PACKERS 3 concerns Packers face in Week 3 matchup with Browns Paul Bretl For the State Journal Sep 19, 2025 Sep 19, 2025 Updated Dec 22, 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY ā The Green Bay Packers find themselves on the road this week against an 0-2 Cleveland Browns team.kAmqFE C64@C5D[ 6DA64:2==J 2E E9:D A@:?E :? 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AC6EEJ >F49 6G6CJ 42E68@CJ] %96JāG6 5@?6 2 C62==J 8@@5 ;@3 6=:>:?2E:?8 6IA=@D:G6D 2?5 E96J 492==6?86 J@F]āāk^Am Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story 'Game wrecker' ready to wreak havoc on potentially thinned Packers' offensive line Green Bay faces a tall task against the Browns on Sunday with one top defensive players in the league. 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'Game wrecker' ready to wreak havoc on potentially thinned Packers' offensive line Green Bay faces a tall task against the Browns on Sunday with one top defensive players in the league.
Packers get chance to recover pair of offensive line starters with mini bye week Two starters on the Green Bay offensive line who sat out in Week 2 did not participate in practice on Monday with hopes of returning for Sunday.Ā
Packers receiver eyeing return to practice field after contract extension One of the Packers' top receivers is on the verge of returning to play after going down in the final game of last season with a torn ACL.
5 notable numbers behind the Packersā 2-0 start to the season Green Bayās had little trouble in cruising to a pair of victories over 2024 playoff teams to open the year. This is context behind the teamās …
Packers answer early season bell; overcome previous hurdles to cement themselves as NFC contenderĀ A 2-0 start has Green Bay feeling confident early in the year. Here's what's gone right so far.
Keisean Nixon embraces āCB1ā mentality, brings stability to Packersā cornerback room Keisean Nixon stated at the end of last season that he wanted to be the teamās top cornerback. Through two regular-season games, it looks like…
Packers lose a top receiver for extended stretch An injury early in the Packers' win over Washington will test Green Bay's depth at receiver. Here's what we know.
How defense sets tone for Packers' lofty expectations this season The Packers defense has solved two potent offenses this season. How did they do it to the Commanders to improve to 2-0?
Instant analysis from the Packersā convincing win over Washington Commanders Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the win over the Commanders.
Defense gets best marks in Packersā win over Commanders State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out grades after Green Bay improves to 2-0 with a 27-18 win over Washington.
Polzin: Packers talking points in Green Bayās 27-18 win over Washington GREEN BAY ā Itās hard to imagine a more impressive five-day stretch to start the 2025 season for the Green Bay Packers.
Packers monitoring tight end's knee ahead of Browns matchup after practice 'tweak' The tight end, who has been a key in Green Bay's offense this season, was listed on Thursday's injury report after exiting practice early.Ā
Starting Packers TE's unknown status could provide larger roles for backups vs. Browns Green Bay's offense could look differently against the Browns after a late-week injury to the starting tight end.Ā
Packers receiver Jayden Reed out at least 4 games after going on injured reserve Jayden Reed said Tuesday on X that he had undergone surgeries on his foot and his clavicle.
Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett are friends as well as foes MicahĀ Parsons and Myles Garrett's camaraderie was strengthened this offseason when they worked out together.Ā
Instant analysis from the Packers' late loss to the Cleveland Browns Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the loss to the Browns.
Polzin: Packers talking points after Green Bayās 13-10 loss at Cleveland Fourteen penalties on the Packers paved the way for a Browns comeback. And Jordan Love didnāt help matters for his team in a brutal fourth quarter.