Packers have their first home game in a month as Vikings visit Lambeau Field
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers have their first home game in a month as Vikings visit Lambeau Field

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 3-3-1; Packers 3-3 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 65-57-3 LAST MEETING: Packers beat Vikings 41-17 on Jan. 1 at Lambeau Field. VIKINGS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING VIKINGS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Vikings minus-5; Packers minus-2 VIKINGS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Jordan Addison, a rookie first-round pick from Southern California, has stepped up his performance while the Vikings are missing injured All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson. The Vikings beat the Packers 23-7 in their season opener last season before falling 41-17 at Lambeau Field on New Year’s Day. That’s tied with the Packers for the highest such rate in the NFL.. Cousins attempted 45 passes against San Francisco without a sack, just the second player in the league this season to throw that many times without being sacked to join Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa.. Hockenson has 47 receptions, the second most behind Kansas City’s Travis Kelce among NFL tight ends.. Vikings OLB Danielle Hunter leads the NFL with nine sacks..

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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 …

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears
1 week, 3 days ago

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears

Associated Press  

Chicago at Minnesota Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 7. The third overall pick in the 2018 draft continued his career-altering season last week against Atlanta by becoming the ninth quarterback in NFL history and first since Aaron Rodgers in 2019 with at least 325 passing yards, five TD passes, a completion rate of 75-plus percent …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 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 begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers
3 months, 1 week ago

Packers begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at Green Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3½ Series record: Colts lead 23-21-1 Against the spread: Indianapolis 1-0; Green Bay 0-1 Last meeting: Colts won 34-31 at Indianapolis in overtime on Nov. 22, 2020. Last week: Colts lost 29-27 at home to Houston Texans; Packers lost 34-29 to Philadelphia Eagles at Sao Paulo …

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 QB Jordan Love makes his playoff debut at the Cowboys, who have a 16-game home win streak
11 months, 1 week ago

Packers QB Jordan Love makes his playoff debut at the Cowboys, who have a 16-game home win streak

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at DALLAS Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING LINE: Cowboys by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. KEY INJURIES: Packers WR Christian Watson has missed five straight games.. RB AJ Dillon and LB Isaiah McDuffie also didn’t play in the regular-season finale.. WR Romeo Doubs left the Bears game and was taken to the hospital, though he was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Chargers, Packers attempting to bounce back from losses in rare Lambeau Field matchup
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers, Packers attempting to bounce back from losses in rare Lambeau Field matchup

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Chargers by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. CHARGERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Chargers plus-8; Packers minus-4 CHARGERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Justin Herbert passed for 323 …

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Packers by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. RAMS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING RAMS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Rams minus-2; Packers minus-2 RAMS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Brett Rypien could make his …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

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. …

Packers and Raiders both struggling to run as they prepare to meet on Monday night
1 year, 2 months ago

Packers and Raiders both struggling to run as they prepare to meet on Monday night

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at LAS VEGAS Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN BETTING LINE: Packers by 1, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. If Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander is healthy — he missed the past two games with a back injury — he should be quite a challenge for Adams. KEY INJURIES: Packers LT David Bakhtiari is on injured reserve and will miss a …

Lions, Packers meet in Thursday night showdown for NFC North lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions, Packers meet in Thursday night showdown for NFC North lead

Associated Press  

DETROIT at GREEN BAY Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Prime Video OPENING LINE: Lions by 1½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Lions 2-1, Packers 1-2 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 105-75-7 LAST MEETING: Lions won 20-16 at Green Bay on Jan. 8. LAST WEEK: Lions won 20-6 at home over Falcons; Packers won 18-17 at home over Saints LIONS OFFENSE: …

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

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

New York Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13
1 year, 11 months ago

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Vikings wanted nothing more than to wash away the bitter taste from a blowout loss and head into the postseason on a sweeter note. Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Vikings tuned up for the playoffs by …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions
2 years ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 1 1/2 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 6-5-1; Lions 8-3-1 SERIES RECORD: Lions lead 80-40-2 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Lions 28-24 on Sept. 25, in Minneapolis. He has been progressing through the protocol and took part in practice on Wednesday on a limited basis.. Five Vikings …

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 …

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 3½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 3-4; Commanders 4-4 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 14-13. Over their first seven games, the Vikings had only one missed game to injury by any starter.. Washington’s Chase Young, working slowly to return from a torn ACL in his right knee, is …

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 …

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22
2 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings established a remarkable rhythm early. Cousins scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 2:26 remaining on Minnesota’s fifth third-down conversion of its go-ahead drive, and the Vikings snapped out of another mid-game slump just in time to beat the Chicago Bears 29-22 on Sunday. “I’m not where I was at the end …

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 …

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win
2 years, 3 months ago

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Having boldly stated before the season his goal to be the best receiver in the league, Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson can already stake a claim to this subjective yet coveted status. Jefferson smashed rival Green Bay for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a record-setting first half, giving new Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a 23-7 win in his …

Rodgers’ latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers
2 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers’ latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers understands time is running out on his hopes of winning a second Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers owns an 0-3 playoff record against the San Francisco 49ers, though he’s beaten them in the regular season each of the last two years. “It creates an atmosphere in the locker room of a sense of urgency …

Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are the only NFL team that didn’t lose a game at home in the 2021 season. I think it’s an advantage having 78,000 instead of 7,800 like we did last year.” Actually, only 7,772 fans attended last year’s conference championship because of COVID-19 restrictions when Tom Brady led Tampa Bay to a 31-26 win at Lambeau …

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago. Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Vikings comeback to beat the Bears …

Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to Lions
2 years, 11 months ago

Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Aaron Rodgers got off the field unscathed, giving Green Bay a win of sorts in a game it lost on the scoreboard. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second half with nothing at stake as the Detroit Lions beat the top-seeded Packers 37-30 Sunday. Backup Jordan Love threw two late interceptions, …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

Associated Press  

While the Green Bay Packers have dominated the NFC North lately, there’s one division opponent they’ve struggled to solve. The Minnesota Vikings have won their last two matchups with the Packers and are the only NFC North team to beat them during Matt LaFleur’s three-year coaching tenure in Green Bay. Cook rushed for 163 yards, caught two passes for 63 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Green Bay’s defense toppled star quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson in impressive fashion in the past three games, picking up the slack for an offense that’s used to carrying the Packers. Cousins threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns — including 169 yards and two scores by Jefferson — and directed two go-ahead drives in …

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG
3 years, 1 month ago

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Much to coach Mike Zimmer’s consternation, the Minnesota Vikings have made quite the habit of these white-knuckle, high-stress finishes. “You know how they say, ‘Sunday is fun day?’ It’s not, at all,” an exhausted Zimmer said after the game was decided on the final snap for a sixth time in 10 games. “I think continuing to have these …

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 …

Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14
3 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Aaron Rodgers didn’t need to say it. “I just didn’t play how I needed to play for us to get the win,” Fields said. “Again, I just need to be better.” CROSBY’S KICKS Green Bay’s Mason Crosby made his lone field goal and all three extra points coming off a shaky outing. We didn’t snap the ball for …

Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers don’t believe a lopsided loss to start the season should impact their sky-high expectations for what they can accomplish this year. I think just showing that fight we had, gives us confidence going into each and every game.” WILLIAMS’ RETURN Lions running back Jamaal Williams will be making his return to Green …

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 …

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