Jaire Will Give Packers Defense the Huge Boost it Needs

Posted on 01/13/2022 by Jared Prugar

The Packers have gotten great news on the injury front, with the team officially activating Za’Darius Smith from IR. Jaire Alexander was also removed from the Covid-19 list on Friday, which kept him out of the regular season finale. Representing two of the most important players on the Packers defense, their return comes just in […]

Can Packers’ First Round Bye Get Them Back to Super Bowl?

Posted on 01/06/2022 by Jared Prugar

After defeating the Vikings in Week 17, Green Bay secured the NFC’s #1 seed. The Packers’ first round bye ensures that the Super Bowl will go through the Frozen Tundra. Historically speaking, Lambeau Field in January was a place no opponent wanted to see. But throughout Aaron Rodgers‘ career, the Packers are only 5-3 at […]

3 Reasons Green Bay Flips Script in Packers-Vikings Rematch

Posted on 12/30/2021 by Jared Prugar

The first Packers-Vikings match-up back in Week 11 ended in heartbreaking defeat for Green Bay. After falling behind by 13 points, the Packers made a valiant effort to come back and tie the game at 31, and a dropped Darnell Savage interception was the difference between a shot at another signature Aaron Rodgers comeback and […]

Packers Defense Must Stop the Run to Beat Browns

Posted on 12/23/2021 by Jared Prugar

Still reeling from a last second loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, the Browns will come into Lambeau Field on Christmas Day in desperation mode. At 7-7 they are still very much alive in the AFC North, with one loss separating first place from fourth. They are hopeful to have at least […]

3 Players Vital for Deep Packers Postseason Run

Posted on 12/16/2021 by Jared Prugar

After 14 weeks the Packers sit atop the NFC in terms of playoff seeding. With only the one seed earning a bye, coupled with the home-field advantage of Lambeau Field, and it’s clear just how important it is for the Packers to secure the top spot. Of the current playoff teams in the NFC – […]

Should the Packers Put Jaire Alexander in the Slot?

Posted on 12/09/2021 by Jared Prugar

Wednesday marked the official return to practice for Jaire Alexander, albeit in a limited fashion. He participated in individual drills, his first on-field action since injuring his shoulder in Week 4. His return should be a boon for a pass defense that has been top 10 in passing DVOA, QB rating allowed, and interceptions. The […]

Reflections at the Packers Bye Week

Posted on 12/02/2021 by Jared Prugar

After finally reaching what is the latest Packers bye week in franchise history, there is plenty to reflect upon. To say it has been a turbulent season may be an understatement – starting back on draft day and continuing through with covid and vaccination drama. Couple that with the injuries the team has been faced […]

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