Archive for September, 2007

Surprising 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 [...]

OG 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.

Second Half Solid for Pack in 35-13 Win over New York

The Packers are 2-0 for the first time in six years after knocking off the Giants 35-13 Sunday at the Meadowlands.  Brett Favre and the offense finally found a rhythm in the second half.  The veteran quarterback completed 14 straight passes as Green Bay wiped out a 10-7 halftime deficit.  Favre went 18-of-21 for 147 [...]

Holiday goes on IR

The Green Bay Packers, in order to replenish their receiving corps, have put wide receiver Carlyle Holiday on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury.  The team signed WR Chris Francies from their practice squad to replace Holiday.  Francies played in seven games for the Packers last season, catching 2 passes for 16 [...]

Crosby’s Leg Lifts Packers to 16-13 Win

Mason Crosby kicked a 42-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to lift the Packers over the Philadelphia Eagles 16-13 in the season opener at Lambeau Field.   Brett Favre passed for 306 yards with an interception and no touchdowns.  Brandon Jackson ran for 40 yards, while Donald Driver had six catches for 66 yards.  Next Sunday, [...]