Special teams struggles early and late-game miscues in the fourth quarter doomed the Green Bay Packers in a 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears in Sunday’s regular season finale. Jordan Love threw only 12 passes before exiting with injury, Malik Willis wasn’t consistent or effective in the passing game and lost a fumble, and the Packers defense failed to get a late stop. Based on … [Read more...] about Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from loss to Bears in Week 18
Packers have statistical profile of elite team but just one opportunity left to prove it on the field
By almost any useful statistical measure of a football team, the 2024 Green Bay Packers have the look of one of the NFL’s elite or near-elite teams entering the postseason. Most would probably be comfortable calling the Packers elite if not for one big, important hurdle: Matt LaFleur’s team is 0-5 in games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit … [Read more...] about Packers have statistical profile of elite team but just one opportunity left to prove it on the field
Packers must act fast to fill open roster spots before playoffs
The Green Bay Packers face significant roster challenges after losing two key players, cornerback Jaire Alexander and wide receiver Christian Watson, over the weekend. On Saturday, the team placed Alexander on injured reserve. He is required to sit out the next four games, which means he could only return if the Packers make it to the Super Bowl. Alexander has played only 10 … [Read more...] about Packers must act fast to fill open roster spots before playoffs
Packers confirm WR Christian Watson is out for rest of year: ‘I hurt for him’
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed wide receiver Christian Watson will miss the rest of the 2024 season with a significant knee injury, as was reported earlier by several media outlets on Monday. “Yeah, it’s not good. He’ll be out for the rest of the year,” LaFleur said Monday afternoon in Green Bay. LaFleur also confirmed the injury is a torn ACL in Watson’s right … [Read more...] about Packers confirm WR Christian Watson is out for rest of year: ‘I hurt for him’
Packers coach Matt LaFleur regrets late timeout in loss to Bears
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur was regretful for the way he used a timeout late in the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears in Sunday’s season finale. The ill-timed timeout — after Emanuel Wilson was tackled for a loss on third down before Brandon McManus’ go-ahead field goal — saved precious seconds for the Bears, who used the extra time to go … [Read more...] about Packers coach Matt LaFleur regrets late timeout in loss to Bears