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Packers End Vikings Season 24-10; Ponder Doesn't Play

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:13:03 +0000

The Vikings lost 24-10 Saturday night in the NFC Wildcard playoffs to the Packers in Green Bay. Minnesota trailed 17-3 at halftime and fell behind 24-3 before scoring the final touchdown of the game.

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Vikings Beat Packers at Metrodome, Dec. 30, 2012 [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:50:40 +0000

It's on to the playoffs for the Minnesota Vikings after a last second field goal launched the purple into post-season play. A 29-yard field goal from Blair Welsh lifted the Vikings over the Packers, 37-34. See the game through the lens of photographer Joe Bielawa.

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Vikings Top Packers to Earn Playoff Spot

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:13:24 +0000

The Vikings got a 29-yard field from Blair Walsh on the last play of the game to beat the Packers 37-34 Sunday. Minnesota led 20-10 at halftime but saw the Packers tie the game at 27 at 34 before won the game on the Walsh field goal.

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Vikings vs. Packers Moved to 3:25 Kickoff

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:48:33 +0000

The Vikings home game to close the regular season against the Packers at Mall of America Field has been moved from a noon kickoff to a 3:25pm kickoff.

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Packers Beat Vikings 23-14

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:15:44 +0000

The Vikings led 14-10 at halftime but lost in Green Bay 23-14 to fall to 6-6. Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards on 21 carries including an 82-yard touchdown run for the Vikings.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week 12 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:08:38 +0000

Several teams solidified their division leads in Week 12 of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a recap of this week's games:

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Monday Night Football: Seahawks Beat Packers, 14-12, on Controversial Touchdown Pass

Joe Student — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:01:07 +0000

Russell Wilson threw a disputed 24-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate on the final play of the game, allowing the Seattle Seahawks to beat the Green Bay Packers, 14-12, in Seattle on Monday night.

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NFL 2012 Season — Week Two Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:34:22 +0000

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers — 8:20 PM

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

In their 20-point, Week 1 win over the Colts, Chicago (1-0) was led by its offense, namely quarterback Jay Cutler and receiver Brandon Marshall. The duo will look to continue its success against a Packers' defense that didn't stop the 49ers often enough last week. Green Bay (0-1) needs to show better balance on offense, as the Packers piled up most of their positive yardage last week after the game was all but decided.

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NFL Playoff Recap – Divisional Round

Joe Student — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:17:12 +0000

The New York Giants were the only road team to win in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs this weekend.
Meanwhile, San Francisco and New England won the right to host their conference’s championship game next Sunday. Here’s a recap of all of this weekend’s NFL action:

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The Green Bay Packers Are America's Favorite Football Team — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:26:28 +0000

We won’t know for almost a month if the Green Bay Packers’ 15-1 season ends with a second straight Super Bowl win, but the team’s continued success has certainly helped it snag the title of America’s most popular football team.

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9 Reasons Why This Year's NFL Playoffs Will Be the Worst Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:00:40 +0000

The NFL postseason has arrived and while a dozen teams chase the Vince Lombardi Trophy, you may want to temper your excitement because we think these NFL playoffs will actually go down as the least exciting in history.

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Scorned Packers Fan Gets Fantastic Revenge on Cheating Boyfriend

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:17:16 +0000

If hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, it’s probably safe to say a man hath no heartbreak like losing tickets to a football game. Every now and then, the two converge in a perfect storm.

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NFL 2011 Season – Week 16 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:38:45 +0000

Green Bay 35 – Chicago 21

Aaron Rodgers threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 35-21 on Christmas night. With the victory, Green Bay (14-1) clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC title game. Chicago (7-8) was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, which subsequently guaranteed Atlanta a playoff spot. The Falcons play Monday night against New Orleans.

Rodgers’ second touchdown pass of the game, a 2-yarder to James Jones just before halftime, gave the Packers a 14-3 lead at the break. The Bears pulled within 14-10 in the third quarter when offensive lineman Edwin Williams recovered a fumble by Chicago running back Kahlil Bell in the end zone.

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NFL 2011 Season – Week 15 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:06:19 +0000

It was a great weekend for road teams in the NFL, as many came out victorious. Green Bay lost its perfect season, and Indianapolis finally recorded a victory in 2011, while three more AFC teams gained playoff spots. Here’s a recap of all the weekend’s games:

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NFL 2011 Season – Week 13 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:59:20 +0000

Green Bay 38 – N.Y. Giants 35

Aaron Rodgers led a 68-yard drive that set up Mason Crosby’s game-winning, 31-yard field goal as time expired, as the Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 38-35 to remain undefeated. The Packers’ march downfield came after New York (6-6) tied the game on the preceding drive after Eli Manning threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks, and D.J. Ware ran for the two-point conversion.

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NFL 2011 Season – Thanksgiving Day Games Recap

Joe Student — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:04:09 +0000

Green Bay 27 – Detroit 15

Aaron Rodgers threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-15 on Thanksgiving Day. The Packers (11-0) remained unbeaten in part by intercepting Lions’ quarterback Matthew Stafford three times and turning those turnovers into 17 points. Detroit (7-4) tried to intimidate Green Bay’s offense and rough up Rodgers, but that strategy only resulted in personal foul calls and the ejection of Ndamukong Suh after he stomped on offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith.

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NFL Thursday Games Preview – Week 12, Thanksgiving Day Games

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:31:39 +0000

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – 12:30 PM

In a key NFC North game, Detroit (7-3) plays host to the undefeated Packers (10-0). With an NFL-best quarterback rating of 128.8, Aaron Rodgers is the leader of Green Bay’s offensive attack, which averages a league-best 35.5 points per game. Rodgers throws to Jordy Nelson when he needs points. Nelson’s nine touchdown catches are second in the NFL to Detroit’s Calvin Johnson, who has 11.

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Trip to Lambeau Field Showcases Need for New Vikings Stadium

Lee Voss — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:59:33 +0000

I had the opportunity Monday to go and watch our beloved Vikings take on the the Division rival Packers in the belly of the beast that is Lambeau Field. And, while the Vikes put up little defense as Aaron Rodgers and company dismantled the Vikings, one thing was clear....we need a stadium in Arden Hills.

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Peterson Advances in Madden '12 Tournament

Justin Thomas — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:48:48 +0000

Voting for the Madden '12 cover player is taking place over the next few weeks. Adrian Peterson has advanced to the second round. Let's stop his advancement right now.

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Packers Beat Steelers To Win Super Bowl 45

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:31:14 +0000

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 Sunday night to win Super Bowl 45 in Arlington, Texas. Aaron Rodgers threw for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns and Jordy Nelson led the Packers with 9 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

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