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Packers’ OT Win Exposes Penalty Problem and OL Woes
sports17 days ago

Packers’ OT Win Exposes Penalty Problem and OL Woes

Green Bay’s overtime victory over the Jets masked a broader collapse in discipline and roster depth: 14 penalties for 133 yards (26 accepted in two games), an injury-riddled offensive line, and a depleted receiver corps that forced a hastily assembled group to carry the load. The piece argues the win came despite, not because of, coaching and personnel decisions by Matt LaFleur, highlighting costly penalties, line struggles, and risky receiver gambles as the key takeaways from the game.

via Sports Illustrated|
#jets#matt-lafleur#nfl
Van Ness Leads Packers Through Injury-Heavy OT Triumph Over Jets
sports17 days ago

Van Ness Leads Packers Through Injury-Heavy OT Triumph Over Jets

Green Bay survived an injury-plagued day to beat the Jets in overtime, with quarterback Jordan Love playing through a numb throwing hand and the rebuilt O-line decimated by exits. Watson and Golden each had four catches as rookies contributed, while Lukas Van Ness anchored the defense with 1.5 sacks and nine tackles. Chris Brooks led the backfield and helped set up the OT-winning drive, and rookie J. Michael Sturdivant saw important late snaps in his NFL debut.

via Sports Illustrated|
#injuries#jets#lukas-van-ness
Injury Watch Ahead of Week 3: Packers and Falcons Update Roster Status
sports18 days ago

Injury Watch Ahead of Week 3: Packers and Falcons Update Roster Status

Green Bay and Atlanta released Monday injury reports ahead of their Week 3 matchup, with multiple players listed as Did Not Participate or limited in practice and a mix of full participants, signaling uncertainty for Sunday. Packers’ notes include Zach Bako-Bewele, Aaron Banks, Warren Brinson, Anthony Campbell, Donovan Jennings, Javon Hargrave, Jayden Reed and Benjamin St-Juste (various statuses), along with Bo Melton and others participating fully. Falcons’ notes feature Billy Bowman (full), Brandon Dorlus (limited), Samson Ebukam (Did Not Participate), Nick Muse (limited), Michael Penix (full), Brian Robinson (limited), Tua Tagovailoa (limited), Jawaan Taylor (limited), and A.J. Terrell (Did Not Participate).

via Green Bay Packers|
#falcons#injury-report#nfl
Week 2 NFL Takeaways: Chargers Collapse, Bengals Shine on Defense, Packers Still Unpredictable
sports18 days ago

Week 2 NFL Takeaways: Chargers Collapse, Bengals Shine on Defense, Packers Still Unpredictable

Week 2 delivered a mixed bag: the Chargers’ season may be over after a 26–14 loss to the Raiders, while the Bengals’ defense anchored a 20–6 win and neutralized Houston’s offense. The Packers continued their Jekyll-and-Hyde act, flashing potential but also costly miscues. Other notes: Bryce Young’s Panthers showed growth with a strong offensive showing, the Seahawks’ defense stood out as elite, the Dolphins looked like the league’s worst team, and injuries (Caleb Williams for the Bears, Jayden Daniels for the Cowboys) impacted several games as the Chiefs remained a top threat.

via Fox News|
#bengals#chargers#nfl
Packers Rally to OT Win Over Jets, Snap Six-Game Slump
sports19 days ago

Packers Rally to OT Win Over Jets, Snap Six-Game Slump

Green Bay erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Jets 20-17 in overtime, despite a volley of injuries and an avalanche of penalties. Lukas Van Ness anchored the defense with a dominant all-around performance, and rookie Trey Smack nailed a 26-yard field goal in OT to seal the win, snapping the Packers’ six-game skid dating back to last season and moving them to 1-1 on the year.

via Channel 3000|
#jets#nfl#overtime
Bryce Young Shines as Week 2 Unmasks a Mixed NFL Landscape
sports19 days ago

Bryce Young Shines as Week 2 Unmasks a Mixed NFL Landscape

Week 2 offers a reality check: Bryce Young is finally playing like a top pick, throwing for 287 yards and three TDs against Atlanta after a 361-yard, three-TD Week 1; the Packers’ offense struggles in a 20–17 OT win, spotlighting ongoing issues around Jordan Love; the Steelers’ offense continues to lag; the Saints show real improvement with Tyler Shough leading a fourth-quarter rally in Baltimore; and the Eagles, while 2–0, face warning signs with a lackluster pass rush that could threaten their stout offense as the schedule toughens.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bryce-young#nfl#packers
Packers lean on depth as Van Ness clears, Hargrave out for Jets game
sports19 days ago

Packers lean on depth as Van Ness clears, Hargrave out for Jets game

Green Bay’s Week 2 matchup at the Jets features Lukas Van Ness cleared to play while Javon Hargrave is out after failing concussion protocol, leaving the Packers thin at defensive tackle behind Warren Brinson. The team did not elevate any practice-squad players, sticking with a five-man DT rotation and preparing Anthony Campbell for his NFL debut. Pierre Strong wasn’t elevated, Nyjalik Kelly and Domani Jackson weren’t promoted, and Eric Johnson remains on the practice squad. Jets upgraded with kicker Jason Sanders and LB Troy Reeder; Omar Cooper was placed on IR. The takeaway: Green Bay must rely on its current depth and run game against a Jets offense that could test the defense down the middle.

via Sports Illustrated|
#injuryupdate#jets#nfl
Jets Tap Hidden Run-Stuffer to Disrupt Packers
sports20 days ago

Jets Tap Hidden Run-Stuffer to Disrupt Packers

The Jets may lean on defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat as a bigger run-stopping presence against the Packers in Week 2. Sweat, who played only 15 snaps in Week 1, is a notable run defender (PFF run-defense grade 79.2) and showed pass-rush ability, which could be pivotal in potentially wet conditions that favor the run. With the Jets’ heavy Week 1 blitz (44.9% of snaps) and strong team run defense, Sweat’s midline disruption could force Green Bay into longer downs, letting New York pressure Jordan Love and tilt the matchup in their favor as they aim for a 2-0 start.

via Jets X-Factor|
#jets#nfl#packers
Packers rule Brinson out, Hargrave in concussion protocol ahead of Jets game
sports20 days ago

Packers rule Brinson out, Hargrave in concussion protocol ahead of Jets game

Green Bay ruled out Warren Brinson (calf) for Sunday's game vs. the Jets, with Javon Hargrave listed doubtful in concussion protocol; the Packers expect to lean on Wyatt, Brooks and Ford on the DL, while several linemen were limited on Friday and call-ups could be used if needed. Jets have ruled out Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), Kene Nwangwu (back) and Joseph Ossai (foot); Will McDonald IV is questionable, and D’Angelo Ponds has no status.

via Acme Packing Company|
#concussion#injuries#jets
Packers Edge Rush Faces Rookie Test Without Van Ness
sports21 days ago

Packers Edge Rush Faces Rookie Test Without Van Ness

With Lukas Van Ness questionable for Week 2 against the Jets, Green Bay would turn to limited-experience edge players Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr., Dani Dennis-Sutton, and possibly Nyjalik Kelly, while Edgerrin Cooper could slide to the edge and the team might promote a practice-squad defender; the move would push the rookies into significant snaps and stand as a key data point on Green Bay’s young pass rush.

via Acme Packing Company|
#edge-rushers#lukas-van-ness#nfl
Packers’ Zxavian Harris workout triggers NFL eligibility headache for 2026 season
sports21 days ago

Packers’ Zxavian Harris workout triggers NFL eligibility headache for 2026 season

Green Bay hosted defensive tackle Zxavian Harris for a workout, but an NFL memo declares Harris and tight end Dae’quan Wright ineligible to visit, try out, or sign with any team during the 2026 season after both tried to return to college football. The memo warns clubs to verify eligibility and threatens discipline (fines, loss of draft picks) for violations. While Green Bay’s workout preceded the memo, the situation could still invite penalties, and Harris/Wright will be ineligible for 2026 and could become free agents in 2027, with the Packers watching whether any discipline is imposed.

via A to Z Sports|
#daequan-wright#eligibility#nfl-memo
Concussion concerns mount as Hargrave sidelined on Packers' injury report
sports21 days ago

Concussion concerns mount as Hargrave sidelined on Packers' injury report

Packers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave was downgraded to a non-participant in Thursday’s practice due to a concussion, with Lukas Van Ness also in concussion protocol and Brandon Cisse off the injury report; Warren Brinson was inactive with a calf issue, while several teammates were limited. For the Jets, Jamien Sherwood and D’Angelo Ponds moved to full participation, but Will McDonald IV appeared with an ankle issue. Omar Cooper Jr., Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joseph Ossai and Kene Nwangwu have not practiced this week, highlighting lingering injury questions ahead of Week 2.

via Acme Packing Company|
#concussions#injuries#jets