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Packers’ D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener

September 6, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football. He sure had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did Thursday night to the archrival Bears. “Yeah, it was fun to watch,” Rodgers said after Green Bay opened the NFL’s […]

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NFL begins 100th season with Packers-Bears

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Doug Gottfred stopped to take a picture of his son, Owen, on their way to Soldier Field. Wearing a No. 29 Tarik Cohen jersey, Owen stood tall while his dad used the city skyline for a postcard-like backdrop. It was the first Chicago Bears game for Owen, who plays linebacker and running […]

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LaFleur, Rodgers over ‘audible’ questions, ready for Bears

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — How much freedom will Aaron Rodgers have in coach Matt LaFleur’s offense? Will he be able to change plays at the line of scrimmage? LaFleur said Monday that Rodgers will have a “green light” to change plays in order to put the offense in the best position to succeed. As […]

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Packers and Bears reverse roles in NFL’s 100th season opener

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The NFL’s oldest rivalry takes on a different look to open the league’s 100th season. It’s a role reversal for the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. A year after new coach Matt Nagy took quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears to Lambeau Field to kick off the season, the script flipped, […]

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NFL At 100: Packers-Bears playoff game had long-range impact

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

In their long — make that LONG — rivalry, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have played 198 times. Only two meetings came in the playoffs. In January 2011, they faced off for the NFC title and a trip to the Super Bowl. Aaron Rodgers and a staunch defense silenced Soldier Field, building a […]

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NFL At 100: AP Was There, 2010 NFC title game

September 5, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — 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 opening week, it is the Thursday night game between the Packers and Bears, who renew the league’s longest rivalry. To mark each Game of the Week, […]

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WATCH: Rodgers and Co. show up as Happy Gilmore characters ⁠— a sports movie Dave didn’t even have in his Top 10

August 29, 2019 Rick Solem

Aaron Rodgers, DeShone Kizer, Tim Boyle and Manny Wilkins — the Packers QBs — showed up to the team’s annual welcome back lunch as Happy Gilmore characters. WKTY’s Dave Carney, didn’t even have the movie in his Top 10 sports movies of all time (see here). It wasn’t even honorable mention. At least WIZM’s Rick […]

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Packers regular-season preview capsule

August 25, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY PACKERS (6-9-1) New faces: Coach Matt LaFleur, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, QB coach Luke Getsy, O-line coach Adam Stenavich, TE coach Justin Outten, WR coach Alvis Whitted, ILB coach Kirk Olivadotti, OLB coach Mike Smith, OL Billy Turner, OLBs Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Rashan Gary, Ss Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage, CB […]

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NFL 2019: LaFleur, Rodgers look to lead Pack past weak 2018

August 22, 2019 Associated Press

Six wins are unacceptable in Green Bay. So after a 6-9-1 campaign a season ago, the Packers unloaded the coaching staff, reshuffled the roster and retooled for what they hope will be a return to glory in 2019. Coach Mike McCarthy is gone. Now, 39-year-old Matt LaFleur must restore a franchise while learning how to […]

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WATCH: Rodgers spotted in Winnipeg, sporting Canadian tuxedo

August 21, 2019 Rick Solem

The Green Bay Packers have landed in Canada, set to play the Oakland Raiders from Winnipeg on Thursday. Aaron Rodgers was spotted in full Canadian uniform. Related posts: Packers president hints team was, perhaps, lucky not to land Khalil Mack A-Rod and Jordy won’t be playing catch Friday night Packers headed to Winnipeg to play […]