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Defense unable to give kid a rattle

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In a matter of two weeks, the Green Bay Packers have been beaten by an old man and a child. Last week, 40-year-old Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre completed 17 of 28 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-26 victory over the Packers.
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Six sacks? Line heads for dire record

On pace to shatter the team record for sacks allowed in a season, the Green Bay Packers' offense in general and offensive line in particular are approaching no-hope status.
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A long climb to the top

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It took running back Ahman Green just two games to get back into the Green Bay Packers' record book.
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How they scored

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FIRST QUARTER GREEN BAY: James Jones, 74-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 12:15 left. How they scored: On second and 4, Jones beat nickel back Elbert Mack on a sideline takeoff route, caught Rodgers' perfect pass at the TB 46 and scored easily. "One...
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Packers Replay

Player of the Game; In Case You Missed It; more...
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Rodgers enjoys no fun under sun

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Basically, there were two good things about Aaron Rodgers' day. He hit James Jones on a 74-yard touchdown pass on the Green Bay Packers' second play.
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Experts seeking cupcakes get treated to creamsicles

For the Green Bay Packers, this was supposed to be the next-best thing to having a bye week. They were playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the only winless team in the National Football League.
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Live coverage: Packers vs. Buccaneers

Follow Greg Bedard's blog and our live box score as the Packers (4-3) travel to Raymond James Stadium to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - the only winless team (0-7) in the NFL.
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Taking quality control

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Against Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, A.J. Hawk will get the nod over Desmond Bishop for a place on the nickel defense, one of coordinator Dom Capers' most heavily used packages.
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Spitz done for year

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The Packers ended center Jason Spitz's season, putting him on injured reserve Saturday and filling the spot with practice squad wide receiver Biren Ealy, the team said in a statement without comment from general manager Ted Thompson.
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Preview: Packers at Buccaneers

Game info, five things to watch and staff views
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Jaguars nab safety Smith

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The Green Bay Packers came close to reacquiring safety Anthony Smith on Friday but lost out to the Jacksonville Jaguars because of the National Football League waiver system.
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Honeymoon over for Stafford

It took Matthew Stafford all of five starts to get heckled by Detroit Lions "fans." And people wonder why they've been dying for a franchise quarterback in Detroit since Bobby Layne was chucking it around in the 1950s.
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This week in the NFL

Game of the Week, Who's Hot, Who's Not
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Power rankings

Tom Silverstein ranks the NFL teams 1-32.
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Sitton shaping up as o-line's strongest link

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Right guard Josh Sitton, one of six players to make starts at tackle and guard for the Green Bay Packers this season, could be classified as the only one having a good year.
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Tom Silverstein's Week 9 picks

Packers beat writer Tom Silverstein predicts the outcome of NFL games. Game Point spread Straight up vs. spread Packers at Buccaneers Packers by 9 1/2 Packers Packers Ravens at Bengals Ravens by 3 Ravens Ravens Chiefs at Jaguars Jaguars by 6 1/2 Jaguars Jaguars Texans at...
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Havner a happy surprise

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If Jermichael Finley hadn't sprained his knee against the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago, the Packers might not have discovered just how effective tight end Spencer Havner can be catching passes. It's certainly an unexpected benefit, but not having Finley has made a big difference.
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Backup plays up

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The Packers found out just how far Matt Flynn has come since being drafted out of LSU in 2008 during the last two days of practice. Aaron Rodgers sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday with a sore foot and sprained toe, leaving the bulk of snaps to his backup, Flynn.
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Trouble afoot for Rodgers

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Just when it might seem a break is on the way, a new challenge emerges. Tampa Bay has only 11 quarterback sacks this season, third lowest in the NFL. But Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken 31 sacks, more than anyone else in the NFL. And he missed practice Wednesday with...
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Tauscher, Clifton look like starters

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Considering Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher were the primary tackles in practice Wednesday, it would almost seem a given that both would be in the starting lineup when the Packers play at Tampa Bay. If it isn't, it's clearly moving that way.
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Jenkins regrets going public over frustrations with defense

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Cullen Jenkins felt much better about his place in the Packers' defense after he emerged from lengthy meetings with the coaching staff.
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Havner enjoys scoring but wants to win

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Green Bay — On page 147 of the 2009 Green Bay Packer media guide, there's a head shot of Spencer Havner. Below his name, it lists his position and college: linebacker and UCLA. The media guide needs updating, as Havner has established himself in the last two weeks at...
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One legend to another

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Green Bay — Approximately 30 minutes after he left Lambeau Field victorious for the 90th time in his storied career, Brett Favre was dressing in the stadium locker room. But for the first time, it was the visitor's locker room. It was almost a surreal scene, as Favre...
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