The Green Bay Packers will attempt to solidifying their standing in the NFC playoff race and get a little postseason revenge when the San Francisco 49ers come to Lambeau Field for a Week 12 showdown on Sunday. The Packers are 7-3 and can gain another advantage over a playoff contender with a win on Sunday. The 49ers are 5-5 and in big danger of missing the playoffs if they … [Read more...] about Packers vs. 49ers preview: Get to know Green Bay’s Week 12 opponent
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Karl Brooks gets game ball from Matt LaFleur following game-winning FG block
Second-year defensive lineman Karl Brooks received the game ball from coach Matt LaFleur following a blocked field goal that allowed the Green Bay Packers to escape Soldier Field with a 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Brooks got just enough of Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field goal attempt to force a miss and preserve the win as time expired. “I’ve got one game ball here. … [Read more...] about Karl Brooks gets game ball from Matt LaFleur following game-winning FG block
5 PFF stats to know from Packers’ win over Bears
The Green Bay Packers got explosive plays from Christian Watson, an encouraging performance from Rashan Gary and near-perfect passing day from Jordan Love under pressure, but lingering struggles in the red zone on offense and coverage problems in the passing game on defense turned Sunday’s showdown with the Chicago Bears into a nail-biter at Soldier Field. In the end, it took … [Read more...] about 5 PFF stats to know from Packers’ win over Bears
49ers’ Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa have injury questions going into Packers week
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Green Bay might be catching San Francisco at the perfect time If you were to ask anyone who the most important San Francisco 49ers were to their team’s success over the last couple of seasons, there’s a good chance the response you’d get back is quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive end Nick Bosa. Unfortunately … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa have injury questions going into Packers week
Tuesday Cheese Curds: Can Josh Jacobs fix the Packers’ red zone struggles?
Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Jacobs has been the Packers’ most consistent offensive performer. Can he solve their red zone issues? The Packers can’t get out of their own way in the red zone, this much is clear. Between misfiring on passes, penalties, turnovers, and general incompetence, they just can’t seem to execute their offense when it matters … [Read more...] about Tuesday Cheese Curds: Can Josh Jacobs fix the Packers’ red zone struggles?