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The NFC will run through Lambeau Field again as the Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed for the second consecutive season. It’s a significant feat for Aaron Rodgers and company as they now have a bye week and home-field advantage throughout the NFL Playoffs. Rodgers and the offense had another phenomenal performance on Sunday, […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed his gratitude for his teammate Sunday following the 17-0 shut out win over the Seattle Seahawks. The recognition comes not from something that happened on the field, but what happened while Rodgers was not allowed on the field. Packers beat writer for The Athletic, Matt Schneidman, brought to […]

The Green Bay Packers notched their seventh straight win on Thursday night as they handed the Arizona Cardinals their first loss of the season, 24-21. The Packers found an unlikely hero in unknown cornerback Rasul Douglas who made the game-saving interception with 12 seconds left. The win further boosted the moxie of the Pack Attack, […]

The Packers’ Za’Darius Smith sacked Chicago’s Mitch Trubisky Sunday night, stripping the ball and allowing fellow teammate Preston Smith to return it for a touchdown. The Smith Bro's combine for the defensive touchdown! #GoPackGo @TheRealZSmith @PrestonSmith94 📺: #CHIvsGB on NBC📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/y4imSy610p pic.twitter.com/uDbTGsBkzA — NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2020 Not […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings looking like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. After starting the season 5-1, Aaron Rodgers and company are riding high. While they may be feeling good, they are also still in business mode and are looking to sweep the Vikings once […]

The Green Bay Packers are out for redemption in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. With both teams coming off demoralizing losses in Week 6, the Packers are due for a bounce-back effort while the reeling Texans sit at just 1-5 on the season. As Green Bay looks to rebound from only its first loss […]

The Green Bay Packers are currently one of only four undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. Furthermore, the heralded NFC North franchise and the Seattle Seahawks are the only two remaining unbeaten teams in the NFC. With a formidable foe in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next up on the schedule, the Packers will be able […]

In 2019, the Green Bay Packers went 13-3 and won the NFC North before falling in the conference championship game to the San Francisco 49ers. According to Football Outsiders, they were the second-worst 13-win team in NFL history, but they enter 2020 with expectations of another deep run led by an impressive group of young […]

The Green Bay Packers fell short of advancing to the Super Bowl once again, but Aaron Rodgers believes there is optimism for the team moving forward. Following Green Bay’s lopsided defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, Rodgers expressed his confidence that the Packers will make the right moves in the offseason. “It’s a lot different […]

The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will square off against each other for the second time this season. But this time, the winner of the matchup will represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIV. Heading into Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, the Packers are 7.5-point underdogs as the road team. Undoubtedly, bettors are taking […]

The NFL Divisional Round featured a defensive masterpiece, a shocking upset and a historic comeback. Playoff records were broken and new franchise marks were set. To best recap a wild playoff weekend, let’s look at the 15 most dominant players from the NFL Divisional Round. 1. Patrick Mahomes The reigning MVP engineered an offensive outburst […]

Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith and offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga were limited in practice on Wednesday, the team announced. Smith is dealing with an ankle issue that also made him a limited participant in practice last week. However, the injury did not stop him from playing during the Packers’ divisional round playoff win over […]

Russell Wilson is as slippery as they come. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback can spin, juke, or run out of a sack in a blur. The Green Bay Packers, in their divisional-round victory over the Seahawks, certainly felt that on Sunday. Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith, however, was able to reel Wilson in, not once, but […]

The Green Bay Packers secured their spot at the top of the NFC North with a victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The dominance of Preston Smith and the Packers’ defense helped them take the game away from Kirk Cousins and the Vikings. Smith was so happy with securing an NFC North title that he walked […]

The Green Bay Packers are 8-3 in their first year under Matt LaFleur and are amid the tight playoff race in the NFC. Provided that, it’s never too early to look ahead and the Packers should look into Notre Dame pass rusher Khalid Kareem in the 2020 NFL Draft. At this moment, Green Bay holds […]

The Green Bay Packers overhauled their defense this past offseason. Outside linebacker Preston Smith was a big part of it. Through 10 games in 2019, Smith has logged 41 tackles, 10 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble and appears to be well on his way to his first Pro Bowl. Smith picked up his […]

The Green Bay Packers spent a boatload of money this offseason to improve their pass rush. Just three weeks into the season, their spending has paid dividends. Green Bay leads the NFL in defensive pressure percentage. According to Next Gen Stats, the Packers have gotten pressure on 39 percent of their snaps this season, after […]

No one can deny the improvements the Green Bay Packers have made on defense, moving to 3-0 because of them. One big reason for this advancement: Preston Smith. Their defense has allowed a total of 35 points through the teams first three games. No team has eclipsed more than 16 points in any of those […]

The Green Bay Packers came into this week’s game against the Denver Broncos favored to get the win. It wasn’t easy, as the Broncos put up a big fight, but they got the job done. Matt LaFleur and company have now moved to 3-0 on the young season and look like a legitimate contender in […]

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are locked into a huge NFC North showdown this week. While it may be an early season game, there could be a lot on the line in this game. That’s why Preston Smith’s interception off of a deflection from a Kirk Cousins pass was such a big deal […]

The Green Bay Packers’ rebuilt defense far exceed expectations in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Green Bay held its longtime division rivals to just three points in a season-opening victory at Soldier Field, frustrating Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky while keeping coach Matt Nagy’s innovative rushing attack in check. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine discussed several […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into Week 2 with a 1-0 record after beating the Chicago Bears last Thursday by a final score of 10-3. Now, the Minnesota Vikings are next up on the schedule. Another NFC North showdown for the Packers and another chance to make a statement. Matt LaFleur and company are […]

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 10-3 in their season opener on Thursday night behind a phenomenal performance from their new-look defense. It marks the second straight year the Packers have begun their season with a Week 1 win over the Bears, but this time around, the victory came […]

The Green Bay Packers needed to facelift their defense in 2019. They did so in the offseason with a few big signings. One of those was free agent pass rusher Preston Smith. Everyone knows that Smith was drafted by the Washington Redskins out of Mississippi State. If you’ve watched him at all, you also know […]

The Green Bay Packers broke from the long-term status quo this week, making a splash in free agency like few times in franchise history. Pass-rusher Preston Smith and safety Adrian Amos were two of the Packers’ most significant acquisitions, and the team gave Cheeseheads across the globe a glimpse of what’s to come on the […]

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL in free agency. A couple of years ago, that statement would’ve been shocking. But it’s true, as the Packers have been one of the biggest spenders out there. They’ve signed big name players like Za’Darius Smith, Billy Turner, Preston Smith, […]

The Green Bay Packers knew heading into the offseason that they needed to attack a few of their needs. They didn’t waste any time doing so by signing three free agents who address positions of need. During the legal tampering period, the Packers have come to terms with Adrian Amos, Za’Darius Smith, and Preston Smith. […]

The Green Bay Packers are making a concerted effort to address their defense this offseason, with their latest addition coming in the form of pass rusher Preston Smith, as first reported by Rob Demovsky of ESPN. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, the deal is four years and worth $52 million, with $16 million of […]

Washington Redskins free agent Preston Smith has interest from a few different teams, but he’s generated the most interest from the NY Giants. Per league source, the #Giants have significant interest in Preston Smith. There are likely 6-7 teams in the mix. #NFL — Matt Lombardo 🏈 (@MattLombardoNFL) March 11, 2019 According to USA Today, […]

At the NFL Combine, the Oakland Raiders revealed a little bit more about their strategy for free agency which begins next week. Raiders GM Mike Mayock said he and the coaching staff spent time breaking down free agents. He said he is looking for players to fill holes as they move to Vegas. Mayock also […]

The Green Bay Packers could certainly use some help on the defensive side of the football, which is why Marc Sessler of NFL.com feels that linebacker Preston Smith could be a good fit for the team. Smith is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he finished with 53 tackles, four sacks, an interception, […]

The Washington Redskins encountered quite the underwhelming and tumultuous campaign in 2018. As a result of both lack of talent and some injury trouble, the Redskins are going to need a ton of help in order to turn things around in a hurry. Not only that, but the Redskins will be forced to retain whatever […]