Top Story Special Report PACKERS Self-inflicted mistakes doom Packers in late loss to Browns PAUL BRETL For the State Journal Sep 22, 2025 Sep 22, 2025 Updated Dec 27, 2025 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There's no sugarcoating this loss — the Green Bay Packers let one get away Sunday in Cleveland.kAm%96 qC@H?DV 5676?D6 >256 E9:?8D 5:77:4F=E 7@C vC66? q2J] qFE 6G6? D@[ vC66? q2J H2D :? 2 A@D:E:@? =2E6 E@ D64FC6 E96 H:?]k^AmkAmw@H6G6C[ D6=7\:?7=:4E65 H@F?5D AC@G65 E@@ 5:77:4F=E E@ @G6C4@>6] r=6G6=2?5 H@? `b\`_]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^_f6f3d2e\c5be\dd62\ggca\ef55gf3c``fbQmb E9:?8D E92E DE@@5 @FE :? (:D4@?D:? G@==6J32==VD c\D6E H:? :? z@9= r6?E6C r=2DD:4k^2mk^Am kAmQ%96C6’D 2 =@E @7 DEF77 E@ 4=62? FA 2?5 :>AC@G6 @? 8@:?8 7@CH2C5 3FE :E’D @?6 @7 E9@D6 E9:?8D[ 25G6CD:EJ 9:E[Q 4@249 |2EE {2u=6FC D2:5 27E6C E96 82>6] QxE’D 8@:?8 E@ 9:E 2E D@>6 A@:?E[ :E 9:E 62C=J @? 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3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 4-set win in Kohl Center Classic Mimi Colyer set a season high in kills for the Badgers, who needed four sets to earn the win the Kohl Center Classic.
Offense receives the lowest mark in Packers’ loss to Browns State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out grades following Green Bay’s fourth-quarter collapse in Cleveland.
Polzin: Packers talking points after Green Bay’s 13-10 loss at Cleveland Fourteen penalties on the Packers paved the way for a Browns comeback. And Jordan Love didn’t help matters for his team in a brutal fourth quarter.
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.
Numbers behind the previously unbeaten Packers' narrow loss to Browns These are the numbers and statistics that paint a clearer picture of what went wrong for Green Bay in its first road game of the season in Cleveland.
Offensive linemen's ailments among Packers' Week 4 injury updates Several Green Bay players suffered injuries or were not in condition to finish Sunday's game against Cleveland. Here's where things stand earl…
Cowboys are adrift without Micah Parsons. Now they have to face him The Cowboys (1-2) knew they weakened their defense significantly when they traded their star pass rusher to Green Bay, but probably didn't ima…
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says Cornerback Trevon Diggs injured a shoulder, and defensive tackle and former Packer Kenny Clark also injured an ankle on Sunday against the Bears.
Packers bolster line depth with roster move Injuries have taken a toll on the Packers offensive line. The team reportedly addressed the issue with a roster move Tuesday.
'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.
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.
3 concerns Packers face in Week 4 matchup with Cowboys Green Bay will have to overcome these three challenges on Sunday night if the Packers hope to bounce back from a tough loss in Cleveland.
Instant analysis from the Packers' tie with the Dallas Cowboys Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the tie with the Cowboys.
Polzin: Packers talking points after Green Bay’s 40-40 tie with Dallas Matt LaFleur’s decision-making, Micah Parsons’ quiet night and Matthew Golden’s rookie mistakes stand out from a high-scoring game.