Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
LaFleur, Rodgers over ‘audible’ questions, ready for Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — How much freedom will Aaron Rodgers have in coach Matt LaFleur’s offense? Will he be able to change plays at the line of scrimmage? LaFleur…
Read MorePackers and Bears reverse roles in NFL’s 100th season opener
CHICAGO (AP) — The NFL’s oldest rivalry takes on a different look to open the league’s 100th season. It’s a role reversal for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.…
Read MoreNFL At 100: Packers-Bears playoff game had long-range impact
In their long — make that LONG — rivalry, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have played 198 times. Only two meetings came in the playoffs. In January 2011,…
Read MoreNFL At 100: AP Was There, 2010 NFC title game
CHICAGO (AP) — As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For opening…
Read MoreFavre and 'Da Bears' superfans kickoff NFL season-opening rivalry
Hungry? Adam Thielen has a Thursday night cure
Adam Thielen’s Thursdays usually are busy. The star wide receiver has a full practice with the Minnesota Vikings as they implement their game plan for the upcoming opponent. Thielen’s football…
Read MorePackers regular-season preview capsule
GREEN BAY PACKERS (6-9-1) New faces: Coach Matt LaFleur, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, QB coach Luke Getsy, O-line coach Adam Stenavich, TE coach Justin Outten, WR coach Alvis Whitted, ILB…
Read MoreRaiders-Packers game lands in Winnipeg on Thursday
The Raiders’ worldwide tour gets started in the preseason when they play a “home” exhibition against Green Bay in Canada. The Raiders will be the first team to play games…
Read MoreVikings top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pressure is on Minnesota’s offense to improve, and a more productive passing attack will depend partially on a diversified group of targets for Kirk Cousins. Some…
Read MoreRodgers remembers Cedric Benson, who died Saturday in motorcycle accident
Former NFL running back Cedric Benson died in a motorcycle accident Saturday night. The 36-year-old played one season for the Green Bay Packers back in 2012. He started five games,…
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