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Former NFL Executive has bold take on Lukas Van Ness’ Packers future

Packers edge rusher Lukas Van Ness may be playing for his Green Bay future in these NFL Playoffs. The former first-round pick has yet to truly live up to that billing, and will continue to play an outsized role in the postseason after Micah Parsons was lost for the season with a torn ACL, back in Week 15.

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Adam Schefter Updates Fans on Packers, Matt LaFleur Situation

The Green Bay Packers entered the 2025 campaign with sky-high expectations following a blockbuster acquisition of elite pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys right before the season kicked off.

Daniel Whelan News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 7

Packers Punter Daniel Whelan Downplays Inconceivable Achievement

Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan did what seemed to be impossible. Whelan, dealing with the challenges of punting in Wisconsin, led the NFL in punting.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 7

Packers’ Latest Roster Moves Focus on Special Teams, Defense

Thirty-two and counting. The Green Bay Packers made four more roster moves on Wednesday, including placing cornerback/receiver Bo Melton on injured reserve and promoting linebacker Nick Niemann from IR.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

Green Bay Packers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 7

Matt LaFleur may already have Jeff Hafley’s replacement lined up for next season

Just as Green Bay’s young defenders are finding their rhythm, Matt LaFleur faces his biggest decision of the offseason, who will lead them next if Jeff Hafley moves on.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Trevon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Trevon Diggs has ‘no limitations’ for playoff game vs. Bears

On Saturday, the Green Bay Packers will face their great rival, the Chicago Bears, in the NFC Wild Card game at Soldier Field in Chicago. Obviously, much

Zach Tom News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Packers’ O-line grades reveal critical Zach Tom reality as playoff status looms

The Green Bay Packers need Zach Tom. It’s that simple. The fourth-year tackle battled injuries throughout the 2025 season, causing him to miss five games and leave another early.

Green Bay Packers News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Packers Defense unexpectedly finds two gems at the right time

The Green Bay Packers’ Week 18 loss to the Minnesota Vikings has already been forgotten, as both teams’ playoff fates had been decided. Still, buried within that game were two defensive performances that could prove pivotal to the Packers’ playoff run.

Green Bay Packers News / The Lead / January 7

Green Bay Packers Eyeing Another Historic Playoff Upset

For the third straight season, the Green Bay Packers have clinched a playoff berth. While their seeding is not ideal as the NFC’s seventh seed, Green Bay has the tools to write its own story.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Packers Make Roster Move Ahead of NFL Playoffs

The Green Bay Packers enter the NFL Playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the NFC after they finished with a 9-7-1 record. Unfortunately, the Packers are without superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons after he suffered a torn ACL, so their road to a Super Bowl is looking tricky.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Packers Officially Make Four Roster Moves

The Green Bay Packers announced they activated LB Nick Niemann off injured reserve to the active roster, placed WR/CB Bo Melton on injured reserve, signed DL Anthony Campbell to the practice squad, and placed WR Will Sheppard on the practice squad injured list. Melton goes on IR after recently suffering a knee injury.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Josh Jacobs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Packers’ Josh Jacobs feeling like a new man for Bears playoff game after injury woes

The Green Bay Packers will enter the playoffs as the seventh seed, preparing for a showdown with the Chicago Bears. As the playoff game against the Bears nears, Packers’ running back Josh Jacobs expressed some optimism after recently dealing with injury woes, according to Packers’ beat writer Rob Demovsky.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Green Bay Packers: Why Third-Down Performance Will Be the X-Factor For Wild Card Game vs Chicago Bears

The Green Bay Packers are facing a familiar foe in the Chicago Bears, traveling back to the Windy City on NFL’s Wild Card Weekend. With the division rivals each winning one game against the other this season, the pivotal third matchup will represent a potential turning point in the NFC North’s power balance.

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Bo Melton News / Field Level Media / January 7

Packers placing WR/CB Bo Melton on IR, ruled out for playoffs

The Green Bay Packers' versatile Bo Melton will be placed on injured reserve because of a knee issue that is not a torn ACL and will miss the playoffs, coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 7

Packers-Bears Practice Report: ‘Swiss Army Knife’ to Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers’ beleaguered special teams will enter the playoffs without a vital cog. Before Wednesday’s practice, coach Matt LaFleur said Melton would be placed on injured reserve this week.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / January 7

The End of The Line: Packers With The Most At Stake

The playoffs are finally here. The Clayton Tune era is finally over with (hopefully). And round one of the playoffs has the Packers facing their oldest foe.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Packers lose vital Swiss Army knife right before the playoffs, creating a tough hole at the worst possible time

The Green Bay Packers are losing an offensive weapon, a defensive depth option, and a key special teamer all at once. Cornerback and wide receiver Bo Melton is out for the playoffs after suffering a knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.

Bo Melton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Packers Placing WR/CB Bo Melton On Injured Reserve

Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters that WR/CB Bo Melton will be going on injured reserve with his knee injury, per Wes Hodkiewicz. “That’s a big loss for us.

Ben Johnson News / Yardbarker / January 7

Ben Johnson doesn't want Bears to lean on this for playoff game vs. Packers

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams tallied six comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through Week 16 of the 2025 regular season.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7