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
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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
Reggie Wayne and the Indianapolis Colts put a damper on the Packers’ season
Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck connected with Reggie Wayne 13 times for 212 yards and a go-ahead touchdown as the Indianapolis Colts upset the Green Bay Packers by the score of 30-27. It was an all-around bad day for the Packers who lost Cedric Benson (foot), B.J. Raji (ankle) and Jermichael Finley (shoulder) to injuries while allowing the Colts to score 27 points in the … [Read more...] about Reggie Wayne and the Indianapolis Colts put a damper on the Packers’ season
Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts: Brutally Honest Preview
The Green Bay Packers have had one of the tougher schedules to start the year. They started with the stout 49ers, a division rival in the Bears, a Seattle game marred by the replacement refs and a Saints team desperate for a win. To come out of that with a 2-2 record could be looked at as a success or an utter disappointment. And just when you thought the road gets a little … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts: Brutally Honest Preview
Packers survive close call in 28-27 win over the New Orleans Saints
Despite some more questionable calls and a suspect pass defense, the Green Bay packers persevered at home to outlast the New Orleans Saints by the score of 28-27. Aaron Rodgers wasn't quite Drew Brees, but still effective while going 31-of-41 for 319 yards, four touchdowns and just the one interception. The Packers (2-2) kept pace in a competitive NFC North division while … [Read more...] about Packers survive close call in 28-27 win over the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview
Now that the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints have combined for only one win in a total of six games, it almost makes you believe that the league has some kind of vendetta against them. Because of Bounty-Gate, the Saints (0-3) are without key defenders and their head coach Sean Payton which has them reeling at the end of close games. Meanwhile the Packers (1-2) are … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview
Green Bay Packers jobbed by the replacement refs in Seattle
Not one call, not two calls, not three calls, but four bad calls led to the Seattle Seahawks' 14-12 upset win over the Green Bay Packers. None bigger than Russell Wilson's desperation heave that the Packers' (1-2) M.D. Jennings seemingly intercepted but was ruled a simultaneous catch and touchdown by the Seahawks' (2-1) wide receiver Golden Tate. … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers jobbed by the replacement refs in Seattle
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview
If the 185th installment of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears works out like it usually does, it should be a great game for NFL Network to kick off their 2012 Thursday Night Football extravaganza. The Bears (1-0) own the all-time edge by six games in the NFL's oldest and most historic rivalry, but it's the Packers (0-1) who have won six of the last seven. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview
5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
While NFL fans are excited every Sunday there are the handful of games that everyone wants to watch. Whether it’s the classic rivalries like the Packers and the Vikings, or head to head matchups with high profile quarterbacks, these games should prove to be exciting and have rating spikes. Jerome Manson is a sports enthusiast who enjoys both watching games and writing about … [Read more...] about 5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012