Green Bay Packers defeat Redskins in first home game, 38-20

GREEN BAY -- You could say that the Green Bay Packers had the Washington Redskins "number" in their home opener on Sunday.

Protests as Washington Redskins arrive at Lambeau Field Sunday

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The arrival of the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 15th drew a protest.

Matthews, two 49ers fined

GREEN BAY -- As expected, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was fined 15 thousand dollars on Friday, for his out of bounds hit on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Packers seek nominations for high school coach of the week program

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week Program is underway and the team is currently accepting nominations from high schools across the state.The program recognizes one outstanding Wisconsin high school coach each week during the 2013 high school football season.

DOT issues travel advisory for Packers-Redskins game

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 15 for the Green Bay Packers/Washington Redskins football game that the road construction season continues on most major roads in northeast Wisconsin.The good news for fans is they should not encounter any significant traffic impacts due to construction as they head to the game.

Lambeau Field has lots of new food offerings for Packers fans

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The traditional brats, hot dogs and beer will always be available to Green Bay Packers fans at Lambeau Field.

Packers to welcome team alumni at home opener

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Sept. 15, is the annual alumni game and will feature halftime introductions of 30 players from the Packers’ 1965, 1966 and 1967 championship teams.Members of the championship teams scheduled to be in attendance include Bill Anderson, Donny Anderson, Ken Bowman, Zeke Bratkowski, Tom Brown, Dick Capp, Bill Curry, Carroll Dale, Willie Davis, Boyd Dowler, Jim Flanigan, Marv Fleming, Jim Grabowski, Doug Hart, Dave Hathcock, Don Horn, Paul Hornung, Jerry Kramer, Bob Long, William Mack, Chuck Mercein, Dave Robinson, Bob Skoronski, Bart Starr, Fred Thurston, Phil Vandersea, James Weatherwax, Ben Wilson and Steve Wright.The alumni will take the field and serve in Sunday’s Ambassador Line during pregame festivities, and then be introduced from the field during halftime.

Packers' annual Coats for Kids collection set for Sept. 15th

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers’ annual Coats for Kids collection will take place Sunday, Sept. 15, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Washington Redskins game.

Packers-49ers, no love lost

GREEN BAY -- There is no love lost between Mike McCarthy's Green Bay Packers, and Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers.

Fan falls, dies at Candlestick Park during Packers-49ers game

(CNN) -- A 30-year-old man died Sunday after falling from a walkway at Candlestick Park during the San Francisco 49ers first regular season game against the Green Bay Packers, police said.The man was walking with his brother on an elevated pedestrian walkway when he fell onto the sidewalk below."Multiple independent witnesses indicated he appeared to be intoxicated prior to his fall," according to a news release from the San Francisco police.The man's name has not been released.The incident is one of several recent deaths at large sporting arenas.In August, a Georgia man fell to his death from an upper level of Atlanta's Turner Field.In 2012, a Tennessee fan died after falling about 45 feet at the Georgia Dome during a college football game between North Carolina State and the University of Tennessee.And in 2011, a Texas fan died after falling 20 feet at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, while trying to catch a ball thrown to him by outfielder Josh Hamilton.CNN's Janet DiGiacomo contributed to this report.

SF 49ers defeat Green Bay Packers in season opener, 34-28

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers kicked off their 95th season Sunday, September 8th against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park, and were defeated in the season opener, 34-28.This was the second consecutive year that the Packers have opened their season against the 49ers; They suffered their third loss in 12 months to the defending NFC Champs.The Packers defense hung in against Colin Kaepernick for a half (14-14), but coach Dom Capers unit had no answer for Anquan Boldin.

Fans taking in Packers game Sunday are happy football is back

BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers were defeated Sunday, September 8th in the team's season opener vs.

The high cost of being a football fan

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Football season is here, and many stadium goers are breaking out the face paint.

Rodgers designing for Target, ten types of Packers fans

The first official game of the season is this Sunday -- and it's got us thinking Green and Gold.

State Farm launches new ad featuring Aaron Rodgers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- State Farm Insurance has launched a new commercial featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.In this latest ad, Rodgers has some surprise seatmates on his flight who express the value of double checking.

Packers, Sargento team up for “Touchdowns for Charity”

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Sargento this year will mark their 11th season of “Touchdowns for Charity,” a program that helps alleviate hunger in Wisconsin through contributions to the Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee and Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay.For each touchdown scored by the Packers during the regular season, Sargento will donate $1,000 to the Hunger Task Force and $500 to Paul’s Pantry.“Like a great running back who fights for every inch, we’re dedicated to fighting hunger one touchdown at a time,” said Louie Gentine, president and chief customer officer of Sargento Foods Inc. “As the official cheese of the Green Bay Packers, Sargento is proud to give Packers fans another reason to root for the green and gold.”Since partnering 11 years ago, Sargento has contributed more than $920,500 to Wisconsin food charities.During Packers home games, announcements will be made after every touchdown indicating the support for the program.

Willie Coleman talks about throwing a Packers BBQ party

The Packers are kicking off the first game of the season this Sunday -- and why not enjoy it with a little BBQ.

Clay Matthews is newest Chunky soup "Mama's Boy"

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Campbell Soup Company has selected Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers linebacker and Super Bowl XLV champion, as Chunky soup’s newest “Mama’s Boy” for the 2013 NFL season.This year’s “Mama’s Boy” TV commercials will feature Matthews along with teammates Casey Heyward and John Kuhn in three unique ads.