NFL
Going the distance: Brees breaks NFL mark for yards passing
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time leader in yards passing — and he did it with a certain panache and precision that made the 39-year-old quarterback…
Read MoreReid kneels, says Kaepernick ‘robbed’ of dream to play again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Eric Reid called his return to the NFL on Sunday “bittersweet,” saying it still hurts that his friend Colin Kaepernick has been “robbed” of his dream…
Read MoreLions take advantage of Packers mistakes
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way. https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1049004796361887744 Matthew Stafford threw…
Read MoreEagles, Vikings stage NFC championship rematch Sunday
When last they met, the Eagles and Vikings were vying for a spot in the Super Bowl. Now, they are searching for consistency while looking up at other division leaders.…
Read MorePackers could be short-handed at receiver against Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers were missing star quarterback Aaron Rodgers when they closed last season with a road loss to the Detroit Lions. When the…
Read MoreDanica Patrick says Aaron Rodgers spiked idea of woman cave
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Danica Patrick encountered some resistance from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers when she wanted to set up a woman cave in the house they share in…
Read MoreRodgers: "We have a great relationship," shooting down rift between he and McCarthy
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Following a 22-0 victory over Buffalo last week, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called the offense “terrible” and was critical of the plan spearheaded…
Read MorePressure needs to be on for Vikings to rebound vs. Eagles
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With play-action pass after play-action pass, Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams just kept picking Minnesota’s proud and proven defense apart. Opportunities for the Vikings…
Read MorePackers offense looks to rebound after sluggish game
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Whatever issues his quarterback has with his offensive game plans, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy made sure he didn’t escalate the tension by airing…
Read MorePackers shut out Bills
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is more like it for the Green Bay Packers. The offense built a big lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers gutted through another game with…
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