Archive for September, 2007
Favre sets TD mark
As was expected, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre broke the NFL touchdown pass record, formerly held by former Dolphins QB Dan Marino, during the first quarter of the Green Bay-Minnesota game. The milestone occurred when Favre hit wide receiver Greg Jennings with a slant pass for the score at the 4:56 mark of the 1st […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 30 2007Packers Look To Stay Perfect Against Vikings
History could be made when the Packers go on the road to play the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. Brett Favre needs just one touchdown throw to pass Dan Marino as the NFL’s all-time leader. Favre threw for 369 yards and three scores in the Packers’ 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers last week.
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 28 2007Pack Signs Bodiford, Release Francies
The Packers shuffled wide receivers Monday, signing Shaun Bodiford while releasing Chris Francies. Bodiford, a Portland State product, played in three games for the Pack in 2006 before being placed on injured reserve. He also appeared in three games for the Lions last season. Bodiford was on the Washington Redskins’ roster for the first two games of […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 25 2007Favre secret to Packers’ success?
The Green Bay Packers, by and large, are 3-0 for two reasons: a stifling defense and an old standby - quarterback Bret Favre. Last season is a good example on how pass-reliant the Packers are: they threw 630 passes (nearly 40 attempts/game) and rushed 430 times (27 rushes/game). This year is even more one-sided - they’re […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 25 2007Pack Rides to 3-0 With 31-24 Win over Chargers
Brett Favre tossed for 369 yards and three touchdowns as the Packers stunned the Chargers 31-24 at Lambeau Field. Favre now has 420 career TD passes, which ties him with Dan Marino for most all-time. Donald Driver caught six balls for 126 yards and a TD, and Greg Jennings had four grabs for 82 yards and […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 24 2007Jennings and Jones Both Seem Ready to Play Sunday
Packers second-year wide out Greg Jennings says that he is good to go and will play Sunday when the Chargers come to town for a 1pm start. Jennings, who has a hamstring issue and is listed as probable, who practiced on Friday and stated he was ready to play. “I’m definitely playing on […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 22 2007Chargers to Be Tough Test for Packers Sunday
The Packers look to stay unbeaten as they welcome the San Diego Chargers to Lambeau Field for a Sunday afternoon matchup. The Pack is off to a 2-and-0 start after edging Philadelphia at home in Week One and manhandling the Giants on the road in Week Two. Brett Favre fired three touchdown passes against New York […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 21 2007Packers Dealing with Numerous Injuries for Sunday
The Packers had no less than 15 players miss practice time on Wednesday with injuires as they get set for the Chargers on Sunday. Guard Tony Palmer has a cracked bone in his neck and may miss a lot of the season. Corner Al Harris (back), DT Corey Williams (ankle), corner Charles Woodson (hip) and […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 20 2007Surprising 2-0 Packers prep for Chargers
It’s been awhile since the Packers have been 2-0; they have until this season had this habit of losing four of their first five games (last 3 seasons). And it appears that after beating NFC powerhouses Philadelphia and the New York Giants in consecutive weeks, their confidence is growing. Which is a job in itself for Packers […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 18 2007OG Palmer Suffers Neck Injury
Packers offensive guard Tony Palmer suffered a small bone fracture in his neck during the win over the Giants on Sunday. Head coach Mike McCarthy says the injury could be season ending.
Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 18 2007
