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The Green Bay Packers got Christian Watson back in the lineup on Sunday after he missed one game with an ankle sprain, and the offense was humming. Matt LaFleur was pushing all of the right buttons, Jordan Love was carving up the Arizona Cardinals’ defense, and the Packers cruised to a 34-13 victory to improve […]

Heading into Week 5 down Romeo Doubs, Jaire Alexander, Christian Watson, and Devonte Wyatt, Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers knew that they would need to find some big plays from all over their roster, as Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, and Josh Jacobs couldn’t do it all on their own. Fortunately, plenty of Packers […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur doesn’t anticipate having the same problem with wide receiver Romeo Doubs in Week 6, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. It came out that Doubs’ absence from team practices, which was simply listed as personal, actually had to do with frustrations with his role. Following a meeting with the […]

Jordan Love had to overcome some adversity when the Green Bay Packers faced the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, as he threw a bad pass that ended up turning into a pick-six. That didn’t affect Love, as he threw two touchdowns after that and led the Packers to a win. After the game, head […]

The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-19 on Sunday to improve to 3-2. However, wide receiver Romeo Doubs didn’t play due to his team-issued one-game suspension for skipping practice. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur sounded off on the situation, via NBC Sports’ Myles Simmons. “Yeah, I’m looking forward to our conversation tomorrow, […]

The Green Bay Packers lost a heartbreaker to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Despite quarterback Jordan Love returning from a knee injury to play in the game, the Packers lost by two points to the still undefeated Vikings. It was a frustrating game for Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who was penalized for unsportsmanlike […]

The Green Bay Packers played two different games when they hosted the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, and while they dominated the game in the second half, they could not overcome the visitors because they built up too much of an advantage in the first half. The undefeated Vikings registered a 31-29 triumph after building […]

The Green Bay Packers nearly stormed back against the Minnesota Vikings, but ultimately suffered a 31-29 loss at home to fall to 2-2 on the season, and head coach Matt LaFleur was not too happy about the performance, calling it a “humbling” one. “Too little, too late,” Matt LaFleur said, via Zach Kruse of The […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare for Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, they get crucial injury updates on key players like quarterback Jordan Love and defensive back Jaire Alexander. After some hopeful news on Love practicing, he is officially listed as questionable along with Alexander according to the team’s X, formerly Twitter, account. This […]

When the Green Bay Packers traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans for Malik Willis, no one could have predicted what was to come. Four weeks into being with the Packers, Willis has already won two games as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. In those two games, Willis has stepped up in the absence […]

With franchise quarterback Jordan Love watching from the sideline for the second straight game, the Packers relied on defense and a dominant rushing attack to score a win over the still-winless Tennessee Titans to improve their 2024 record to 2-1. The win in Tennessee was a homecoming of sorts for Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s MCL sprain timetable for a return was originally three to six weeks. After two weeks, it seems head coach Matt LaFleur is pushing for him to get back on the field. When asked by the media whether Love was medically cleared to play, LaFleur was a bit vague in […]

The Green Bay Packers may be able to get their starting quarterback to return in Week 3 after it was expected he may be out for longer. Love ended up practicing in a limited manner this week, which is a good sign for many people wondering how long he would be out. Head coach Matt […]

The Green Bay Packers have done well without Jordan Love on their rotation. However, a new headache struck Matt LaFleur’s head after they had won against the Indianapolis Colts. They may have their air attack figured out but their running game may get affected once they face the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. What happened? […]

The Green Bay Packers were thought to be a toothless team without QB Jordan Love. Green Bay silenced their critics in front of their home fans with a narrow victory against the Colts. However, the Packers’ win was not the most noteworthy part of the contest. Apparently the Packers had a gross moment occur during […]

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 […]