Tag Archives: Clay Matthews
Disparity between Bears-Packers could worsen; plus 10 thoughts
The worse thing the Bears could do after Sunday’s 21-14 loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship Game is think they were that close to winning the NFC Championship. The Bears did a great job to get this far … Continue reading
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The House the Ted Thompson Built
CHICAGO — As he always does, the man with the white mane sat stoically in his press box seat. Believe me, I checked. Every time the Green Bay Packers‘ rookie nickelback made a play, I stole a glance down the … Continue reading
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Packers vs. Bears: Keys to winning the NFC Championship
As we get closer to the weekend, let’s take a deeper look at the Bears-Packers NFC Championship game at Soldier Field. Schemes, X’s and O’s, etc. My three keys for each team to winning this Sunday–and punching that ticket to … Continue reading
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Green Bay Packers defeat Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in NFC divisional playoff
ATLANTA – Aaron Rodgers, Tramon Williams and the rest of the Green Bay Packers stormed into the rowdy Georgia Dome on Saturday night and gave the NFC’s top-seeded Atlanta Falcons a brutal playoff whuppin’. The white-hot Rodgers blistered Atlanta’s defense … Continue reading
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Preview: Packers at Falcons
FIVE THINGS TO WATCH THE PASS GAME: In the Nov. 28 game, the Packers wide receivers gained 138 of their 290 yards after the catch. The Falcons sat in soft zones and Green Bay couldn’t finish drives. Atlanta’s cornerbacks all season have been … Continue reading
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Matthews named Sporting News’ NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Packers LB Clay Matthews has been named Sporting News’ NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The sports publication collected votes from 609 NFL players, coaches and executives, and Matthews received 188 votes. Pittsburgh S Troy Polamalu finished second with 148 … Continue reading
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Williams’ Interception Saves Playoff Victory; Play Falcons on Saturday
Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and the Packers’ defense made a final stand with Tramon Williams’ end zone interception to save a 21-16 victory at Philadelphia. Up next: A divisional playoff game at Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Saturday. … Continue reading
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Playoff Preview: Packers vs. Eagles
Green Bay Packers (10-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. TV: FOX, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver Series history: 40th meeting. Packers lead 24-15. Green Bay’s 24-13 lead in the regular-season series includes two straight wins, the latest … Continue reading
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Playoffs! Packers Edge Bears; Eagles Are Next
The Green Bay Packers survived the preliminary round of the playoffs. The real thing begins next week. With Bears coach Lovie Smith living up to his word, Chicago came to play and pushed Green Bay to the limit, but the … Continue reading
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Five Packers Earn Pro Bowl Honors
Left tackle Chad Clifton, safety Nick Collins, wide receiver Greg Jennings, linebacker Clay Matthews and cornerback Charles Woodson are the selections. With three defenders named starters, that’s the most since the 1967 Super Bowl champions. The last time the … Continue reading
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