San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh went from potential idiot to genius in a matter of a few hours after his hand-picked quarterback shredded the NFL record books in the divisional round of the playoffs. Second-year guy Colin Kaepernick who resembles a human-like gazelle on the football field ran for a NFL-playoff record 183 rushing yards on 16 carries against the Green … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick sets NFL records in win over the Packers
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X-Factors for the Packers and Vikings playoff game at Lambeau
There's a lot of bad blood between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings who took part in two of the better regular season match-ups this year. Green Bay won the first round back in early December and this past week the Vikings took round two to earn a shot at a third and final round. With elimination on the table it would be easy to say superstars Adrian Peterson … [Read more...] about X-Factors for the Packers and Vikings playoff game at Lambeau
Green Bay Packers go with a balanced look in win over the Lions
Balance was the word of the day for the Green Bay Packers on a snowy night at Lambeau Field. A breakdown of 32 rushing plays compared to 24 passing plays helped the Packers (9-4) overcome the Detroit Lions by the score of 27-20. Even the famous and tremendously funny Will Ferrell was digging the Packers on this night with his winter knit Packers cap and a performance of … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers go with a balanced look in win over the Lions
Back and Forth: Packers win a game with five lead-changes
An offensive explosion which seems imminent whenever the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions meet didn't happen. What did happen was a back-and-forth game dictated by turnovers. The Packers (7-3) Aaron Rodgers wasn't perfect, but his throws were on the money when they counted as he led his team to a fourth-quarter, 24-20 comeback win. … [Read more...] about Back and Forth: Packers win a game with five lead-changes
The injury-riddled Packers beat the Cardinals for their fourth straight win
Injuries are as common to football as cheese is to Wisconsin, but the plague that has hit Green Bay is way beyond what any normal team goes through. After beating the Arizona Cardinals by the score of 31-17, the Packers (6-3) are legitimately without 11 starting players. New injuries to WR Jordy Nelson, OL Bryan Bulaga and LB/DE Clay Matthews only adds salt to an open wound … [Read more...] about The injury-riddled Packers beat the Cardinals for their fourth straight win
Green Bay Packers running game in shambles in 24-15 win over Jaguars
Despite giving the Jacksonville Jaguars multiple opportunities to compete, the Green Bay Packers held on for a 24-15 win in a game where it could be argued the Jaguars looked like the better team. Blaine Gabbert outplayed Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' (5-3) run-game was non-existent against a Jaguars (1-6) team who's one of the league's worst at defending the run. A win … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers running game in shambles in 24-15 win over Jaguars
Green Bay Packers schedule gets easier with the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Green Bay Packers opened the season by playing teams who now have a combined record of 28-18 including the San Francisco 49ers (5-2), Chicago Bears (5-1) and Houston Texans (6-1). Against the league's cream of the crop, they went 2-1 and are inching back up the power rankings with each week's stronger showing. Finally, the Packers get to welcome one of the league's … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers schedule gets easier with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Green Bay Packers will experience a franchise first against the St. Louis Rams
For the first time in franchise history, the Green Bay Packers will play their third consecutive game in a dome. After road games with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans, the St. Louis Rams are the next team to welcome Green Bay into their house. The Rams (3-3) are an up-and-coming team with a stingy defense. All three of their wins have come at home, but they haven't … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers will experience a franchise first against the St. Louis Rams
Green Bay Packers Alex Green has a shot to jump-start his career
In the NFL, one man's injury creates a meaningful opportunity for another. As is for most teams in the league, this was the case for the Green Bay Packers with running back Cedric Benson being placed on IR (designation to return) and the promotion of second-year back Alex Green to the starting job. Green was far from overly-impressive in his first game as a starter (22 … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Alex Green has a shot to jump-start his career
Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview
Two teams that many had as Super Bowl picks coming out of the preseason have drifted in completely different directions to start the year. The Houston Texans are one of the league's two undefeated teams at 5-0 while the Green Bay Packers have stumbled to a 2-3 record. A week six match-up between these two pits a Packers team desperate to keep pace in a competitive NFC … [Read more...] about Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview