Injuries keep piling up along with victories for Packers
3 years, 1 month ago

Injuries keep piling up along with victories for Packers

Associated Press  

One day after the Green Bay Packers withstood numerous absences to beat the NFL’s lone remaining unbeaten team came the sobering realization they’ve lost two more players for the rest of the season. Tight end Robert Tonyan and rookie kick returner Kylin Hill both suffered knee injuries in the Packers’ 24-21 victory at Arizona on Thursday night. They’re tough guys to replace.” The injury to Tonyan, who caught 11 touchdown passes last season, will put more of a burden on tight ends Marcedes Lewis, Josiah Deguara and Dominique Dafney. “But certainly, we’re looking forward to getting some of these guys back.” WHAT’S WORKING The Packers’ defense held the Cardinals to 21 points, over 11 points below their average heading into the game, despite playing without defensive coordinator Joe Barry due to a positive COVID-19 test.

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49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
1 month ago

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three of the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers get left out of the postseason entirely. The Packers could damage San Francisco’s playoff hopes Sunday by beating the 49ers at Lambeau Field. The 49ers trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter before rallying …

Jets QB Rodgers shines in two-minute drill. Panthers avoid key injuries in heated joint practice
4 months, 1 week ago

Jets QB Rodgers shines in two-minute drill. Panthers avoid key injuries in heated joint practice

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a slow start to lead a well-executed touchdown drive during a two-minute drill, and the Carolina Panthers appear to have avoided two key injuries during a heated joint practice on Thursday. “We had big concerns when Chuba went down, but the initial testing was pretty good,” Panthers coach Dave Canales …

Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week
1 year ago

Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed passed a concussion evaluation after Monday night’s game, but is dealing with an ankle injury on a short week. Christian Watson has a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Green Bay’s 24-22 loss to the New York Giants on Monday night, while Dontayvion Wicks and Reed both have …

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 …

Aaron Rodgers' Achilles Injury: What we know about his ‘season-ending’ injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers' Achilles Injury: What we know about his ‘season-ending’ injury

Hindustan Times  

American football quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a nerve-racking Achilles tendon injury in his debut with the New York Jets on Monday night, just a few plays into the game. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, …

Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive
2 years ago

Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers aren’t giving up hope they can still reach the playoffs, even as they remain multiple games below.500. Dillon ran for two scores, Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Packers kept their playoff hopes afloat with a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday …

LaFleur says Rodgers ‘feeling better,’ but status uncertain
2 years ago

LaFleur says Rodgers ‘feeling better,’ but status uncertain

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers wants to keep playing through his growing list of injuries as long as the struggling Green Bay Packers still have a mathematical chance of reaching the playoffs. “I know he’s feeling better today,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. “I think we’ll know more in the next couple of days.” LaFleur said the Packers planned to continue relying …

Aaron Rodgers injures ribs in Packers’ loss to Eagles
2 years ago

Aaron Rodgers injures ribs in Packers’ loss to Eagles

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers kept bending, wincing, the Green Bay star and reigning NFL MVP openly in pain. “As long as he’s able to go, I expect him to be out there.” Rodgers, who turns 39 this week, said he was worried about a punctured lung as well. Love made his first career start at Kansas City last year after …

Rodgers, Packers see predicted growing pains with young WRs
2 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers, Packers see predicted growing pains with young WRs

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MINNEAPOLIS — Christian Watson juked past eight-time Pro Bowl pick Patrick Peterson on a deep route up the Green Bay sideline on his first NFL snap, putting the rookie wide receiver in prime position to haul in a 75-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers. I can go forward knowing I’ve made that play 100 times in the past and I’m …

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 …

Fields hurts rib, Packers’ Jenkins leaves with knee injury
3 years, 1 month ago

Fields hurts rib, Packers’ Jenkins leaves with knee injury

Associated Press  

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields was knocked out of a loss to Baltimore with a rib injury on Sunday, and the Green Bay Packers might have suffered a huge blow when left tackle Elgton Jenkins went out with a left knee injury in a loss to NFC North rival Minnesota. The Packers’ Jenkins, a Pro Bowl selection at left …

Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
4 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers needed someone to step forward when injuries left their top two wide receivers unavailable. Tonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za’Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Obviously we had to do some different …

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