Matt Flynn to start at quarterback against the Lions
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Matt Flynn will be the starting quarterback when the Packers square off against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 28th.McCarthy said in a Wednesday news conference that Flynn has taken all the starter's reps this week.Aaron Rodgers threw passes with Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien in practice -- but Rodgers will not be suited up for the game.The 5-5-1 Green Bay Packers take on the 6-5 Detroit Lions at Ford Field in a Thanksgiving Day contest on Thursday, November 28th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Matt Flynn will be the starting quarterback when the Packers square off against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, November 28th.McCarthy said in a Wednesday news conference that Flynn has taken all the starter's reps this week.Aaron Rodgers threw passes with Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien in practice -- but Rodgers will not be suited up for the game.The 5-5-1 Green Bay Packers take on the 6-5 Detroit Lions at Ford Field in a Thanksgiving Day contest on Thursday, November 28th.
All three Packers quarterbacks threw in practice Tuesday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- All three Green Bay Packers quarterbacks were in helmets and throwing passes on Tuesday morning, November 26th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- All three Green Bay Packers quarterbacks were in helmets and throwing passes on Tuesday morning, November 26th.
Packers vs. Falcons flexed out of prime-time slot on Dec. 8th
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The week 14 Packers-Falcons game on Sunday, December 8th at Lambeau Field has been flexed out of the prime-time slot on NBC and moved to a noon CT kickoff on FOX6.The Saints-Panthers matchup will be on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” that evening, the NFL has announced.Fans planning to attend the game should plan accordingly.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The week 14 Packers-Falcons game on Sunday, December 8th at Lambeau Field has been flexed out of the prime-time slot on NBC and moved to a noon CT kickoff on FOX6.The Saints-Panthers matchup will be on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” that evening, the NFL has announced.Fans planning to attend the game should plan accordingly.
“Toys for Tots” campaign collects 1,500 toys & more than $17K
GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection took place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.During the collection, the campaign received 1,500 toys and $17,070 at Sunday's game.Members of the U.S. Marine Corps were at Lambeau Field Sunday to assist in collecting toys and monetary donations.
GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection took place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.During the collection, the campaign received 1,500 toys and $17,070 at Sunday's game.Members of the U.S. Marine Corps were at Lambeau Field Sunday to assist in collecting toys and monetary donations.
Coach McCarthy does not commit to starting quarterback against Lions
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy did not commit to a starting quarterback for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.McCarthy said at a Lambeau Field news conference that he had a meeting with Aaron Rodgers.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy did not commit to a starting quarterback for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.McCarthy said at a Lambeau Field news conference that he had a meeting with Aaron Rodgers.
Packers, Vikings game at Lambeau Sunday ends in a tie, 26-26
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien made his first start at Lambeau Field as Packers QB on Sunday, November 24th as the Pack looked to break its three-game losing streak.Tolzien would experience his first Lambeau leap when he ran for a 6 yard touchdown to put the Packers ahead 7-0 with about 5:00 left in the 1st quarter.But the Packers defense let the Vikings get too close to Field Goal range and Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked 2 FG's (a 36 yarder with 1:37 left in the 1st quarter and a 47 yarder with 4:24 left in the half).But Adrian Peterson would send Minnesota into half time with a 13-7 lead when he ran for a 1 yard TD.Minnesota would add to that lead in the 3rd quarter with a 12 yard Rhett Ellison catch making it 20-7 Minnesota.Trailing by 13, the Packers changed up quarterbacks and Matt Flynn entered, playing 4 different quarterbacks in 4 games in a row.Viking's Walsh added his 3rd FG of the day to start the 4th quarter and the Pack were in the hole 23-7.But Green Bay would get some momentum.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien made his first start at Lambeau Field as Packers QB on Sunday, November 24th as the Pack looked to break its three-game losing streak.Tolzien would experience his first Lambeau leap when he ran for a 6 yard touchdown to put the Packers ahead 7-0 with about 5:00 left in the 1st quarter.But the Packers defense let the Vikings get too close to Field Goal range and Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked 2 FG's (a 36 yarder with 1:37 left in the 1st quarter and a 47 yarder with 4:24 left in the half).But Adrian Peterson would send Minnesota into half time with a 13-7 lead when he ran for a 1 yard TD.Minnesota would add to that lead in the 3rd quarter with a 12 yard Rhett Ellison catch making it 20-7 Minnesota.Trailing by 13, the Packers changed up quarterbacks and Matt Flynn entered, playing 4 different quarterbacks in 4 games in a row.Viking's Walsh added his 3rd FG of the day to start the 4th quarter and the Pack were in the hole 23-7.But Green Bay would get some momentum.
Green Bay Packers send invoices for playoff tickets
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers mailed playoff ticket invoices to season ticket holders this week in preparation for a possible home playoff game (or games) at Lambeau Field.Ticket prices have been set by the NFL for the playoffs and are based on the respective prices of Lambeau Field bowl seats.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers mailed playoff ticket invoices to season ticket holders this week in preparation for a possible home playoff game (or games) at Lambeau Field.Ticket prices have been set by the NFL for the playoffs and are based on the respective prices of Lambeau Field bowl seats.
Seats at Sunday's Packers game selling for a discounted rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers take on division rivals the Minnesota Vikings is typically a pricey outing, however due to both teams' current records, tickets are selling for far less than usual."We're actually seeing some tickets being sold for face value.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers take on division rivals the Minnesota Vikings is typically a pricey outing, however due to both teams' current records, tickets are selling for far less than usual."We're actually seeing some tickets being sold for face value.
FOX6's Tom Pipines has EXCLUSIVE interview with Aaron Rodgers' parents
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is arguably the best player in the National Football League today.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is arguably the best player in the National Football League today.
"Toys for Tots" collection at Lambeau Field set for Sunday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection will take place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new, unwrapped toys for distribution to needy children in the area through the U.S. Marine Corps.Cash donations will be accepted as well.U.S. Marines will be stationed throughout the parking lots to collect donations prior to gate openings, and will position themselves at gates once entrance is permitted at 10 a.m. (two hours before kickoff).The total amount of toys and cash collected will be announced during the game’s second half.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection will take place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new, unwrapped toys for distribution to needy children in the area through the U.S. Marine Corps.Cash donations will be accepted as well.U.S. Marines will be stationed throughout the parking lots to collect donations prior to gate openings, and will position themselves at gates once entrance is permitted at 10 a.m. (two hours before kickoff).The total amount of toys and cash collected will be announced during the game’s second half.
Tolzien or Flynn: Who should start against the Vikings?
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- After the Green Bay Packers (5-5) suffered their third loss in a row on Sunday against the New York Giants, there's a bit of frustration and consternation among fans of the green and gold.The team's certainly going through a rough patch with injuries galore that have taken out Aaron Rodgers and Jermichael Finley -- and slowed down the likes of Clay Matthews and Johnny Jolly.Now, the team prepares to take on the Minnesota Vikings (2-8) at Lambeau Field at noon next Sunday, November 24th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- After the Green Bay Packers (5-5) suffered their third loss in a row on Sunday against the New York Giants, there's a bit of frustration and consternation among fans of the green and gold.The team's certainly going through a rough patch with injuries galore that have taken out Aaron Rodgers and Jermichael Finley -- and slowed down the likes of Clay Matthews and Johnny Jolly.Now, the team prepares to take on the Minnesota Vikings (2-8) at Lambeau Field at noon next Sunday, November 24th.
Milw. company cashing in on Packers' "quarterback conundrum"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers took on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon, November 17th with a new starting quarterback.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers took on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon, November 17th with a new starting quarterback.
Yelp's Rachel Fell with ideas on where to watch the Packers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're looking to get out of the house and catch the Packers in action, get ready to take notes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're looking to get out of the house and catch the Packers in action, get ready to take notes.
Green Bay Packers fall to New York Giants, 27-13
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers fell to the New York Giants Sunday, November 17th at MetLife Stadium.This week, the Packers were without backup quarterback Seneca Wallace, who was placed on injured reserve after he suffered a groin injury in last Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.Former Wisconsin Badgers QB Scott Tolzien started at QB this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.The Pack got off to a slow start only having 6 plays in their first 2 drives.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers fell to the New York Giants Sunday, November 17th at MetLife Stadium.This week, the Packers were without backup quarterback Seneca Wallace, who was placed on injured reserve after he suffered a groin injury in last Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.Former Wisconsin Badgers QB Scott Tolzien started at QB this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.The Pack got off to a slow start only having 6 plays in their first 2 drives.
Walker's Point clinic gets $50K grant from NFL, Am. Cancer Soc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Aurora Walker's Point Community Health Center in Milwaukee has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL's "A Cruicial Catch" initiative.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Aurora Walker's Point Community Health Center in Milwaukee has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL's "A Cruicial Catch" initiative.
Packers' Jermichael Finley to undergo spinal fusion
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The agent for Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley says Finley has elected to undergo a spinal fusion with the Pittsburgh Steelers team neurosurgeon.Blake Baratz released a statement on the Finley situation.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The agent for Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley says Finley has elected to undergo a spinal fusion with the Pittsburgh Steelers team neurosurgeon.Blake Baratz released a statement on the Finley situation.
ESPN: Green Bay Packers are signing QB Matt Flynn
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted out on Monday evening, November 11th that the Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Matt Flynn.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted out on Monday evening, November 11th that the Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Matt Flynn.
Brew City pokes fun at Green Bay Packers quarterback conundrum
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brew City Brand Apparel is attempting to take advantage of the Green Bay Packers quarterback conundrum.It has created a t-shirt that reads quite simply, "BACKUP QUARTERBACK." It's obviously playing off the issue with Green Bay's quarterbacks getting hurt.The presses on the new shirt have been running -- and soon should be available at Brew City Online.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Brew City Brand Apparel is attempting to take advantage of the Green Bay Packers quarterback conundrum.It has created a t-shirt that reads quite simply, "BACKUP QUARTERBACK." It's obviously playing off the issue with Green Bay's quarterbacks getting hurt.The presses on the new shirt have been running -- and soon should be available at Brew City Online.
Packers fans reminded of time change for this Sunday's game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers today reminded fans that the kickoff to the Packers-Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 17, at MetLife Stadium has been changed to 3:25 p.m. CST on FOX.Fans planning to watch the game or attend in person should plan accordingly.Week 11 is when flex scheduling begins each year, with Sunday night games subject to change through the end of the regular season.For the updated printable schedule, click here.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers today reminded fans that the kickoff to the Packers-Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 17, at MetLife Stadium has been changed to 3:25 p.m. CST on FOX.Fans planning to watch the game or attend in person should plan accordingly.Week 11 is when flex scheduling begins each year, with Sunday night games subject to change through the end of the regular season.For the updated printable schedule, click here.
Packers, Badgers fans excited to see Scott Tolzien at the helm
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers continued quarterback shuffle could be the hottest topic among Packers fans following Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers continued quarterback shuffle could be the hottest topic among Packers fans following Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.