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Packers catch break with Bears QB Caleb Williams down two top playmakers for Week 16

The Packers will catch a break on Saturday with the Bears down two of their top receivers in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III. Certainly they have their own boatload of injuries, but the absence of key weapons in Chicago’s pass attack gives the Green Bay defense one less thing to worry about.

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Packers suddenly underdogs as betting line flips to favor Bears in Week 16

The Green Bay Packers opened as three-point road favorites versus the Bears in Week 16. That number dropped to Packers -1.5, due in part to the Micah Parsons injury.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Packers have a difficult call to make and it could define how they survive without another injured key starter

Evan Williams is a big part of what the Green Bay Packers have done on defense this year. In addition to his ability to cover, the safety has been massive to fit the run, and he's a significant piece to supplement what the first level of defense can't finish.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Evan Williams status vs Bears could make or break Packers defense, analyst says

Among Green Bay Packers players injured last week in Denver was second-year safety Evan Williams. If he misses Week 16 managing a knee injury, says analyst Mina Kimes, in this particular matchup, it could be nearly as big a deal as the loss of Micah Parsons in the pass rush.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

Evan Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Packers S Evan Williams Could Miss Time With MCL Sprain

Packers safety Evan Williams could miss time with an MCL sprain suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. Williams went down on the same play on Micah Parson‘s ACL tear, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 15

49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down

The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly convincing fashion, advancing to a 10-4 record.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 15

Source Updates Status of Packers Starting Safety Evan Williams

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams sustained a knee injury on the Denver Broncos’ go-ahead touchdown on Sunday. While it’s not serious, he could miss a game or two, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 9

Green Bay Packers: Evan Williams breaks silence on play that 'hurt my feelings' in Week 14 win over Bears

The Green Bay Packers (and especially their fans) are still riding high following their 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Prior to the game, Green Bay had trailed Chicago in the NFC North standings.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8

The call that hurt Evan Williams’ feelings during Bears game

Evan Williams made one of the first big plays of Packers-Bears, and still walked off the field feeling a little robbed. Early in the Green Bay Packers’ 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, Chicago tight end Colston Loveland appeared to haul in a 17-yard catch over the middle.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Caleb Williams' game-losing interception is another tough learning lesson for the young quarterback

With all of the hype going into Sunday's game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers with the top spot in the NFC North up for grabs, the two teams absolutely delivered in Week 14.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about several Packers defenders who have flourished under DC Jeff Hafley, including Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Edgerrin Cooper.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 2

Packers’ Evan Williams makes confident claim ahead of Bears showdown

The rise of the Chicago Bears in the NFC has given the Green Bay Packers a concern, but defensive back Evan Williams still has full confidence in his team

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Packers safety Evan Williams receives unique honor for Week 11 performance

With his performance last week against the Giants, Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams earned a spot on Madden 26’s latest Team of the Week (overall score 87).

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 16

Opportunity Knocked and Evan Williams Answered to Save Day for Packers

The Green Bay Packers defense spent most of the first 59 minutes of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants squandering opportunities. They dropped a couple interceptions.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 16

Giant Sigh of Relief: Jordan Love’s TD, Evan Williams’ INT Rescue Packers

A win’s a win, especially after back-to-back losses. The Green Bay Packers, after a pair of ugly losses to the Panthers and Eagles, didn’t earn any style points but they scored enough points to beat the New York Giants 27-20 on a blustery Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 16

Packers’ Evan Williams has bold message for teammates

Evan Williams has gotten off to a fast start, as a breakout star in the Packers’ secondary. Williams, 24, pulled down a pivotal interception against the

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 21

3 Takeaways From Green Bay Packers Joint Practice with Seattle Seahawks – Jordan Love Throws in 7-on-7, Evan Williams Makes Play of the Day

The Green Bay Packers concluded training camp with a joint practice with NFC opponents, specifically the Seattle Seahawks. While the day’s events were

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 6

Green Bay Packers: 2 Rookie Breakouts Named Among NFL’s 'Most Important' Sophomores This Season

The Green Bay Packers know what they have in second-year players Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams. At linebacker, Cooper quickly showed himself to be a stud, a menace in the pass rush.

Green Bay Packers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 6, 2024

Green Bay Packers' Evan Williams Injury Update: Leaves Lions Game With Concussion

Green Bay Packers rookie safety Evan Williams was ruled out during the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions with a concussion. The team reported the news just after the start of the third quarter of the highly important NFC North divisional matchup. Former Oregon Ducks star Williams was selected by the Packers as the No.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2024

Packers' new safety duo could be the best in the NFL

The partnership between Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney has significantly bolstered the Packers defense.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 8, 2024

Meet the Packers: Evan Williams – A New Force at the Safety Position

Packers Nation, the Green Bay Packers are undergoing a significant transformation at the Safety position this year. With a major free-agent signing in Xavier McKinney and three drafted safeties, the back end of our defense is set to look entirely different.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / June 7, 2024