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Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
The Packers have no one left to fear in the NFC
Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
www.theleap.football
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
Hell yeah
Me, reliving my youth if/when Philip Rivers signs with the Colts this week:
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hell yeah
Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
The Packers have no one left to fear in the NFC
Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
www.theleap.football
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Reasonable minds can differ about the NFC's best team. But with little separating those at the top of the conference, the Packers should feel good about their chances against anyone.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay has no one left to fear in the NFC.
The Chargers allowed 23 total pressures against the Eagles defense, according to @profootballfocus.bsky.social's preliminary charting.
Justin Herbert somehow navigated through that while playing with a broken hand.
Justin Herbert somehow navigated through that while playing with a broken hand.
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The Chargers allowed 23 total pressures against the Eagles defense, according to @profootballfocus.bsky.social's preliminary charting.
Justin Herbert somehow navigated through that while playing with a broken hand.
Justin Herbert somehow navigated through that while playing with a broken hand.
Me, reliving my youth if/when Philip Rivers signs with the Colts this week:
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Me, reliving my youth if/when Philip Rivers signs with the Colts this week:
Philip Rivers delaying his Hall of Fame candidacy until after Tom Brady and Drew Brees are inducted is a big-brain move.
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Philip Rivers delaying his Hall of Fame candidacy until after Tom Brady and Drew Brees are inducted is a big-brain move.
The Packers worked out the following players on Monday:
DT Byron Cowart
OL Sataoa Laumea
DT Byron Cowart
OL Sataoa Laumea
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The Packers worked out the following players on Monday:
DT Byron Cowart
OL Sataoa Laumea
DT Byron Cowart
OL Sataoa Laumea
The Falcons have claimed former Packers wideout Malik Heath off waivers.
December 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Falcons have claimed former Packers wideout Malik Heath off waivers.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Luke Musgrave:
"That was a heck of an effort (on the overturned reception). Apparently, they didn't see it how I saw it. That's just part of it."
"That was a heck of an effort (on the overturned reception). Apparently, they didn't see it how I saw it. That's just part of it."
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Luke Musgrave:
"That was a heck of an effort (on the overturned reception). Apparently, they didn't see it how I saw it. That's just part of it."
"That was a heck of an effort (on the overturned reception). Apparently, they didn't see it how I saw it. That's just part of it."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said he called timeout on fourth down at the end of the game to prevent a penalty for too many men on the field.
"We were planning on calling a timeout regardless, but I just had to use it a little bit quicker than you'd like to."
"We were planning on calling a timeout regardless, but I just had to use it a little bit quicker than you'd like to."
December 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said he called timeout on fourth down at the end of the game to prevent a penalty for too many men on the field.
"We were planning on calling a timeout regardless, but I just had to use it a little bit quicker than you'd like to."
"We were planning on calling a timeout regardless, but I just had to use it a little bit quicker than you'd like to."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love's pass protection:
"I think for the most part it was pretty solid. There were times where we got a little loose. You'd like to be able to hold onto the ball a little longer. But I thought for the most part, our guys up front did their job."
"I think for the most part it was pretty solid. There were times where we got a little loose. You'd like to be able to hold onto the ball a little longer. But I thought for the most part, our guys up front did their job."
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love's pass protection:
"I think for the most part it was pretty solid. There were times where we got a little loose. You'd like to be able to hold onto the ball a little longer. But I thought for the most part, our guys up front did their job."
"I think for the most part it was pretty solid. There were times where we got a little loose. You'd like to be able to hold onto the ball a little longer. But I thought for the most part, our guys up front did their job."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on defending Bears on fourth-and-1:
"We were playing for run right there. They threw a pass. We guessed wrong, until we didn't."
Keisean Nixon "wasn't responsible for the tight end in that situation" but still made the interception.
"We were playing for run right there. They threw a pass. We guessed wrong, until we didn't."
Keisean Nixon "wasn't responsible for the tight end in that situation" but still made the interception.
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on defending Bears on fourth-and-1:
"We were playing for run right there. They threw a pass. We guessed wrong, until we didn't."
Keisean Nixon "wasn't responsible for the tight end in that situation" but still made the interception.
"We were playing for run right there. They threw a pass. We guessed wrong, until we didn't."
Keisean Nixon "wasn't responsible for the tight end in that situation" but still made the interception.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on recent DT additions:
"It was just one of those deals where it's like we're the biggest team, especially inside. Devonte (Wyatt) was doing a heck of a job just playing with great fundamentals, great technique. He was one of our better run defenders."
"It was just one of those deals where it's like we're the biggest team, especially inside. Devonte (Wyatt) was doing a heck of a job just playing with great fundamentals, great technique. He was one of our better run defenders."
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on recent DT additions:
"It was just one of those deals where it's like we're the biggest team, especially inside. Devonte (Wyatt) was doing a heck of a job just playing with great fundamentals, great technique. He was one of our better run defenders."
"It was just one of those deals where it's like we're the biggest team, especially inside. Devonte (Wyatt) was doing a heck of a job just playing with great fundamentals, great technique. He was one of our better run defenders."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on run defense vs. Bears:
"I thought there were times where it was really sound and we did the right thing. There were other times where we have a guy off here or there, not in the right gap. That's a good offensive line. I'll give them a ton of credit."
"I thought there were times where it was really sound and we did the right thing. There were other times where we have a guy off here or there, not in the right gap. That's a good offensive line. I'll give them a ton of credit."
December 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on run defense vs. Bears:
"I thought there were times where it was really sound and we did the right thing. There were other times where we have a guy off here or there, not in the right gap. That's a good offensive line. I'll give them a ton of credit."
"I thought there were times where it was really sound and we did the right thing. There were other times where we have a guy off here or there, not in the right gap. That's a good offensive line. I'll give them a ton of credit."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Dontayvion Wicks' ankle injury:
"He's been battling through that. I would say it's day to day."
"He's been battling through that. I would say it's day to day."
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Dontayvion Wicks' ankle injury:
"He's been battling through that. I would say it's day to day."
"He's been battling through that. I would say it's day to day."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on starting 4-0 in NFC North:
"We found a way to win a lot of these tight games. A year ago, we didn't."
"We found a way to win a lot of these tight games. A year ago, we didn't."
December 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on starting 4-0 in NFC North:
"We found a way to win a lot of these tight games. A year ago, we didn't."
"We found a way to win a lot of these tight games. A year ago, we didn't."
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love's deep ball:
"I think he's done a pretty darn good job. I think he's developed. Not all of them are going to be perfect. There were a couple that were left short. But he also made a couple of really nice throws as well."
"I think he's done a pretty darn good job. I think he's developed. Not all of them are going to be perfect. There were a couple that were left short. But he also made a couple of really nice throws as well."
December 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love's deep ball:
"I think he's done a pretty darn good job. I think he's developed. Not all of them are going to be perfect. There were a couple that were left short. But he also made a couple of really nice throws as well."
"I think he's done a pretty darn good job. I think he's developed. Not all of them are going to be perfect. There were a couple that were left short. But he also made a couple of really nice throws as well."
Here's Bo Melton's big play from Sunday.
By my charting, it's the first TD that the Packers have scored on a dagger concept this season.
By my charting, it's the first TD that the Packers have scored on a dagger concept this season.
December 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here's Bo Melton's big play from Sunday.
By my charting, it's the first TD that the Packers have scored on a dagger concept this season.
By my charting, it's the first TD that the Packers have scored on a dagger concept this season.
Current NFC standings:
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Current NFC standings:
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
Current NFC standings:
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Current NFC standings:
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
1. Rams
2. Packers
3. Eagles
4. Bucs
5. Seahawks
6. 49ers
7. Bears
Anthony Belton knocked down one defender then powered Josh Jacobs into the end zone.
He's settling in at guard.
He's settling in at guard.
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Anthony Belton knocked down one defender then powered Josh Jacobs into the end zone.
He's settling in at guard.
He's settling in at guard.
The Packers say Kristian Welch has a concussion and won't return.
December 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Packers say Kristian Welch has a concussion and won't return.
The only ruling that wouldn't make sense is the one they initially called on the field.
December 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The only ruling that wouldn't make sense is the one they initially called on the field.
Packers inactives for Week 14:
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Quinton Bohanna
WR Savion Williams
DL Lukas Van Ness
DL Nazir Stackhouse
That means Javon Bullard, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden are ACTIVE.
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Quinton Bohanna
WR Savion Williams
DL Lukas Van Ness
DL Nazir Stackhouse
That means Javon Bullard, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden are ACTIVE.
December 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Packers inactives for Week 14:
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Quinton Bohanna
WR Savion Williams
DL Lukas Van Ness
DL Nazir Stackhouse
That means Javon Bullard, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden are ACTIVE.
OL Donovan Jennings
DL Quinton Bohanna
WR Savion Williams
DL Lukas Van Ness
DL Nazir Stackhouse
That means Javon Bullard, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden are ACTIVE.