If you would've given Aaron Rodgers a 5-1 start considering what the last 2 seasons have been like and with a new coach, he would've taken it. "I think we all would have taken it, for sure," Rodgers said. "I did say I think at the end of last season I didn't feel like a rebuild was necessary." He added though that he thinks "this is definitely the toughest stretch of our schedule."
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Xavier Rhodes could be on his way out of Minnesota. O.J. Howard has been underutilized in Tampa. Here's who could be on the trading block.
The Packers' new Ryan Grant definitely knows about their old Ryan Grant. Said the new receiver about the former running back: "Since I've been drafted into this league I've been mistaken for that guy. Yeah, we share the same name. Some say we look alike. I guess it's good to have his name around here. When asked if they've ever met, he said: "Never. I would like to, though."
Packers WR Geronimo Allison is indeed in the concussion protocol — another reason they signed veteran wideout Ryan Grant.
Green Bay signed veteran wideout Ryan Grant, who was released by the Raiders last month. Grant has 123 receptions for 1,333 yards and seven touchdowns in 80 career games.
A rundown of the Packers' roster moves: Signed: WR Ryan Grant. Released: RB Tra Carson. Declared to practice: TE Jace Sternberger (IR-designated to return); S Ibraheim Campbell (PUP). Added to practice squad: KR/CB Tremon Smith, RB Damarea Crockett.
Matt LaFleur indicated the Packers have no plans to reduce Jimmy Graham's role despite his ineffectivenss and dropped TD pass against the Lions. LaFleur said he wants "to make sure he knows we believe in him … I think he's going to be ready to battle back this week.
Matt LaFleur said the Packers are sticking with Darrius Shepherd on returns even after his fumble against the Lions. "He's a young player; I don't think you cut the cord with one mistake," LaFleur said. Meanwhile, they'll face their former returner, Trevor Davis, with Oakland on Sunday.
A game-winning kick meant extra to Crosby, who played the role of hero with his wife looking on, about six weeks removed from her cancer surgery.
Packers kicker Mason Crosby joins The Power Lunch with Greg Matzek to discuss his game-winning kick and the Packers' victory on Monday Night Football.
The NFL acknowledged that a second hands-to-the-face call against Lions DE Trey Flowers on Monday night was an error. "The foul wasn't there," executive VP Troy Vincent said.
Matt LaFleur and his staff must be tougher graders than ESPN Stats & Info. LaFleur said they counted six dropped passes last night against the Lions. ESPN had three, which by that count would be the second-most drops by any team in Week 6. By ESPN's count, that doubled the Packers' drops for the season.
Matt LaFleur would not say what he thought of the penalties for illegal hands to the face on Trey Flowers while going against David Bakhtiari. "I'm getting into the officiating; I'll let you guys (in the media) handle that," he said.
Not only are Preston Smith (7 sacks) and Za'Darius Smith (6) the first Packers tandem to post 6-plus sacks in the first six games of a season, they combined for 2.5 sacks on third downs last night, giving them 6.5 sacks on third downs this season. Here are the snap counts on defense from Monday night's win over the Lions:
What Allen Lazard's game last night so impressive -- other than he had never caught a pass from Aaron Rodgers before prior to his 35-yard TD in the fourth quarter? Lazard had only 0.52 yards of separation on the play -- the fewest on a Rodgers TD over the last three seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Info/NFL NextGen. Here are the snap counts on offense from Monday night's win over the Lions:
As we rank all 32 teams through six weeks, we'll identify each squad's Achilles' heel. Some are obvious, while others are subtle.
No Davante Adams or Geronimo Allison? Enter Allen Lazard. His first NFL touchdown catch fuels Packers' comeback.
Aaron Rodgers said he went to receivers coach Alvis Whitted in the fourth quarter and asked if Allen Lazard could come in. Four catches, 65 yards and a TD later, the Packers had a new breakout performer.
In a game that could have propped up the Lions' playoff hopes, Detroit flustered Rodgers at times. But the QB's game-winning heroics felt inevitable.
Aaron Rodgers said he sits next to Allen Lazard in the meeting room, and they've struck up a friendship. "I may have put in a good word for him in the fourth quarter to get him some reps." Rodgers said.
How did Allen Lazard, a virtual unknown, become the hero for the Packers? "I'm made for this sxxx," Lazard said with a smile.
Mason Crosby nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired, and the Green Bay Packers benefited from some questionable officiating to edge the Detroit Lions 23-22 on Monday night.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | Rashan Gary | DE | Michigan |
| 1(21) | Darnell Savage Jr. | S | Maryland |
| 2(12) | Elgton Jenkins | C | Mississippi State |
| 3(11) | Jace Sternberger | TE | Texas A&M |
| 5(12) | Kingsley Keke | DT | Texas A&M |
| 6(12) | Ka'dar Hollman | CB | Toledo |
| 6(21) | Dexter Williams | RB | Notre Dame |
| 7(12) | Ty Summers | ILB | TCU |
