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The Green Bay Packers absorbed a tough loss after bowing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 10-7, in a physical affair that plodded through four quarters at Lambeau Field on Monday. The game remained scoreless at halftime, as the Packers and the Eagles traded stingy defenses. Philadelphia finally got on the board in the third quarter after […]

The Green Bay Packers have a huge NFC showdown set to kickoff soon. Except wide receiver Matthew Golden won’t take the field against the Philadelphia Eagles. Golden had been on the NFL injury report ahead of the Monday Night Football showdown. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo provided insights why Golden will be absent from the […]

Green Bay’s special teams picture needed clarity, and it arrived with a firm voice. After a week of NFL rumors, Matt LaFleur said Brandon McManus, not Lucas Havrisik, will handle kicks in Week 10 against the Eagles. Havrisik’s brief run featured a perfect ledger and a franchise-record 61-yarder, while McManus has missed three of seven […]

Matt LaFleur drew a line on the Packers’ kicker debate, saying Brandon McManus, not Lucas Havrisik, will handle duties in Week 10 against the Eagles. The clarity comes after Havrisik’s strong cameo, including a franchise-record 61-yarder, and after McManus missed three of seven attempts since returning. LaFleur reiterated that “every spot is a competition” but […]

Packers wideout Matthew Golden exited the Panthers game with a shoulder issue, another blow to a Green Bay offense already wobbling through inconsistency. He was deemed questionable to return, and his brief two-catch, nine-yard afternoon underscored how thin the margin has become for a team trying to keep pace atop the NFC North after three […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles tush pushed their way to a Super Bowl title in 2024, the play faced scrutiny. The Green Bay Packers led the charge to ban the tush push over the offseason. However, the proposal to kill the play didn’t garner enough support and the push survived. The Eagles have continued pushing tush […]

Confirmation arrived on Monday, and it stings. Tests showed Tucker Kraft tore his ACL, ending the tight end’s season just as Green Bay needs steadiness on offense. The loss to Carolina highlighted what Jordan Love later called inconsistency, noting that penalties and turnovers keep undercutting good stretches. With Kraft shelved, the onus shifts to Luke […]

The Green Bay Packers are trying to recover from a bad loss, and they also received terrible injury news. But on the positive side, receiver Matthew Golden is listed as day to day by head coach Matt LaFleur, according to a post on X by Rob Demovsky. “LaFleur added that Golden is considered day to […]

It was a rough afternoon for the Green Bay Packers, who didn’t get it done defensively and had plenty of blame to share. The Packers certainly have talent, but they are officially on fraud watch after blowing a home game against the Panthers. Carolina strolled into Lambeau Field and the Panthers danced out with a […]

As the Green Bay Packers suffered a bad loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, 16-13, there were many aspects of the game that had fans scratching their heads regarding some decisions. While the Packers look to figure out the mistakes and correct them, head coach Matt LaFleur points to one moment that he takes […]

As the Green Bay Packers suffered a dreadful loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, 16-13, there is no denying that the team itself is vastly disappointed with the performance. On top of Packers tight end Tucker Kraft likely suffering a severe injury, the loss itself was a step back for the team, with head […]

The Green Bay Packers fall 5-2-1 on the season after suffering a 16-13 Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Not only was it a tough loss, but the franchise may be without tight end Tucker Kraft for some time after he was carted off the field with a knee injury. After the contest, Matt […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 9, with the hope of earning their sixth win of the season. However, with Halloween taking place on Friday, media members asked head coach Matt LaFleur about his thoughts on the popular holiday. As it turns out, he doesn’t appear to […]

NFL Week 8 is already here as fans prepare for another wild week of football madness. The first seven weeks have seen their fair share of both forgettable and memorable moments, all making for a season where it could be anyone’s race. Gearing up for Week 8, we’ll take a look at some bold predictions […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers have a big game against his former team? He seems to be adamant that the game is not a big deal. Here are the three biggest keys for Rodgers to stick it to the Packers in the Week 8 revenge game. Wait. Did we say “revenge game?” But Rodgers […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing to play Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. The matchup with the former Packers quarterback is making headlines but Matt LaFleur is doing his best to downplay the Rodgers narrative. Green Bay’s head coach insisted that it’s a media-constructed storyline. And, according to LaFleur, very […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 season — a reunion with former franchise icon Aaron Rodgers, now leading the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the storyline of Rodgers facing his old team naturally dominates headlines, head coach Matt LaFleur insists the focus remains squarely on winning football […]

As Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur leads the team to make some noise, there is no doubt that the next game is one fans can’t wait to watch. While LaFleur and Packers quarterback Jordan Love prepare for the next contest after beating the Arizona Cardinals, Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers await them. […]

The Green Bay Packers came out on top in a nail-biting 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, thanks in large part to a game-changing decision from head coach Matt LaFleur — and some convincing from quarterback Jordan Love. Late in the fourth quarter, with 2:32 remaining and the Packers trailing 23-20, LaFleur initially […]

With the Green Bay Packers beating the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, 27-23, it was no doubt a tight game that came down to the very end with each team vying for the win. There were notable moments throughout the game like Packers kicker Lucas Havrisik hitting a 61-yard field goal, which is now a team […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading to the road for consecutive games away from Lambeau Field in Weeks 7 and 8 against the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. There’s no such thing as an easy road game in the NFL, and head coach Matt LaFleur knows that. The Packers are in first place in the […]

The Micah Parsons trade seems to be working out for the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay sits atop the NFC North at 3-1-1 after a dominating start to the regular season by their defense. Now the Packer want NFL officials to pat attention to fouls committed against Parsons in Week 7. Packers head coach Matt […]

Matt LaFleur didn’t dance around it after Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Jordan Love put in a performance to remember and earned the coach’s full-throated praise. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Love “played his a** off” and called the performance “one of the better games” the quarterback has turned in. He pointed […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepared for their Week 6 game against the Bengals, head coach Matt LaFleur expressed an injury worry. However, Brandon McManus shut down LaFleur’s claim of concern, according to a post on X by Matt Schneidman. “Brandon McManus tells us he plans to kick on Sunday. Asked about LaFleur saying his […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged a “major concern” regarding kicker Brandon McManus’ availability. McManus appeared on the team’s Wednesday injury report as limited with a right quadriceps injury. LaFleur addressed the situation when speaking to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman via X, […]

The confidence is there for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson as he got back in the mix this week. And here is Watson’s instant reaction to his return to practice for the first time in 2025. Watson said he has been working hard, according to a post on X by Ryan Wood. Christian […]

The NFL season is nearly a quarter of the way gone, and Week 4 was a wild one with matchups between contenders across the board. The Ravens got crushed by the Chiefs in a critical AFC battle, while the Colts picked up their first loss after missing a handful of opportunities on Sunday against the […]

The Green Bay Packers had to settle for a tie, and Micah Parsons had plenty to say about it. Included in the mix, the star defender said he was angry. But there was plenty of blame to be shared, and here are the people at the forefront after the nightmare tie against the Cowboys. Kickers, […]

The Week 4 game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers lived up to the hype and then some. Fans were expecting a ton of fireworks in Micah Parsons’ first game in Dallas as a member of Green Bay. It was a close game up until the very end… literally, as the Packers-Cowboys […]

The Sunday Night Football showdown witnessed multiple injuries. The Dallas Cowboys lost safety Malik Hooker toward the end of the second quarter. The Green Bay Packers, meanwhile, had their own injury setback involving Devonte Wyatt. The defensive lineman suffered his own leg ailment — involving his knee. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared an early […]

As the Green Bay Packers suffered a collapse against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon, 13-10, the conversation around a potential undefeated season has ended quickly. With offensive lineman Rasheed Walker thinking the Packers can have an undefeated season, head coach Matt LaFleur would speak on his thoughts of that chatter. Speaking Monday to the […]

It started rather inauspiciously for the Green Bay Packers against the Browns. Then, late in the game, Jordan Love made a poor play. And here are the Packers most to blame for the dreadful collapse versus the Browns. Andre Szmyt booted a 55-yard field goal as time expired to give the Browns an improbable 13-10 […]

It will be fair to say that Zach Tom’s return from injury for the Green Bay Packers against the Cleveland Browns did not go according to plan. The 26-year-old offensive tackle injured his oblique during Week 1 against the Detroit Lions and missed Week 2. Upon his return, he re-aggravated the injury on the Packers’ […]

With the Green Bay Packers taking on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon, the status of one of the team’s top pass-catching options is up in the air. As Packers tight end Tucker Kraft tweaked his knee, head coach Matt LaFleur gave more insight into the injury and where the player is at. Reported by […]

The Green Bay Packers are NFL elite, and one of their key players fits that definition at least in terms of scoring. Head coach Matt LaFleur applauded Josh Jacobs for his 10-game touchdown streak, according to a post on X by Ryan Wood. “Matt LaFleur on what Josh Jacobs’ current 10-game streak with a rushing […]

After Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Zach Tom was ruled out for Week 2 with an oblique injury, he could be cleared to play for their upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Browns, according to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Ahead of facing defensive end Myles Garrett and the Browns after a 27-18 win against the […]

The Green Bay Packers have wasted no time sending a clear message that 2025 is not a “wait and see” year. If Week 2 is anything to go on, then it’s Super Bowl or bust. With a star quarterback playing mistake-free football and a roster that looks deeper and meaner than it has in years, […]

Are the Green Bay Packers the best team in the NFL? A couple of weeks ago, I don’t think a single person would have said that. After a dominant Week 2 win against the Washington Commanders to improve to 2-0, the Packers might just be the hottest team in the NFL right now with no […]

The Green Bay Packers grabbed attention during their win against the Commanders thanks to quarterback Jordan Love showing off unexpected physicality. At one point in the Packers-Commanders game, Love lowered his shoulder instead of stepping out of bounds. The play drew cheers from fans and sparked conversation afterward. Many expected head coach Matt LaFleur to […]