Top Story Spotlight Special Report PACKERS 3 concerns the Packers face in their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings Paul Bretl For the State Journal Nov 21, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 Updated Feb 24, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings will be the first of three consecutive games for the Green Bay Packers against NFC North opponents.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^c477b6g7\hed_\c43h\2egh\7_e3h4_2a367Qm':<:?8D C2>A:?8 FA CF??:?8 82>6 2D p2C@? y@?6D C6=:D96D 2?@E96C C6EFC? E@ {2>362F u:6=5k^2mk^AmkAm(:E9 E96 }ur }@CE9 C246 H:56 @A6?[ 9@H E96 !24<6CD 72C6 @G6C E9:D E9C66\H66< A6C:@5 4@F=5 8@ 2 =@?8 H2J :? 56E6C>:?:?8 ?@E @?=J H96C6 E96J DE2?5 :? 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Vikings ramping up running game as Aaron Jones relishes another return to Lambeau Field Aaron Jones, who missed four games with a hamstring injury, is averaging 5.7 yards per touch this season, the third-best mark of his career.
Why Packers' upcoming stretch of division matchups is key to a successful season The Packers are about to embark on arguably their most important stretch of games this season. Here's why the next few games are so important …
Packers backup quarterback makes big impact in just a few snaps Packers coach Matt LaFleur showed his confidence in his backup quarterback's ability to step into any situation and play a crucial role.Â
Dane County Regional Airport sets record for busiest summer travel season Dane County Regional Airport saw more passengers from May through August than ever before, airport officials reported Friday.
Packers' back up running back ready to step in with Josh Jacobs' status still in the air Constant development over the last two season has led Green Bay's back up running back into a prime spot to step up whenever called upon.
Packers' top receiver makes return to practice field, will not play against Vikings Green Bay got a boost on the practice field with the return of its top wide receiver, who has been sidelined since Week 2.
What to know about the 2 Packers roster additions ahead of Sunday's game Green Bay elevated a linebacker and running back to the active roster in preparation for its home contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Here'…
Packers' defensive backs know they can't afford to let INTs keep eluding their grasp By an unofficial count, the Packers had five chances for interceptions against Jameis Winston on Sunday, and they came away with just one.
