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

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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 huge, and those were obviously the difference in the game.” Stopping the Bears on all three of their trips to the red zone brought Washington to a 50% success rate in that department this season, among the top 10 teams in the NFL. “We have to be stout up through the middle again and really kind of put them into a position where you do know he’s going to throw the ball,” Rivera said. “All of a sudden, it’s a little softer and those 2-, 3-, 4, 5-yard runs now become 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-yard runs,” Rivera said. “Just react and just looking up, and it just fell right into my lap.” WHAT NEEDS HELP Washington’s defense twice had 12 players on the field and once was caught short with 10.

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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 …

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
4 weeks 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 …

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’ 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 …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

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 …

Rams dealing with QB uncertainty as they visit Packers in a matchup of slumping teams
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams dealing with QB uncertainty as they visit Packers in a matchup of slumping teams

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers haven’t reached the end zone before halftime in any of their last five games. I think that’s what we’ve got to get back to – just starting the game fast and being able to put up points on that first drive, second drive,” said Packers quarterback Jordan Love, whose team has totaled …

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 …

Packers searching for answers regarding their offense’s frequent first-half struggles
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers searching for answers regarding their offense’s frequent first-half struggles

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are like a finicky old car that needs several hits to the ignition before finally making some progress. “It’s just a matter of how fast we can pick up on it and keep our foot on the gas whenever we get started.” This marks the first time the Packers have gone four …

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 …

Don’t leave games early when these unpredictable young Packers are playing
1 year, 2 months ago

Don’t leave games early when these unpredictable young Packers are playing

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Don’t assume anything with these Green Bay Packers. We don’t mind going out there and keep on chipping away, chipping away and fighting till the end of the game.” Green Bay discovered a week earlier that plenty of other teams have similar mindsets. Gary had three sacks Sunday, one of which knocked Saints QB Derek Carr …

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 facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The opening week of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s first season as a starter just got a bit more challenging. Green Bay had a 25-5 record against the Bears in Rodgers’ starts, and one of those losses came after an injury on the Packers’ opening series knocked him out of the game. “There’s not too …

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers to use ‘darkness retreat’ to contemplate football future
1 year, 10 months ago

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers to use ‘darkness retreat’ to contemplate football future

New York Times  

Aaron Rodgers has not decided whether or not he wants to return next season and told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday that he plans to attend a “darkness retreat” where he will contemplate his future before making any decisions. Here’s what you need to know: The Packers quarterback said he plans to get through this week and the retreat, …

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers wants to think it over for a while before the four-time MVP decides whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers for a 19th season. “I think to assume it’s a foregone conclusion would be probably slightly egotistical,” Rodgers said Sunday night regarding the Packers’ interest in his return. Packers coach Matt …

Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears 28-19
2 years ago

Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears 28-19

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Aaron Rodgers figured the Green Bay Packers were in a good spot and would find a way to pull out the win. Rodgers led three fourth-quarter scoring drives, receiver Christian Watson took an end-around 46 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes after Jaire Alexander intercepted Justin Fields, and Green Bay rallied to beat Chicago 28-19 on …

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 …

Rodgers preaches patience after Packers’ skid grow to 4
2 years, 1 month ago

Rodgers preaches patience after Packers’ skid grow to 4

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers’ frustration following a fourth consecutive loss was familiarly apparent. He preached patience after a 27-17 loss to the AFC-leading Buffalo Bills dropped the Packers to 3-5 — their worst start through eight games since Rodgers took over as quarterback in 2008. There’s not a whole lot to say after the game that is really …

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 …

Rodgers says simplifying could help struggling Pack offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers says simplifying could help struggling Pack offense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers believes a simpler approach can help Green Bay’s offense get out of its funk. “So we need to look at everything and the guys that we’ve got and what we can accomplish with them and let’s be smart about moving forward.” This isn’t what the Packers were expecting when Rodgers signed a contract extension …

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 …

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
2 years, 6 months ago

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay Packers began voluntary organized team activities this week. The Packers conduct more OTAs next week, but Rodgers will be participating in “The Match” golf exhibition with fellow quarterbacks Josh Allen, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on June 1. But I wouldn’t …

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’ pitch to Rodgers: ‘There’s no plans for a rebuild’
2 years, 10 months ago

Packers’ pitch to Rodgers: ‘There’s no plans for a rebuild’

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers says he doesn’t want to be part of a rebuilding project. “There’s no plan for a rebuild,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, two days after the Packers’ season ended with a 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. I don’t think that’s anybody’s intention.” The Packers are about $40 million over the salary cap according to overthecap.com …

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 …

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 …

Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest
3 years, 1 month ago

Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs probably scrapped whatever defensive game plan they were pondering the moment they learned Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19 this week. You have to bear down every week the best way you can.” Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, forcing the three-time All-Pro to miss his first game …

Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concerns
3 years, 4 months ago

Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concerns

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has returned from a tumultuous offseason of uncertainty eager to get the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl after falling a step short the last two years. “I felt like if you can’t commit to me past 2021 and I’m not part of your recruiting process in free agency, if I’m not a …

Analysis: Rodgers’ return to Green Bay makes most sense
3 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Rodgers’ return to Green Bay makes most sense

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t going to have a better chance to win a Super Bowl this season somewhere other than Green Bay. Rodgers skipped the Packers’ mandatory minicamp after ESPN reported in the hours leading up to the draft that he wasn’t interested in returning to Green Bay for a 17th season. Rodgers’ arrival on Tuesday followed NFL Network and ESPN …

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 …

Undermanned 49ers overwhelmed by Packers in 34-17 loss
4 years, 1 month ago

Undermanned 49ers overwhelmed by Packers in 34-17 loss

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle went down with significant injuries early in the week, the already-depleted San Francisco 49ers knew they were in for a tough task on a short week. I know we could have done better.” Instead, the Niners ended up being little match for a Green Bay team …

Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers

Associated Press  

What a brilliant idea: The defending NFC champion 49ers hosting the team they vanquished in January to get to the Super Bowl, the Packers. What they present against a Packers team coming off a weak performance against underachieving Minnesota isn’t exactly spotlight material. Other injured 49ers include receiver Deebo Samuel, cornerback Richard Sherman, pass rushers Nick Bosa and Dee Ford, …

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