Dalvin Cook, Vikings upended Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs
NEW ORLEANS — Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Rudolph with a 4-yard fade on third-and-goal in overtime, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 26-20 victory over the Saints in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 5.The Vikings will face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers on Saturday afternoon in the divisional round.It was the second straight time the Saints' season had ended in overtime in the Superdome.The disappointing end for the favored Saints (13-4), came nearly a year after New Orleans lost in the NFC championship game to the Los Angeles Rams in a game marred by missed Rams penalties late in regulation.Dalvin Cook gained 130 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns.
NEW ORLEANS — Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Rudolph with a 4-yard fade on third-and-goal in overtime, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 26-20 victory over the Saints in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 5.The Vikings will face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers on Saturday afternoon in the divisional round.It was the second straight time the Saints' season had ended in overtime in the Superdome.The disappointing end for the favored Saints (13-4), came nearly a year after New Orleans lost in the NFC championship game to the Los Angeles Rams in a game marred by missed Rams penalties late in regulation.Dalvin Cook gained 130 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns.
'Great time for Wisconsin sports:' Bucks, Packers celebrate NFL playoffs with special T-Shirt benefiting charity
MILWAUKEE -- With the start of the NFL Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 4 introduced a special, limited-edition T-shirt that features the logos of both teams and the time-honored Packers cheer, “Go Pack Go.”The shirt is available now for purchase at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field, and online at packersproshop.com.
MILWAUKEE -- With the start of the NFL Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 4 introduced a special, limited-edition T-shirt that features the logos of both teams and the time-honored Packers cheer, “Go Pack Go.”The shirt is available now for purchase at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field, and online at packersproshop.com.
Sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy to be next head coach
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Mike McCarthy to be their coach, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Mike McCarthy to be their coach, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.
'That's my team forever:' Headed to the Packers playoff game? Keep your eyes peeled for Lil Wayne
GREEN BAY -- He's a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers -- and he has the memorabilia to prove it.Lil Wayne showed off some of his prized Packers possessions in an Instagram post.
GREEN BAY -- He's a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers -- and he has the memorabilia to prove it.Lil Wayne showed off some of his prized Packers possessions in an Instagram post.
Don't be a victim: BBB warns of Packers playoff game ticket scams
MILWAUKEE -- It’s proving to be a very exciting sports season for Wisconsin teams.
MILWAUKEE -- It’s proving to be a very exciting sports season for Wisconsin teams.
Former NFL athlete Steve Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal Jan. 15
WASHINGTOn -- Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason who become a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig's disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing disease will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Jan. 15.President Donald Trump signed legislation last year awarding Gleason the medal.
WASHINGTOn -- Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason who become a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig's disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing disease will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Jan. 15.President Donald Trump signed legislation last year awarding Gleason the medal.
Packers LT David Bakhtiari named to 4th consecutive AP All-Pro team
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers left tackled was voted second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, the team announced Friday.It is the fourth consecutive season in which Bakhtiari has been named to the All-Pro team.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers left tackled was voted second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, the team announced Friday.It is the fourth consecutive season in which Bakhtiari has been named to the All-Pro team.
LeRoy Butler named a finalist for 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
CANTON, Ohio — LeRoy Butler, who played safety for the Packers for 12 seasons, has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2020 induction class.
CANTON, Ohio — LeRoy Butler, who played safety for the Packers for 12 seasons, has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2020 induction class.
Packers Fan Hall of Fame nominees selected, voting now underway
GREEN BAY -- Ten finalists have been named in the search for the 22nd member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame, and voting begins Wednesday for fans to make the selection.
GREEN BAY -- Ten finalists have been named in the search for the 22nd member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame, and voting begins Wednesday for fans to make the selection.
Packers LB Blake Martinez sets single-season franchise tackles record with 203
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, Jan. 1 that linebacker Blake Martinez has set the single-season franchise tackles record -- with 203 tackles during the 2019 regular season.The previous record was held by linebacker Nick Barnett -- who had 194 tackles in the 2005 season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, Jan. 1 that linebacker Blake Martinez has set the single-season franchise tackles record -- with 203 tackles during the 2019 regular season.The previous record was held by linebacker Nick Barnett -- who had 194 tackles in the 2005 season.
Packers path to Super Bowl LIV kicks off Jan. 12, and 'there are decent seats for under $200'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
Green Bay Packers 2020 opponents announced
GREEN BAY -- The full slate of 2020 opponents for the Green Bay Packers has been released, the team announced on Facebook.As usual, the Packers will play six-and-home rivalry games against their rival NFC North opponents.
GREEN BAY -- The full slate of 2020 opponents for the Green Bay Packers has been released, the team announced on Facebook.As usual, the Packers will play six-and-home rivalry games against their rival NFC North opponents.
Packers path to Super Bowl LIV kicks off Jan. 12; every game on FOX6
The NFL regular season is over, and the field of 12 playoff teams has been set.The Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
The NFL regular season is over, and the field of 12 playoff teams has been set.The Packers are back in the playoffs after a two-year hiatus and won their first division title since 2016.
Prosecutors say Janesville man strangled sister on Christmas Eve due to teasing for being a Vikings fan
JANESVILLE -- A Janesville man is accused of strangling his sister on Christmas Eve after she reportedly teased him about being Minnesota Vikings fan the morning after the team’s loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, WMTV reported.According to the criminal complaint, a Janesville police detective met with the victim that morning at Mercy Hospital.
JANESVILLE -- A Janesville man is accused of strangling his sister on Christmas Eve after she reportedly teased him about being Minnesota Vikings fan the morning after the team’s loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, WMTV reported.According to the criminal complaint, a Janesville police detective met with the victim that morning at Mercy Hospital.
1st-round bye secured! Green Bay Packers beat Lions in Detroit, 23-20
DETROIT -- Mason Crosby kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 23-20 win over the Detroit Lions to earn a first-round bye.The Packers (13-3) fell behind by two touchdowns in the second quarter.
DETROIT -- Mason Crosby kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Green Bay Packers to a 23-20 win over the Detroit Lions to earn a first-round bye.The Packers (13-3) fell behind by two touchdowns in the second quarter.
Aaron Jones sports sweatshirt with Vikings player's taunt
DETROIT -- A fumble on the Packers opening drive of Week 16's game against the Vikings didn't have the running back off to a good start.
DETROIT -- A fumble on the Packers opening drive of Week 16's game against the Vikings didn't have the running back off to a good start.
Packers, Lions finish NFL regular season in a game you’ll see only on FOX6
DETROIT -- The Green Bay Packers (12-3) will finish the regular season with a road trip to Detroit, playing the Lions (3-11-1) at Ford Field for a 12 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, Dec. 29.
DETROIT -- The Green Bay Packers (12-3) will finish the regular season with a road trip to Detroit, playing the Lions (3-11-1) at Ford Field for a 12 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Former Packers QB Brett Favre named to 'NFL 100 All-Time Team'
GREEN BAY -- You have first pick for the NFL's All-Time Team's quarterback.
GREEN BAY -- You have first pick for the NFL's All-Time Team's quarterback.
2 'followers' of former Packers DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila accused of bringing weapons to Christmas concert
GREEN BAY -- Charges were filed Friday, Dec. 20 against two men accused of showing up at a Green Bay Christmas concert armed.
GREEN BAY -- Charges were filed Friday, Dec. 20 against two men accused of showing up at a Green Bay Christmas concert armed.
Report: Santa Rodgers gifted each Packers offensive lineman with a 65-inch Samsung TV
GREEN BAY -- It would appear as though after the Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North with a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, QB Aaron Rodgers played Santa Claus.ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday, Dec. 24 Rodgers gifted each of his offensive linemen a 65-inch Samsung TV, including new T John Leglue, who came to Green Bay from the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad on Saturday, Dec. 21.
GREEN BAY -- It would appear as though after the Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North with a 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, QB Aaron Rodgers played Santa Claus.ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday, Dec. 24 Rodgers gifted each of his offensive linemen a 65-inch Samsung TV, including new T John Leglue, who came to Green Bay from the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad on Saturday, Dec. 21.