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Packers spent all offseason trying to fix this problem. It happened again A main focal point during the offseason for the Green Bay Packers came back to bite them again in their season-opening loss to division rival …
5 takeaways from Packers' 4th-quarter meltdown, season-opening loss vs. Vikings The Green Bay Packers opened the season with a fourth-quarter meltdown against division rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Surviving cornerback competition: Packers starting CB's mindset never wavered Through the summer cornerback competition, Keisean Nixon's approach stayed the same. Now, after Week 1, he's had "one of his most complete gam…
3 concerns for the Packers in their Week 2 matchup with the Jets Here's a closer look at three areas that could play a key role for Green Bay as it tries to bounce back after blowing a lead in its season opener.
'Game wrecker' rises to occasion as Packers stake their own comeback vs. Jets Green Bay got a big performance from the defensive end position to help keep the Packers in the game late.
'Like putting a puzzle together': Injuries preventing continuity for Packers on O-line The Green Bay Packers have struggled to find a consistent groove on the offensive line as injuries pile up.
'Like putting a puzzle together': Injuries preventing continuity for Packers on O-line The Green Bay Packers have struggled to find a consistent groove on the offensive line as injuries pile up.
