Preview: Packers vs. Rams
The Packers (8-3) finally get to their bye on Monday, but not before taking on the Rams (7-3) later this afternoon at Lambeau. It’ll be a rematch of last January’s divisional-round game won by Green Bay. If the Packers are to repeat their success, here are five keys to victory: 1. USE MIDDLE OF FIELD […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Mason’s Misses
The Packers have played on Thanksgiving nine times since I began following them in 1978, but only one stands out. In 1986, wide receiver Walter Stanley’s 83-yard punt return touchdown led Green Bay – 2-10 at the time – to a thrilling 44-40 come from behind win over Detroit. Hey, back in the 70s, any […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. MIN
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Yosh Nijman began training camp simply battling for a spot on the roster; four months later, he could be starting at left tackle in the playoffs. That’s because Elgton Jenkins tore his ACL on Sunday, and David Bakhtiari […]
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Preview: Packers vs. Vikings
With a commanding 3.5 game lead over the Vikings going into Sunday’s meeting in Minnesota, the Packers can all but clinch the NFC North with a win. Under coach Matt LaFleur, Green Bay is 2-0 at U.S. Bank Stadium. To make it 3-0, here are the five keys to victory: 1) SLOW DOWN COOK LaFleur […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Joe Barry
Including last Sunday, the Packers now have seven shutouts since 2000. That means keeping another team from scoring has happened only once in every 47 games this century. To commemorate the rare occurrence, today’s entire post is dedicated to Joe Barry, the architect of the best defense seen in Titetown since the name was actually […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. SEA
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Aaron Rodgers played like a quarterback coming off a bout with COVID who didn’t practice for a couple of weeks. He was unusually inaccurate and underthrew a few passes, including a 41-yard completion to Marquez Valdes-Scantling that should’ve been […]
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Preview: Packers vs. Seahawks
The Packers (7-2) will meet the Seahawks (3-5) for the eighth time in the past eight seasons. It’s almost beginning to feel as if Seattle is an honorary member of the NFC North. If Green Bay is going to get back on the winning track, here are five keys to victory: 1) STAY WITH THE […]
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Midseason Rookie Report Card
After a rookie class that barely contributed in 2020, the Packers needed more from the nine players who were drafted in April. They’ve got just that, and it’s a big reason why a team battered by injuries has still been able to post the league’s second-best record at midseason. The following is an analysis of […]
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Thursday Thoughts: O-Line Shuffle
It’s been quite a week for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Who would’ve thought the man who so capably hosted Jeopardy would be ridiculed by everyone from NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to shock jock Howard Stern just seven months later? For a person who loves to read, Rodgers must’ve missed the quote from legendary writer […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. KC
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) While Jordan Love did nothing in his first start to make the Packers feel confident in his ability to succeed Aaron Rodgers in 2022, he wasn’t nearly as bad as some will suggest. When given time in the […]
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