Matthews vs Matthews: Who wins this Sunday?

  Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews is set for a family reunion of sorts, as he faces his uncle, Tennessee Titan’s offensive line coach Bruce Matthews, this Sunday. The family reunion was originally intended for Clay Matthews to play against cousin, and Titan...

Lang could return to guard / Packers injury update

Green Bay Packers Offensive lineman T.J. Lang returned to the practice field on Wednesday and could return to action this Sunday against the Bears.  Lang took reps at left guard during practice, which could mean a return to his old position on Sunday.  It also likely...

Matthews could return Sunday

The first time the Green Bay Packers faced the Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews had his way with Bears left tackle J’Marcus Webb.  Matthews, who has 9-sacks on the season, had 3 1/2 on that September day at Lambeau Field against the Bears. AUDIO: Clay Matthews said...

Benson may need surgery

Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson was injured on October 7th in the Indianapolis Colts game and placed on temporary injured reserve.  Under the rules of the newly created injured list, Benson could have returned to practice this week and been eligible to...

Injuries continue to hit the Packers

The Green Bay Packers’ coaches are concentrating on a self scout early this week, then will turn their focus on the next opponent, the Detroit Lions in Detroit a week from Sunday.  Following that, the coaches will get a little time off and it’s back to...

Packers lacking energy! How can that be?

The Green Bay Packers played their 3rd noon kickoff in the last four weeks, but for whatever reason, for this game, they lacked energy and were flat right from the start.  Those aren’t my words, rather the words coming from the players mouths following Green...

Packers look to control Watt and his hands

With hands that measure over 11 inches long, arms at 34 inches, and a 6’5 frame, the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt is a defensive force the Green Bay Packers must control Sunday night. Watt currently trails Clay Matthews for the NFL sack lead, entering...

Masthay is NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Tim Masthay became the first punter to throw a touchdown pass in 40 years for the Packers.  He also punted five times for a 47.6 yard average in the Green Bay Packers 23-10 win over the Chicago Bears.  Masthay today was named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of...

Packers find their defensive ways in win over Bears

What a difference a week makes.  Last week, the Green Bay Packers defense couldn’t stop the run and the secondary had a hard time defending Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers.  But the Packers made some lineup changes and turned up the intensity, sacking Jay...

Should the Packers trade Jennings?

I read an outstanding story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning, a piece written by sportswriter Bob McGinn.  The story suggests the Packers, who won’t likely be able to resign wide receiver Greg Jennings, should trade him and get something for him...

Lang gets $5.5-million signing bonus

Green Bay Packers left guard T.J. Lang started 2012 in a contract year.  He talked before training camp started about his desire to get a contract extension.  The two sides made it happen on Tuesday when Lang signed a 4-year extension worth $20.8-million and a signing...

Packers get USC DE/OLB Nick Perry

The Green Bay Packers selected USC DE/OLB Nick Perry with their first round pick, #28 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft.   The Perry pick gives the Packers bookend USC players on the outside with Clay Matthews on the other side for Green Bay.  Perry brings more size...

Another discount double-check

Look for another round of State Farm Insurance “discount double check” commercials to hit the television airwaves soon, possible by this weekend. Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji told me last night that he and teammate Clay Matthews are a part of...

Seven Packers earn Pro Bowl selections

The Green Bay Packers have seven of their players represent them on the 2011-12 NFC Pro Bowl team.  The Packers learned that wide receiver Greg Jennings, fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nose tackle B.J. Raji, center Scott Wells...

Packers pursuit of perfection ends at Arrowhead

Dealing with injuries and the pressure that goes along with the pursuit of a perfect season, the Green Bay Packers winning streak finally came to an end.  After 19-straight victories and a 13-0 record to start this season, the unlikely villain turned out to be the...

Is this the statement game for the Packers?

For the first time this season, the Green Bay Packers 45-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings was a dominant performance in all three facets of the game.  The Packers improved to 9-0 by getting their usual solid contribution from the offense.  But this time, the defense...

Packers remain perfect

The Green Bay Packers improved to 9-0 on the season with a 45-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field.  The win also extended the Packers franchise record winning streak to 15-games. Aaron Rodgers continued his MVP pace tossing for...

Rodgers NFC Player of the Month

It’s beginning to look like a broken record.  Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Month for October. This is Rodgers’ fourth career Player of the Month Award and third in a row.  He joins Pro Football Hall...

Packers defense finally shines

For the first four games of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers were winning games in spite of their defense.  After falling behind 14-0 last night to the Atlanta Falcons, it appeared as if that trend might continue.  That’s when the defense said enough is...

Packers vs. Falcons today

The Green Bay Packers defense promises to get a stiff challenge today from the Atlanta Falcon’s solid receiving corp, but Aaron Rodgers and the Packers promise to give the Falcon secondary a solid test of their own.  The result could be a good old-fashioned...