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Not a great defensive series for Isaiah McDuffie, capped off by David Montgomery plowing through him for the TD.
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Not a great defensive series for Isaiah McDuffie, capped off by David Montgomery plowing through him for the TD.
Josh Whyle had a great block to free Josh Jacobs for his 29-yard run.
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Josh Whyle had a great block to free Josh Jacobs for his 29-yard run.
The Packers' first two offensive plays had run action to Anthony Belton's side if you're looking for trends.
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Packers' first two offensive plays had run action to Anthony Belton's side if you're looking for trends.
Number of special-teams plays without a penalty: 0
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Number of special-teams plays without a penalty: 0
Packers inactives:
WR Matthew Golden
LB Quay Walker
CB Nate Hobbs
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Savion Williams
DE Lukas Van Ness
DT Karl Brooks
That means Josh Jacobs and Keisean Nixon are ACTIVE.
WR Matthew Golden
LB Quay Walker
CB Nate Hobbs
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Savion Williams
DE Lukas Van Ness
DT Karl Brooks
That means Josh Jacobs and Keisean Nixon are ACTIVE.
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Packers inactives:
WR Matthew Golden
LB Quay Walker
CB Nate Hobbs
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Savion Williams
DE Lukas Van Ness
DT Karl Brooks
That means Josh Jacobs and Keisean Nixon are ACTIVE.
WR Matthew Golden
LB Quay Walker
CB Nate Hobbs
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Savion Williams
DE Lukas Van Ness
DT Karl Brooks
That means Josh Jacobs and Keisean Nixon are ACTIVE.
Texas Tech has the chance to do the funniest thing.
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Texas Tech has the chance to do the funniest thing.
Packers game statuses for Week 13
QUESTIONABLE: Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Keisean Nixon, Quay Walker
OUT: Karl Brooks, Jayden Reed, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
Everyone else is off the injury report.
QUESTIONABLE: Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Keisean Nixon, Quay Walker
OUT: Karl Brooks, Jayden Reed, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
Everyone else is off the injury report.
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Packers game statuses for Week 13
QUESTIONABLE: Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Keisean Nixon, Quay Walker
OUT: Karl Brooks, Jayden Reed, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
Everyone else is off the injury report.
QUESTIONABLE: Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Keisean Nixon, Quay Walker
OUT: Karl Brooks, Jayden Reed, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
Everyone else is off the injury report.
The Packers have signed wideout Will Sheppard from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. They also game-day elevated linebacker Jamon Johnson and defensive back Jaylin Simpson from the practice squad.
In a corresponding move, the team released kicker Lucas Havrisik.
In a corresponding move, the team released kicker Lucas Havrisik.
November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Packers have signed wideout Will Sheppard from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. They also game-day elevated linebacker Jamon Johnson and defensive back Jaylin Simpson from the practice squad.
In a corresponding move, the team released kicker Lucas Havrisik.
In a corresponding move, the team released kicker Lucas Havrisik.
Jordan Love is the Packers' nominee for the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Jordan Love is the Packers' nominee for the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on if Jayden Reed will play against the Lions:
"You'll find out on Thursday at noon."
"You'll find out on Thursday at noon."
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on if Jayden Reed will play against the Lions:
"You'll find out on Thursday at noon."
"You'll find out on Thursday at noon."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Anthony Belton's debut at right guard:
"He came in there and did a great job. He showed the physicality and strain we're looking for from that position. Obviously, he's a big man."
LaFleur wouldn't commit to Belton starting at right guard this week.
"He came in there and did a great job. He showed the physicality and strain we're looking for from that position. Obviously, he's a big man."
LaFleur wouldn't commit to Belton starting at right guard this week.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Anthony Belton's debut at right guard:
"He came in there and did a great job. He showed the physicality and strain we're looking for from that position. Obviously, he's a big man."
LaFleur wouldn't commit to Belton starting at right guard this week.
"He came in there and did a great job. He showed the physicality and strain we're looking for from that position. Obviously, he's a big man."
LaFleur wouldn't commit to Belton starting at right guard this week.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love handing off with only his right hand:
"I don't think you necessarily want to see that. I think it's not natural, and you never want to put the ball in jeopardy. Certainly, some of our passes will come off our actions."
"I don't think you necessarily want to see that. I think it's not natural, and you never want to put the ball in jeopardy. Certainly, some of our passes will come off our actions."
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love handing off with only his right hand:
"I don't think you necessarily want to see that. I think it's not natural, and you never want to put the ball in jeopardy. Certainly, some of our passes will come off our actions."
"I don't think you necessarily want to see that. I think it's not natural, and you never want to put the ball in jeopardy. Certainly, some of our passes will come off our actions."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Josh Jacobs' knee injury:
"We'll see how he responds. I know we didn't have a full practice. ... We'll just see how he's feeling on game day."
"We'll see how he responds. I know we didn't have a full practice. ... We'll just see how he's feeling on game day."
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Josh Jacobs' knee injury:
"We'll see how he responds. I know we didn't have a full practice. ... We'll just see how he's feeling on game day."
"We'll see how he responds. I know we didn't have a full practice. ... We'll just see how he's feeling on game day."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Lukas Van Ness' foot injury:
"I think we all were thinking he'd be further along than he is. Unfortunately, he's where he's at. It's kind of a day-to-day type thing."
LaFleur says it's not a setback.
"I think we all were thinking he'd be further along than he is. Unfortunately, he's where he's at. It's kind of a day-to-day type thing."
LaFleur says it's not a setback.
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Lukas Van Ness' foot injury:
"I think we all were thinking he'd be further along than he is. Unfortunately, he's where he's at. It's kind of a day-to-day type thing."
LaFleur says it's not a setback.
"I think we all were thinking he'd be further along than he is. Unfortunately, he's where he's at. It's kind of a day-to-day type thing."
LaFleur says it's not a setback.
Packers estimated injury report for Tuesday
DNP: Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson
DNP: Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Packers estimated injury report for Tuesday
DNP: Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson
DNP: Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
The Packers can deliver the knockout blow to the Lions
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss to the Packers.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay can deliver the knockout blow to Detroit.
Packers estimated injury report for Monday
DNP: Karl Brooks, Keisean Nixon, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson,
DNP: Karl Brooks, Keisean Nixon, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson,
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Packers estimated injury report for Monday
DNP: Karl Brooks, Keisean Nixon, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson,
DNP: Karl Brooks, Keisean Nixon, Lukas Van Ness, Savion Williams
LIMITED: Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, Dontayvion Wicks
FULL: Romeo Doubs, Jordan Love, Christian Watson,
Pete Carroll has the chance to do the funniest thing.
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Pete Carroll has the chance to do the funniest thing.
The Packers beat the Vikings 23-6.
It's Green Bay's first multi-possession victory in nearly a full calendar month.
It's Green Bay's first multi-possession victory in nearly a full calendar month.
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Packers beat the Vikings 23-6.
It's Green Bay's first multi-possession victory in nearly a full calendar month.
It's Green Bay's first multi-possession victory in nearly a full calendar month.
"Nine" called game.
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"Nine" called game.
The Packers did not bite on the play-action at all and that's partially why Isaiah McDuffie was in position for that JJ McCarthy pick.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Packers did not bite on the play-action at all and that's partially why Isaiah McDuffie was in position for that JJ McCarthy pick.
The Vikings say Christian Darrisaw w̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶s̶u̶b̶j̶e̶c̶t̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶M̶i̶c̶a̶h̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶s̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶y̶m̶o̶r̶e̶ won't return due to a foot injury.
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Vikings say Christian Darrisaw w̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶s̶u̶b̶j̶e̶c̶t̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶M̶i̶c̶a̶h̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶s̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶y̶m̶o̶r̶e̶ won't return due to a foot injury.
Emanuel Wilson ran right behind Anthony Belton on that 8-yard rush.
The rotation at right guard has continued throughout the game, but that's a nice moment for Belton.
The rotation at right guard has continued throughout the game, but that's a nice moment for Belton.
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Emanuel Wilson ran right behind Anthony Belton on that 8-yard rush.
The rotation at right guard has continued throughout the game, but that's a nice moment for Belton.
The rotation at right guard has continued throughout the game, but that's a nice moment for Belton.
Get ready to re-learn Jayden Reed, buddy
Is there really nobody on this team that can return a punt?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Get ready to re-learn Jayden Reed, buddy
And then Micah Parsons pressures JJ McCarthy into the waiting arms of Devonte Wyatt.
Parsons has taken over another game.
Parsons has taken over another game.
Micah Parsons now has double-digit sacks on the season.
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
And then Micah Parsons pressures JJ McCarthy into the waiting arms of Devonte Wyatt.
Parsons has taken over another game.
Parsons has taken over another game.