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NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers

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Five of the Green Bay Packers' seven remaining games will come against NFC North opponents. That should make for a very interesting division battle as Green Bay (6-3) sits just one game back of the Chicago Bears (7-2). The marathon begins with the Detroit Lions who are coming off a tough 34-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will need every game they can get in order to … [Read more...] about NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers

Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview

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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

Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings

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            Everyone knew Aaron Rodgers and the offense would have a big game, but it was the Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams who stole the show this Monday Night. Coming into the game, the undefeated Packers (9-0) were allowing 22.4 points per game, but Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (2-7) came nowhere … [Read more...] about Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings

Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)

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Believe it or not; the NFL's oldest rivalry has seen the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears make the playoffs in the same year only four times. In those four years, the Packers and Bears have met in the playoffs two times. The last meeting coming in 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won 33-14 behind offensive stars George McAfee, Norm Standlee and Hugh … [Read more...] about Previewing Packers/Bears NFC Championship (Green and Yellow Music Video)

Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise

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There's only one thing that can make Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense even more dangerous than they already are and that's a formidable running game. On Sunday, rookie running back James Starks gave the team just that when he ran 23 times for a rookie-record 123 yards to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-16 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles. Who needs home-field … [Read more...] about Packers Upset Eagles With a Stark Surprise

Analysis of the Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl Selections

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For the first time since 2007, the Packers have five Pro-Bowlers. Taking the trip to Hawaii in late January are S Nick Collins, LB Clay Matthews, CB Charles Woodson, WR Greg Jennings and LT Chad Clifton. In addition to the five spots on the starting roster, QB Aaron Rodgers and CB Tramon Williams are first alternates. I'm not really sure what the voters were thinking because … [Read more...] about Analysis of the Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl Selections

Green Bay Packers Face NFL’s Hottest Team in New England

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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

Green Bay Packers’ Defense A Pleasant Surprise in New York

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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

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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