Packers defense hasn’t come close to meeting expectations
2 years, 1 month ago

Packers defense hasn’t come close to meeting expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This was supposed to be the season that the Green Bay Packers showed they could win by leaning on their defense rather than relying on their offense to carry them. “I’ve stayed up many nights thinking about that, and I wish it was one specific thing that I could put my finger on.” Green Bay is limping into the final third of the regular season at least in part because its defense hasn’t come close to delivering on preseason expectations. Green Bay is coming off a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia in which it allowed 363 yards rushing, the highest total the Packers had given up in a single game since 1977. Matt LaFleur, in his fourth season as Green Bay’s coach, said the Packers missed more than 20 tackles and called it “by far our worst tackling performance that I’ve seen here.” “It was unfortunate, because I think for the most part we’ve tackled fairly well this year,” Barry said. “You just want to get back out and play and show something else.” Green Bay’s run defense hit rock bottom in Philadelphia but has struggled all season.

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Packers hope to fix passing game going into playoffs against Eagles defense
5 days, 16 hours ago

Packers hope to fix passing game going into playoffs against Eagles defense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers passing game has struggled of late, and there’s nothing coach Matt LaFleur would like more than for his offense to find its groove again heading into Sunday’s NFC wild-card game on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. I take it day by day.” The quarterback injuries are set against the backdrop of …

Packers lacking the momentum they carried into the playoffs last season
1 week ago

Packers lacking the momentum they carried into the playoffs last season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay knows it can pull a road playoff upset as a No. “I’m not worried,” left guard Elgton Jenkins said after the Packers lost 24-22 to the Chicago Bears in their regular-season finale. “They’ve got superstars on every level of the defense, so we’re going to have to make sure that we’re doing a good …

Bears rally for 24-22 win in Green Bay as Packers lose Love and Watson to injuries
1 week, 1 day ago

Bears rally for 24-22 win in Green Bay as Packers lose Love and Watson to injuries

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Caleb Williams gained a shot of confidence and Cairo Santos earned a measure of redemption. The Chicago Bears finished a disappointing season on a high note, while the Green Bay Packers limped into the playoffs with plenty of questions. Williams drove Chicago to Santos’ 51-yard field goal as time expired in a 24-22 victory over the …

Packers look to finish regular season by beating the Bears for 12th straight time
1 week, 4 days ago

Packers look to finish regular season by beating the Bears for 12th straight time

Associated Press  

Chicago at Green Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 10. Key injuries Bears LG Teven Jenkins, DB Elijah Hicks and RB Travis Homer have been ruled out.. Packers CB Jaire Alexander will miss a seventh straight game and isn’t expected to return for the playoffs.. Series notes Green Bay has won its past 11 matchups …

Packers hope to build momentum for the playoffs as they seek 12th straight win over Bears
1 week, 4 days ago

Packers hope to build momentum for the playoffs as they seek 12th straight win over Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Gaining momentum matters more to the Green Bay Packers than improving their playoff seeding as they gear up for the postseason against their longtime punching bag, the slumping Chicago Bears. That includes a 20-19 victory at Chicago on Nov. 17 that gave the Packers 11 straight wins over the Bears, the longest active winning streak by …

Vikings expose Packers struggles in pass defense without injured cornerback Jaire Alexander
2 weeks ago

Vikings expose Packers struggles in pass defense without injured cornerback Jaire Alexander

Associated Press  

Sam Darnold’s ability to pick apart Green Bay’s defense underscored one of the biggest challenges facing the Packers as they head into the playoffs. Jaire Alexander, the Packers’ two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, missed a sixth straight game with a knee injury Sunday as Darnold threw for a career-high 377 yards in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-25 victory over Green Bay. Asked …

Packers fail yet again to produce a premier performance against a top NFC team in loss to Vikings
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Packers fail yet again to produce a premier performance against a top NFC team in loss to Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The top of the NFC standings are towering over the Green Bay Packers as they move toward the playoffs, casting a long shadow shaped like Vikings, Lions and Eagles over what has been an otherwise-promising season on both sides of the ball. “I don’t think we were at our best, but that’s a credit to them in our …

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The Vikings have obliterated even the most …

Packers visit Vikings in clash of surging clubs, the 1st time in series both teams have 11-plus wins
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Packers visit Vikings in clash of surging clubs, the 1st time in series both teams have 11-plus wins

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Minnesota Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 1. Packers player to watch QB Jordan Love had a roller-coaster performance against Minnesota earlier this season, going 32 of 59 for 389 yards with four touchdown passes to establish career highs in all four categories, but he also matched his career most with three interceptions …

Green Bay’s recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Green Bay’s recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season. The Packers haven’t finished a season among the top six teams in scoring defense since their 2010 title run, when they …

Green Bay Packers seal play-off spot with shut-out win over New Orleans Saints
3 weeks ago

Green Bay Packers seal play-off spot with shut-out win over New Orleans Saints

The Independent  

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Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints
3 weeks, 4 days 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 month 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 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 …

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. “It’s the NFL,” said …

49ers’ visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

49ers attempt to bounce back and boost their postseason chances as they visit Green Bay
1 month, 3 weeks 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 says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Packers seeking to fix red-zone struggles after narrow escape at Chicago
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Packers seeking to fix red-zone struggles after narrow escape at Chicago

Associated Press  

Although Green Bay is on pace for its highest-scoring season since 2021, struggles in the red zone have prevented the Packers from producing up to their capabilities. Green Bay pulled ahead for good with 2:59 remaining when Jordan Love scored from 1 yard out against a Bears defense that has allowed touchdowns on a league-low 40.6% of opponents’ red-zone possessions. …

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
2 months ago

Packers’ pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. Green Bay showed confidence in its other pass rushers by sending veteran Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 seventh-round pick last week. “I think we still are waiting for that …

Interceptions causing issues for Packers’ Jordan Love in his second season as a starter
2 months ago

Interceptions causing issues for Packers’ Jordan Love in his second season as a starter

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love’s ability to produce big plays while avoiding turnovers earned him a $220 million contract extension after leading the Green Bay Packers on a surprising playoff push in his first season as a starter. “Definitely something I’m going to make a big focus on going forward, just finding ways to take care of the ball …

Packers Seek to Repeat Late-Season Surge as They Enter Bye Week
2 months, 1 week 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' Comeback Thrills Faithful Fans as Love Battles Injury
2 months, 2 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 …

Love Aims for Clean Hands as Packers Face Jaguars
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Aims for Clean Hands as Packers Face Jaguars

Associated Press  

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love wants to play 'clean with the ball' against the Jaguars. Despite missing two games with a knee injury, he's still one of the league's most potent passing offenses. However, Love is tied for the NFL lead with eight interceptions, and that's troubling as Green Bay tries to extend its winning streak to four at Jacksonville. …

Packers vs. Jaguars: A Tale of Two Teams Battling for Victory
2 months, 2 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 …

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers
3 months, 1 week ago

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers

LA Times  

The Rams’ defense was often running behind Roschon Johnson and the Bears’ offense in Week 4. “We’ve been stressing it’s about communication, playing together and I know we’ve had a few moving parts, but I don’t think it’s an excuse for anything,” first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula said. “That’s the age-old question,” Shula said when asked what the Rams could …

Packers host undefeated Vikings in key early NFC North showdown
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 3 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays
5 months, 1 week ago

Packers believe new coordinator Jeff Hafley will help their defense produce more big plays

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Any training camp after a change in coordinators inevitably features plenty of comments about how much better a unit will fare now that a new guy’s in charge. But the Green Bay Packers say their vocal endorsement of new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley isn’t just idle talk. “Just talking to the offensive linemen, talking to the …

Packers’ receiving depth should give Jordan Love options even if nobody emerges as No. 1 target
7 months, 1 week ago

Packers’ receiving depth should give Jordan Love options even if nobody emerges as No. 1 target

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love might not have a clear-cut No. I think it works out well when you can spread the ball out and you got different guys making different plays and you can put them in different areas.” The Packers had a different player lead the team in yards receiving in each of …

The Packers will have plenty of new players to work into their new defensive scheme
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Packers will have plenty of new players to work into their new defensive scheme

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers added plenty of new faces to a defense that has a new coordinator and a new scheme this year. Stokes played nine games in 2022 and three in 2023 due to injury, but LaFleur said Sunday the 2021 first-round pick is “full go.” General manager Brian Gutekunst said the ACL injury Enagbare …

49ers rally to defeat Packers and advance to NFC championship game
11 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Packers making history as they advance in playoffs with league’s youngest roster
11 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Does offense or defense win Super Bowls? How the best teams perform in the NFL playoffs plus picks
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Does offense or defense win Super Bowls? How the best teams perform in the NFL playoffs plus picks

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs An earlier version of this article misstated the Rams won the 2021 Super Bowl. Rk Season Team W P Record DY/P P DY/P 1 2020 Rams 10 4-0 4.56 4.78 2 2023 Browns 11 0-1 4.57 8.09 3 2021 Bills 11 1-1 4.57 6.4 4 …

Learning how to start games better has sparked Packers’ turnaround
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

How the Packers dismantled the Cowboys in shocking playoff upset
11 months, 4 weeks ago

How the Packers dismantled the Cowboys in shocking playoff upset

New York Times  

— The only thing Jordan Love struggled to do on Sunday was hold back a smile at his postgame press conference. That’s really all I can say.” “Man, Jordan Love, wow,” head coach Matt LaFleur said. “But I’m glad we stuck with it.” How many times have we heard LaFleur lament abandoning the run and not feeding Jones enough over …

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason
1 year 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 …

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future
1 year ago

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The sun may not be out much in Green Bay this time of year, but the Packers’ future at wide receiver is piercingly bright. You’ve got to play.” Play they did, as the Packers already seem to have their six wide receivers set for next season’s 53-man roster — Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion …

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

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