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Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers calls a play

NFL: Packers and Buffalo Bills edge close to Super Bowl

The Green Bay Packers eclipsed the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 to reach their second consecutive NFC conference championship game.

US Sport • 17 Jan 21

Josh Allen #17 and Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills celebrate a touchdown

NFL: Bills clinch division title, Packers edge Panthers

The Buffalo Bills breezed past the Denver Broncos 48-19 to secure their first AFC East title since 1995.

US Sport • 22 Dec 20

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (no 83) celebrates a touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers inspires Packers win over 49ers

Three touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers in the first half did the damage as the Green Bay Packers saw off the San Francisco 49ers 34-17.

other sport • 06 Nov 20

Patrick Mahomes throws a pass at Arrowhead Stadium

NFL: Chiefs and Packers extend unbeaten records

The New England Patriots put up a fight but were ultimately unable to overcome the loss of quarterback Cam Newton as they went down 26-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

US Sport • 06 Oct 20

Rodgers compares Peru exit 'ordeal' to movie 'Argo'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he barely got out of Peru on 18 March just before the airport closed down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

US Sport • 28 Mar 20

49ers to take on Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54

Raheem Mostert had four touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers as the San Francisco 49ers booked their place at the Super Bowl and a date with Kansas City Chiefs

US Sport • 20 Jan 20

The Packers were unable to stop George Kittle in their regular season encounter

NFL preview: San Francisco 49ers v Green Bay Packers

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is adamant that what happened in late November doesn't come into play on Sunday night when they entertain the Green Bay Packers.

US Sport • 16 Jan 20

Patrick Mahomes had 325 yards and rushed for 53 more

Chiefs and Packers advance from play-offs

Patrick Mahomes starred as Kansas City Chiefs roared back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat the Houston Texans, while Green Bay saw off the Seattle Seahawks 28-23.

US Sport • 13 Jan 20

Titans upset Ravens to edge closer to Super Bowl

The Tennessee Titans continued their winning ways with an upset divisional round victory over the Baltimore Ravens courtesy of a dominant performance from running back Derrick Henry.

US Sport • 12 Jan 20

NFL preview: Green Bay Packers v Seattle Seahawks

There are two quarterbacks remaining in the NFL playoffs who have guided their teams to Super Bowl championships.

US Sport • 11 Jan 20

Green Bay will be at least the third seed in the NFC at the play-offs

WATCH: Green Bay send Vikings packing

Aaron Jones found the end zone twice in the second half as Green Bay Packers sealed the NFC North title with a 23-10 win over Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 24 Dec 19

Mason Crosby kicks the winning field goal at Lambeau Field

NFL: Packers edge past Lions with last-gasp field goal

The Green Bay Packers fought back from a 13-0 deficit to overcome the Detroit Lions 23-22 in a controversial Monday night thriller, with Mason Crosby kicking a last-gasp field goal to snatch the win.

US Sport • 15 Oct 19

Jordan Howard (24) rushes for a touchdown

NFL: Eagles come from behind to beat Packers

A rushing touchdown from Jordan Howard was the difference as the Philadelphia Eagles came from behind to hand the Green Bay Packers their first loss of the season.

US Sport • 27 Sep 19

Packers open NFL with win over Bears

The Chicago Bears offence were unable to get going as they went down 10-3 to the Green Bay Packers in the NFL season opener.

US Sport • 06 Sep 19

Russell Wilson has signed a new four-year Seahawks deal

Russell Wilson agrees record-breaking Seahawks deal

Russell Wilson is understood to have become the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a new four-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

US Sport • 16 Apr 19

Tyrod Taylor hands off to LeSean McCoy (25) of the Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins

NFL: Bills end 17-season play-off drought

The Buffalo Bills saw off a late charge from the Miami Dolphins to book their place in the play-offs for the first time since 1999.

US Sport • 01 Jan 18

Teddy Bridgewater of the Minnesota Vikings

Packers frozen out by Vikings

The Green Bay Packers were frozen out by the Minnesota Vikings in a sub-zero 16-0 win at Lambeau Field.

Other sport • 24 Dec 17

Stafford passed for 361 yards and two touchdowns to Marvin Jones in the victory over Green Bay

NFL: Stafford-inspired Detroit end losing streak

The Detroit Lions brought an end to their three-game losing streak with a 30-17 win over the Green Bay Packers.

US Sport • 07 Nov 17

Rodgers suffered the injury in the first quarter

Aaron Rodgers breaks collarbone against Vikings

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken right collarbone during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and could miss the rest of the season.

US Sport • 15 Oct 17

Houston will stage the Super Bowl on 5 February

Super Bowl berths up for grabs in NFL play-offs

A place in Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas is at stake in the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games in the NFL play-offs this Sunday.

US Sport • 21 Jan 17

Can Matt Ryan lead the Atlanta Falcons to victory over the Seattle Seahawks?

Super Bowl race heats up with divisional round

Only eight teams remain in the march to February's Super Bowl and a tantalising weekend of NFL action is in store, writes Karl O'Shaughnessy.

Other sport • 14 Jan 17

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the fourth quarter

NFL: Steelers and Packers advance in play-offs

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers had both emphatic victories in the NFC play-offs over the weekend

US Sport • 09 Jan 17

Odell Beckham Junior of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Detroit Lions

NFL: Giants keep alive divisional title hopes

The New York Giants claimed their first 10-win season since 2010 and kept alive their slim hopes of a division title with a 17-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.

US Sport • 19 Dec 16

Snow is pushed off the field during the game between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field at the start of the month

Bears & Packers could face off in record freeze

Frigid temperatures are forecast for a slew of National Football League games this weekend, and Sunday's meeting between the Bears and Green Bay Packers in Chicago could set a bone-chilling record low.

US Sport • 16 Dec 16

Aaron Rodgers: 'We're blessed to be able to play this game, and it reminds you at times how special this game is.'

Packers hero Aaron Rodgers savours 'Hail Mary'

Aaron Rodgers could not remember ever completing a Hail Mary pass during a game but he will never forget the one he threw on Thursday, a play that might have saved the Green Bay Packers' season.

US Sport • 04 Dec 15