This article could start out about how the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears take part in the NFL's oldest rivalry, blah blah blah, but let's not get too cliche. For the most part, today's players could care less about the league's historic rivalries. As long as a pay-check is being deposited into their bank accounts, playing resumes as usual. With that said, the … [Read more...] about Let the battle for the NFC North between the Packers and Bears begin
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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
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
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
Packers Off-Season Must; Find Answer at Running Back
With an offense led by Aaron Rodgers and a seemingly endless amount of weapons on the perimeter, a running game has not been integral for the Green Bay Packers the past couple of years. However, with Ryan Grant hitting the free agent market this off-season, general manager Ted Thompson will have to make a decision about which direction to go with the position. … [Read more...] about Packers Off-Season Must; Find Answer at Running Back
Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?
It’s hard to knock the reigning Super Bowl champions, but no matter how good a team is it can always improve. This includes the Green Bay Packers. But while running back is a position they could get better at, it shouldn’t really be considered a major concern. The club did address the situation somewhat in the recent draft, by taking Alex Green out of Hawaii with the 96th … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?