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

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

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Dolphins’ Tagovailoa hopes to continue his hot streak while playing in cold weather at Green Bay

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hopes to continue his hot streak in the cold when he and the Miami Dolphins visit Lambeau Field for a Thanksgiving night matchup against the Green Bay Packers. “We’re obviously nowhere near the temperatures where all these other cold teams play at being in Miami, where it’s 80,” said Tagovailoa, who grew up …

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4 months ago

Packers season predictions: How far will Green Bay go in Year 2 of Jordan Love?

New York Times

SÃO PAULO — First, a note of gratitude for the job. But they won’t be as big as Anders Carlson’s last season, and maybe Narveson’s big leg even wins the Packers a game or two late in the fourth quarter. They’re all Packers fans, so it’s really, really surreal … they were super excited.” pic.twitter.com/gfdLVYmrW6 — Matt Schneidman September 1, …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Early NFL Power Rankings 2024: Chiefs reign supreme, but who’s next?

New York Times

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL Power Rankings. A disappointing ending shouldn’t overshadow the fact the Ravens, who have $7.3 million cap space, remain the class of the AFC’s B flight. The Dolphins quarterback is under contract for 2024 at a $23.2 million cap hit, but that’s the last year of his deal and “Should Miami give Tua a market-setting deal?” …

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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 …

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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.” …

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1 year, 1 month ago

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

New York Times

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

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1 year, 1 month ago

Giants' Okereke, McKinney key defense going into matchup against Packers

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: When Jordan Love looks over at the New York Giants defense on Monday night, the Green Bay Packers quarterback is going to see the same two players on every play. “There’s a lot accessory injuries that can you get, like a broken finger or a sprained ankle or a wrist or even a rib,” said Okereke, who …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Manhandled’ Packers face reality check after 34-20 dismantling by the Lions

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Remember what New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said after they throttled the Green Bay Packers 27-10 in Week 6 last season? GO DEEPER Packers place Bakhtiari on injured reserve What’s far more inexcusable is allowing 4.9 yards per rush on 43 Lions carries for 211 yards on the ground. Granted, the Packers held the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Packers’ Anders Carlson, Tariq Carpenter shine at Family Night practice inside Lambeau Field

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Asked which coaches and players have been most helpful in his transition from safety to inside linebacker, Tariq Carpenter mentioned one name: special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Rich Bisaccia. Bisaccia, he said, has been on his “tail,” even if the 24-year-old might’ve wanted to use another word when speaking with reporters after Family Night …

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2 years 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 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Aaron Rodgers injures ribs in Packers’ loss to Eagles

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers kept bending, wincing, the Green Bay star and reigning NFL MVP openly in pain. “As long as he’s able to go, I expect him to be out there.” Rodgers, who turns 39 this week, said he was worried about a punctured lung as well. Love made his first career start at Kansas City last year after …

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2 years, 2 months 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 …

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2 years, 2 months 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 …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Olave has 20-yard TD catch in Saints’ 20-10 loss to Packers

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chris Olave continues to show he’s capable of making a major impact in his rookie season with the New Orleans Saints. The first-round draft pick from Ohio State caught a 20-yard pass for his first touchdown of the preseason in the Saints’ 20-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Friday night. Green Bay’s Romeo Doubs, …

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3 years 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 …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Injuries keep piling up along with victories for Packers

Associated Press

One day after the Green Bay Packers withstood numerous absences to beat the NFL’s lone remaining unbeaten team came the sobering realization they’ve lost two more players for the rest of the season. Tight end Robert Tonyan and rookie kick returner Kylin Hill both suffered knee injuries in the Packers’ 24-21 victory at Arizona on Thursday night. They’re tough guys …

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3 years, 2 months 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 …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Packers CEO acknowledges meeting Rodgers to discuss concerns

Associated Press

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he is “very much aware” of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ concerns with the organization and acknowledges team officials have flown out to meet the reigning MVP on multiple occasions. Murphy said that he, general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur “have flown out on a number of occasions to meet with Aaron.” ESPN …

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4 years, 3 months ago

LaFleur says Quinn helped teach him how to keep teams loose

Associated Press

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says his years working for Dan Quinn on the Atlanta Falcons’ staff helped him understand how to lead a team that could enjoy itself while contending for championships. “There was always a loose feeling around the building,” LaFleur said of his two-year stint as Atlanta’s quarterbacks coach. And that has played a big impact …

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5 years ago

Cousins, Vikings seek redemption from rough game vs. Packers

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had moved into position for the go-ahead touchdown at Green Bay in the fourth quarter of their Week 2 meeting, with first-and-goal inside the 10-yard line. Then one regrettable off-balance throw by Kirk Cousins thwarted their rally and seemingly threatened to cement his status as a so-so quarterback who couldn’t be counted on in the …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Packers take Gary at No. 12, trade up for Savage at No. 21

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said his veteran additions on defense during free agency gave him more flexibility with his draft picks, but it didn’t necessarily mean he would shy away from a defensive player in the first round if someone he liked was there. Despite having hired an offensive-oriented head coach in Matt LaFleur and …

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6 years ago

Matt LaFleur takes over in Green Bay as the head coach

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur has never been in charge of an NFL team before, and until last year had never called plays for one either. “That’s kind of how I had an idea that maybe I was in the running for it.” According to team president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst, LaFleur was by far the …

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6 years ago

Packers confirm hiring of Matt LaFleur as coach

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Matt LaFleur has been named head coach of the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Tuesday night, confirming multiple reports from a day earlier. LaFleur will be charged with returning the Packers to the playoffs after the team slipped into mediocrity in McCarthy’s final two seasons and the coach’s relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers grew tenuous. …

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

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa hopes to continue his hot streak while playing in cold weather at Green Bay

Packers season predictions: How far will Green Bay go in Year 2 of Jordan Love?

Early NFL Power Rankings 2024: Chiefs reign supreme, but who’s next?

Packers have tougher path to playoffs after momentum-stopping loss to Giants

Packers had everything going for them until they ran into Tommy DeVito

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

Giants' Okereke, McKinney key defense going into matchup against Packers

‘Manhandled’ Packers face reality check after 34-20 dismantling by the Lions

Packers’ Anders Carlson, Tariq Carpenter shine at Family Night practice inside Lambeau Field

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns

Aaron Rodgers injures ribs in Packers’ loss to Eagles

Gary’s injury provides one more setback for reeling Packers

Rodgers preaches patience after Packers’ skid grow to 4

Olave has 20-yard TD catch in Saints’ 20-10 loss to Packers

Packers’ LaFleur thrives by giving freedom to staff, players

Injuries keep piling up along with victories for Packers

Packers’ resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona

Packers CEO acknowledges meeting Rodgers to discuss concerns

LaFleur says Quinn helped teach him how to keep teams loose

Cousins, Vikings seek redemption from rough game vs. Packers

Packers take Gary at No. 12, trade up for Savage at No. 21

Matt LaFleur takes over in Green Bay as the head coach

Packers confirm hiring of Matt LaFleur as coach