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 teams player Tarvarius Moore returned to practice Thursday after sitting out the previous day.. LG Teven Jenkins left last week’s game. In the three games since the bye, the offense has produced just two touchdowns in 34 drives.. Chicago has held opponents to 10 touchdowns on 27 trips inside the red zone for a league-low 37% rate.. K Cairo Santos is tied for third in the NFL with six field goals of 50 yards or more — one shy of his franchise record.

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Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night
3 days, 16 hours ago

Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth. If that doesn’t happen, the Packers still can wrap up a playoff berth by beating the injury-riddled New Orleans Saints on Monday night at Lambeau Field. A loss or tie by …

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 …

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, …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
1 week, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

Associated Press  

Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year-old NFL single-season scoring record on a 15-yard run in the first quarter of San Diego’s game against Kansas City. 2016 — Donnel Pumphrey breaks the NCAA career rushing record in his …

Packers continue to be hampered by slow starts against divisional opponents
2 weeks, 2 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 …

Packers are swept by rival Lions after defense can’t come up with a big play
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Packers are swept by rival Lions after defense can’t come up with a big play

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Green Bay Packers got an unexpected extra chance to stop the Detroit Lions’ offense on Thursday night. “That maybe surprised me a little bit, but that’s how Dan has been throughout his career,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “Obviously, we’d love to see the defense get the stop at the end and give us the ball back …

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

Chicago at San Francisco Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 4. Key injuries WRs Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, RBs D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, DB Elijah Hicks and OL Ryan Bates all missed practice on Wednesday for Chicago.. San Francisco DE Nick Bosa and LT Trent Williams are in danger of missing their third straight …

Lions host Packers on Thursday night, hoping to push winning streak to franchise-record 11 straight
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions host Packers on Thursday night, hoping to push winning streak to franchise-record 11 straight

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit and Green Bay, longtime rivals and current contenders, will have much at stake when they meet Thursday night in the Motor City. “This is the type of stuff that you live for and it’s also the type of stuff that gets you ready for the tournament.” Green Bay also has a lot to play for because it …

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Detroit Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. The Packers have won their past five division road games, including a 29-22 win at Detroit last year on Thanksgiving when Jordan Love threw a 53-yard TD to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with three TDs.. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who is from Michigan, …

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 …

Love connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins 30-17
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Love connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins 30-17

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love celebrated the Green Bay Packers’ victory on Thanksgiving by taking a bite out of a turkey leg and raising it in the air. And we started fast, and that was the key to today’s win.” Love and Reed connected on touchdown completions of 3 and 12 yards, Jacobs scored from 1 yard out and …

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 …

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 …

Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears
1 month ago

Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings understand the Chicago Bears are trying to keep a season that’s slipping away from falling completely out of reach. “This could make or break them.” The Vikings hope to “break” the Bears and maybe gain ground in the NFC North on Sunday in a matchup between teams headed in opposite directions. “That’s not going to …

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 …

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month ago

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 4 1/2. The Bears could be without RB D’Andre Swift, who missed practice Wednesday.. LG Teven Jenkins did not play against Green Bay after leaving a Week 10 loss to New England.. LG Ryan Bates left last week’s game.. S Elijah Hicks was hurt against Green Bay. …

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG block at buzzer
1 month ago

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG block at buzzer

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears. Love ran for a go-ahead score in the closing minutes, and Green Bay hung on to beat Chicago 20-19 on Sunday when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos’ kick from 46 yards as time expired. It wasn’t by …

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
1 month ago

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season is here and the race for the playoff spots are beginning to heat up. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The two teams will face off again in Week 16 to offer Sunday’s loser the chance at redemption, but in terms of mid-season momentum, Week 11’s clash could be vital. ET Week 11’s game …

Love and Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North race when they visit struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

Love and Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North race when they visit struggling Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jordan Love remembers soaking it all in during the national anthem when Green Bay visited Chicago last year. Missing Smith This will be the Packers’ first game since they sent veteran pass rusher Preston Smith to Pittsburgh last week for a 2025 seventh-round pick. “You’re losing a friend, somebody you’ve been around for a year-and-a-half,” said …

Bears try to regroup from back-to-back losses when they host Patriots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bears try to regroup from back-to-back losses when they host Patriots

Associated Press  

New England at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 6 1/2. Stats and stuff New England is tied with six teams for the NFL’s worst record at 2-7.. Maye’s 95 yards rushing last week were third most for a QB in team history, but outside of their quarterback, the Patriots totaled 15 yards on 12 …

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 …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

Packers' Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as Love Battles Injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Packers' Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as Love Battles Injury

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers secured a 30-27 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, extending their winning streak to four games. Despite Jordan Love's injury, Willis orchestrated a comeback performance, completing 51 passes for 56 yards and finding Reed for a touchdown. The Packers' defense, led by safety Tucker Kraft, shut down the Jaguars' tight ends, limiting their scoring opportunities. Love's absence …

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears are looking to extend their winning streak to 4 games against the Washington Commanders in a crucial NFC North matchup. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, but the Bears' experience and home-field advantage give them the edge. The Bears' offense has shown flashes of brilliance, with quarterback Caleb Williams playing a key role in the offense's …

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 host undefeated Vikings in key early NFC North showdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers host undefeated Vikings in key early NFC North showdown

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Green Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Key injuries Vikings WR Jordan Addison was a full participant in Friday’s practice and should play Sunday after missing two games.. Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will miss a second straight game.. Vikings OLB Dallas Turner was a full practice participant Thursday and Friday, …

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Minnesota Vikings already have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises by winning their first three games after being a consensus pick to finish last in the NFC North. “The first three games of the season mean absolutely nothing if we don’t start continuing to maintain our play style. Jones’ return to Lambeau Aaron …

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 …

Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers’ O-linemen and causes one to vomit on football
3 months, 1 week ago

Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers’ O-linemen and causes one to vomit on football

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — One of the hottest games at Lambeau Field in several decades had some unintended — and messy — consequences. At one point during Green Bay’s 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur asked quarterback Malik Willis why he didn’t throw on a particular play. The weather made Sunday’s game particularly demanding …

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months ago

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a six-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of …

Are the Packers set for ANOTHER 10-year Love in? Having one franchise quarterback in a decade is rare, but now Jordan could become the third in 30 years at Green Bay
11 months ago

Are the Packers set for ANOTHER 10-year Love in? Having one franchise quarterback in a decade is rare, but now Jordan could become the third in 30 years at Green Bay

Daily Mail  

The Green Bay Packers do things differently. Favre played in 321 consecutive games at Green Bay - an NFL record Disparagingly nicknamed ‘Mississippi’ by head coach Jerry Glanville, he had thrown four passes in his rookie year — two were intercepted, the other two went incomplete. Aaron Rogers succeeded Favre as Packers QB after spending years behind his senior in …

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 …

Packers making history as they advance in playoffs with league’s youngest roster
11 months ago

Packers making history as they advance in playoffs with league’s youngest roster

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This wasn’t the typical formula for producing a title contender. The Green Bay Packers followed up an 8-9 season by trading four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets and letting plenty of other veterans walk away while assembling the league’s youngest roster. I was saying that early on in the season in the …

Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable moments
11 months ago

Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable moments

Associated Press  

Kyle Juszczyk remembers the different feel when he took the field for the first time in the playoff rivalry between his San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. “There was a time that you could just say, ‘Hey, no matter, the 49ers are a better team than Green Bay,’” Packers defensive end Sean Jones said after that game. “I …

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 …

Another Bears loss in Green Bay makes you question the team all over again
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Bears loss in Green Bay makes you question the team all over again

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Upon further review, this was another Chicago Bears game at Lambeau Field. It would’ve been a nice story, but there were no Fields heroics in what could have been his last game in a Bears uniform. Each player gets 10 minutes with him and general manager Ryan Poles and they go from 7 a.m. until 4 …

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 …

Defense’s continued struggles raise questions over how much longer Packers can stay in playoff hunt
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense’s continued struggles raise questions over how much longer Packers can stay in playoff hunt

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones says he believes he’s part of a playoff-caliber team. After Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants and Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield each earned NFC offensive player of the week honors for leading their teams to victories over Green Bay, Packers coach Matt LaFleur was fielding questions about defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s job …

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’ 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.” …

Packers’ perfect December under Matt LaFleur is impressive, but not mysterious
1 year ago

Packers’ perfect December under Matt LaFleur is impressive, but not mysterious

New York Times  

Oddsmakers favor Green Bay by 6.5 on the road against the Giants on Monday night. The Packers have done a good job in those games, but they should not necessarily embrace narratives about “learning how to finish” or “playing our best ball in December” — tempting as it might be to suggest they’ve found an edge. Entering Week 14, the …

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