It took all four quarters for the Green Bay Packers to move one step closer to learning their divisional round fate on Saturday night, but after Drew Brees exploded for 466-yards and three touchdowns, you can go ahead and rule the Detroit Lions out of the mix. The first half would’ve had you believe otherwise [...]
The 12-0 Show: Packers Remain Undefeated with 38-35 Win over Giants
Nearly eleven days after the undefeated Green Bay Packers stepped up to 11-0 following a win over the Detroit Lions, the Packers offense faced another task at the Meadowlands on Sunday against Wildcard favorites the New York Giants. Fresh off a three game slump, the Giants offense took advantage of the Packers weak secondary early [...]
Green Bay Packers: Scouting the San Diego Chargers Ahead of Week 9
Following a bye week that saw both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings post wins on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers now look ahead to Week 9’s clash against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Like most people, I’ve struggled to fully grasp how great the Chargers really are this year. Rumors continue to [...]
Green Bay Packers: Lions Dominating Win Should Be a Message
While the Green Bay Packers sit at home this week and scout the rest of the NFC, the Detroit Lions quietly posted one up on the defending Super Bowl Champions by defeating the Denver Broncos 45-10 on Sunday. The Lions now sit at 6-2 after suffering double defeats in the previous two weeks, and although [...]
Even With a Week Off, Packers Can’t Afford to Say Bye to Their Problems
The Green Bay Packers have completed the first of their regular season with a clean sheet in the loss column, and while there’s no doubt that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been the best passer so far in 2011, the Packers bye week may be much more crucial than it originally seemed. So far this year, [...]
Are the Green Bay Packers Flirting with the Bootleg Too Much?
There’s been plenty made of Aaron Rodgers’ brilliant plays during the Green Bay Packers first half of the season, some of which have earned him early MVP nominations from fans. In the past seven weeks, the list compiles of a 93-yard bomb to Jordy Nelson, along with a relentless 49-23 stomping of the desperate Denver [...]
Packers: Rodgers Tops Week 7 Passer Ratings While Pass Defense Doesn’t Budge
It’s been near impossible to flaw Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the past seven weeks, and after losing out to Tim Tebow in ESPN’s wacky passer rating statistics a fortnight ago, Week 7 saw Rodgers take the cake once again. Ranking above Tom Brady, Drew Brees and surprisingly, Eli Manning, Rodgers sits atop [...]
Packers: Greg Jennings Looks Fine, Same Can’t Be Said for Alex Green
During Sunday’s 33-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers sustained two injuries on the offense to key players Greg Jennings and rookie running back Alex Green. After just one play on the Packers first offensive series, Aaron Rodgers’ 26-yard pass to Jennings looked great, until an injury down the sideline occurred moments [...]
Packers vs. Vikings Game Ball Goes to James Starks
After maintaining their undefeated crown on Sunday afternoon, the Green Bay Packers now prepare for a bye following a 33-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings this week. On game day, several Packer players earned nominations for this weeks’ game ball, but after Aaron Rodgers stormed the ballot box consecutively in the past six weeks, this [...]
Packers Defense Takes Another Blow as Frank Zombo is Ruled Out
The Green Bay Packers defense just can’t catch a break this week. Nearly three full days after cornerback Sam Shields was ruled out of this Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers learned of another injury on Wednesday, and this time, it’s Frank Zombo. According to head coach Mike McCarthy, Zombo hyper-extended his knee [...]