• Football Power Index rankings » Meanwhile, pass protection continued to be an issue for the Packers in the preseason. It's just playing our standard of football and being able to stop them as well.
Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Chiefs matchups in Kansas City. The quarterback initially appeared to hurt his arm on the play but afterward said he was fine. "I think there was a lot of good and stuff that we've just got to be more consistent with as a defense," coach Matt LaFleur said. • Full schedule » | Standings » So'oto, who recently said he came to the Packers after his wife choose among offers from Green Bay, Arizona and Miami, already seemed likely to make the roster with a surprising performance in training camp. Game notes Take a look back in time at memorable photos from previous Packers-49ers matchups in California. And some big plays, too: Za'Darius Smith turned the Saints game with his forced fumble and recovery in the fourth quarter Sunday and Chandon Sullivan had a pick-six in Week 2 against the Lions. "We're our biggest enemy at times.".
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• Depth charts for every team » In one of the biggest upsets of the year, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the heavily favored Packers. But after a shaky and winless preseason, the Chiefs know they have to be better. "We've had some good offenses over the years," Rodgers said after Sunday's 37-30 win over the Saints. ", Packers playing like it's 2011, which unfortunately goes for defense, too, Big help from those on training camp 'bingo card' bodes well for Packers, Packers rebound as coach Matt LaFleur calls big game for Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Packers' Aaron Rodgers poised for big game against Texans, Packers RB Jones injures calf, iffy vs. Texans, Strengths, weaknesses for the NFL's top 12 Super Bowl contenders, 'One out of five' dud games doesn't define 4-1 Packers to Aaron Rodgers, Krys Barnes, Jordan Love continue their role reversals with Green Bay Packers, Bucs add Brown to maximize Brady's window, Week 7 takeaways: Big day for Baker, Rodgers, sideline him at last through the bye week, Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013, Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. "I think we did everything we could to put ourselves in a position to be ready and now we just have to get on to Buffalo and get ready to go.".
Cardinals rookie linebacker Isaiah Simmons intercepted Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson late in overtime, setting the stage for a winning field goal by Zane Gonzalez that capped a wild Sunday night matchup between Arizona and Seattle. A Hail Mary touchdown to end the first half seemed more appropriate than it was surprising. • Transactions » | Injuries » ... Packers rookie CB Davon House injured his ankle in the second quarter. • Depth charts for every team » You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Dime defensive back Will Redmond had the first whiff, behind the line of scrimmage at the Saints' 46.
"Because there are times where we're firing at a high level and then there are times where teams get big plays or consistently march the ball down the field.".
Then came linebacker Ty Summers at the Packers' 49 followed by safety Adrian Amos at the 25, cornerback Jaire Alexander at the 21 and finally safety Darnell Savage at the 7. In '11, we obviously had a really good offense and put up some amazing numbers, but this offense is just so different. They're also now without their two preferred starting inside linebackers, veteran Christian Kirksey (who left Sunday's game because of a shoulder injury that will sideline him at last through the bye week, if not longer) and rookie Kamal Martin (on injured reserve because of a knee injury). Packers defensive lineman Howard Green, a 340-pounder, gave the Chiefs a scare when he landed directly on top of Matt Cassel. Packers coach Mike McCarthy wasn't ready to guarantee roster spots before Saturday's cutdown, but did speak highly of So'oto.
When asked whether he's tempted to try some live tackling drills in practice this week in advance of Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons, LaFleur didn't hesitate to answer. View the 2011 Green Bay Packers schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason NFL games. • Bucs add Brown to maximize Brady's window • QB Murray: Beating Seahawks a 'big step' Five of those misses came on Alvin Kamara's 52-yard touchdown catch and run.
Rodgers threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tom Crabtree. • Transactions » | Injuries »
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin will enter the concussion protocol after being ruled out of Sunday night's game at Arizona. "You have to look at it," McCarthy said. 2011 - Packers at Chiefs.
• Football Power Index rankings » It wasn't long ago -- Sept. 5, 2019, to be exact -- when Rodgers made that statement after the other side of the ball bailed him and his offensive mates out in a season-opening 10-3 win over the Chicago Bears. Perhaps what should be asked at this point is if the defense is going to be as problematic as it was that same season. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Bears matchups in Wisconsin. Chiefs S Eric Berry was called for a personal foul on a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first half. Connect with AP Sports Writer Chris Jenkins: www.twitter.com/ByChrisJenkins, An uncharacteristic performance by Russell Wilson that included three interceptions led to an uncharacteristic postgame news conference in which the Seahawks quarterback and MVP candidate acknowledged, "It starts with me" and "I've got to be better.". Backup center Nick McDonald snapped a ball over the head of backup quarterback Matt Flynn, leading to a safety -- and adding to concerns about the Packers' offensive line depth. Throughout the first three weeks of the season -- when the Packers' offense has regained its explosiveness -- Rodgers has been asked to compare what's happening on his side of the ball to some of his greatest offensive teams. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Don't tell Green Bay Packers linebacker Vic So'oto the last preseason game doesn't mean anything. With the Chiefs facing third-and-6 on their first possession, So'oto shed his block and sacked Cassel. "It works hand-in-hand," Keke said. Their 15-1 season was spoiled by a divisional round playoff loss to the Giants, when Rodgers & Co. couldn't match their regular-season production and … But here is the defense now, 381 days later, making that wishful thinking on Rodgers' part. More NFL coverage », Everything you need this week: facebook twitter reddit link. So'oto, an undrafted free agent out of BYU who ended up in Green Bay after his wife chose among multiple NFL offers, returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown. They also ranked tied for last in yards allowed per play (6.9) and 29th in yards per pass attempt (7.5). • Full schedule » | Standings »
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Let's face facts: The Green Bay Packers' offense is -- and probably will be as long as Aaron Rodgers is around -- better than the Green Bay Packers' defense. Charlie Riedel, AP 16 / 17 2011 - Packers at Chiefs. October 6 .
He went out of his way to salute fans on his way off the field -- but more than likely, it won't be his last time at Lambeau Field. ... Bowe had eight catches for 85 yards. Both their first-half touchdown drives came against Packers backups. Thursday's game might have been all he needed and then some. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Texans matchups in Houston. But remember when Rodgers proclaimed, "We've got a defense"? Running back Kenyan Drake became the third Arizona Cardinal to have his night ended by injury when he left after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Seahawks matchups in Wisconsin. Chiefs, Packers Cruise to 4-0. The call was upheld on a replay review.
"I think about the '14 offense. • What separates Donald and Mack? It's just our standard of being able to get them off the field.
Several other Packers veterans didn't suit up, and the night belonged to So'oto. • Week 7 takeaways: Big day for Baker, Rodgers. The defensive numbers through three games this season look almost as problematic: 32nd in the NFL in yards allowed per play (6.6) and 28th in yards allowed per pass attempt (7.88).
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"It doesn't matter if it's preseason or second string, we have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot," Palko said. Isaiah Simmons intercepts Russell Wilson in overtime, setting up the 48-yard game-winning field goal from Zane Gonzalez as the Cardinals take down the Seahawks 37-34. "There were a couple others where they don't get credited for missed tackles but we had some guys that took some bad angles that weren't in position to make a tackle," he said. The Chiefs kept many of their starters in the game into the fourth quarter, but didn't look particularly sharp against So'oto and the rest of the Packers' backups.
I felt like we had such a run there at home where we're scoring something over 20 points every first half, and I wasn't playing a bunch of fourth quarters during that year because we were lighting up the scoreboard.
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"A couple times, we had some obvious mistakes.". Rodgers, Jones star for Packers in 31-24 victory over Chiefs. The Packers have been without one of their most important defensive players, Kenny Clark, since midway through the season opener against the Vikings when he left because of a groin injury. Their 15-1 season was spoiled by a divisional round playoff loss to the Giants, when Rodgers & Co. couldn't match their regular-season production and their defense couldn't change its lack of it. Packers defensive lineman Howard Green, a 340-pounder, gave the Chiefs a scare when he landed directly on top of Matt Cassel. They also ranked tied for last in yards allowed per play (6.9) and 29th in yards per pass attempt (7.5). He made another big play with the Chiefs driving on their second possession, forcing a fumble by Jamaal Charles.
• Ramsey steps up for Nashville school The Chiefs went out of their way to get their first-team offense one last tuneup, even trying a fake punt and onside kick in the first half. Missed tackles was the most glaring issue in Sunday's win over the Saints -- at least 13 of them by LaFleur's count. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It would be great to be out here.". "I bet you it would feel like being drafted in the first round, I guess," So'oto said of potentially making the team. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Although Cassel left the game after he took the hard hit from Green, Kansas City continued to play its offensive starters. The 2011 Packers gave up the most yards per game (411.6) and the most passing yards per game (299.8) of any team in the NFL that season. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Lions matchups in Michigan. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The 2011 Packers gave up the most yards per game (411.6) and the most passing yards per game (299.8) of any team in the NFL that season. "I just got the wind knocked out of me," Cassel said. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Saints matchups in New Orleans. So'oto made his biggest play in the third quarter, dropping into coverage and picking off a pass by Tyler Palko and rumbling into the end zone to give Green Bay a 20-16 lead. Kicker Ryan Succop missed a 56-yard attempt at the end of the game for Kansas City (0-4). Isaiah Irving and Jordan Phillips were injured earlier in the game. Take a look back in time at memorable photos from prior Packers-Falcons matchups in Green Bay. ", Follow the NFL all season longEverything you need this week: Not as cautious as the Packers, who played Aaron Rodgers just one series. Their overall ranking in yards allowed (14th overall, 18th in passing and 14th in rushing) don't look as bad in part because the offense has dominated in time of possession, leading the league.