 months ago

Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ defense is meeting offseason expectations and giving this storied franchise a new look. It doesn’t matter who’s out there in the game.” The Packers spoke openly in the offseason about their high expectations for a defense that tied for 13th in points allowed per game and ranked ninth in yards allowed per …

Packers seek 4th straight division title, longer playoff run
2 years, 3 months ago

Packers seek 4th straight division title, longer playoff run

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY PACKERS New faces: Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, QB coach Tom Clements, WR Romeo Doubs, CB Keisean Nixon, P Pat O’Donnell, OLBs coach Jason Rebrovich, DL Jarran Reed, OT/OG Sean Rhyan, OL Zach Tom, LB Quay Walker, WR Sammy Watkins, WR Christian Watson, DL Devonte Wyatt. Key losses: WR Davante Adams, P Corey Bojorquez, QB coach Luke Getsy, …

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
2 years, 7 months ago

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As they chase their fourth consecutive NFC North title and first Super Bowl berth in more than a decade, the Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual. That’s the mindset we have every single day when we walk into this building.” The Packers ranked ninth in total defense and tied for 13th …

Green Bay Packers move up to draft NDSU WR Christian Watson
2 years, 7 months ago

Green Bay Packers move up to draft NDSU WR Christian Watson

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receivers have produced plenty of second-round success stories over the last two decades. Although the Packers haven’t selected a wide receiver in the first round since taking Florida State’s Javon Walker 20th overall in 2002, they’ve developed a knack for finding wideouts in the second round. “We’ve had a lot of success …

Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za’Darius Smith, Turner
2 years, 9 months ago

Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za’Darius Smith, Turner

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner in a flurry of moves before the start of the free-agency period. Za’Darius Smith, 29, had a combined 26 sacks for the Packers from 2019-20 before a back injury caused him to play just one regular-season …

Packers’ new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are relying on an unfamiliar approach to remain in their customary position atop the NFC North. “I think the defense is playing at an elite level.” That’s continued even as the Packers have faced three of the league’s top quarterbacks in Arizona’s Kyler Murray, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Seattle’s Russell Wilson …

Packers’ special teams let down Love in 13-7 loss to Chiefs
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ special teams let down Love in 13-7 loss to Chiefs

Associated Press  

— The Green Bay Packers did all they could defensively to help out Jordan Love in his first career start. “I mean, what it comes down to is making plays,” said Love, the Packers’ first-round pick in the 2020 draft, who had thrown just seven regular-season passes before Sunday. Asked whether he thinks he’s ready to be a full-time NFL …

Packers release linebacker Jaylon Smith
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers release linebacker Jaylon Smith

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have released Jaylon Smith less than a month after signing the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker. Smith had led the Cowboys in tackles in 2019 and 2020, but he never came close to making that kind of impact with Green Bay. The Packers left Smith inactive for their 24-21 victory over the Arizona …

Packers stock report: Who’s rising (Kylin Hill) and who’s falling (Kevin King) after two weeks in camp?
3 years, 4 months ago

Packers stock report: Who’s rising (Kylin Hill) and who’s falling (Kevin King) after two weeks in camp?

New York Times  

It’s that time of year again! That list includes left tackle David Bakhtiari, running back Aaron Jones, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith, defensive lineman Kenny Clark, outside linebacker Rashan Gary, King, inside linebacker Kamal Martin, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, defensive lineman Kingsley Keke, safety Will Redmond, wide receiver Juwann Winfree, outside linebacker Randy Ramsey, inside linebacker Isaiah McDuffie and wide …

Packers add QB depth with Bortles as Rodgers saga continues
3 years, 7 months ago

Packers add QB depth with Bortles as Rodgers saga continues

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have signed Blake Bortles as they attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains uncertain. Rodgers, who has reportedly expressed his desire not to return to Green Bay, had been one of two quarterbacks on the roster along with 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love. After …

Aaron Rodgers’ ‘uncertain’ future hangs over Green Bay
3 years, 10 months ago

Aaron Rodgers’ ‘uncertain’ future hangs over Green Bay

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers said he’s not sure what his future holds in Green Bay. After the Packers’ fourth NFC title game loss in seven seasons, Rodgers said “a lot of guys’ futures are uncertain, myself included.” Rodgers has three years remaining on the four-year, $118 million extension he signed in August 2018, but the two-time MVP has …

Rodgers’ 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25
4 years ago

Rodgers’ 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers helped the Green Bay Packers get another big win against the rival Chicago Bears and move closer to their second straight NFC North title. I think that’s what’s important to us.” The Packers capitalized on mistakes by Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who was making his first start since the third week of the season. …

Packers struggle to put away Jags, get by with 24-20 win
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers struggle to put away Jags, get by with 24-20 win

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur liked the way his team finished. “You have Aaron Rodgers, he can get pretty much get any football through any wind, so it doesn’t really matter.” Green Bay’s victory wasn’t secure until the final minutes. Sidney Jones picked off Rodgers late in the third to set up Chase McLaughlin’s 31-yard field …

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