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Packers fans rally ahead of Sunday's big match-up, builds "energy for the game"

January 10, 2015 10:45pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers fans are counting down the hours until Sunday's match-up with the Dallas Cowboys.

Seahawks beat Panthers 31-17, will host Green Bay or Dallas next Sunday

January 10, 2015 10:35pm CST

SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Kam Chancellor returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 on Saturday night in the NFC divisional playoff game.Wilson hit Doug Baldwin on a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter, found Jermaine Kearse on a 63-yard score in the second quarter and capped the night with a 25-yard TD pass to Luke Willson early in the fourth quarter.The Seahawks never trailed and became the first defending Super Bowl champion to win a playoff game the following season since New England in January 2006.Seattle will host either Green Bay or Dallas next Sunday for a trip to the Super Bowl.Cam Newton threw a pair of touchdowns to Kelvin Benjamin, but Carolina couldn't overcome three turnovers.

Aaron Rodgers' doppelganger stars in new State Farm ad

January 10, 2015 4:56pm CST

(WITI) -- Because Aaron Rodgers has been busy scoring touchdowns, State Farm had to improvise for their latest Discount Double Check commercial.The commercial features British comedian Tom Wrigglesworth, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Green Bay quarterback and State Farm spokesperson, Aaron Rodgers.Rodgers' doppelganger from the UK hilariously plays up their physical similarities and attempts to stand in for the MVP but it becomes immediately clear that he's not the real deal!Check out the newest hilarious State Farm commercial here:

Headed to Lambeau to watch the Packers take on the Cowboys? Here are things you'll want to know

January 10, 2015 9:00am CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As fans prepare to come to Lambeau Field Sunday, January 11th for the Packers-Cowboys divisional playoff game, the Green Bay Packers officials are offering a few reminders.NFL safety policy: The Packers and law enforcement partners are asking fans to allow for extra time in making their way to the stadium gates.

Bring your appetite: Packers unveil 3.5 lb. "Big Game Burger," available for fans Sunday

January 10, 2015 8:59am CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Delaware North Sportservice unveiled on Wednesday, January 7th the 3.5 lb.

In a state that eats, sleeps and breathes Packers, folks in Tony Romo's hometown of Burlington are torn

January 10, 2015 8:59am CST

BURLINGTON (WITI) -- Those who live in the city of Burlington are torn.

One-stop shopping for Green Bay Packers fans primed for the playoffs

January 10, 2015 8:59am CST

MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers prepare for their playoff push, the team's legion of fans are focusing on fashion.For Michael Duda, game day is all about green and gold gear at his Packertime.com merchandise store in Menomonee Falls.

ONLY ON FOX6: Packers, Cowboys ready to duke it out in NFC Divisional Playoff

January 10, 2015 8:36am CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys will duke it out in an NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 11th.

Add some pizzazz to your Packers party with help from Bartz's

January 9, 2015 4:38pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Want to add some pizzazz to your Packers party this weekend?

Great "game day" food options you can create with ease

January 9, 2015 4:35pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- No football party would be complete without food.

Packers fans at Lambeau Field to receive hand warmers to beat the chill

January 9, 2015 12:27pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming up with Mills Fleet Farm to help battle the forecasted cold by distributing 60,000 hand warmers to fans with tickets in outdoor seating areas attending this Sunday’s playoff game at Lambeau Field.The Packers-Cowboys divisional playoff game is slated for 12:05 p.m. CST.

ACT NOW! Packers make 300 standing-room-only tickets available

January 9, 2015 11:17am CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are making approximately 300 standing-room-only tickets available for the Packers-Cowboys game, which will be played at 12:05 CST.

Uniting in green and gold: Cancer survivor and patient bond over new Packers gear "Chedlocks"

January 8, 2015 10:05pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One family's personal tragedy is spawning an effort to cheer up young cancer patients.

Pup's Picks: Packers vs. Cowboys in a playoff matchup! Who will Joey pick?!

January 8, 2015 9:47pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff matchup at Lambeau Field -- so who will the pup pick this week?!Joey is a nine-month-old shepherd mix available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society.Angela Speed with the Wisconsin Humane Society says Joey is very motivated by food -- so who will he pick?

Another Cowboys player with Wisconsin ties: Nick Hayden, former Badger & Arrowhead athlete

January 8, 2015 9:42pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Burlington's Tony Romo is the biggest name with Wisconsin ties on the Dallas Cowboys football team -- but Nick Hayden has Wisconsin ties too.

They're friends, but Gov. Walker backs the Pack, Gov. Christie backs Dallas; and they're talking trash!

January 8, 2015 6:01pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers gear up to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff matchup at Lambeau Field Sunday, January 11th, potential presidential rivals Governor Scott Walker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have been talking some trash on Twitter.

DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Dallas playoff matchup at Lambeau

January 8, 2015 4:14pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 11th for the Green Bay Packers/Dallas Cowboys National Football League Divisional Round playoff game that US 41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Suamico in Brown County are under construction.The US 41/WIS 172 interchange could experience significant backups on both north and south US 41 and east and west WIS 172.

Snow falling at Lambeau Thursday has Packers issuing a call for shovelers!

January 8, 2015 3:55pm CST

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Snow falling Thursday, January 8th at Lambeau Field has the Packers issuing a call for shovelers.Shovelers are needed Friday, January 9th in advance of Sunday’s divisional playoff matchup between the Packers and Cowboys.To get the stadium ready for the game, the Packers are inviting spirited, hearty shovelers – as many as 500 – to brave the elements and assist with the process.

CONSUMER ALERT: Looking to back the Pack at Lambeau? Watch out for fake tickets

January 8, 2015 3:54pm CST

MADISON (WITI) --  Forget the icy temperatures between now and Sunday’s Packers/Cowboys kickoff…fans seeking game day tickets need to worry less about the cold and more about getting burned.

Aaron Rodgers returns to practice Thursday; McCarthy says his mobility "looked good"

January 8, 2015 3:50pm CST

GREEN BAY (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers after sitting out with a left calf injury.Rodgers was limited to the team practice periods on Thursday.