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Green Bay's recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run

Dec. 24, 2024 14:52 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season. A rapidly improving defense gives...

Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints

Dec. 24, 2024 00:41 AM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — With a dominant defense leading the way, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth by producing their most lopsided win in a decade. Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Packers recorded the...

Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler has frustrating night in shutout loss to Packers

Dec. 24, 2024 00:33 AM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Without many weapons around him, New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler couldn’t capitalize on his opportunity for a nationally televised showcase. One week after leading four straight scoring drives in a 20-19 loss to the Washington...

Packers' secondary missing 3 starters against Spencer Rattler and the Saints

Dec. 23, 2024 19:16 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was set to face a Green Bay Packers secondary missing three starters in the rookie fifth-round pick's fourth career start Monday night. Rattler started in place of Derek Carr, who missed a second straight game...

Saints rule out QB Derek Carr, RB Alvin Kamara for Monday night game at Green Bay

Dec. 21, 2024 18:24 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints won't have quarterback Derek Carr or running back Alvin Kamara available for Monday night's game at Green Bay. The Saints (5-9) ruled both players out Saturday for the matchup with the Packers (10-4). Carr hasn't...

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Dec. 21, 2024 18:23 PM EST

New Orleans (5-9) at Green Bay (10-4) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Against the spread: Saints 6-8; Packers 8-6. Series record: Packers lead 18-10. Last meeting: Packers won 18-17 at...

Packers must try to maintain the pass-rushing prowess they showcased in Seattle

Dec. 16, 2024 17:28 PM EST

Green Bay needs to establish a more consistent pass rush to have a chance of making a deep postseason run as a likely NFC wild-card team. The Packers’ 30-13 victory at Seattle on Sunday represented a major step in the right direction. Green Bay (10-4) constantly...

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with Packers

Dec. 12, 2024 18:33 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn't have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. “I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gained from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it as...

Green Bay looks to rebound on the road against Seattle on Sunday night

Dec. 12, 2024 17:48 PM EST

Green Bay (9-4) at Seattle (8-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 3 Against the spread: Green Bay 7-6, Seattle 6-6-1 Series record: Green Bay leads 15-9 Last meeting: Nov. 14, 2021, Packers win 17-0 at...

Packers getting healthier as season winds down

Dec. 11, 2024 18:20 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While other teams around the NFL are seeing their injury lists grow as the season winds down, the Green Bay Packers appear to be getting healthy at just the right time. Not only is quarterback Jordan Love looking like himself after dealing with early-season...