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 this season. There were a couple times where they got us in some two-safety looks, and when you do that, you’re going to be a little bit short in terms of your front, and they took what should be 5-, 6-, 7-yard gains and they made them into explosion plays.” The Packers had allowed a total of 130 yards rushing on 57 carries in the two games leading up to Sunday. They made Green Bay’s defense look more like it had earlier this season, when it allowed both the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions to rush for 211 yards. No Green Bay player has thrown for 300 yards in a game since Aaron Rodgers had 341 yards passing in a 45-30 victory over the Chicago Bears on Dec. 12, 2021.

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Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints
3 days, 18 hours ago

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Associated Press  

New Orleans at Green Bay Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Even if the Packers don’t get that help on Sunday, they can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Saints.. Rattler came off the bench and passed for 135 yards and a TD without an interception during the second half of last week’s …

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. “And that’s how you play good defense.” That defense needs to be at its best Thursday as the Packers close a stretch of three games in 12 days by visiting the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, who have the NFL’s …

Packers ready to show the Lions how much they’ve improved since their last matchup
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Packers ready to show the Lions how much they’ve improved since their last matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers believe they’ve come a long way since they last faced the Detroit Lions nearly a month ago. The Packers need to win that game — and avenge a 24-14 loss from Nov. 3 — to have any realistic chance of contending for the NFC North title Although the Packers have put themselves …

Busy schedule gives Packers no time to celebrate their lopsided win over 49ers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Busy schedule gives Packers no time to celebrate their lopsided win over 49ers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks. “So we’re looking forward to this challenge.” What’s working The Packers shored up their red zone offense by scoring touchdowns on each of their five trips inside …

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 …

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers

LA Times  

The Rams’ defense was often running behind Roschon Johnson and the Bears’ offense in Week 4. “We’ve been stressing it’s about communication, playing together and I know we’ve had a few moving parts, but I don’t think it’s an excuse for anything,” first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula said. “That’s the age-old question,” Shula said when asked what the Rams could …

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 …

Learning how to start games better has sparked Packers’ turnaround
11 months, 1 week ago

Learning how to start games better has sparked Packers’ turnaround

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are finishing this season with a flourish because they’ve figured out how to start games better. The trend continued Sunday as the Packers scored the game’s first 27 points in a 48-32 victory over the Dallas Cowboys that advanced them to a Saturday divisional playoff matchup with the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers. Green Bay won the …

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 …

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As the Green Bay Packers try to play their way into the postseason, they already have an answer to the question that has surrounded this franchise since the trade of Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay entered this season with the NFL’s youngest team after trading Rodgers to the New York Jets to hand the offense to Love, …

Jordan Love, Packers survive rally by Panthers, win 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jordan Love, Packers survive rally by Panthers, win 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s still early, but Jordan Love is beginning to show the poise and big-play capability that seem to be prerequisites for a Green Bay Packers quarterback. Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and the Packers survived a fourth-quarter …

Packers have tougher path to playoffs after momentum-stopping loss to Giants
1 year ago

Packers have tougher path to playoffs after momentum-stopping loss to Giants

Associated Press  

Even after perhaps their most disappointing loss of the season, the Green Bay Packers still have an opportunity to make the playoffs. “They didn’t do nothing that we didn’t see.” Green Bay still found itself in position to win after Jordan Love’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Malik Heath put the Packers ahead 22-21 with 1:33 remaining, but Tommy DeVito drove …

Packers had everything going for them until they ran into Tommy DeVito
1 year ago

Packers had everything going for them until they ran into Tommy DeVito

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Green Bay Packers had seemingly righted their early-season problems with a three-game winning streak that put them squarely in playoff position. “I’m not going to disrespect them like that,” Clark said of the Giants, who won their third straight behind DeVito, an undrafted rookie quarterback. I know we’ll be able to bounce back next week.” …

Young Packers ready to show they can handle prosperity after moving into playoff position
1 year ago

Young Packers ready to show they can handle prosperity after moving into playoff position

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers suddenly are facing the type of challenge that would have seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago. The Packers’ 27-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night gave them three straight victories, the past two coming against division leaders. “We’re tough, man,” said wide receiver Romeo Doubs, whose 33-yard catch …

Packers’ surge raises hopes they could work their way into playoff contention
1 year ago

Packers’ surge raises hopes they could work their way into playoff contention

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur took issue this week when he was asked whether he’s reminding players about the possibility of making a late-season playoff run. Green Bay has won three of four since that slide, and the idea that the Packers could play meaningful games around Christmas suddenly doesn’t seem so far-fetched anymore. The Packers also showcased their …

Six stats behind Steelers’ improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, fourth-quarter Kenny
1 year, 1 month ago

Six stats behind Steelers’ improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, fourth-quarter Kenny

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Offense Offensive points scored/ game: 15.6 Yards per game: 283.6 Yards per play: 4.8 Rushing yards per game: 103.8 Yards per rush: 4.0 First downs per game: 16.3 Third-down conversion rate: 36.1 percent Time of possession: 27:17 Defense Opponent points per game: 20.2 Yards allowed per game: …

Packers offense taking small steps forward after enduring a rough October
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers offense taking small steps forward after enduring a rough October

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Perhaps it’s only fitting that the NFL’s youngest team is taking baby steps in its attempt to spark a struggling offense. “I think we’re continuing to build every week and just try to get this thing going with just consistent performance every week.” The Packers still haven’t exceeded the 20-point mark in any of their past …

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Packers by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. RAMS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING RAMS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Rams minus-2; Packers minus-2 RAMS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Brett Rypien could make his …

Packers’ first-half struggles on offense now carrying over to the second half
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers’ first-half struggles on offense now carrying over to the second half

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers continued their habit for slow starts with perhaps their worst first-half performance yet. We’re losing games, and it’s all games that we should be winning, I think, that we’re right there.” The Packers entered Sunday ranked at the bottom of the league in first-half scoring, but they led the NFL with 17.3 …

‘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 …

Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur continue to disappoint as Packers fall to Broncos
1 year, 2 months ago

Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur continue to disappoint as Packers fall to Broncos

New York Times  

DENVER — The Matt LaFleur-Jordan Love partnership is not working on the field. “That’s a great question,” LaFleur said with a smile when asked why the first two quarters have been such a problem for his group in the last four games. There was left guard Elgton Jenkins’ holding penalty to push the Packers out of potential game-winning field-goal range …

The Packers are searching for fixes to their injury-riddled offensive line
1 year, 2 months ago

The Packers are searching for fixes to their injury-riddled offensive line

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love spent much of the night running for his life. The pressure is on an injury-riddled offensive line as the Green Bay Packers attempt to bounce back from a 34-20 home loss to the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. LaFleur said the Packers got “manhandled.” “Obviously we’re disappointed with the way that we played, and we …

Slow starts continue to hinder Packers as they deal with injuries on offensive line
1 year, 2 months ago

Slow starts continue to hinder Packers as they deal with injuries on offensive line

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers once again put themselves in an early hole. I’ve got to be able to come out and start fast and put points up so we’re not playing from behind and making it harder on the defense.” Green Bay figured to have some growing pains in the first year of the post-Aaron Rodgers …

Packers’ frustrating fourth quarter shows their run defense remains a major concern
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers’ frustrating fourth quarter shows their run defense remains a major concern

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s early season schedule gave the Packers a couple of immediate opportunities to measure how much they shored up their run defense, the team’s biggest weakness during Matt LaFleur’s coaching tenure. Season-opening trips to Chicago and Atlanta figured to challenge the Packers’ run defense because the Bears led the league and the Falcons ranked third in yards rushing per …

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 …

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid
2 years, 2 months ago

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BETTING LINE: Packers by 4½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 2-4; Commanders 2-4 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 22-16-1 LAST MEETING: Packers beat Washington 24-10 on Oct. 24, 2021, at Green Bay. KEY INJURIES: The Packers activated WR Sammy Watkins off injured reserve and listed him as questionable after …

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 …

Commanders back on track, but Rodgers, Packers are up next
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders back on track, but Rodgers, Packers are up next

Associated Press  

Beating the Chicago Bears 12-7 on Thursday night was far from a work of art for the Washington Commanders, and coach Ron Rivera could see almost as many negatives as positives when re-watching the game. “To the defensive players’ credit, the way they bowed their neck — an interception and then two fourth-down stops in the red zone — were …

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 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 …

Packers must improve their run defense before postseason
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers must improve their run defense before postseason

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Now that they’ve moved a step closer to earning the NFC’s lone first-round playoff bye, it’s becoming apparent the Green Bay Packers don’t merely need that extra week to get healthier. They’ve got multiple backs that are really, really talented, and they’re pretty good up front, so I’m sure it’s going to be a big week …

Toe injury can’t stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28
3 years ago

Toe injury can’t stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers isn’t letting his toe injury lower his expectations even as it limits his practice time. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score in the Green Bay Packers’ 36-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. I don’t lean on excuses: not practicing, a little toe injury.” Rodgers went 28 …

Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Green Bay’s defense toppled star quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson in impressive fashion in the past three games, picking up the slack for an offense that’s used to carrying the Packers. Cousins threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns — including 169 yards and two scores by Jefferson — and directed two go-ahead drives in …

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 put opening loss behind them as they host Lions
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers don’t believe a lopsided loss to start the season should impact their sky-high expectations for what they can accomplish this year. I think just showing that fight we had, gives us confidence going into each and every game.” WILLIAMS’ RETURN Lions running back Jamaal Williams will be making his return to Green …

Packers’ LaFleur ready to match up with former boss Vrabel
3 years, 11 months ago

Packers’ LaFleur ready to match up with former boss Vrabel

Associated Press  

All the concern about how well Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur would work with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers have disappeared near the end of their second season together. LaFleur, who came to Green Bay after one unremarkable season as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator, has teamed with Rodgers to make Green Bay one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses. …

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’ cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams
4 years, 3 months ago

Packers’ cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers cut wide receiver Jake Kumerow, offensive lineman Alex Light and linebacker Tim Williams among others as they got their roster down to the 53-man limit heading to their Sept. 13 opener at Minnesota. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had called Kumerow “super reliable” while discussing Green Bay’s receivers in a Zoom session with …

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