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The Green Bay Packers sneaked out of Week 2 with a win against the Indianapolis Colts, and head coach Matt LaFleur felt the intensity of the game. Malik Willis started in place of Jordan Love as he still recovers from an MCL sprain, and the No. 2 quarterback did just enough to get the Packers […]

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is defending his actions at the end of the first half in a game Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. LaFleur kept his offense moving slow near the end of the first half of play, instead of aggressively looking to score. The Packers ended up winning the game, 16-10. “Some […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to host the Indianapolis Colts in their home opener of the 2024 NFL season, and while many have expected Malik Willis to get the start at quarterback with Jordan Love dealing with a knee injury, head coach Matt LaFleur made an intriguing comment regarding Love’s chances of playing in […]

The start of the 2024 NFL season didn’t go as planned for the Green Bay Packers. They fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil during Week 1, 34-29. In a game brimming with hype and anticipation, the Packers couldn’t consistently keep pace with a formidable Eagles squad. From questionable coaching decisions to critical errors on […]

The Green Bay Packers’ season got off to a rocky start on Friday night in Brazil, as they dropped their season opener 34-29 against the Philadelphia Eagles and lost Jordan Love in the process. Love will be out for “a few weeks”, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. From @NFLGameDay: A sigh of relief […]

The Green Bay Packers lost their season opener 34-29 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night in Brazil. However, that loss may pale in comparison to the one they suffered with just six seconds to go in the game when franchise quarterback Jordan Love went down with an apparent lower-body injury. Love came out of […]

There are a lot of expectations for the second year of Jordan Love’s takeover of the Green Bay Packers. The quarterback can certainly get them far like they did last season but it will be the depth of Matt LaFleur’s squad that determines their success. Prior to their opener in Brazil against the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

Matt LaFleur’s wife is BreAnne Maak. LaFleur is the head coach for the Green Bay Packers. He started coaching with Saginaw Valley State in 2003, an NCAA Division II school. Five years later, he was an offensive assistant with the Houston Texans. His rapid growth from an offensive assistant at Division II to a job […]

The Green Bay Packers got good news on the injury front in an offseason where they beat out the Chiefs for a marquee free agent. And now they have a dynamic receiver drawing praise from head coach Matt LaFleur, who revealed his true feelings on ‘explosive’ Christian Watson ahead of Week 1. LaFleur believes in […]

The Green Bay Packers are headed to Sao Paulo, Brazil to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 with Brayden Narveson, a rookie kicker out of NC State. The team released Anders Carlson last week. He was their starting kicker last year, but they parted ways with him after a poor preseason, and a critical field […]

The Green Bay Packers were one of the top breakout teams in 2023, and they think they’re ready to take the next step this season. A blowout victory on the road over the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round last season put Jordan Love and company on the map, and a near-upset of the […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur faced the media with a resolute stance following the placement of running back AJ Dillon on injured reserve. Dillon, a key figure in LaFleur’s strategy for a dynamic offense this season, suffered a neck injury on August 16 during a joint practice with the Denver Broncos, resulting in […]

While the Green Bay Packers continue to see the development of star Jordan Love, they also have to figure out who the backup quarterback will be as the preseason finale provided more of a case for both Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke about many position battles after the game, […]

Not every position battle can be exciting for everyone. Take, for example, the lingering Green Bay Packers kicker competition between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph, which is one of many concerns that has head coach Matt LaFleur stumped. Carlson, a second-year player out of Auburn, may be most known for missing a kick that could […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was transparent about his feelings toward AJ Dillion’s latest injury as the running back’s health status heading into the regular season remains unknown. Dillon suffered a neck stinger in a joint practice against the Denver Broncos last week, and LaFleur was asked about the injury before camp on […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur believes the Packers learned a valuable lesson in a 27-2 preseason loss against the Denver Broncos. After sitting 31 players, including all of Green Bay’s starters, Matt LaFleur spoke to reporters about his critical decision after the game. “That was a long night,” LaFleur said, per ESPN.com. “I […]

The NFL is still trying to get used to the new kickoff setup, but for the first time this preseason, the new safety kickoff rule was shown in the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos game. Zach Wilson was sacked in the endzone by Zach Morton, and what followed was Will Lutz kicking the ball […]

Since trading Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers haven’t had a receiver with 800 yards on their roster, much less 1,000. This situation has left fans and observers wondering whether or not the Packers even have a clear WR1. It also makes one wonder if they need one at all, […]

The Green Bay Packers finished off the 2023 season on a high note, and it was because of the continued growth of quarterback Jordan Love. This season, they’ll be looking to reach even greater heights, and it’s possible because of what Love is already doing this season. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says there’s one […]

It was of huge concern Wednesday for Green Bay Packers fans as star wide receiver Christian Watson suffered through an injury scare on his knee in the last play of that day’s practice. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur would speak to the media regarding a bevy of topics including the status update regarding Watson and […]

Head coach Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers are currently gearing up for what will be a 2024 NFL season filled with high hopes for one of the game’s most iconic franchises. The Packers took the league by storm in 2023, blowing out the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the playoffs and […]

Sending Jordan Love into the preseason fray early is part of the Green Bay Packers 2024 approach. After all, they’re paying him a lot of money. But what did the emerging star quarterback reveal as one pivotal key to unlock his potential? Appearing on the Up & Adams show, Love said the answer is simple. […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the NFL Network Wednesday about a bevy of topics pertaining to the team and especially the news of his star Jordan Love getting a massive payday with a four-year, $220 million deal. After the news of Love becoming the highest paid player in the league and […]

A lot of mandatory training camps are now in full swing in the league. This also means that there are contract holdouts when it comes to every team and the Green Bay Packers are not safe. Matt LaFleur is not likely going to have Jordan Love until Brian Gutekunst and the front office give him […]

As general manager of the Green Bay Packers, Brian Gutekunst occupies one of 32 of the most sought-after roles in professional sports. However, the man who runs the Packers’ football operations stands alone from his peers. The main difference in Gutekunst’s role versus the NFL’s other 31 general managers? Both Gutekunst and Packers head coach […]

One year ago at this time, the Green Bay Packers were preparing to enter the NFL season, and they would do so with more questions than answers. How would Jordan Love fare in his first season as the Packers starting quarterback? Would a defense that fell out of the top half of the league in […]

The Green Bay Packers enjoyed a dynamic surge at the end of the regular season last year and that allowed Matt LaFleur’s team to go from below .500 to a winning record and a spot in the NFC playoffs. The Packers improved dramatically as the season came to a close, and they made the most […]

The Green Bay Packers are riding the momentum of their impressive 2024 postseason into the offseason. Green Bay looks to take another jump in 2024-25 under the leadership of Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love. Nevertheless, the team is giving former United States Football League (USFL) MVP Alex McGough a new role, and LaFleur believes he […]

The Green Bay Packers finished short of their goal of winning the NFC North last season, allowing teams like the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers to defeat them in the season’s biggest games. The Packers have now found themselves in retooling-on-the-fly mode, in hopes of improving their team, including their cornerbacks room. Recently, it […]

The Green Bay Packers lost former star running back Aaron Jones to the division rival Minnesota Vikings this offseason, a questionable development for Coach Matt LaFleur considering feelings he shared about the 5-foot-9, 208 pound backfield star recently. The Packers are expected to move forward with ex-Raider Josh Jacobs at the position as part of […]

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been the man in charge in Green Bay for five seasons now, and there arguably hasn’t been a player who has been as consistent or as reliable in that time as running back Aaron Jones. Jones, a seven-year NFL veteran who has spent the entirety of his NFL career […]

Green Bay Packers fans have a good reason to be fired up this offseason. Packers coach Matt LaFleur says quarterback Jordan Love is working hard at getting better for the team. “He is excited to get back to work and he’s putting in that work as we speak,” LaFleur said, per The Athletic. The coach […]

The Green Bay Packers have made some big moves this offseason, but none have been bigger than their signing of Josh Jacobs. The former Las Vegas Raiders running back netted a four-year, $48 million deal from Green Bay in free agency, and will now become a key part of an offense that very nearly upset […]

The NFL offseason is still in its early stages but that doesn’t mean we aren’t getting some surprise encounters among football personalities. One such surprise came at the Marquette men’s basketball game on Wednesday night in Milwaukee when Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sat courtside with Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. The […]

The quest back atop the NFC North now starts for the Green Bay Packers. It was thought that they would suffer after Aaron Rodgers’ departure but Jordan Love stepped up to the mantle. The only team that stands in the way of reclaiming the division is the Detroit Lions. If they hope to vanquish the […]

With the 2024 NFL offseason looming, the Green Bay Packers are gearing up to fortify their roster for a more triumphant season ahead. After wrapping up the 2023 campaign with a 9-8 record and clinching a playoff spot, the Packers are keen on addressing crucial areas of improvement to mount a deeper playoff run. Primarily, […]

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry has officially been fired by head coach Matt LaFleur in a move that fans have been clamoring for over the past two seasons. “A change in Green Bay: Joe Barry will not return as the #Packers’ defensive coordinator, per sources,” NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a disappointing loss in the divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in a game that they could have easily won, but there is a ton of positives to look back on for head coach Matt LaFleur, especially with his young quarterback Jordan Love. LaFleur gave Love credit […]

Following the Green Bay Packers’ 24-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round, rumblings about potential changes within Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff instantly became a major talking point about the team. That includes Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry, who was hired by LaFleur in February 2021. LaFleur held a press conference […]