Packers News: Cobb, Nelson, Starks probable, Justin Smith ready

The Green Bay Packers have been bitten by the injury bug perhaps more than any NFL team this season. But headed into their divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, the Packers are getting healthier. Running back James Starks (knee) is set to return to the field for the Packers. Starks hasn’t played since […]

Packers-49ers: Williams vs. Crabtree a matchup to watch

When the 49ers turned to Colin Kaepernick as their starting quarterback, they added yet another dimension to an already dangerous team. Kaepernick made the first start of his NFL career Nov. 19 against the Chicago Bears. He started the final seven games of the season, throwing 10 touchdowns and just three interceptions. In four of […]

Packers Beer Mug Perspective: Is this a Super Bowl team?

The 2012 season has been a roller-coaster for the Green Bay Packers. From the early-season “Fail mary” in Seattle to the epic collapse in Indianapolis, the Packers have battled back to put themselves in contention for a second Super Bowl in three years. But is this team really Super Bowl-caliber? The last time the Packers […]

Packers News: Worthy out for season, Woodson set to return

Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy suffered a significant knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings and will not play in the postseason. Worthy left the locker room Sunday wearing a full leg brace and relying on crutches. The extent of his injury has not yet been released. The Packers selected Worthy with the No. 51 overall […]

Playoff Scenarios: Who will the Packers see in the NFC?

The Packers have already punched their ticket to the playoffs. And by defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Packers would be the No. 2 seed, earning a first-round bye. My eyes tell me that the Packers are a better team than the Vikings. And a motivated team heading to Minnesota with a first-round bye […]