Packers Face Familiar Start

The Green Bay Packers now know not only who they will be facing in 2014, but when.  The NFL announced its full schedule on Wednesday, amidst much anticipation from media and fans. My first thought in looking at the official and non-leaked schedule was “here we go again”.  For the third straight season, the Packers face […]

Around the NFC North: Week 13

The NFC North had a lackluster showing in week 12 with none of the four teams winning their respective games.  As such, the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears remained tied atop the division with matching 6-5 records. The Green Bay Packers moved to within a half game of the division lead with a tie against the […]

Lions at Packers: Keys to the Game

The bye week is over and the Green Bay Packers have been preparing to get back on a winning track after their week three debacle in Cincinnati. The good news for the Packers is that they are getting back many of those who were dealing with injury.  Clay Matthews, Jermichael Finley, Morgan Burnett, John Kuhn, […]

Around the NFC North in Week 11

Week 11 brings about some intriguing plotlines around the NFC North.  The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers both lost their starting quarterbacks for portions of this past Sunday’s game.  The Green Bay Packers finally see a divisional opponent in old foe the Detroit Lions.  The Minnesota Vikings have their bye this week after beating the […]