Turnover margin turnaround has Packers back in playoff hunt
1 year, 11 months ago

Turnover margin turnaround has Packers back in playoff hunt

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers have moved back into playoff contention by regaining one of the traits that helped them win three straight NFC North titles from 2019-21. That pattern continued Sunday when Green Bay intercepted Tua Tagovailoa passes on each of Miami’s final three series in the Packers’ 26-20 road victory over the Dolphins. “You see it get sideways in a hurry in this league.” Green Bay’s defense had underachieved for much of the season, but the Packers are allowing just 17 points per game during this win streak. WHAT NEEDS WORK The Packers scored just two touchdowns on five trips to the red zone Sunday, settling for field goals the other three times.. A second-quarter decision for a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from their 20-yard line backfired and set up a Dolphins field goal that extended Miami’s lead to 20-10.. Aaron Rodgers threw his 11th interception, his highest total since the Packers’ Super Bowl-winning season of 2010. Newman started Green Bay’s first five games — one at right tackle and four at right guard — but had played just one offensive snap in an eight-game stretch before getting pressed into duty Sunday.

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Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s season-long struggles against NFC North opponents have made the Packers ’ remote chance of winning a division title increasingly unlikely. Green Bay continually has fallen behind early against NFC North opponents, something that hasn’t happened in the Packers’ other games. … S Zayne Anderson, who had played just eight defensive snaps all season before Thursday, stepped in for …

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 4-5; Bears 4-4-1 Series record: Packers lead 107-95-6 Last meeting: Packers beat Bears 17-9 in Green Bay, Wis., on Jan. 7, 2024. Jones has missed the past two games, and Wright sat out last week.. DE Montez Sweat and special …

Packers Seek to Repeat Late-Season Surge as They Enter Bye Week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Packers Seek to Repeat Late-Season Surge as They Enter Bye Week

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions. Despite a 3-6 record at the beginning of the season, the Packers have shown improvement with a 6-3 record and a Wild-Card victory over San Francisco. However, they need to address their turnovers and …

Packers vs. Jaguars: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Victory
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Packers vs. Jaguars: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Victory

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers look to extend their winning streak to 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a crucial matchup. Both teams have been playing closely in recent meetings, with the Jaguars holding a slight edge. The Packers will be without key players Devonte Wyatt and Quay Walker due to injuries, but they have shown resilience in recent weeks. The …

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 …

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup
11 months ago

The Packers visit the 49ers for record-setting 10th playoff matchup

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: 49ers by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers RB AJ Dillon has missed Green Bay’s past two games.. Packers OLB Kingsley Enagbare got knocked out of the Cowboys game with a knee injury.. Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander left last week’s game with an ankle …

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 comes through as Packers beat Bears 17-9 to clinch a playoff berth
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love comes through as Packers beat Bears 17-9 to clinch a playoff berth

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love accomplished something in his first season as a starting quarterback that his four-time MVP predecessor failed to achieve last year. Green Bay was in a similar situation for its regular-season finale last year, but lost 20-16 at home to the Detroit Lions in Aaron Rodgers’ last game with the Packers. I don’t really have …

Packers can earn spot in playoffs if they continue their recent domination of Bears
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers can earn spot in playoffs if they continue their recent domination of Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — All that stands between the Green Bay Packers and a playoff berth is an NFC North rival they’ve dominated for the last five seasons. We know Green Bay’s playing for a lot, what’s at stake.” The Packers want to avoid a repeat of last season’s finale, when they blew a chance to reach the playoffs by …

Memories of last season’s finish remind Packers they can’t take anything for granted
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Memories of last season’s finish remind Packers they can’t take anything for granted

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers enter their regular-season finale in a familiar situation. Green Bay blew a chance to earn a fourth straight postseason berth last season when its four-game winning streak ended with a 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions that was four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ last game with the Packers. “We know what it felt like last year …

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, …

Bucs, Packers seeking to improve playoff hopes as they face off at Lambeau
1 year ago

Bucs, Packers seeking to improve playoff hopes as they face off at Lambeau

Associated Press  

TAMPA BAY at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Packers by 3½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY MATCHUP: Buccaneers RB Rachaad White vs. Packers run defense: White has rushed for at least 100 yards in two of his past three games. KEY INJURIES: Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis, DL Will Gholston have been ruled out for Sunday’s game.. …

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.” …

Coming off a win over the Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers face the Giants on Monday night
1 year ago

Coming off a win over the Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers face the Giants on Monday night

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT N.Y. GIANTS Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BETTING LINE: Packers by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 7-5; Giants 4-7-1. Packers TE Josiah Deguara is expected back after missing the Chiefs game.. LB Quay Walker is doubtful after not practicing all week.. Giants OT Evan Neal will miss his fifth straight game. …

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 …

AFC West-leading Chiefs visit Green Bay as Packers seek 3rd straight win
1 year ago

AFC West-leading Chiefs visit Green Bay as Packers seek 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY at GREEN BAY Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Chiefs by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. LAST WEEK: Chiefs won 31-17 at Las Vegas; Packers won 29-22 at Detroit CHIEFS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING CHIEFS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Chiefs minus-5; …

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 increasingly relying on younger players as they approach the midway point of their season
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers increasingly relying on younger players as they approach the midway point of their season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are doubling down on their youth movement. The Packers’ 20-3 victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams snapped a four-game skid and showed they could play winning football while showcasing their younger players. “It’s so fun to watch them come into practice and work and just perfect they’re craft, and it’s only …

Packers are piling up penalties as they struggle to produce points
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers are piling up penalties as they struggle to produce points

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It isn’t just a lack of talent or experience that’s hindering the slumping Green Bay Packers. We’ve got to clean it up.” The Packers have committed 52 penalties through their first seven games of the season after producing 17-game totals of just 69 in 2021 and 89 last year. They’re hurting us.” Green Bay’s early flurry …

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 …

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. …

How the Packers, down 17-0 in the fourth quarter, pulled off a miraculous comeback
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Packers, down 17-0 in the fourth quarter, pulled off a miraculous comeback

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring Packers vs Lions. Doubs drew a 22-yard defensive pass-interference penalty on Yiadom on the very next play to get the Packers to New Orleans’ 13-yard line, and a Reed catch moved the Packers to the 2. On the play itself, LaFleur said, the timing of Reed’s pre-snap motion “was certainly …

Packers going with untested kicker and punter, with both set to make NFL debuts
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers going with untested kicker and punter, with both set to make NFL debuts

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Daniel Whelan was folding towels at a California hotel spa around this time last year. “And at the end of the day, that’s kind of how it shook out.” The Cleveland Browns, in 2019, were the last team to begin a season with a kicker and punter making their debuts. Whelan, who started playing football his …

Packers’ preseason opener: 10 takeaways, including Jordan Love’s rebound
1 year, 4 months ago

Packers’ preseason opener: 10 takeaways, including Jordan Love’s rebound

New York Times  

The Green Bay Packers scored 36 points against the Cincinnati Bengals in Friday night’s preseason opener, even with three turnovers, all by their backup quarterbacks. LaFleur said that won’t be Love’s last preseason game action but didn’t specify whether he’ll play next week against the New England Patriots after two joint practices or in the exhibition finale against the Seattle …

Rodgers, Packers lose 20-16 to Lions, miss playoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers lose 20-16 to Lions, miss playoffs

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers will have the entire postseason to ponder his future. Rodgers was intercepted by Kerby Joseph on what might have been the final pass of the future Hall of Famer’s career, and Green Bay lost 20-16 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night in a game the Packers needed to win to reach the playoffs. …

Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Packers suddenly are just a win away from an improbable playoff berth. A fourth straight postseason berth seemed out of the question after a 1-7 stretch dropped the Packers to 4-8, but they haven’t lost since and have benefited from favorable results around the league. Green Bay’s latest bit of good fortune …

Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy’s Cowboys 31-28 in OT
2 years, 1 month ago

Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy’s Cowboys 31-28 in OT

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers finally might have found a new big-play target. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson and led a 55-yard drive in overtime to set up Mason Crosby’s game-winning 28-yard field goal, and the Packers stopped a five-game skid with a 31-28 win over former coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys on …

Gary’s injury provides one more setback for reeling Packers
2 years, 1 month ago

Gary’s injury provides one more setback for reeling Packers

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers keep taking hits on and off the field as the three-time defending NFC North champions have watched their playoff chances dwindle to a remote possibility well before Thanksgiving. Green Bay has lost five straight games for the first time since 2008, which was Aaron Rodgers’ first year as the starting quarterback. “It’s a tremendous loss,” Packers …

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 …

Aaron Rodgers, Packers lose to Commanders, drop 3rd in a row
2 years, 1 month ago

Aaron Rodgers, Packers lose to Commanders, drop 3rd in a row

Associated Press  

— Aaron Rodgers finished the game face down on the turf after sailing a lateral out of bounds on a frantic, failed final play. The negatives outweighed the few positives: a 63-yard pick-6 of Taylor Heinicke by De’Vondre Campbell and two touchdown passes from Rodgers to Aaron Jones — the second of which completed a 75-yard drive aided by Washington …

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 …

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers once again have made sure they won’t have to leave Lambeau Field for the conference playoffs. The Packers have won 13 straight regular-season home games but lost 31-26 at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last season’s NFC championship game. “Last year we didn’t get that good Green …

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 …

Packers clinch division after Ravens’ 2-point try fails
3 years ago

Packers clinch division after Ravens’ 2-point try fails

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Aaron Rodgers tied Brett Favre for a major franchise record, and the Green Bay Packers won the NFC North. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes — tying Favre on Green Bay’s career list — and the Packers became the first team this season to clinch a division title when they beat Baltimore 31-30 on Sunday. His 8-yard touchdown run …

Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30
3 years ago

Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — After an extraordinary second quarter in which the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears exchanged body blows, the NFL’s oldest rivalry returned to normal, with Aaron Rodgers once again delivering a knockout punch. “For us to be able to come out that first two quarters and do what we did, that was fun, that’s good football.” …

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 …

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, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs
3 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are rolling with five straight wins and their second straight NFC North championship. “I’ve been really pleased with just the urgency, the effort, the communication, the energy around our building for the last month and a half.” The Packers, who pounded Tennessee last week, began their win streak by dominating the …

Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
4 years ago

Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A fast start helped the Green Bay Packers overcome a shaky second-half performance and remain on pace to earn the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Aaron Jones rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown as the NFC North champions reached the end zone on their first three series before hanging on to beat the Carolina …

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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