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Rodgers, Packers unbeaten with 37-30 victory over Saints

September 28, 2020 Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers sounds increasingly enamored with the scheme and play-calling philosophy of second-year head coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers are unbeaten and putting up some of the best offensive numbers in the NFL. So why not? Rodgers passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns, and the Packers scored […]

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Davante Adams doubtful for Packers; Michael Thomas out for Saints on Sunday

September 26, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Both the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints will likely be missing their star receivers for their Sunday night matchup. The Saints have ruled out 2019 Offensive Player of the Year Michael Thomas, which means he will miss a second straight game with an ankle injury. Packers coach Matt […]

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Packers’ Davante Adams unsure of his status for Saints game

September 23, 2020 Associated Press

Green Bay wide receiver Davante Adams says he doesn’t know yet whether he’ll be able to play Sunday night at New Orleans after leaving the Packers’ previous game early with a hamstring injury. “It’s too early to tell,” Adams said Wednesday. “It’s feeling better. I think we’re making good progress every day. But we’re just […]

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Packers’ Aaron Jones Making His Case For Contract Extension

September 21, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Jones’ bid for a new contract is paying early dividends for the Green Bay Packers. Jones had a career-high 168 yards rushing, a team-high 68 yards receiving and three touchdowns in a 42-21 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He leads the NFL in rushing (234) and yards […]

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Jones’ Big Day Helps Packers Beat Lions 42-21 In Home Opener

September 20, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Jones wanted to do a Lambeau Leap even without fans in the stands. He gave himself plenty of opportunities. Jones rushed for a career-high 168 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 75-yard breakaway, as the Green Bay Packers rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat the Detroit […]

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‘Real confidence’ helps Adams succeed as Rodgers’ top target

September 18, 2020 Associated Press

The age gap separating Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams was evident from one way they communicated this week. Rodgers and Adams were sitting in the Packers’ locker room Wednesday when the 27-year-old wideout sent a text message to the veteran quarterback “It’s this generation now,” the 36-year-old Rodgers quipped. […]

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Packers wary of Lions after uncomfortable sweep last season

September 18, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The past two games between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions exemplified the biggest difference between these two teams. Green Bay has an uncanny ability to win close games. Detroit keeps finding new ways to lose them. The Packers swept their two regular-season meetings with the Lions last year […]

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Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes

September 17, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cameron Dantzler picked up his nickname “The Needle” in high school in Louisiana. “I was always skinny,” the Minnesota Vikings cornerback said after he was drafted in the third round, “and when I hit you, it hurt.” Dantzler’s entry into the NFL has predictably come with growing pains, too. His debut was […]

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Injuries To Test Resourcefulness Of Packers’ Offensive Line

September 16, 2020 Associated Press

Green Bay showcased the resourcefulness of its offensive line Sunday as the Packers didn’t allow a sack despite playing parts of the game without multiple projected starters. That trait will get tested again and again the rest of the season. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that right guard Lane Taylor is expected to miss […]

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Valdes-Scantling ready to build on Week 1 effort for Packers

September 15, 2020 Associated Press

One week into the season, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling already has showcased the traits that have inspired such exhilaration and exasperation. Valdes-Scantling had four receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 43-34 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, but he also dropped two passes early in the second half to continue […]