Packers’ Pass Rush Gives Defense a Boost

The Green Bay Packers’ pass rush was one of the biggest question marks heading into the 2023 season. The team may have bolstered their roster through the draft, but there were concerns about immediate impact and whether Rashan Gary could be effective early in the season as he returns from his 2022 ACL injury. But […]

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Surprises and Familiarities in Week 1: Packers at Vikings

In what is both a surprise and a familiarity, the Green Bay Packers lost by double digits in week 1 for the second straight year, this time 23-7 at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. We saw trends continue from the offseason, but also some (mostly concerning) surprises. It’s week one; there’s no need to sound […]

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What’s The Packers’ Week 1 Record with Aaron Rodgers as QB?

Packers’ week 1 games are usually interesting one way or another. In the Aaron Rodgers as a starter era, the team is 10-4 and, importantly, 6-0 against NFC North teams. Each of the four losses, three straight against the 49rs and Seahawks and then last year’s dud against the Saints, came against a team with […]

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What went wrong? Three takeaways from Packers vs. Saints

It was a nightmarish start to the 2021 season for the Green Bay Packers, who left Jacksonville thankful this is just the first game in a freshly extended 18-week season. The 38-3 final was indicative of this tale of two energies. One team woke up ready to play football on Sunday, and the other did […]

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Cheesehead Radio: Every Super Bowl Season Starts Somewhere

Every Super Bowl Season starts somewhere…why not in Jacksonville, right? The Packers head directly into the eye of the storm (figuratively and literally) as they take on the New Orleans Saints in Florida on Sunday, and the Cheesehead Radio crew preps you with a great show talking about all things Green and Gold. Join CD, […]

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Tale of the tape: Packers vs. Saints

The long-awaited NFL regular season has arrived as the Green Bay Packers prepare to fly to Jacksonville, Florida for their week 1 neutral-site matchup versus the New Orleans Saints. We kick off the opening week by looking at the tale of the tape between these NFC playoff hopefuls. Quarterback – Green Bay There’s not much […]

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Tight ends play strong supporting role in Packers’ Week 1 victory

The Green Bay Packers’ offense silenced critics with a complete dismantling of the rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers looked like his MVP self and defied his usual criticisms. He played on-time, took checkdowns when available, and his footwork was sharp. One game may be too little data to draw conclusions, but it confirms […]

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