Not only did Josh Jacobs catch his first career receiving touchdown on Sunday against the Houston Texans, but the veteran running back joined an exclusive club of milestone touchdown scorers in Green Bay Packers history. Jacobs now has something in common with former Packers greats Donald Driver and Robert Brooks. Brooks caught Brett Favre’s 50th career touchdown pass on No. 6, … [Read more...] about What do Josh Jacobs, Donald Driver and Robert Brooks now have in common?
Daniel Whelan helps save the day for Packers in win over Texans
Rarely is the punter a headline story in a come-from-behind win in the NFL, but Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan helped save the day in Green Bay’s 24-22 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Not only did Whelan consistently flip the field as a punter, but he had a game-saving hold on Brandon McManus’ game-winning field goal as time expired. Coach Matt … [Read more...] about Daniel Whelan helps save the day for Packers in win over Texans
Packers defense suffocates Texans QB C.J. Stroud in dominant performance
The Green Bay Packers held Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to career lows in completions, passing yards and net passing yards in a suffocating performance on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Stroud, the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, completed 10 of 21 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He averaged 4.1 yards per attempt, lost 31 yards on four … [Read more...] about Packers defense suffocates Texans QB C.J. Stroud in dominant performance
8 standouts from Packers’ Week 7 win over Texans
On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers signed veteran Brandon McManus to help solve their kicking woes. On Sunday, McManus booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Houston Texans 24-22.While many expected this game to feature two high-powered offenses, it was more of a defensive showcase. The Texans forced three turnovers in the first half and took a 19-14 … [Read more...] about 8 standouts from Packers’ Week 7 win over Texans
Brandon McManus hits game-winning field goal as Packers take down Texans
DeMeco Ryans tried to ice the 10-year veteran, but Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus wouldn’t be denied his special moment as he connected on a 45-yard field goal as time expired to beat the Houston Texans on Sunday at Lambeau Field. McManus was acquired in kicker swap by the Packers on Wednesday. Four days later, his game-winner at the buzzer extended the Packers’ win … [Read more...] about Brandon McManus hits game-winning field goal as Packers take down Texans