Packers linebacker Clay Matthews tweaked his hamstring in Green Bay’s Week 3 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but the four-time Pro Bowler told reporters Thursday that he will “definitely” play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. After being a full participant at Thursday’s practice, head coach Mike McCarthy was encouraged about Matthews’ prospects for Sunday. “He […]
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Could the Packers go with Burnett and Banjo at safety?
Following the Packers’ week two win over Washington, defensive coordinator Dom Capers hinted at a bigger role for undrafted rookie Chris Banjo. “You could see more and more of Chris Banjo,” Capers said, per Ty Dunne. “I thought he did well. He had one missed tackle one of those long runs, but other than that, […]
No reason to panic despite Packers’ 1-2 start
Through three weeks, the Green Bay Packers sit at 1-2 entering their much-needed bye week. Coming into the season, the Week 4 bye may have been seen as a disadvantage, but now, the timing could not have worked out better. After giving up a 16-point lead and losing in dramatic fashion at Cincinnati, the Packers were […]
Packers 38, Redskins 20: Game Balls and Lame Calls
After suffering a close loss to the San Francisco 49ers on opening day, the Green Bay Packers bounced back with a dominant performance against the Washington Redskins in Week 2. Aaron Rodgers tied a franchise record with 480 passing yards, and James Starks went over 100 rushing yards filling in for a concussed Eddie Lacy. […]
49ers 34, Packers 28: Game Balls and Lame Calls
For the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, the 2013 season opener looked a lot like how the 2012 season ended. In January, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick racked up 181 yards on the ground, thanks in part to the read-option. The Packers schemed for Kaepernick’s legs this time around, holding him to just 22 […]