Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With a chance to drain the clock and preserve Sunday’s win at Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings lined up on second down with three tight ends next […]
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Rodgers Throws 5 TD Passes, Packers Gash Raiders 42-24
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had his best game by far under new Packers coach Matt LaFleur, throwing for 429 yards and five touchdowns and running for another […]
NFL AT 100 — Packers-Raiders 2003: Favre deals with grief by playing heavy heart out
As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it is […]
Lazard ‘fulfills journey’ in standout effort against Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Allen Lazard wasn’t even on the Packers’ initial 53-man roster. The 6-foot-5 receiver was cut before the season, signed to the practice squad, only to […]
Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For an accomplished, experienced group like the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, maintaining that edge is more of the goal than plowing new ground. If there’s unheralded one […]
NFL at 100: Favre flawless vs. Raiders after dad’s death
Brett Favre played in plenty of meaningful games with 24 playoff starts, five appearances in the conference title game and two trips to the Super Bowl on the way to […]
Pats, Saints top 2 teams in AP poll; Packers steady at No. 5
NEW YORK (AP) — Among the top teams in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers stand out for one important reason: They are still unbeaten. The 49ers improved to 5-0 […]
Lions latest victims of NFL’s flag football problem
Another frustrating weekend of flag-filled football culminated with the Packers’ 23-22 last-second win over the Lions on Monday night thanks to two phantom hands-to-the-face calls on Detroit defensive end Trey […]
Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — It took Mason Crosby 13 seasons to perform his first Lambeau Leap. The 35-year-old kicker nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and jumped […]
Aaron Rodgers returns to his ‘special’ place: Monday night
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers loves playing on Monday night. Growing up in Northern California, Rodgers would watch the long-running “Monday Night Football” games, hum the theme song […]