Packers hopeful that Sam Shields will clear concussion test soon

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are hopeful that veteran Sam Shields will be cleared soon after spending most of the past month in the concussion protocol.Coach Mike McCarthy said before practice he hoped his top cornerback would complete the protocol Thursday.The Packers face Larry Fitzgerald and the Cardinals' speedy receiving corps on Saturday in an NFC divisional round playoff game.

"I got my tickets:" Packers QB Aaron Rodgers reveals he plays Powerball, he's excited for drawing

GREEN BAY -- Some may think the Green Bay Packers' odds of beating the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, January 16th are like the odds of winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot.

Packers party in the desert: Fans invited to pep rally in Arizona ahead of matchup vs. Cardinals

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Green Bay Packers fans are invited to bring their energy and excitement for Saturday’s Packers-Cardinals divisional playoff game to Arizona a day early for a free "Packers Everywhere Pep Rally" on Friday, January 15th.The festivities will take place at 6:00 p.m. MST (7:00 pm CT) at Sandbar Mexican Grill – Desert Ridge, located at 21001 N.

Get the scoop on one of the Packers favorite leisure activities

MILWAUKEE -- The Packers are getting ready to face the Arizona Cardinals, but that doesn't mean they can't have a little fun.

Packers in the playoffs: Want to watch the Pack take on the Cardinals in Arizona? Here's your chance!

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are offering fans the chance to win an opportunity to cheer on the team in Arizona through the Packers Divisional Playoff Game Sweepstakes.The grand prize winner will receive two tickets to the Packers-Cardinals divisional playoff game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and a one-night hotel stay near the stadium.The winner will also receive one $100 gift card to the Packers Pro Shop and a $500 travel credit.Fans can enter the contest once through Tuesday, January 12th, and can receive an extra entry for every fan they recommend who enters the sweepstakes.The winner will be randomly selected from all of the entries.To enter the sweepstakes and see the official contest rules, CLICK HERE.Meanwhile, with the Packers advancing to the next round of the playoffs, the organization is reminding fans to join the team in preparing for the Packers-Cardinals divisional playoff game on Saturday.This year is the seventh straight year the Packers have earned the opportunity to play in the postseason, and the Packers are urging fans to celebrate and join in the excitement with different fan initiatives to take part in each day this week.To kick off the week with Mailing Monday, the organization is once again encouraging fans to take part in the “Letters to Lambeau” program, presented by Cenex®.

After win vs. Redskins, Green Bay Packers to face Arizona Cardinals on Saturday

ARIZONA -- The Green Bay Packers will next face the Arizona Cardinals after defeating the Washington Redskins on Sunday, January 10th 35-18.Packers QB Aaron Rodgers recovered from a poor start to throw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy and James Starks each ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers came back to beat the Redskins in an NFC wild-card game.Rodgers opened 1 for 8, and Green Bay's first four drives ended this way: punt, safety, punt, punt.Trailing 11-0, the Packers used a bit of hurry-up to score 17 consecutive points, then put the game away on the ground.Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb and Davante Adams for TDs.

Brett Favre posts photo of himself watching his team and hoping for Packers playoff win

Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre, who learned last week he is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was hoping for a Packers playoff WIN on the road Sunday, January 10th vs.

Pup's Picks: Who will get the "W" on Wild Card Weekend? Packers, or Redskins?

MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs -- and they'll be on the road this Sunday, January 10th as they take on the Washington Redskins in D.C.The Packers are the No. 5 seed.The Packers vs.

Packers more optimistic about injured LT David Bakhtiari

GREEN BAY — Injured Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari could be ready for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Washington Redskins.Quarterback Aaron Rodgers' blind-side protector missed the final two games of the regular season with an ankle injury.Coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that Bakhtiari's practice plan would be adjusted after he missed Wednesday.

Packers to hit the road to D.C. for Wild Card Weekend: Will fans be there to support them?

GREEN BAY -- Despite the Green Bay Packers' loss Sunday, January 3rd to the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers are in the playoffs, but they'll be hitting the road for their Wild Card Weekend matchup.The Packers will face the Washington Redskins on Sunday, January 10th.

"Letters to Lambeau:" Packers need your words of encouragement ahead of Wild Card Weekend

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are asking fans to help encourage the team as the Packers prepare for their game against the Washington Redskins next Sunday, January 10th during Wild Card Weekend.The team has started a "Letters to Lambeau" program.Starting Monday, January 4th, fans can submit notes, drawings and letters to the program by CLICKING HERE.

Green Bay Packers fall to Minnesota Vikings 20-13 in NFC North Division championship game

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers faced the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, January 3rd at Lambeau Field -- and the Vikings were crowned the NFC North Division champions.Heading into Sunday's game, the Vikings were coming off a prime time 49-17 victory over the New York Giants last Sunday in Minneapolis.

Packers vs. Vikings: B.J. Raji and Mike Neal upgraded to probable, Sam Shields doubtful

GREEN BAY — Defensive tackle B.J. Raji has been upgraded to probable for Green Bay's game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.The move gives the Packers hope that they'll have one of their top run-stuffers available to contain NFL leading rusher Adrian Peterson.Raji missed last week's loss against Arizona with a concussion.The Packers also upgraded linebacker Mike Neal to probable after Saturday's practice.