Backup quarterback Matt Flynn threw six touchdowns in relief of a deactivated Aaron Rodgers Sunday, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 45-41 shootout win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17 at Lambeau Field. Here are five observations from the Packers’ win: 1. Cha-Ching In throwing for a Packers’ record in both passing yards […]
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Packers vs. Lions Preview: 5 Things to Watch
The Green Bay Packers (14-1) and Detroit Lions (10-5) face off in Week 17 of the NFL season Sunday. The basics When: 12:00 CST, Sunday, January 1, 2012. Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. TV: FOX; Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick with the call, Laura Okmin on the sidelines. Radio: 620 AM WTMJ (Milwaukee); Packers Radio Network; NFL Sunday […]
McCarthy: Packers “Playing to Win Game” on Sunday; Chad Clifton Expected to Play
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy made no mistake about his team’s desire to be 15-1, and he might get to try out a few players in the process, including left tackle Chad Clifton, against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. McCarthy said Monday that the Packers are preparing to “win the game” and that […]
McCarthy: Bishop and Pickett Out; Starks, Sitton and Saine Questionable for Sunday vs. Chiefs
During his Friday press conference, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy ruled out both Desmond Bishop and Ryan Pickett for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs but said that James Starks, Brandon Saine and Josh Sitton all have a chance to play. Bishop and Pickett have both been held out of practice this week. […]
McCarthy: Status of James Starks, Josh Sitton in Doubt For Sunday Against Chiefs
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy didn’t sound too optimistic Wednesday that either running back James Starks or guard Josh Sitton would be available to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. McCarthy said that Starks worked out hard on Tuesday, but the ensuing medical reports done today weren’t encouraging. He was a no-go […]