Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Workers removed the tarp on Lambeau Field before the NFC championship NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2021 01:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne throws a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Mahomes, other QBs in final 4 share affinity for deep throws

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 19, 2021 05:11 PM EST

Spectators skate at a local rink next to Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers 1/16/2021

Jan. 16, 2021 03:06 PM EST

FILE - Cutouts of Minnesota Vikings fans are shown in the stands of US Bank Stadium during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Dominique Dafney is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 03, 2021 07:59 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Nick Foles warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 02:56 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 40-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Dillon's big night gives Packers more reason for optimism

By Steve Megargee Dec. 28, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' J.K. Scott warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 07:42 PM EST

Packers seek 4th straight win as they host slumping Panthers

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:10 AM EST
CAROLINA (4-9) at GREEN BAY (10-3) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NFL Network OPENING LINE — Packers by 9 ½ ...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2020 05:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By Larry Lage Dec. 13, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kingsley Keke reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

By Steve Megargee Dec. 07, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 04:00 PM EST

FILE - This Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, file photo shows then-Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Austin is attempting to make a comeback with Green Bay as the Packers look to add depth to their receiving group. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Former 1st-round pick Austin savors fresh start with Packers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 03, 2020 02:02 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) makes a catch before taking it in for a touchdown in the first half an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The former first-round draft pick is attempting to make a comeback as the Green Bay Packers look to add depth to their receiving corps. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Packers add Tavon Austin to receiving group

Dec. 01, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) is congratulated by teammates following a turnover during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Bears DT Hicks, QB Foles both inactive for Packers game

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2020 07:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, warms up as he throws the ball to quarterback Nick Foles, right, during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago. The college quarterbacks class is shaping up nicely, just in time to perhaps rescue some NFL teams from themselves. Those guys salivating about such prospects work in the personnel departments of the Jets, Jaguars and Bears. Maybe for the Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Saints and 49ers. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 27, 2020 04:36 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' DeForest Buckner (99) recovers a fumble by Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling, left, during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Packers' Valdes-Scantling ready to bounce back after fumble

By Steve Megargee Nov. 24, 2020 02:58 AM EST