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Rodgers, Peterson meet again when Packers visit Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Adrian Peterson has played against Aaron Rodgers more than a dozen times and knows not to be surprised by anything. So when the prolific quarterback led…
Read MoreReturns of Oren Burks, Aaron Jones replenish Packers' depth
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers might get injured inside linebacker Oren Burks back for their game Sunday against the Washington Redskins. The rookie appeared to be…
Read MoreAfter statement game by Cousins, Vikings host Allen, Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins delivered for the Minnesota Vikings the type of performance expected from, and demanded by, his big contract. Passing for 219 yards and three touchdowns over…
Read MoreAll-in Vikings upgrade 3 spots, in no position for patience
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have almost every key player back from the 2017 team that won 14 games and went to the NFC championship game. Their new…
Read MoreA ‘little sore,’ Packers’ Rodgers gets ready for Redskins
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers channeled a fictional prize fighter to describe how he felt after playing the Minnesota Vikings. “If you’ve seen (the movie) ‘Rocky III,’ you…
Read MoreKhalil Mack, Bears defense look to turn sacks into turnovers
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — In just a few weeks, linebacker Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears defense feel they’ve established an identity. The identity is no secret: They’re coming…
Read MoreHall of Fame members threaten boycott of inductions
A group of Pro Football Hall of Famers led by Eric Dickerson is demanding health insurance coverage and a share of NFL revenues or else those former players will boycott…
Read MoreNew coaches get off to rough starts in 2018
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Jon Gruden was welcomed back to Oakland as a returning hero when he got hired for his second stint as coach of the Raiders. There was…
Read MoreAfter Aaron Rodgers interview, Tafoya talks of difficult job as sideline reporter
Michele Tafoya stood next to Aaron Rodgers on the Lambeau Field turf and saw the mischievous glint in the quarterback’s eyes. She knew a good interview was ahead. And it…
Read MoreWEEK 2 RECAP: Renewed push to protect QBs has defenders stumped
Pass rushers like Clay Matthews are stumped as to what constitutes a clean hit on quarterbacks anymore. Lending a sympathetic ear is none other than Mike Zimmer, one of the…
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