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Packers LB Eric Wilson 'brings a calmness' to the defense

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators and offensive assistants

Inbox: He never takes a play off

It'll fall how it's going to fall

Packers safety Xavier McKinney back in lead for Pro Bowl fan voting

Green Bay has four others in the top five at their positions

Inbox: Lines that play together, improve together

Each season is its own entity

Packers QB Jordan Love showcasing 'the best ball he's played'

His game looks a lot like it did down the stretch last year

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: Are the Packers hitting their stride?

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Path to the Playoffs: It's win and in for Packers

Playoff spot could be clinched before Monday night's game, too

Inbox: That Saints defense is no joke

New Orleans is a highly motivated team, and the Packers will treat it as such

Youth continues coming of age for Packers

Growth of WR Christian Watson, CB Carrington Valentine contributed to win at Seattle

What You Might've Missed: Anchor on the edge

Packers RT Zach Tom put on a clinic in Seattle

Inbox: Hats off to the Packers fans

They're still played one at a time

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' win over Seahawks

Green Bay in good shape in playoff picture at 10-4

Rapid reaction: Packers showed glimpse of how good they can be

Complete game still elusive, though, as season's stretch run continues

Packers get 10th win, defeat Seahawks 30-13

Green Bay took a while to put it away but finally did

Live Blog: Packers-Seahawks | Week 15

Follow the Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks game with live updates from Lumen Field

CB Corey Ballentine active for Green Bay | Packers-Seahawks inactives Week 15

These Packers get clean slate in Seattle

Time to make some new, and better, memories there

Packers S Zayne Anderson 'played the game fast' and 'physical'

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators

Inbox: This team will keep working at it

Earn those dice and roll 'em

Packers prepping for Seahawks team and defense on a hot streak

Seattle has five INTs, including two pick-sixes, over four straight wins

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: Did the mini-bye come at a good time?

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Path to the Playoffs: It's possible for Packers to clinch a spot this week

Scenario is rather unlikely, though

What You Might've Missed: Veteran presence

Packers DL Kenny Clark was an interior force in Detroit

Inbox: Nobody in that locker room cares

This year's group is getting there

After short break, Packers prepping for stretch run

Final portion of schedule starts at NFC West-leading Seattle

Inbox: A reset was timely

Prepare, buckle up, and go play

Inbox: That's a difficult chess match

Focus on what's in front and see where the chips fall

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' walk-off loss to Lions

High-scoring affair goes Detroit's way at the wire

Rapid reaction: Packers' playoff picture simplified, but nothing guaranteed

Time to regroup for the stretch run

Lions defeat Packers on walk-off field goal, 34-31

Green Bay falls to 9-4 while Detroit improves to 12-1

Live Blog: Packers-Lions | Week 14

Follow the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game with live updates from Detroit

Packers-Lions inactives | Week 14

Both teams had ruled four players out already

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: What's the gut feeling on this game?

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Plenty on the line as Packers visit Lions

Second straight Thursday game a challenge in itself

Packers DL Lukas Van Ness 'should be confident right now because he's playing good football'

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators and defensive assistants

Inbox: A guy like that is in the conversation, too

Every game unfolds differently

Former Packers coach Mike Holmgren, receiver Sterling Sharpe named finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025

Holmgren is lone selection in coach category, Sharpe one of three senior choices

Packers S Xavier McKinney leads Pro Bowl voting at free safety

Green Bay has 14 players in the top 10 at their respective positions

5 ways Packers are better for rematch vs. Lions

Green Bay's health and cleaner play stand out compared to a month ago

Inbox: Detroit's defense was really on a roll

Better results have followed

What You Might've Missed: Making a goal-line stand and creating hesitation

Packers' defense came up big with back against the wall, and offense's fakes and motions kept Dolphins a step slow

Inbox: The Packers are setting the tone

The arrow keeps pointing up

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' victory over Dolphins

"Total team win" caps important week with NFC North showdown in Detroit looming

Rapid reaction: Packers QB Jordan Love 'playing his best ball right now'

Green Bay's offense has found its rhythm since the bye week

Packers defeat Dolphins, 30-17

Green Bay wins on Thanksgiving to improve to 9-3

Live Blog: Packers-Dolphins | Week 13

Follow the Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins game with live updates from Lambeau Field

C Josh Myers, LB Isaiah McDuffie active for Green Bay | Packers-Dolphins inactives Week 13

TE John FitzPatrick also active for Packers after being questionable on injury report

Packers prepped for short week with divide-and-conquer approach

Coaching staff put in extra time whenever it could find some

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: How do the Packers slow down the Dolphins?

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Packers LB Quay Walker 'was on a mission last week'

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators

Inbox: He's determined to crack the narrative

They're riding the hot hands for all they're worth

Packers' offense trending right way with tough Miami defense on deck

Turnovers and penalties down, red-zone efficiency up as Thanksgiving clash approaches

What You Might've Missed: Clamping down on McCaffrey

Packers won up front to prevent star running back from getting going

Inbox: Maybe one big play will engender more

Timing can be, and often is, everything

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' win over 49ers

Ground game, turnovers, red zone all positives for Green Bay

Rapid reaction: Clock already ticking on Packers' preparations for Thanksgiving night game

Miami Dolphins will be here in just a few days

Packers win big over 49ers, 38-10

Green Bay improves to 8-3 with another home game coming up Thursday

Live Blog: Packers-49ers | Week 12

Follow the Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers game with live updates from Lambeau Field

DL Colby Wooden active for Green Bay | Packers-49ers inactives Week 12

Second-year pro was only Packers player questionable on injury report

At tight end, 'all-time great' and rising star take center stage for Packers vs. 49ers

George Kittle has been thorn in Green Bay's side, while Tucker Kraft's arrow continues pointing up

Packers C Josh Myers 'is a warrior, man … that's who he is'

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators and offensive assistants

Inbox: He could provide a major impact in two phases

They know what it's supposed to look like

Explosiveness stands out as Packers' offensive identity

Bears game was just the latest, and maybe most impressive, example

Inbox: The cohesion is there

All that matters is the Packers getting win No. 8 this week

What You Might've Missed: Perimeter blocking

Receivers and tight ends played big part in RB Josh Jacobs' highly productive day

LaFleur on Packers' defense: 'We've got to be better'

Bears controlled the ball and clock too much

Inbox: They all own a special place in this rivalry's tremendous history

There are no coincidences in the universe

Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' dramatic win over Bears

Green Bay's 11th straight win in rivalry sets new mark in series

Rapid reaction: Nothing coming easy yet for Packers

Another last-play victory wasn't ideal, but lotta season remains

Packers win on blocked FG on final play, 20-19

Chicago's 46-yard try for the win is denied

Live Blog: Packers-Bears | Week 11

Follow the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game with live updates from Soldier Field

CB Jaire Alexander, S Evan Williams both active for Green Bay | Packers-Bears inactives Week 11

Two starting DBs had been questionable on injury report after missing last game

Bears QB Caleb Williams becomes latest rookie No. 1 overall pick to face Packers

These have been high-scoring matchups in Green Bay's recent history

'There's a different energy' at Packers' practices this week

Key comments from Green Bay's coordinators

Inbox: It's always been an emphasis

"Statements" are overrated and fleeting

Packers QB Jordan Love 'trying to get back to that level' from late last season

Bears' defense will provide stiff test Sunday in Chicago

Mike's Mid-Week Chat: What will change with the Bears' offense?

Editor Mike Spofford answered fan questions in his live chat

Inbox: That's where it starts

They can't be trying to guess or chase ghosts

Packers looking to 'chase the perfection' on offense

Playing a complete game remains the target

Inbox: No apologies for winning in this league

Madness rules, every week