After two straight losses to the Lions and Patriots, the Packers playoff hopes were dwindling. Not only did they lose to a team who hadn't won a game against an NFC North opponent in almost three years, they were without their starting QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion). While back-up QB Matt Flynn filled in more than admirably against the Patriots, it was evident on the last drive … [Read more...] about Green Bay Back in Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood
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Green Bay Packers Face NFL’s Hottest Team in New England
A questionable Aaron Rodgers and a 7-3 upset by the Detroit Lions has the Green Bay Packers limping into one of the biggest games of the season. At a full game back of the NFC-North leading Chicago Bears, the Packers will desperately look for a win on Sunday night in Foxborough against the NFL's hottest team. While the New England Patriots (11-2) will be more than just … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Face NFL’s Hottest Team in New England
Aaron Rodgers Injury Changes Complexion of the Game
Detroit Lions fans are breathing a sigh of relief for a change at the conclusion of a game. They have won a divisional game for the first time in over three years with late heroics by the defensive line. Ndamukong Suh and company controlled the line of scrimmage for the entire game. Before Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down late in the first half with a … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers Injury Changes Complexion of the Game
Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
Things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser in the NFL. There have been no teams in the L.A. area since the Rams departed for St. Louis and the Raiders bolted to Oakland in 1995. For Roger Goodell and the rest of the brass, it's imperative they locate an organization in the L.A. area to tap into that sizable market. Very sizable for televisions, ticket buyers, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears: Tapping the Biggest Market In the NFL, Los Angeles? Not So Much
Vikings Funeral? Minnesota’s 2010 Season Officially Lost at Sea
The Minnesota Vikings have come to a breaking point in their season. They were pummeled by their rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. And Brett Favre wasn’t even listening to offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell after his interception. It is well known that Favre and Brad Childress don’t see eye to eye despite the fact that the latter is the on-again off-again chauffeur. If Favre … [Read more...] about Vikings Funeral? Minnesota’s 2010 Season Officially Lost at Sea
Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
The Green Bay Packers defied all odds on Sunday by coming out victorious in a hard-fought battle at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Packers' kicker Mason Crosby booted three field goals en route to a 9-0 victory. The New York Jets' defense was good, but not as good as their counterparts in the Packers' defense. The shut-out marked the first time the Packers have held an … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York
Packers Accept Unfamiliar Role in Week 8
Unless you're one of those ballers who bet stacks of money on NFL games every week, the spread appears to have no real significant meaning. In the case of the week eight battle between the Green Bay Packers (4-3) and New York Jets (5-1), the spread does have meaning, particularly in regards to the status of the Packers. At +6.5, week eight marks the first week the Packers … [Read more...] about Packers Accept Unfamiliar Role in Week 8
NFC North Review: Minnesota Vikings Gain Ground
It wasn't the prettiest of wins, but a win nonetheless as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in the hyped-up "Panic Bowl." The Vikings were the only team in the NFC North to grab a win this past Sunday while the other three teams all lost in close games decided by single digits. If Week Six provided any message about the NFC North, it was regarding the … [Read more...] about NFC North Review: Minnesota Vikings Gain Ground
Miami at Green Bay: Inexperienced Packers to Watch
Brace yourselves Packers fans, the team's line-up on Sunday will be reminiscent of a pre-season game during the third and fourth quarters. That means the roster will be full of guys who are not regular starters or possibly have never started in an NFL game at all. The Packers were dealt with more bad news on Wednesday when they learned that rising-star Jermichael Finley … [Read more...] about Miami at Green Bay: Inexperienced Packers to Watch
Green Bay Packers Ever-Growing Injury List Headlined by Rodgers and Finley
The injury bug won't leave the Green Bay Packers alone as TE Jermichael Finley, DT Ryan Pickett, TE Donald Lee, LB Clay Matthews and QB Aaron Rodgers joined the already extensive list of team-injuries in a 16-13 loss to the Washington Redskins. The timing couldn't be any worse for the Packers as the team was already without RB Ryan Grant, RT Mark Tauscher, LB Nick Barnett, … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Ever-Growing Injury List Headlined by Rodgers and Finley