Latest Matt LaFleur News

Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers' O-linemen and causes one to vomit on football

Sep. 15, 2024 19:28 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — One of the hottest games at Lambeau Field in several decades had some unintended — and messy — consequences. At one point during Green Bay’s 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur asked quarterback Malik Willis...

Willis thrives with help from the Packers' defense and running game in a 16-10 victory over Colts

Sep. 15, 2024 19:21 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Malik Willis acknowledges he wasn’t ready the last time he had to start an NFL game. The Green Bay Packers quarterback knew he’d be more prepared the next time an opportunity arose. With plenty of help from his new teammates, Willis went out and proved it...

Packers aren't ruling out Jordan Love for Colts game even as Malik Willis prepares to start

Sep. 11, 2024 18:24 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur still isn't ruling out the possibility Jordan Love could play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts as the quarterback recovers from a knee injury that has kept him from practicing. Love injured his left medial collateral...

Packers won't place Love on IR as Willis prepares to start Sunday's game against the Colts

Sep. 09, 2024 18:14 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team doesn’t plan to put Jordan Love on injured reserve, an indication the quarterback could return relatively soon. Love injured his left medial collateral ligament in the final minute of the Packers’...

Packers QB Jordan Love injured in closing seconds of loss to Eagles in Brazil

Sep. 07, 2024 00:26 AM EDT

SAO PAULO (AP) — Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was helped off the field after getting injured in the final seconds of the Packers’ 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. After driving the Packers beyond midfield, Love was pressured by Jalen Carter and Josh...

Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute

Sep. 07, 2024 00:53 AM EDT

SAO PAULO (AP) — Saquon Barkley has been practicing the art of positive thinking since switching teams for the first time in his career. Yet he probably couldn’t have imagined making such a spectacular debut for the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley scored three...

Eagles and Packers sound happy to be in Brazil after expressing concerns before the trip

Sep. 05, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

SAO PAULO (AP) — A nine-hour flight to Brazil and some time practicing under the sun in Sao Paulo seem to have softened the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers ahead of their season opener on Friday. Numerous players and coaches made comments before the trip suggesting...

Eagles sounding reluctant about trip to Brazil as they prepare to open against Packers

Sep. 05, 2024 16:31 PM EDT

Opening their season with a so-called home game nearly 4,800 miles from Lincoln Financial Field doesn’t seem to thrill the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil — the first NFL game in South America. Eagles...

QB Malik Willis has little time to adapt as he joins Packers just before start of the season

Aug. 29, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers believe Malik Willis’ solid production this preseason offers a better indication of his potential than his rather pedestrian regular-season statistics. Green Bay acquired Willis from the Tennessee Titans this week to back up starting...

Packers claim rookie Brayden Narveson off waivers and make him their kicker

Aug. 28, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After having Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph compete for their placekicking job throughout training camp, the Green Bay Packers decided their best option was finding someone else. The Packers claimed Brayden Narveson off waivers from the Tennessee Titans on...