Posts Tagged ‘aaron rodgers’

Giants at Packers Key Divisional Round Matchups

The sweet 16 is down to the elite 8, and the Green Bay Packers have drawn the New York Giants as their first opponent in the 2011-2012 NFL Playoffs. The Packers played the Giants in week 13, coming out of New York with a gritty 38-35 win showing the NFL nation again, that our defense [...]

AP All-Pro Team Headlined by Lions WR Johnson and Vikings DE Allen

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen fell one vote short of being unanimous choices for the 2011 Associated Press All-Pro Team. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers received 47 1/2 of the 50 votes for the quarterback spot, with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees receiving the other 2 1/2 votes. [...]

Lions Put Up A Fight; Fall To Packers In Shootout 45-41

First things first, Green Bay did not “rest their starters” they rested some of their starters, while the Lions were missing several of theirs due to injury in their 45-41 loss on Sunday.  Obviously, Aaron Rodgers being on the sideline was huge, but every other healthy starter on offense played.  The Lions came into this [...]

Rodgers Five TD Clinic Help Packers Cruise Past Bears; 35-21

With the first five-touchdown game of his NFL career, Aaron Rodgers ensured that the Green Bay Packers’ playoff road will go through Lambeau Field. He also made sure the rival Chicago Bears will be spending the playoffs at home. Rodgers broke a close game wide open by leading three quick scoring drives in the second half, and the Packers beat [...]

Chiefs Crash Packers Perfect Plans; Win 19-14

The Green Bay Packers’ perfect season came to a shocking end against the reeling Kansas City Chiefs, who had just fired their coach and were starting a new quarterback. Kyle Orton threw for 299 yards to outperform Aaron Rodgers, and the Chiefs rallied behind interim coach Romeo Crennel for a eye-opening 19-14 win on Sunday that discontinued the Packers’ [...]

Week 13 NFL Recap

DENVER BRONCOS 35 @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 32 BRONCOS: The last time Denver won 5 straight road games was when John Elway was the quarterback which must be unsettling to the legend. Elway has refused to give Tebow a vote of confidence all season despite Tebow clearly being the future of this franchise. Tebow may be unorthodox, but it wasn’t so long [...]

Last Second FG keeps Packers unbeaten in thrilling 38-35 win over Giants

Aaron Rodgers completed passes of 24, 27 and 18 yards in a lightning-quick five-play drive to set up a 31-yard field goal by Mason Crosby on the final play, and the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated and clinched a playoff berth with a 38-35 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. “Those are the fun ones when they end up [...]

Rodgers, Robinson make Fantasy owners happy on Thanksgiving

GREEN BAY PACKERS 27 @ DETROIT LIONS 15 PACKERS: After a slow start, Aaron Rodgers was able to open things up in the second half. Rodgers 307 yard, two-touchdown performance now has him with 2+ scores in every game this season. James Starks did make a brief return, but exited early after making the start then tweaking his ankle. [...]