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Packers QB Jordan Love available to face Lions while dealing with groin strain
Read full article: Packers QB Jordan Love available to face Lions while dealing with groin strainJordan Love is available for the Green Bay Packers game against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions after a strained groin caused the quarterback to leave in the third quarter of a victory at Jacksonville last week.
Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Read full article: Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and MichiganVice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan.
Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings
Read full article: Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against VikingsGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is returning on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games with a knee injury.
Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers' O-linemen and causes one to vomit on football
Read full article: Warm day at Lambeau Field puts heat on Packers' O-linemen and causes one to vomit on footballOne of the hottest games at Lambeau Field in the last several decades had some unintended consequences.
Packers' Jordan Love out against Colts as he recovers from knee injury
Read full article: Packers' Jordan Love out against Colts as he recovers from knee injuryJordan Love wonāt play for Green Bay in Sundayās game against the Indianapolis Colts as the quarterback continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained in the season opener.
2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions
Read full article: 2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensionsThe 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history.
NY state is demanding more information on Trump's $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case
Read full article: NY state is demanding more information on Trump's $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud caseNew York state lawyers are demanding more information on the bona fides of the $175 million bond that former President Donald Trump posted to block the imminent collection of a huge civil fraud judgment.
Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packersā Jordan Love makes postseason debut
Read full article: Cowboys ride 16-game home win streak into playoffs as Packersā Jordan Love makes postseason debutThe stars have aligned for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys as they try again to end a long stretch without a deep playoff run.
Taylor Swift on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Packers
Read full article: Taylor Swift on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face PackersTaylor Swift is on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in their Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers.
RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host Chiefs
Read full article: RB Aaron Jones will miss 2nd straight game when Packers host ChiefsGreen Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will miss a second straight game Sunday night when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Lambeau Field.
Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
Read full article: Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injuryJordan Love rallied Green Bay from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit in his first career home start as the Packers won 18-17 over the New Orleans Saints.
Aaron Rodgers will make his Jets debut in preseason finale vs. Giants, AP source says
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers will make his Jets debut in preseason finale vs. Giants, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision says Aaron Rodgers will make his debut with the New York Jets next Saturday night against the Giants in the teamsā preseason finale.
Patriots' Isaiah Bolden evaluated, released from hospital after being carted off late vs. Packers
Read full article: Patriots' Isaiah Bolden evaluated, released from hospital after being carted off late vs. PackersPatriots' rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden has been released from a Green Bay area hospital following a series of evaluations after being carted off the field in the fourth quarter of New Englandās exhibition game with the Packers on Saturday night.
Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut and agreed to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with the New York Jets.
AP source: Packers extend QB Jordan Love's deal through 2024
Read full article: AP source: Packers extend QB Jordan Love's deal through 2024A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension that makes his deal run through 2024, according to a person familiar with the situation.
GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks
Read full article: GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talksGreen Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said heās not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added heād want āfair value.ā.
Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for Packers
Read full article: Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for PackersPackers general manager Brian Gutekunst valued Jordan Loveās potential enough three years ago to trade up in the draft and select him in the first round, catching the Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback already on Green Bayās roster by surprise.
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate
Read full article: Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fateAaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings in a 41-17 blowout.
Cowboys take āunthinkableā 6-2 record, high hopes into bye
Read full article: Cowboys take āunthinkableā 6-2 record, high hopes into byeDallas owner Jerry Jones says it's āunthinkableā that the Cowboys are 6-2 after losing quarterback Dak Prescott to a fractured thumb in a season-opening loss.
Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy
Read full article: Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacyAs often happens, NBC's āSunday Night Footballā game won the week's rating competition, but the Chicago-Green Bay game had a tough battle with the revamped āMonday Night Footballā game.
Mayfield makes too many mistakes in return from COVID list
Read full article: Mayfield makes too many mistakes in return from COVID listCleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a career-high four interceptions in his first game since returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list as the Brownsā fading playoff hopes took another hit with a 24-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22
Read full article: Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bayās all-time leader in touchdown passes and the Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to Texans
Read full article: Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to TexansTyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis Mills led a couple of scoring drives for the Houston Texans in a 26-7 preseason victory over the Packers.
Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictions
Read full article: Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictionsPro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and his Green Bay Packers teammates have resumed an annual preseason ritual after a pandemic-imposed hiatus by riding bicycles to their training camp workouts.
Packers' CEO 'hopeful' about sorting things out with Rodgers
Read full article: Packers' CEO 'hopeful' about sorting things out with RodgersGreen Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy says heās optimistic that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play for them this season but added that the three-time MVP hasnāt told him about his plans.
Sheriff: Wisconsin casino shooter was fired employee
Read full article: Sheriff: Wisconsin casino shooter was fired employeeAuthorities say a man who shot and killed two people and wounded a third at a Wisconsin casino restaurant before police killed him had been fired from the eatery and banned from the property.
Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin
Read full article: Republican wants to require national anthem in WisconsinMavericks owner Mark Cuban agreed to play the national anthem after the NBA reiterated its policy to require the song. āThis tradition traces its roots back more than a century ā even pre-dating the songās adoption as the national anthem. No matter the scope, there is no penalty for violating the requirement, so even if the bar league softball team skipped the national anthem, there would be no repercussion under the law. Dan Patrick has said that requiring the national anthem at all Texas venues that receive public funding will be among his top legislative priorities this session. Although playing the national anthem before games is a staple of American sports at the professional and collegiate levels, it is far less common in other countries.
Super Bowl 55: A Viewer's Guide to get you through Sunday
Read full article: Super Bowl 55: A Viewer's Guide to get you through Sunday___IN THE BOOTHJim Nantz and Tony Romo team for their second Super Bowl. Reporters Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn and special teams analyst Jay Feely are on their third Super Bowl. By comparison, CBSā broadcast of the Super Bowl in 1984, which was also in Tampa, had 20 cameras. NFL Filmsā āRoad to the Super Bowlā follows at 12 p.m., and āTony Goes to the Super Bowlā at 1 p.m.āThe Super Bowl Todayā comes on at 2 p.m., leading into pregame ceremonies at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 6:30 p.m. This will be a record 10th Super Bowl pregame host assignment for James Brown and his sixth for CBS.
Itās been more than 20 years since the regular-season MVP has done this in the Super Bowl
Read full article: Itās been more than 20 years since the regular-season MVP has done this in the Super BowlLeft: Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game on Jan. 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)As America collectively gets ramped up for Super Bowl LV, weāre also waiting to hear who will be named MVP of the regular season. Expertsā top two picks are Green Bay Packersā Aaron Rodgers and Kansas City Chiefsā Patrick Mahomes. That is, these MVPs donāt go on to win a Super Bowl in the same season -- or at least, they havenāt since the ā90s. In fact, the last regular-season MVP to win a Super Bowl that year was Rams quarterback Kurt Warner in the 1999 season.
Super distancing: CBS keeps season protocols for big game
Read full article: Super distancing: CBS keeps season protocols for big game(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)Jim Nantz and Tony Romo were inseparable when CBS broadcast the Super Bowl two years ago. Keeping announcers separated until game day has been CBS' protocol this season. āSuper Bowl Todayā pregame host James Brown and CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus wonāt get there until Thursday, while sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson arrives Friday. CBS isn't the only network that has modified its Super Bowl week plans. ESPN and NFL Network usually begin coverage from where the big game is held the Sunday before and when the teams usually arrive.
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
Read full article: Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super BowlRodgers gets a chance to make amends for that performance Sunday when the top-seeded Packers host the Bucs in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)GREEN BAY, Wis. ā Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneersā road magic have them heading home to the Super Bowl, the first team to play in one on their home field. Brady owns six Super Bowl rings with New England and now heads to his 10th NFL championship game with his new team. The Bucs (14-5) earned their franchise-record eighth consecutive road victory to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since their 2002 championship season. Tampa Bay then ran out the clock on the Packers (14-4).
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl
Read full article: Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers' Scott Miller catches a 39-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)GREEN BAY, Wis. ā Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneersā road magic have them heading home to the Super Bowl, the first team to play in one on their home field. Brady owns six Super Bowl rings with New England and now heads to his 10th NFL championship game with his new team. The Bucs (14-5) earned their franchise-record eighth consecutive road victory to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since their 2002 championship season. Tampa Bay then ran out the clock on the Packers (14-4).
Packers' Jones, Bucs' Whitehead leave NFC championship game
Read full article: Packers' Jones, Bucs' Whitehead leave NFC championship gameGreen Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)GREEN BAY, Wis. ā Green Bay running back Aaron Jones left Sundayās NFC championship game early in the third quarter with a chest injury suffered when he was tackled and fumbled going to the ground on a hit by Tampa Bay safety Jordan Whitehead. Jonesā fumble set up Tom Bradyās third touchdown of the day, putting Tampa Bay up 28-10. Whitehead left with a shoulder injury on Green Bayās next possession. The Bucs announced Whitehead is out, leaving them with a pair of backup safeties in the lineup.
85-year-old fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go on
Read full article: 85-year-old fan's streak of Packers playoff games will go onFans take their socially distanced seats before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)GREEN BAY, Wis. ā An 85-year-old Green Bay Packers fan who has never missed a playoff game at Lambeau Field thought her streak was coming to an end this week until two charitable brothers heard her story. Fritzie Neitzel, of Green Bay, went to her first Packers game with her father in October 1945, when she was 10. As longtime season ticket holders, her family tried buying seats for the NFC championship game once they went on sale Wednesday. That's when Neitzel heard about the Spirit of Wisconsin Booster Club led by Steve Ewing, of Milwaukee, and Neal Ewing, of Green Bay. So Steve Ewing drove from Milwaukee to Green Bay on Saturday to hand off the phone with the tickets.
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?
Read full article: NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?But Gronk in particular has always been a big-play guy in big games for Brady, and Green Bay doesn't have linebackers who excel in coverage. Green Bay will do some blitzing, though not as much as Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles figures to do. Unlike Brady, Rodgers can create outside the pocket, and he's especially dangerous when doing so. Veteran placekicker Mason Crosby is solid, making all 16 field goal attempts, but missed four PATs for Green Bay. Tampa Bay's Ryan Succop, now in his 12th pro season, made 28 of 31 field goal tries but missed five extra points.
Super Host: Bucs become 1st to play Super Bowl at home
Read full article: Super Host: Bucs become 1st to play Super Bowl at homeThe Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. Tampa Bay (14-5) is the first team to play a Super Bowl in its home stadium. The prize is much different this year, though, because the Super Bowl will be played in front of a far smaller crowd than usual. The first Super Bowl in 1967 was played in front of 61,946 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Eagles backup Nick Foles threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, a sign of things to come in the Super Bowl against New England.
Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive
Read full article: Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactiveThey're in complete accord this week, however: Goff is the best choice to lead the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Goff will start the Rams' postseason game at Green Bay on Saturday, while John Wolford will be inactive one week after incurring a neck injury, McVay announced Thursday. After Goff had surgery on his broken right thumb Dec. 28, Wolford got the Rams' last two starts ā even though Goff thought he was ready to play last week. McVay instead decided early in the week that Wolford would start, although he didn't announce his decision until shortly before kickoff. āI was extremely excited to have that chance in a big game up in Seattle,ā Wolford said.
Cowboys look to build on Cincy win, finish rough year strong
Read full article: Cowboys look to build on Cincy win, finish rough year strongFirst-year Dallas coach Mike McCarthy draws parallels to his debut in Green Bay when the Packers finished a rough year with four straight victories on the way to a strong second season. The first stint was interrupted during the second game when he went out with a concussion that sidelined him the next week. Dallas has been last in the NFL much of the season in that category, but probably won't finish there. The franchise record is 436 from 2010, the last time the Cowboys were caught up in a coaching change. NEXT STEPSWith a Dallas loss or Washington win in any of the three remaining games, the Cowboys can't make the playoffs as NFC East champions.
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence
Read full article: Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absenceThe unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirus. Defensive tackle Tyson Alualu is also back after missing a game with a knee injury. Cincinnati is without running back Joe Mixon, whose lingering foot injury is forcing him to miss a third game in a row. Receiver Cooper Kupp, left tackle Andrew Whitworth and running back Darrell Henderson all were active after missing practices with injuries. Raiders: T Kolton Miller (ankle), DT Maurice Hurst (ankle), QB Marcus Mariota, RB Theo Riddick, G John Simpson, DT Daniel Ross.
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL
Read full article: The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFLThe Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.From Kyler Murray magic to Alex Smithās latest milestone, it was quite the day for quarterbacks selected first in the NFL draft. The Cardinals beat Buffalo 32-30 on a 43-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to DeAndre Hopkins with 2 seconds left, dropping the Bills record to 7-3. Brees was shaken up on a sack in the second quarter when Kentavius Street landed on him. 1 pick Joe Burrow, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jakeem Grant with 58 seconds left in the first quarter. Cole had scored on a franchise-record 91-yard punt return in the second quarter.
The Latest: No. 8 Florida reports no new COVID-19 positives
Read full article: The Latest: No. 8 Florida reports no new COVID-19 positives8 Florida reported no new COVID-19 positives in the past week, the first time since September the teamās coronavirus numbers have remained steady. The Southeastern Conference postponed two of Floridaās game following a COVID-19 outbreak that included coach Dan Mullen, at least two assistants and more than 30 players. The reserve/COVID-19 list is for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been in close contact with an infected person. ___German soccer club Hertha Berlin says defender Jordan Torunarigha has tested positive for the coronavirus. Schalke said an unnamed player had also tested positive ahead of its German Cup game against Schweinfurt on Tuesday.
The Latest: Broncos top Chargers on Lock's last-play TD pass
Read full article: The Latest: Broncos top Chargers on Lock's last-play TD passThe Denver Broncos have completed a remarkable comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers, with a 31-30 victory on Drew Lock's 1-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Dalvin Cook scored four times for the Minnesota Vikings, who held on for a 28-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Cook has scored six touchdowns in two games against Green Bay this season. The Vikings and Green Bay Packers are tied 7-all in the final minute of the first quarter. This is shaping up to be a windy day in Green Bay.
President Donald Trump campaigns in Wisconsin, Minnesota at MAGA rallies
Read full article: President Donald Trump campaigns in Wisconsin, Minnesota at MAGA ralliesPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to hold Make America Great Again campaign rallies in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Rochester, Minnesota on Friday. The first rally is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and it will be livestreamed in this article. The Rochester rally at 5:45 p.m. will also be livestreamed in this article. The presidentās campaign says the Rochester rally will be capped at 250 people at the insistence of state and local officials. The Trump campaign sought to shift the venue to a nearby business but ultimately reversed course and moved ahead with the rally at the airport.
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list
Read full article: Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 list this week. Safety Johnathan Abram remains on the COVID-19 list for at least one more day and is missing the game. ___TAMPA BAY AT LAS VEGASBuccaneers: QB Ryan Griffin, OL Aaron Stinnie, LB Quinton Bell, DL Khalil Davis, WR Cyril Grayson. Raiders: WR Bryan Edwards, CB Keisean Nixon, QB Marcus Mariota, G Patrick Omameh, DE David Irving. ___CAROLINA AT NEW ORLEANSPanthers: QB Will Grier, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, G John Miller, OL Mike Horton, WR Marken Michel.
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries
Read full article: Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries___GREEN BAY AT TAMPA BAYPackers: RB Tyler Ervin, CB Kevin King, QB Jordan Love. ___NEW YORK JETS AT MIAMIJets: QB James Morgan, QB Sam Darnold, CB Quincy Wilson, LB Jordan Willis, T Mekhi Becton, DL Nathan Shepherd. Dolphins: B/WR Malcolm Perry, RB Salvon Ahmed, RB Jordan Howard, LB Kyle Van Noy, DE Jason Strowbridge. ___HOUSTON AT TENNESSEETexans: WR Keke Coutee, CB Cornell Armstrong, RB Buddy Howell, ILB Peter Kalambayi, OT Charlie Heck, TE Jordan Akins. ___ATLANTA AT MINNESOTAFalcons: CB Jordan Miller, RB Qadree Ollison, S Jaylinn Hawkins, RT John Wetzel, DE Takk McKinley.
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
Read full article: Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over FalconsTonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgersā four touchdown passes, Za'Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. āI just had to continue to do what I've been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,ā Tonyan said. Green Bay star receiver Davante Adams sat out a second straight game with a hamstring injury and Allen Lazard is on injured reserve with a core problem. Tonyan has scored in three straight games and now has five touchdown catches to match Tampa Bay's Mike Evans for the NFL lead. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) missed a third straight game.
Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-Dix
Read full article: Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-DixFRISCO, Texas The Dallas Cowboys released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on Thursday, cutting ties before the first game with the free agent they hoped could help fill the void of several losses in the secondary. Clinton-Dix didn't make it to the regular season despite being reunited with first-year coach Mike McCarthy. Darian Thompson took over his first-team reps. Thompson started four games for the Cowboys last season. Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal with $2.25 million guaranteed, but his release will give the Cowboys $1.5 million in salary cap relief. Byron Jones, who played safety earlier in his career, was another free agent departure, to Miami.
When Trump talks law and order, some Wisconsin voters listen
Read full article: When Trump talks law and order, some Wisconsin voters listenAnd there are signs some Wisconsin voters are listening, after protests have sometimes become violent in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where a white police officer shot a Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times, paralyzing him. His Democratic rival, Joe Biden, has condemned violence and focused more on the victims of police brutality. That approach has left some voters who haven't ruled out Trump hazy on where Biden stands on race and criminal justice, a vacuum quickly filled with misinformation. To win Wisconsin, Trump must run up the score in the conservative-leaning suburbs and exurbs across the state, working-class areas where trade union's allegiance to Democrats has faded and the pull of cultural issues has grown. She thinks he's trying to look out for businesses like hers and she's heard positive things about his criminal justice reform bill.
Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener
Read full article: Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in openerCHICAGO (AP) ā Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football. "Yeah, it was fun to watch," Rodgers said after Green Bay opened the NFL's 100th season with a 10-3 victory over Chicago. That aggressive Green Bay defense would have made Vince Lombardi proud in the latest edition of the NFL's longest rivalry, which the Packers lead 98-95-6. Green Bay has won 16 of the last 19 regular-season meetings, and Rodgers is 17-5. Green Bay was even worse trying to convert, going 2 for 12 on third downs.