Lions' offense struggles in first game since coordinator Ben Johnson's departure STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Sep 8, 2025 Sep 8, 2025 Updated Dec 14, 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — The Detroit Lions apparently are going to need some time to adapt to the departure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.kAmy@9?D@? =67E E@ 364@>6 9625 4@249 @7 E96 }ur }@CE9 C:G2= r9:428@ q62CD 27E6C 96=A:?8 E96 {:@?D H:? 2 D64@?5 DEC2:89E 5:G:D:@? E:E=6 2?5 D4@C6 2? }u{\=625:?8 bb]a A@:?ED A6C 82>6 =2DE D62D@?] x? E96:C 7:CDE 82>6 @7 E96 A@DE\y@9?D@? 6C2[ E96 {:@?D 5:5?’E D4@C6 2 E@F495@H? 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Polzin: How Jordan Love took on the role of co-star in the Micah Parsons Show While the Green Bay Packers’ shiny new addition got most of the attention, its quarterback quietly put together the type of performance that c…
Micah Parsons showcases an all-encompassing impact in Packers debut Micah Parsons' presence was felt throughout Lambeau Field, both on the field and in the stadium, as Green Bay kicked off the regular season wi…
Sparkling grades all around for the Packers after dominant win over Lions State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out high marks across the board after Green Bay’s 27-13 win over Detroit in the 2025 season opener.
Polzin: Packers talking points after Green Bay’s win over Detroit Too soon to be talking Super Bowl? Absolutely. But no judgment from me if your mind went there during the Packers’ 27-13 win over Detroit on Sunday.
Madison-based F-35s flying over Monday Night Football in Chicago The planes from the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will perform a low-level flyover of Soldier Field.
Country music star Garth Brooks to open Summerfest 2026 It will be Garth Brooks’ first performance at Summerfest, and his first show in Milwaukee in more than a decade.
3 things to know about the Packers’ Week 2 opponent, the Washington Commanders The Commanders were solid in a Week 1 victory over the New York. The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in Jayden Daniels leads a potent offense.
Early returns suggest Parsons-Clark trade won't hamper Packers' run defense The Packers limited Detroit to 46 yards rushing on 22 carries in their season-opening 27-13 victory over the Lions on Sunday.
