Archive for December, 2007

Packers Improve To 13-3 Before Going Into Playoffs

The Packers extended their winning record to 13-3 on Sunday with their 34-13 win over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.  Brett Favre threw 9-for-11 for 99 yards, and helped the team to 21-3 before being taken out in the second quarter.  Back-up quarterback Craig Nall came in to relieve number 4.  Donald Driver, Greg [...]

Lions, Pack Renew Rivalry In Green Bay

NFC North rivals will clash when the Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to face the Packers in the season-finale for both teams at Lambeau Field.  The Lions put an end to a six-game losing streak with a 25-20 win over the Chiefs last week.  A victory over the Packers would allow the Lions to [...]

Barnett Set to File Grievance Against Official

Linebacker Nick Barnett is set to file a grievance against a ref that pulled him down by the collar during Sunday’s blowout loss to the Bears Sunday in Chicago. The umpire – Jim Quirk, pulled Barnett down trying to break up a small skirmish during the game. Barnett was not all that happy about the [...]

State Farm Launches “Your Game/Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway

Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 20, 2007 – On November 22, Thanksgiving Day, State Farm is officially debuting the “Your Game | Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway where fans can win one of five trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Fans can enter the promotion daily through January 6 at www.statefarm.com/NFL2  for their chance to win [...]

First String Packers May See Reduced Time Sunday

Coach Mike McCarthy says his first string players may see limited playing time against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.  McCarthy says he will prepare everyone to play, and then decide how long the starters will play at the end of the week.  He said winning against Detroit is not as important as having his players [...]

Packers Getting Set to Wrap Regular Season Against Detroit

The Packers play their final regular-season game Sunday, hosting the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.  The Lions haven’t won in Wisconsin since 1991.  They lost a Thanksgiving Day game to Green Bay  37-26.  By virtue of Green Bay’s loss at Chicago and Dallas’ win at Carolina, the Packers can finish no better than tied with [...]

Packers Shut Out of #1 NFC Seed After 35-7 Loss to Bears

The Packers dreams of having the number one seed in the NFC Playoffs are gone.  They had better just be happy that they know the Bears can’t make the playoffs.  For the second time in 2007, the Bears topped the Packers, this time leaving no doubt with a 35-7 win in Chicago.  It was a [...]

Packers Face Rival Bears On Sunday

One of the NFL’s most bitter rivalries comes alive on Sunday as the Packers invade Soldier Field looking for revenge against the Bears. The Packers have the division championship and a first round bye already locked up, the Packers will be  playing for vengeance . The Packers are 12-and-2, with one of those losses coming [...]