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QB Jordan Love questionable for Packers' game Sunday at Tennessee
Read full article: QB Jordan Love questionable for Packers' game Sunday at TennesseeGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game with the Tennessee Titans as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers' O-linemen and causes one to vomit on football
Read full article: Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers' O-linemen and causes one to vomit on footballOne of the hottest games at Lambeau Field in the last several decades had some unintended consequences.
Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in Brazil
Read full article: Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in BrazilGreen Bay quarterback Jordan Love was helped off the field after being injured in the final seconds of the Packers’ 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night in Brazil.
Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute
Read full article: Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minuteSaquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America.
QB Jordan Love won't be practicing with Packers with contract situation unsettled
Read full article: QB Jordan Love won't be practicing with Packers with contract situation unsettledJordan Love won’t be practicing with the Green Bay Packers as long as the quarterback’s negotiations on a contract extension remain unresolved.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Read full article: Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasonsJoe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32
Read full article: Jordan Love and the Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 48-32Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns, Aaron Jones ran for three more, Darnell Savage returned an interception 64 yards for a score and the Green Bay Packers handed the Dallas Cowboys their first home loss since the 2022 opener in a 48-32 wild-card stunner.
Love's emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation
Read full article: Love's emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situationThe Green Bay Packers are still trying to play their way into the postseason but already have an answer to the question that has surrounded this franchise since the trade of Aaron Rodgers.
Packers take control of playoff spot on Love's 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings
Read full article: Packers take control of playoff spot on Love's 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past VikingsJordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22
Read full article: DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22Tommy DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the New York Giants beat Green Bay 24-22 to hand the Packers their first December loss since Matt LaFleur took over as coach in 2019.
Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes, Packers beat Chiefs 27-19 for 3rd straight win
Read full article: Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes, Packers beat Chiefs 27-19 for 3rd straight winJordan Love connected with Christian Watson on two of his three touchdown passes and the resurgent Green Bay Packers won their third straight game, 27-19 over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host Chiefs
Read full article: RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host ChiefsGreen Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will miss a second straight game Sunday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Lambeau Field.
Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
Read full article: Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading LionsJordan Love set the tone with a 53-yard pass to Christian Watson on the first snap and finished with a career-high-tying three touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 29-22 win over the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Packers searching for answers regarding their offense's frequent first-half struggles
Read full article: Packers searching for answers regarding their offense's frequent first-half strugglesThe Green Bay Packers are like a finicky old car that needs several hits to the ignition before finally making some progress.
Green Bay's rookies answer the call and help Packers cope with early-season injuries to veterans
Read full article: Green Bay's rookies answer the call and help Packers cope with early-season injuries to veteransThe Green Bay Packers are leaning heavily on their 13-man draft class as they prepare for their home opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
Rodgers says he'd have open mind if Packers ask him to rest
Read full article: Rodgers says he'd have open mind if Packers ask him to restAaron Rodgers said he’d have an open mind if the Green Bay Packers get eliminated from playoff contention and team officials approach him about resting to allow more game reps for his backup, Jordan Love.
Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green Bay
Read full article: Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green BayBreece Hall had a 34-yard touchdown run as part of his 116-yard day and the surprising New York Jets sacked Aaron Rodgers four times in a 27-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Rodgers doesn't practice, still expects to play against Jets
Read full article: Rodgers doesn't practice, still expects to play against JetsGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t practice Wednesday, but expects to play Sunday after hurting his thumb on an unsuccessful desperation pass attempt that ended their loss to the New York Giants in London.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
Read full article: Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC EastNew York got a safety on Miami’s first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.
AP source: Packers' LaFleur, Gutekunst, Ball get extensions
Read full article: AP source: Packers' LaFleur, Gutekunst, Ball get extensionsA person familiar with the deals says the Green Bay Packers have agreed to contract extensions with coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball.
Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28
Read full article: Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28Aaron Rodgers completed two deep passes to Davante Adams on a last-minute drive, setting up Mason Crosby’s 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game that gave the Green Bay Packers a 30-28 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17
Read full article: Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17Aaron Jones caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and rushed for a fourth score, and the Green Bay Packers had a welcome return to normal after an embarrassing opening-week loss.
Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
Read full article: Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to TexansTyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis Mills led a couple of scoring drives for the Houston Texans in a 26-7 preseason victory over the Packers.
Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concerns
Read full article: Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concernsAaron 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 each of the last two years.
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'
Read full article: LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur reiterated his hope that he’d get to continue working with Aaron Rodgers this season while offering no news on the quarterback’s status.
Packers planning for long-term future that includes Rodgers
Read full article: Packers planning for long-term future that includes RodgersGutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur say they expect Aaron Rodgers to remain their teams starting quarterback in 2021 and beyond. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur say they expect Aaron Rodgers to remain their team’s starting quarterback in 2021 and beyond. The subject came up again when Rodgers discussed his future after the NFC championship game. Absolutely he will be here for a long time.”LaFleur also said Monday he is promoting Maurice Drayton, who worked as assistant special teams coach this past season, to take over as special teams coach. The Packers announced Friday that special teams coach Shawn Mennenga was fired and that Mike Pettine wouldn’t return as defensive coordinator.
Aaron Rodgers' 'uncertain' future hangs over Green Bay
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers' 'uncertain' future hangs over Green BayGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers said he's not sure what his future holds in Green Bay. Green Bay allowed a total of 16 sacks in its other 16 games. The NFC championship game reflected the occasional inconsistency of Green Bay’s defense under Pettine. Green Bay’s most notable flaw during its seven-game streak was its occasional tendency to have a breakdown on special teams.
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
Read full article: Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers' Scott Miller catches a 39-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)GREEN BAY, Wis. – Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ road magic have them heading home to the Super Bowl, the first team to play in one on their home field. Brady owns six Super Bowl rings with New England and now heads to his 10th NFL championship game with his new team. The Bucs (14-5) earned their franchise-record eighth consecutive road victory to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since their 2002 championship season. Tampa Bay then ran out the clock on the Packers (14-4).
D-coordinators bring head coaching chops to NFL title games
Read full article: D-coordinators bring head coaching chops to NFL title gamesBut all are credited with providing a steady helping hand, a sturdy shoulder and a willing ear to their team’s current head coach. PETTINEPettine went 10-22 (.313) as head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2014-15, before joining Matt LaFleur, who was named Packers head coach in 2018 after just two seasons as an offensive coordinator, a year each with the Rams and Titans. Arians brought along Bowles, whom he coached at Temple in the mid-1980s and who had been his defensive coordinator in Arizona from 2013-14. It began with Frazier saying he didn’t want McDermott to make the same mistakes he did as a first-time head coach. It’s a business with a lot of egos, a lot of people concerned with who gets the credit.”SPAGNUOLOSpagnuolo, 61, compiled an 11-41 record (.212) as head coach of the St. Louis Rams from 2009-11 and as interim head coach of the New York Giants in 2017, when he went 1-3.
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies
Read full article: Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, diesThompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)GREEN BAY, Wis. – Ted Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, has died. Mike Sherman had been working as Packers coach and general manager up to that point. With Thompson as general manager, the Packers made eight consecutive playoff appearances from 2009-16, including the Super Bowl championship season in 2010. Gutekunst, who had been working with Thompson as player personnel director, was promoted to general manager and remains in that position.
Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseason
Read full article: Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseasonBuffalo Bills' Micah Hyde (23) celebrates with teammates after an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Leslie Frazier’s faith in his Bills defense never wavered even at the lowest point of Buffalo’s season. It was mid-November and the Bills were entering their bye week on the heels of a 32-30 defeat at Arizona. In the NFC, the Packers are allowing an average 306 yards offense over their past seven outings. Here comes Patrick Mahomes, should he clear the NFL’s concussion protocol, and the league’s top-ranked offense.
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history
Read full article: 3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft historyThe Packers then made Rodgers the starter in 2008 and have made the playoffs 10 times since then with one Super Bowl title. TOM TERRIFIC: Tom Brady can join some illustrious company with a win this week for another Super Bowl appearance. Brady will appear in his staggering 14th conference title game in 19 seasons as a starter when Tampa Bay visits Green Bay on Sunday. MIGHTY MATT: Packers coach Matt LaFleur is back in the NFC title game for the second time in two seasons as an NFL coach. All those coaches reached at least one Super Bowl in those years with the exception of Ryan, who lost to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachThe 37-year-old Staley's name is prominent in NFL circles this month as the league's less successful teams plot their next head coaching hire. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay
Read full article: Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teams’ upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup. The top-seeded Packers (13-3) host the Rams (11-6) on Saturday with an NFC championship game berth at stake. San Francisco’s head coach is Kyle Shanahan, who worked at Washington with Matt LaFleur and McVay from 2010-13. LaFleur was the quarterbacks coach on Quinn’s Atlanta staff from 2015-16 and worked for Mike Vrabel at Tennessee in 2018. They reunited in 2017 when McVay became the Rams’ head coach and hired LaFleur.
Packers won't have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season
Read full article: Packers won't have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of seasonGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 29. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season after the three-time Pro Bowl selection injured his knee in practice Thursday. We’re still sad and hurting for Dave just because it’s our brother and it’s our left tackle, our teammate. Pro Bowl selection Elgton Jenkins has made 11 starts at left guard, two at center and one at right tackle this season. Turner has started six games at right tackle, four at right guard and three at left tackle.
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title
Read full article: Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North titleGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the the Detroit Lions to clinch the NFC North title. “To have the whole thing come through Green Bay is something we’ve talked about for a long time," Rodgers said. “That would definitely be in our favor with the weather that we have in Green Bay. Green Bay repeated as division champion with its win and Minnesota’s loss to Tampa Bay earlier in the day.
Packers' versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuries
Read full article: Packers' versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuries“We’ve been able to roll a lot of guys in on the offensive line, started a lot of combinations,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. When Linsley left the Bears game, Green Bay shifted left guard Elgton Jenkins to center and inserted Runyan at left guard. Green Bay’s offensive line is coming off arguably its best performance of the season. “These guys are professionals, man,” offensive line coach Adam Stenavich said. Jenkins started games at every offensive line position but right guard at Mississippi State.
Cook's 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22
Read full article: Cook's 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22Green Bay had the ball at Minnesota's 41-yard line with 12 seconds and no timeouts left, but D.J. Each of the Vikings’ first four possessions ended with Cook touchdowns. Green Bay went a 2-point conversion got within 28-22 when replays determined the ball crossed the goal line on Jamaal Williams’ inside run. Green Bay got the ball back and reached Minnesota’s 41-yard line with 12 seconds and no timeouts left, but D.J. Four times in the second half, Green Bay reached Vikings territory without scoring.
Pandemic limiting what NFL players can do on their off weeks
Read full article: Pandemic limiting what NFL players can do on their off weeksThe Packers (4-0) and Detroit Lions (1-3) don’t play this week and therefore are the first NFL teams to get a taste of how different off weeks will be amid a pandemic. “We have new protocols in place that are meant to keep everybody safe and healthy,” Lions coach Matt Patricia said. The NFL sent out a reminder Friday that the league’s agreement with the NFL Players Association in August means players who miss tests can be punished with a $50,000 fine. “You’ve got to look no further than Tennessee.”The protocols are impacting some players more than others. While the protocols have changed those plans, it has created opportunities for those players who already have their family members with them.
Rodgers, Packers unbeaten with 37-30 victory over Saints
Read full article: Rodgers, Packers unbeaten with 37-30 victory over SaintsGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcom Roach in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)NEW ORLEANS – Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers sounds increasingly enamored with the scheme and play-calling philosophy of second-year head coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers are unbeaten and putting up some of the best offensive numbers in the NFL. Rodgers passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns, and the Packers scored 10 points in the final nine minutes to pull out a 37-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. Emmanuel Sanders caught a 10-yard scoring pass at the end of the first half that gave the Saints a 17-13 lead.
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread
Read full article: Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago. Lastly, some owners might still have an issue with it despite the leagues support of the players. Whatever our team ends up doing, were gonna support. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones strongly opposed kneeling when Kaepernick began the movement and he hasnt spoken on the issue. ... theyve all dealt with something at some point, whether its with the police or another interaction of just blatant racism, said Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener
Read full article: Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in openerCHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football. "Yeah, it was fun to watch," Rodgers said after Green Bay opened the NFL's 100th season with a 10-3 victory over Chicago. That aggressive Green Bay defense would have made Vince Lombardi proud in the latest edition of the NFL's longest rivalry, which the Packers lead 98-95-6. Green Bay has won 16 of the last 19 regular-season meetings, and Rodgers is 17-5. Green Bay was even worse trying to convert, going 2 for 12 on third downs.