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Lions take advantage of Packers mistakes

October 7, 2018 Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went their way. STRIP-SACK! @TheHand54 pic.twitter.com/Tu6jYRycKm — Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 7, 2018 Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount ran for two scores, lifting the Lions to a 31-23 […]

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NFL 2018: Vikings-Packers rivalry as fierce as ever

August 29, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Will the Minnesota Vikings pick up where they left off, following their surge to the NFC championship game last season? Or will the Green Bay Packers rebound forcefully enough to take back the division they’ve mostly dominated for two decades? The annual report on the NFC North has almost always focused on […]

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NFC North Training Camp Capsules

July 24, 2018 Associated Press

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 25 (rookies), July 28 (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after season opener and rookie RB Dalvin Cook in fourth game, both to knee injuries, Vikings rode backup QB Case Keenum and league-leading defense to second-most wins in franchise […]

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Minnesota Vikings training camp capsule

July 23, 2018 Associated Press

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Green Bay Packers training camp capsule

July 23, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY PACKERS (7-9) OPEN CAMP: July 26, Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: Finished under .500 and out of playoffs for first time since 2008. Offense struggled with QB Aaron Rodgers sidelined for seven games with broken collarbone. Defense plagued by porous secondary and lack of consistent pass rush. Injuries ravaged cornerback position again. IMPORTANT […]

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Kirk Cousins on leading Vikes: ‘Let your voice be heard’

June 2, 2018 Associated Press

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — There’s still so much more for Kirk Cousins to learn about his new coaches, teammates and playbook in Minnesota, a mere 2½ months after the newest Vikings quarterback signed his record-setting contract to headline this year’s NFL free agency frenzy. With every full-swing fist pump after a completed pass in […]

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Jimmy Graham in, Jordy Nelson out and other NFL things

March 13, 2018 Rick Solem

Not long after the news that Jimmy Graham was going to sign with the Green Bay Packers, another report says Jordy Nelson will be cut. No word on how much the 31-year-old Graham will make but it looks to be a 3-year deal. Nelson, who will be 33 on May 31, spent 10 seasons with […]

SPORTS NEWS

Vikings, others face tough decisions as free agency nears

March 1, 2018 Rick Solem

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Spielman came to this year’s annual NFL scouting combine with a quarterback quandary. He has two first-round draft picks trying to recover from injuries and a third-stringer, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC championship game. Now, instead of reaping the benefits of his smart moves and abundant riches, Spielman […]

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The Latest: Contract talks with Rodgers ‘sooner than later’

March 1, 2018 Rick Solem

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the NFL combine (all times EST): 2:15 p.m. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says that the team would like to extend the contract of quarterback Aaron Rodgers “sooner rather than later.” Gutekunst was asked about the two-time NFL MVP at the combine. He says that the team […]

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The NFL needs a playoff committee

January 8, 2018 Rick Solem

The NFL needs a playoff committee. I’ll just lob that out there. It’s a weird time to live in Wisconsin. In the sports world, anyway. It’s still cold as F. The Badgers just lost to Rutgers. Rutgers? The Packers aren’t in the playoffs. And the Bucks have the most popular player in the NBA. What? […]

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