After the bye: Green Bay Packers defeat New York Giants 23-16 at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m.Heading into Sunday's game, the Packers are coming off a win in week three vs.

After the bye: Packers to face Giants in second of 4 consecutive home games at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- After an early "bye week" during week four of the NFL's regular season -- the Green Bay Packers are back home at Lambeau Field this Sunday, October 9th to take on the New York Giants.Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.This season was the second time in four years that the Packers had a bye in week four.

Bye week came early for the Green Bay Packers -- but that might not be such a bad thing

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are "by the bye." Each team in the NFL gets a week off during the regular season and it came very early for the Packers this year -- Week 4.

"Enhancing the guest experience:" Packers show off new Lambeau suites with retractable windows!

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, September 28th showed off some of their new suites at Lambeau Field -- after a $55 million renovation that began in 2015."Our suites have been the same way for, I believe, 14 or 15 seasons.

Pictures: Packers reveal final components of Titletown District's park including sledding hill

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on announced on Thursday, September 29th the final components for phase one of the Titletown District’s park, with the main attraction set to be a sledding hill that will feature tubing lanes with views of Lambeau Field.

"We did a heck of a job out there:" Mike Daniels reflects on Packers win vs. Lions at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels is becoming a star in the NFL -- and when the lights go on with FOX6's Tim Van Vooren on the FOX6 Sports Blitz -- they're a dynamic duo.

Packers invite fans to submit photos for Fan Choice Awards; winners will receive pair of tickets

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are offering fans the chance to win tickets to the Dec. 24 Packers-Vikings game by submitting their photos and voting for their favorites in the fifth annual Packers Fan Choice Awards.

Restaurant tapes Colin Kaepernick jersey to floor as welcome mat

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A picture of  San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s jersey being taped to a restaurant’s floor is causing a stir online.Virginia Beach resident James Perry said he walked into Krossroads Rock and Country Bar in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center Thursday and saw the jersey at the front entrance.“What went through my mind was like 'Wow, is this real or is it a joke?' How would you feel if someone taped a police officer’s uniform down?" Perry asked.Saturday, he took to social media posting this status:

"It`s an experience:" Some Packers fans make their very first trip to Lambeau for home opener vs. Lions

GREEN BAY -- Sunday, September 25th marked nearly nine months since the Green Bay Packers' last home game -- so it made sense for fans making their first trip to Lambeau Field to do so for the first home game of the regular season.The Packers took on the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday in Week 3 of NFL regular season play.Whoever penned the phrase "there's a first time for everything" had to have been talking about Lambeau Field."It`s amazing.

6-year-old players on youth football team kneel during national anthem in solidarity with Kaepernick

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Last weekend, "The Money Team Red Lions," a youth football team, knelt down during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and other professional football players.The team is comprised mostly of six-year-olds, and they said they're making a statement."A few kids had expressed interest in taking a knee during the national anthem," team manager Coach Macc said. "They watch everything.

Packers vs. Lions: Green Bay wins home opener at Lambeau Field vs. Detroit 34-27

GREEN BAY -- It is Week 3 of the NFL regular season -- and the Green Bay Packers are back home this Sunday, September 25th to face the division rival Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.Heading into this matchup, the Packers are coming off a tough loss vs.

Mike Ditka to Colin Kaepernick: "If you don't like this country, get the hell out"

DALLAS, Tx. -- Super Bowl winning coach and sports commentator Mike Ditka is stirring up controversy when he was recently asked how he feels about Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protest during the national anthem, responding with "I have no respect for Colin Kaepernick," according to WGN.During the interview with radio host for Dallas' 105.3 The Score, Ditka said "I think it's a problem...

Coming home: Packers to face division rival Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- It is Week 3 of the NFL regular season -- and the Green Bay Packers return home this Sunday, September 25th to face the division rival Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.Kickoff is set for noon -- and you can watch the game ONLY ON FOX6!Heading into this matchup, the Packers are coming off a tough loss vs.

Packers officials remind fans to be cautious when purchasing tickets from secondary sources

GREEN BAY -- With Sunday’s Lambeau Field home opener against the Detroit Lions, the Packers are reminding fans to be cautious when shopping for and purchasing game tickets from secondary sources.According to a press release, the team has received several reports of counterfeit tickets circulating online through unauthorized resellers, and at the LSU-Wisconsin game, several fans were unable to enter the stadium, as the tickets they had purchased through free online marketplaces were counterfeit.Although the Internet makes it easier for counterfeit tickets to be created and sold, it is also easier for ticket buyers to do research and protect themselves from purchasing counterfeit tickets.Free online marketplaces that ask buyers to arrange to pay for tickets in person are often sources of counterfeit tickets.

Adrian Peterson set to have surgery on Thursday to address torn meniscus

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer indicated star running back Adrian Peterson is set to have surgery on Thursday, September 22nd -- to repair his torn meniscus.

"Disappointing:" Packers hope to use frustration as motivation after falling "short of our goals" vs. Minnesota

MINNESOTA -- There was plenty of frustration in the locker room after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Minnesota Vikings in their brand new stadium on Sunday night, September 18th.

Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer tells radio show Adrian Peterson has torn meniscus

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer tells local radio station KFXN-FM that running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee.Zimmer recorded his weekly appearance on the show before addressing the media on Monday.

Aaron Rodgers intercepted late in the fourth quarter; Packers fall to Vikings 17-14

MINNESOTA -- Sunday, September 18th marks Week 2 of the NFL's regular season -- and the Green Bay Packers are in Minnesota, to take on the Vikings at the brand new US Bank Stadium.Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m.The Green Bay Packers won the coin toss and deferred to begin this matchup.As play got underway, Packers kicker Mason Crosby booted the opening kickoff out the back of the end zone, and the Vikings would start at their own 25 yard line.The Packers were able to force a Minnesota punt -- and Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense then took the field.Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb ended up with the ball after Davante Adams fumbled it during the Pack's first possession of the game.The Packers ended up punting the ball, and the Vikings would start at their own 47 yard line after Jake Schum's 38-yard punt.Packers inside linebacker Joe Thomas was able to immediately tackle Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon for a one-yard loss.Then came a sack on Vikings QB Sam Bradford -- Packers DE Mike Daniels' first sack of the year -- resulting in a 10-yard loss for the Vikings.Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery was able to block the Vikings' punt -- and the Packers would take over at the Green Bay 48 yard line.Davante Adams drew a 40-yard defensive pass interference penalty, and Green Bay had the ball at the Minnesota four yard line.Green Bay got on the scoreboard when Rodgers threw a pass to Jordy Nelson for a touchdown.