Thou shalt not point and count. The NFL’s obsession with taunting has morphed into a general prohibition on pointing at opponents. Yes, officials will now flag players for the simple act of sticking a finger in their direction, if only to count them. And the league office will fine them. Although Packers receiver Allen Lazard [more] … [Read more...] about NFL fines Allen Lazard for taunting trio of Miami defenders he took out with one block
Jaire Alexander calls Justin Jefferson’s Week 1 performance a fluke
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on pace to set a new single-season record for receiving yards and he got the ball rolling on that pursuit with a big game in the season opener against the Packers. Jefferson caught 11 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-7 home win that also started [more] … [Read more...] about Jaire Alexander calls Justin Jefferson’s Week 1 performance a fluke
Aaron Rodgers: Vikings have been better than Bears, which makes our rivalry more intense
The Packers and Bears may have the NFL’s oldest rivalry, but Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that in recent years it’s been the Vikings who have been the Packers’ true rivals. Asked to compare the Packers’ rivalries with the Bears and Vikings, Rodgers noted that in recent years it hasn’t been all that competitive with [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers: Vikings have been better than Bears, which makes our rivalry more intense
Aaron Rodgers limited in practice, Christian Watson still out
The Packers had quarterback Aaron Rodgers back at practice on Thursday. Rodgers didn’t practice on Wednesday because of a knee issue, but said there wasn’t any concern about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. He was back for a limited practice on Thursday, so that lack of concern likely remains in place. Things [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers limited in practice, Christian Watson still out
Justin Jefferson on Kirk Cousins: Everyone wants to make jokes; we’re definitely standing behind him
With the changes to the procedures in 2022, there’s a decent chance receiver Justin Jefferson could receive some votes for MVP this season. There’s a much lower shot of that happening for the person who throws him the ball. Jefferson may set a new single-season record for receiving yards in the next two games, as [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Jefferson on Kirk Cousins: Everyone wants to make jokes; we’re definitely standing behind him