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Packers sign kicker Lucas Havrisik

With Brandon McManus‘ status in question, the Green Bay Packers auditioned a pair of kickers earlier this week. One of those was Lucas Havrisik, and he now has a deal in place.

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Three Reasons Why Packers Will Beat Bengals

The Green Bay Packers probably should be 4-0. The Cincinnati Bengals can’t make the same argument about their 2-3 record. Since losing elite quarterback Joe Flacco to a toe injury, the Bengals have crashed and burned.

Micah Parsons News / A to Z Sports / October 11

Micah Parsons shares powerful message that could take the Packers’ defense out of its comfort zone for good

The Green Bay Packers' defense had been third in EPA/play and second in success rate over the first three weeks of the regular season. Well, Week 4 was a reality check that life in the NFL isn't always easy.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 11

Packers Sign Kicker But Silence Is Golden at Other Position Before Bengals Game

The Green Bay Packers took out an insurance policy at kicker on Saturday by signing Lucas Havrisik. That was one of a few roster moves made on the eve of Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

How many of the 44 NFL quarterbacks to start at least 150 games in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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The sack leader for every NFL season

Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 11

Green Bay Packers sign new kicker amid Brandon McManus injury concern for Week 6

The Green Bay Packers are 2-1-1, which has them in the early NFL Playoffs picture through the season’s first five weeks. However, they have not won a game since Week Two after dropping their Week Three contest to the lowly Cleveland Browns and tying the Dallas Cowboys in Week Four.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 11

Saturday’s Packers Roster Moves: What They Mean for Sunday vs. Bengals

Green Bay Packers News / The Lead / October 11

Parsons, Whelan Are Ranking Among the NFL’s Elite

Two Green Bay Packers have made a big impact early in the 2025-26 season. Newly acquired All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and standout punter Daniel Whelan are both playing at elite levels.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Packers Announce Three Moves, Sign K Lucas Havrisik

The Packers announced three roster moves on Saturday, including signing K Lucas Havrisik to their active roster. In other moves, Green Bay signed OT Brant Banks to the practice squad and released DL Deslin Alexandre from the unit.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 11

Packers to give rookie 6th-rounder his first shot this season on Sunday

The Green Bay Packers’ injury report confirmed that the the team will be without defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt against the Bengals in Week 6. In his absence, reports Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated, they will turn to rookie and fellow Georgia alum Warren Brinson for his first action this season.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / October 11

Injury report confirms Packers will be thinner on defensive front vs Bengals

The Green Bay Packers approach Week 6 against the Bengals as massive two-touchdown favorites at home. One wrinkle to keep on an eye on is Cincinnati’s change at quarterback.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 11

Three Reasons Why Packers Will Be Shocked by Bengals

If the Green Bay Packers proved anything during the first quarter of the 2025 NFL season, it’s that they are good enough to beat any team in the NFL and bad enough to lose to (or tie) any team, as well.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 11

Packers receive a season-altering update that could make their path forward much easier than anyone expected

When the Green Bay Packers looked at their schedule for 2025, it certainly felt like a challenging season was ahead. The NFC North teams would play the AFC North and NFC East, making it a rough slate of games.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 11

Keys to the Packers Bouncing Back After the Bye Against the Bengals

The Packers early bye week is now close to over. The team is now preparing to face Cincinnati with a familiar face at quarterback on Sunday. Here are some keys to bouncing back after the bye against the Bengals.

Warren Brinson News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 11

Packers Rookie Will Finally Get His Chance Against Bengals

The Green Bay Packers used a sixth-round draft pick this year on Warren Brinson, who played in 59 games at Georgia. Through the first month of his first NFL season, Brinson has been a healthy inactive in every game.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 10

Packers coach Matt LaFleur cleans up controversy, clarifies why he called Brandon McManus injury a 'major concern'

Injuring his quad in practice on Wednesday did nothing to alter the plans of Packers kicker Brandon McManus for Sunday against Cincinnati. “I plan on playing, yes,” he told reporters.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 10

The Biggest Threat to Packers in Week 6 vs. Bengals

The Green Bay Packers had to contend with Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson in Week 1 and Cleveland Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett in Week 3. When the Packers host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, they’ll have to keep Trey Hendrickson from wrecking the game.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Talk / October 10

Christian Watson won't return this weekend, Brandon McManus and Rasheed Walker questionable

The Packers will not be activating wide receiver Christian Watson for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Head coach Matt LaFleur said, via the team's website, that Watson "looked pretty damn good" in practice this week as he works his way back from a torn ACL, but he was ruled out for their Week 6 game.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 10

Packers’ Romeo Doubs Emerging as Jordan Love’s Go-To Threat in the Red Zone

Romeo Doubs’ growth into one of Jordan Love’s most trusted weapons has been a key storyline in Green Bay’s offensive resurgence through this season’s first four games, and his dominance in the red zone is turning heads inside the Packers’ building.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 10

Green Bay Packers Offensive Line Shockingly Inconsistent

The Green Bay Packers’ O‑line has long been heralded as the model of consistency with their well known tendency to draft and develop talent internally.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / October 10

Green Bay Packers Reaping The Rewards Of Less Drops In 2025

For the Green Bay Packers, the 2024 season was defined by flashes of brilliance often undone by moments of maddening inconsistency. No issue was more glaring or frustrating for fans and coaches alike than the plague of dropped passes.

Brian Gutekunst News / EssentiallySports / October 10

GM Brian Gutekunst Announces Key Veteran’s Exit From Packers Front Office Position During Bye Week

On Thursday, during the Green Bay Packers’ bye week, the team management made a significant change. As posted by Matt Schneidman of the athletics on X, the Packers GM Brian Gutekunst made the announcement.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 9

Key Packers player says he'll play through injury vs. Bengals

He is dealing with an injury, but he is planning on playing against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.

Packers defender provides Bengals with strategy for Joe Flacco

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 9

The Packers Offensive Line’s Two Priorities – Stability & Consistency

The Packers offensive line is making the case to be the team’s biggest disappointment so far in 2025. The unit has struggled with injuries which has led to inconsistent play.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Packers defender provides Bengals with strategy for Joe Flacco

The Cincinnati Bengals are trying a different strategy. Rather than going with Jake Browning in the wake of Joe Burrow's turf toe injury, they decided to trade for a veteran quarterback in Joe Flacco.

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