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2012 NFL Must-See Match Ups

Green Bay Packers The NFL released its 2012 regular-season schedule on Tuesday night, laying out the slate of 256 games that will start in September and carry through December. Here are some of the games that c...

5 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Washington Redskins

NFL Playoffs: Giants, 49ers, Ravens and Patriots Advance

Green Bay Packers By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman on Twitter) It seems like a very counterintuitive question on the surface: Do you want a bye week in the NFL Playoffs? Logically, of course you do. Being a No. 1...

18 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Balitmore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady

This Week in Sports History: Jan. 14-20

Green Bay Packers Turn Back the Clock Jan. 14, 1940 The NFL played its second all-star contest featuring the NFL champion Green Bay Packers against a team of All-Stars from nine other teams in the league. It was...

18 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: News, Curt Flood, Baltimore Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Turn Back the Clock

NFL Playoffs: 5 Ways the Giants Can Upset the Packers

Green Bay Packers The New York Giants already have a formula for how to beat the Green Bay Packers. Other than the Kansas City Chiefs, who actually beat them, nobody came closer to doing it than the Giants did on De...

18 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants, RALPH VACCHIANO, Victor Cruz

NFL Divisional Round Preview

Green Bay Packers A quick preview of all four games of the NFL Divisional Round, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: S...

18 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady

Matt Flynn Throws Six Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers Matt Flynn, QB, Packers Step aside Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre and Bart Starr, there’s a new record-breaking quarterback in Titletown. A pending free agent, Flynn completed 31-of-44 passes for a...

20 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Jared Allen, Jimmy Graham, Matt Flynn, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Ray Rice, Victor Cruz

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 17

Green Bay Packers A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 17, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: J...

21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Cam Newton, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants, Ray Lewis, Rex Ryan, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

NFL Postseason Awards

Green Bay Packers ‘Tis the season for year-end awards in the NFL. This year, there are more players deserving of recognition than trophies to hand out. These are the select few Athlon Sports believes to be award-w...

21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Arizona Cardinals, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jim Harbaugh, Matthew Stafford, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Patrick Peterson, San Francisco 49ers

AFC and NFC Playoff Scenarios

Green Bay Packers The NFL playoffs are less than two weeks away. Which means you need more than an abacus to figure out if your team still has a chance to make the NFL postseason (we can't all be Packers fans.) So h...

21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL playoffs scenarios

Aaron Rodgers Wraps Up MVP

Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers Rodgers likely tied a bow on this year’s MVP award during a 35–21 victory over the Bears on Christmas night. The 184th meeting of the NFL’s oldest rivals was the ...

21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, David Akers, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots, Reggie Wayne, San Francisco 49ers

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 16

Green Bay Packers A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 16, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: T...

22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

Chiefs Deny Green Bay Packers a Shot at Perfection

Green Bay Packers Somewhere, the most annoying former champs in sports, the 1972 Dolphins, are planning their annual toast to their own perfection, their status as the NFL's lone unbeaten champions secure for anothe...

22 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Romeo Crennel, undefeated season

If James Starks and Brandon Saine are out, play Ryan Grant. If two are active, sit both

Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers running backs James Starks (ankle) and Brandon Saine (concussion) are game-time decisions in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. And this makes the status of the aforementione...

22 weeks ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Brandon Saine, Green Bay Packers, James Starks, Ryan Grant

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 14

Green Bay Packers A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 14, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: B...

24 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jason Garrett, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Rex Ryan, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, Tom Coughlin

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers Move to 12-0

Green Bay Packers Three years ago, the Giants tested the undefeated Patriots and the unstoppable Tom Brady before falling 38–35, then went on to upset the P-men in the Super Bowl. Yesterday, the Giants tested the ...

24 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Hakeem Nicks Disputes Concussion; Should Have Monster Day Against Packers

Green Bay Packers Hakeem Nicks doesn't think he was concussed last week against the New Orleans Saints, and thinks he'll be in the starting lineup today in a huge game against the Packers. On Thursday Nicks told...

24 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants

Will The Green Bay Packers Go Undefeated: A Complete Analysis

Green Bay Packers There is a long, long way to go for the Green Bay Packers – probably longer than they even realize. That’s a lesson that was learned the hard way by so many previously unbeaten teams. Even the ...

25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, RALPH VACCHIANO

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 13

Green Bay Packers A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 13, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: E...

25 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andy Dalton, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Vince Young

Was Ndamukong Suh’s Two-Game Suspension Too Harsh?

Green Bay Packers Yes Commissioner Roger Goodell was powerless when it came to punishing Detroit Lions mauler Ndamukong Suh, following his idiotic cheapshot, head-banging and stomping of Green Bay Packers guard ...

25 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Detroit Lions, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Ndamukong Suh, Roger Goodell

Ndamukong Suh Suspended Two Games Without Pay

Green Bay Packers Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for two games without pay for his action against the Green Bay Packers Evan Dietrich-Smith on Thanksgiving Day. Suh, who pounded Smith's head into the ground th...

25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Detroit Lions, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Ndamukong Suh, suspension

Should You Start Ryan Grant on Thanksgiving?

Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant should be a good fantasy flex play on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions. Grant, who at the beginning of the 2010 season was the Packers’ lead ba...

26 weeks ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Green Bay Packers, James Starks, Ryan Grant

Rob Gronkowski Flips On Monday Night

Green Bay Packers Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots Tom Brady’s favorite target hauled in four catches for 96 yards and two memorable trips to the end zone — a 52-yard sprint down the sideline that put the 6'6", 26...

26 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Matthew Stafford, New England Patriots, Ray Rice, Rob Gronkowski, Von Miller

Aaron Rodgers: Greatest Season Ever?

Green Bay Packers -by Braden Gall (follow him on twitter @AthlonBraden) The Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers was the NFL’s first half MVP – and it wasn’t even close. But where could Rodgers’ 2011 cam...

27 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

NFL 2011 Midseason Awards

Green Bay Packers Halfway through the NFL season, nobody is surprised about who is sitting atop the NFL standings, but the Green Bay Packers may be the only thing not surprising about the NFL this season. Teams like...

27 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Buffalo Bills, Cam Newton, DeMarcus Ware, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jim Harbaugh, Midseason Awards, MVP, New England Patriots, Peyton Manning, Wes Welker

Green Bay Packers Will Not Go Undefeated

Green Bay Packers -by Braden Gall (follow him on twitter @AthlonBraden) The Green Bay Packers will not go undefeated in 2011. Since Super Bowl I decided the 1966 NFL championship, there have been 1,252 seas...

28 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, NFC North

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