My take at midseason
The Green Bay Packers hit the midseason with a 6-3 record but are coming off an ugly loss to a division rival. If the season ended today the Packers would be the seventh seed just as they were last year. … Continue reading
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Another big game, another big flop by the Packers
It’s beginning to look like the Green Bay Packers might have overpaid for their quarterback of the future. Nine weeks in and a 6-3 record that looks a lot better on paper than it really is. Jordan Love has been … Continue reading
Packers won’t slow Lions
The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions battle for first place in the NFC North Sunday in what is looking to be a wet Lambeau Field. The Lions have won five in a row and the Packers four in a … Continue reading
Packers survive in Jacksonville
It was a hot and humid Florida day and it took everything the Packers had to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-27 today. The Packers lost quarterback Jordan Love to a groin injury in the third quarter and it looks like … Continue reading
Pedal to the metal in J-ville
The Green Bay Packers are riding a three game winning streak and have a showdown with the first place Detroit Lions awaiting next Sunday. Now is not the time to let up and get beat by a lessor opponent. And … Continue reading
Here’s What Happened the Last 5 Times the Packers Started 5-2
After a hard-fought but thrilling win over the Houston Texans, the Packers (5-2) have now reeled off three in a row, inserting themselves in the Playoff race, albeit one where they must navigate a brutal-looking NFC North. All four teams … Continue reading
Packers win a thriller
The Green Bay Packers did the unthinkable today. They won a game with a game-winning field goal. I’m not joshing you. New Packers kicker Brandon McManus kicked the game-winner as time expired giving the Packers a huge 24-22 win. It’s … Continue reading
Packers need to keep rolling
After two games against the NFC West the Packers close out the month with two games against the AFC South. It starts with the Houston Texans on Sunday in Lambeau and at the Jacksonville Jaguars October 27. It is essential … Continue reading
Packers dominate Cardinals from start to finish
The Green Bay Packers played their best game of the year today and pretty much rolled to a 34-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was raining to start the game but that didn’t slow down the Packers’ offense. The … Continue reading
Hoping for a slick field Sunday
The Green Bay Packers face the Arizona Cardinals tomorrow in what looks like will be a rainy Lambeau Field. I think a slick field could help the Packers’ defense slow the Cardinals’ fifth-ranked rushing offense a little. I’ll take anything … Continue reading
Why Dontayvion Wicks Is Key to the Packers’ Offensive Success
Dontayvion Wicks has emerged as a critical figure for the Green Bay Packers, especially with key players like Christian Watson battling injuries. As a second-year wide receiver, Wicks has shown remarkable growth, delivering explosive plays that have made him an … Continue reading
Escape from L.A
The Green Bay Packers went to Los Angeles to face the Rams shorthanded and distracted. They certainly played that way for most of the game. But behind a strong third quarter by both the defense and the offense the Packers … Continue reading
Must win in L.A.
The Green Bay Packers travel to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Rams today and historically have not played well out there. This is a bad Rams team but the Packers have lost to bad teams in that … Continue reading
Vikings wallop Packers, defense a no show
After two of the best coaching performances of his career, head coach Matt LaFleur followed it up with one of his worst. The Packers completely melted down in an embarrassing loss to their arch rival today. The final score may … Continue reading
Going to be a tough one with or without Love
The Green Bay Packers will either have a share of first place in the NFC North division around 3:00 Sunday, or they will be two games behind. So early season or not, it’s a big game. Hopefully the Packers will … Continue reading
Two-for-two with Willis
So much for the season being over without Jordan Love. Backup quarterback Malik Willis delivered another stellar performance in leading the Packers to a 30-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. That had to hurt the hometown fans who … Continue reading
Going to be a tough one in Tennessee
The Green Bay Packers were able to win a game without Jordan Love last week to improve their record to 1-1. That was in Lambeau Field, the task this week will be much harder. We don’t know the status of … Continue reading
I can’t believe it worked!
The Green Bay Packers had one plan Sunday. Run the football! You have to think the Indianapolis Colts had a pretty good inkling that was the Packers plan as well. So how on earth did the Colts allow the Packers … Continue reading
In Willis I trust
The Green Bay Packers face a tall task today in Lambeau Field. They must keep their season from spiraling away by beating the Indianapolis Colts. And they must do it without Jordan Love. In a game the Packers would have … Continue reading
Ill-prepared Packers drop opener
The Green Bay Packers looked like a team that is not quite ready for prime time Friday night. In a sloppy loss to the Philadelphia Eagles the Packers new defense looked every bit as bad as the old defense. The … Continue reading
Packers will roll, I think
The Green Bay Packers face the Philadelphia Eagles Friday in Brazil, another of the NFL’s ridiculous international games initiative. That being said, I think the long trip both teams have to take kind of negates any home field advantage for … Continue reading
How to Analyze NFL Predictions for Better Bets
How to Analyze NFL Predictions for Better Bets It’s hard to deny the excitement of NFL Sundays, and for most fans, the action goes a step beyond what happens on the field and into the world of sports betting. In … Continue reading
Packers hit a speed bump in Denver
The glorious training camp the Green Bay Packers have been having finally hit a little speed bump in the Packers visit to the Mile High City. While it’s only the preseason and it was backups against starters, it was nonetheless … Continue reading
Packers have to win now
Now that the Green Bay Packers have made quarterback Jordan Love the highest paid player in the league their Super Bowl window officially opened. And it comes with a tentative end date. Love is now under contract through 2028. So … Continue reading
One good half season and Love is a holdout
You gotta love today’s NFL if you are a quarterback. One good half season can earn you a 50 million dollar a year contract or more. Jordan Love is the latest example. Turns out Love learned one important thing about … Continue reading