The San Francisco 49ers ruled out starting quarterback Brock Purdy because of a shoulder injury and announced backup Brandon Allen as the starter for Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Purdy, a Pro Bowler who finished fourth in NFL MVP voting last year, injured his shoulder last Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and missed the majority of practice time this … [Read more...] about Packers to face backup quarterback on Sunday vs. 49ers
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Green Bay Not Stoked On Eric, Desperately Need New CB
The writing seems to be on the wall for Green Bay Packers former 1st round pick Eric Stokes. Last week’s ugly win against Chicago only saw Stokes on the field for four snaps compared to Carrington Valentine’s 64. Perhaps Hafley and company are finally ready to call it. Where We Started Out Coming into the 2021 NFL Draft, Eric Stokes was a highly rated corner … [Read more...] about Green Bay Not Stoked On Eric, Desperately Need New CB
Breaking down Packers’ final injury report of Week 12 vs. 49ers
The Green Bay Packers ruled out cornerback Jaire Alexander and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and listed defensive lineman Colby Wooden as questionable on the final injury report before facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. How will the injury situation affect Sunday’s showdown? Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report ahead of Week 12: Out (2) CB Jaire … [Read more...] about Breaking down Packers’ final injury report of Week 12 vs. 49ers
Packers Film Room: Attacking the 49ers in the Red Zone
Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Building a package of plays to attack the 49ers in the red zone By now, you’re likely aware of the Green Bay Packers’ issues scoring touchdowns in the red zone, either because you’ve seen the numbers or because you have screamed at your TV, “Please score a TD this time, I beg of you.” Either one of those is a valid method … [Read more...] about Packers Film Room: Attacking the 49ers in the Red Zone
Friday Cheese Curds: Tucker Kraft will match up with one of his idols on Sunday
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images George Kittle is one of the best tight ends in recent memory, and he has inspired plenty of other players at the position — including the Packers’ budding star. For the first time in over a year, Tucker Kraft did not catch a pass for the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. In fact, Kraft had 19 straight games with two or more catches … [Read more...] about Friday Cheese Curds: Tucker Kraft will match up with one of his idols on Sunday