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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 […]

The Green Bay Packers put up a valiant effort against the No. 1 seeded San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. But ultimately, Matt LaFleur’s squad came up just short as the Packers failed to advance to the NFC Championship game following their 24-21 loss to San Francisco. A string of errors cost Green Bay’s chances to […]

The Green Bay Packers put up a heck of a fight, but they ended up falling just short of victory on Saturday night in their battle against the San Francisco 49ers. With the final score settling in at 24-21, Matt LaFleur and company saw their chances of pulling off their second straight massive upset come […]

The Green Bay Packers fell 24-21 to the San Francisco 49ers in brutal fashion on Saturday night. Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw the loss-sealing interception with a difficult pass across the field on first down an with two timeouts remaining. But before that, Packers kicker Anders Carlson missed a field goal attempt with 3:45 remaining in the game […]

The Green Bay Packers hit the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday with a spot in the NFC title game on the line. The Packers are the seven seed in the NFC, and the 49ers are the top seed. San Francisco was a big favorite coming into this contest, but Green […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the NFC favorite San Francisco 49ers on Saturday at 8:15 pm in hopes of repeating their playoff magic vs. the Cowboys last week. The latest bold predictions for the Divisional Round clash were finally released. A Packers receiver shared an emotional conversation with a teammate. Heading […]

The Green Bay Packers delivered the first huge upset of the NFL playoffs with a dominant 48-32 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Packers were led by first-year starter Jordan Love, who delivered a playoff debut for the ages to give Green Bay its first playoff win in three years. Love tossed three […]

The Green Bay Packers were not supposed to be here as some would say. Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys were flaming hot to start the season. Proclamations that it was their year came as early as Week 1. For Matt LaFleur, he was handling a new squad without a veteran like Aaron Rodgers […]

The Green Bay Packers came out with a dominant 48-32 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs, and Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was in awe of quarterback Jordan Love’s performance in the win. “Jordan Love. Wow. That’s all I can say, is wow,” Matt LaFleur said, via […]

The Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love era is going pretty well. After a bit of a rough start to the year, Green Bay rattled off multiple wins towards the end of the year. As a result, they were able to make it to the playoffs for the first time without Aaron Rodgers. The Packers clinched […]

The Green Bay Packers were able to clinch a playoff berth with a 17-9 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday despite dealing with the absence of wide receiver Christian Watson due to a hamstring injury, and head coach Matt LaFleur said he is not ruled out for next week’s wild card game against the […]

A lot of teams take a while to fully get into rebuilding mode. It was once thought that the Green Bay Packers would struggle without Aaron Rodgers leading the charge after his offseason decision. But, Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love have found ways to stay alive for a postseason ticket. Along with Aaron Jones and […]