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 teams with the best December records since the Packers hired LaFleur — Green Bay, Kansas City, Dallas and Tampa Bay — had something else in common. These teams also were the ones favored to win their December games by the highest average margins: Kansas City, Green Bay, Dallas and Tampa Bay. Green Bay under LaFleur has covered the spread in December at the fifth-best rate, which might better contextualize the Packers’ strong play late in the season.

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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, …

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’ 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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, …

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 …

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations
11 months ago

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur began the offseason with a message for a team that overcame inexperience to reach the divisional round of the playoffs. “Just because we got to a certain spot doesn’t mean that’s guaranteed moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday at his season-ending news conference. And the expectation is that when they come …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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.” …

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at DETROIT Thursday, 12:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Lions by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. SERIES NOTES: The Lions, with four straight wins in the series, have a chance to win five in a row for the first time since an 11-game winning streak from 1949-54.. Green Bay is playing Detroit on Thanksgiving for the 22nd …

Rams’ 20-3 road loss to the Green Bay Packers by the numbers
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ 20-3 road loss to the Green Bay Packers by the numbers

LA Times  

Packers coach Matt LaFleur congratulates Aaron Jones on his three-yard touchdown run, the first time Green Bay scored a TD in the first half since September. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 20-3 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: 6 Consecutive victories for the Packers over the Rams at Lambeau Field, including a playoff win …

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. …

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 …

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’ 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 …

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 …

Rodgers, Packers try to stop skid, extend streak over Bears
2 years ago

Rodgers, Packers try to stop skid, extend streak over Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Aaron Rodgers turned toward the crowd after scrambling for a dagger touchdown at Soldier Field last year and landed a verbal haymaker for good measure. But it looks like they will have quarterback Justin Fields back after he missed last week’s game at the New York Jets because of a separated left shoulder. SLOWING THE RUN …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Rodgers, Packers lean on Jones, take care of Bears 27-10
2 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers, Packers lean on Jones, take care of Bears 27-10

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Jones made sure the Green Bay Packers’ promise to get him the ball more often paid off. Jones rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown and caught a scoring pass from Aaron Rodgers, who continued his domination of the Chicago Bears by leading Green Bay to a 27-10 victory on Sunday night. For his first …

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 …

Packers’ LaFleur thrives by giving freedom to staff, players
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers’ LaFleur thrives by giving freedom to staff, players

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur didn’t need much time as a head coach to discover the importance of letting his assistant coaches and players do their jobs without feeling undue restrictions. “Let them do their jobs and let them go out there, and the players, for example, let them go out there and play freely.” LaFleur’s fast start hasn’t surprised former …

Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers
3 years ago

Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dominated the Chicago Bears during his Hall of Fame-caliber career and isn’t shy about pointing that out. But he also pointed out that “I don’t know that you can question a whole lot of what I said.” The Packers are 22-5 against the Bears in games Rodgers has started. …

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’ resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strength. Green Bay kept its winning streak alive Sunday by beating Washington 24-10 without outside linebackers Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith; cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Kevin King; center Josh Myers; and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Yet the …

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 beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game
3 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Don’t tell Aaron Rodgers the lack of capacity crowds in a pandemic will limit the Green Bay Packers’ home-field advantage in the NFC championship game. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score as the top-seeded Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday. Rodgers …

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. …

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 …

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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