Polzin: Packers talking points after Green Bay’s 40-40 tie with Dallas JIM POLZIN Sep 29, 2025 Sep 29, 2025 Updated Jan 4, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Green Bay Packers were 2-0 and looked like a legit Super Bowl contender just over a week ago.kAmkDA2?mp =@DD 2?5 2 E:6 =2E6C[ |2EE {2u=6FC’D E62> :D =:>A:?8 :?E@ :ED 3J6 H66< H:E9 D@>6 :DDF6D]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^d7bd4246\bh7_\c2d`\3bad\e773gbcghacgQmx?DE2?E 2?2=JD:D 7C@> E96 !24<6CDV E:6 H:E9 E96 s2==2D r@H3@JDk^2mk^AmkAmkDA2?m%96 !24<6CD H2DE65 2 5@F3=6\5:8:E =625 @? 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Defensive linemen set to face former team as Packers travel to Dallas The tackle has plenty of positive memories about his time in Green Bay, and recently reflected on his time with the players he'll battle on Su…
Packers center doesn't hold back in harsh assessment of his play The veteran offensive lineman refuses to sugarcoat his play to start the season. Here's why.Â
Trade in the back of Micah Parsons' mind ahead of Packers matchup at Dallas Green Bay's start defensive end is returning to his former home just weeks after being traded away.
'Pump the brakes': Teachable moments apparent for Packers after mistake-filled loss Discipline, both on and off the field, was a major talking point for Packers coach Matt LaFleur this week.Â
Jordan Love, Packers' offense find themselves 'under duress' in unexpected loss to Browns A stagnant performance from the Green Bay offense against a dominant Cleveland defensive line showcased where the team will need to improve mo…
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