NFC North CHAMPIONS! In dramatic game, Packers defeat rival Lions, 30-20

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions Sunday, December 28th to become NFC North CHAMPIONS (for the fourth consecutive time)!

Packers offering standing-room-only tickets for Sunday's game

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are making approximately 300 standing-room-only tickets available for the Packers-Lions games, which will be played at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, December 28th.Tickets for Sunday’s game are on the 400 level in the South End.The tickets are priced at $75 each (plus applicable fees).

Aaron Rodgers plays Santa, gifts 55-inch televisions to offensive linemen, backup quarterbacks

GREEN BAY (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has been limited in practice with a sore left calf, though Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says his franchise quarterback is getting better.Off the field, Rodgers was feeling especially charitable on Christmas Eve -- Wednesday, December 24th.

Packers linebacker Clay Matthews snares NFC player of week honor

GREEN BAY (AP) — Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is the NFC's Player of the Week on defense after a command performance against Tampa Bay.Matthews grabbed the honor Wednesday as he and the rest of Green Bay's team prepare for a crucial game against Detroit.

Packers Pro Bowl selections: John Kuhn, Clay Matthews, Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Sitton

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Represented by five members of the team, the Green Bay Packers learned Tuesday, December 23rd that fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, wide receiver Jordy Nelson, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and guard Josh Sitton were named to the Pro Bowl by the National Football League.Kuhn was selected to his second career Pro Bowl (2011).

Packers launch "Get Loud Lambeau" in advance of Sunday's game

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday, December 23rd the launch of a new fan engagement campaign called “Get Loud Lambeau,” aimed at encouraging fans and game attendees to get loud and on their feet during Packers games.With the opportunity Sunday afternoon to secure a first-round bye and a home playoff game, the team is asking for help from the fans to make the most of Lambeau Field’s home-field advantage this Sunday and beyond.

Packers secure playoff spot with victory over Buccaneers, 20-3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 318 yards and one touchdown Sunday to help the Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-3 and clinch a wild-card playoff berth on Sunday.Eddie Lacy scored on a 44-yard run, Jordy Nelson caught a 1-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter and had nine receptions for 113 yards, while Randall Cobb finished with 11 catches for 131 yards.A 21-13 loss to Buffalo a week ago cost Green Bay (11-4) sole possession of first place in the division.

Seven injured after lightning strikes outside Tampa Bay football stadium

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials with Tampa Fire Rescue say seven people have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lighting strike in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium.Spokesman Jason Penny says it doesn't appear that anyone was directly struck by the lighting Sunday afternoon.

Battle of the Bays: Packers, Buccaneers meet on the gridiron Sunday only on FOX6

TAMPA (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers play the team's final road game of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 21st.

"Touchdowns for Charity" campaign generates $52,000 for Hunger Task Force

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special Green Bay Packers tailgate was held in Milwaukee on Tuesday, December 16th -- at Hunger Task Force.Sargento Cheese presented officials with Hunger Task Force with a check for $52,000.

On the road again: Packers, Bills face off in New York, see game only on FOX6!

NEW YORK (WITI) -- The 10-3 Green Bay Packers remain at the top of the NFC North standings as they head to New York Sunday, December 14th to take on the 7-6 Buffalo Bills.Kickoff is set for noon at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

A broken winning streak: Packers lose to Bills 21-13

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bacarri Rambo intercepted two Aaron Rodgers passes and Marcus Thigpen scored on a 75-yard punt return, leading the Buffalo Bills to a stunning 21-13 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.Defensive end Mario Williams also forced Rodgers to fumble, which led to running back Eddie Lacy being tackled in the end zone for a safety with 1:51 left.

Packers legend "Fuzzy" Thurston dies

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 1960's legendary Green Bay Packers guard, Fred "Fuzzy" Thurston, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.

Chris Banjo signed to Packers active roster, Jamari Lattimore placed on injured reserve

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Chris Banjo to the active roster from the practice squad and placed LB Jamari Lattimore on injured reserve.The transactions were announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Banjo, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound second-year player out of SMU, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a non-drafted free agent on April 19, 2013.After being waived by the Jaguars in July of 2013, he was signed by Green Bay and went on to appear in all 16 regular season games with one start and the postseason contest as a rookie.Last season he finished second on the team with 10 special teams tackles.In 2014, Banjo was waived by the Packers following training camp and has spent the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad.

Pup's Picks: This week features Packers, Bills...and Bandit!

NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, December 14th after a short week!

It's official! Badgers running back, Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon entering NFL draft

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.