A day after their Packers defense ascended to the No. 1 ranking in the NFL by holding opponents to an average of 281.5 yards of offense per game, it seemed a sure bet players would find the ranking especially gratifying. But Nick Collins half-rolled his eyes, dismissively. "Teams disrespecting us," he said.
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Browse more photos » From Tom Pelissero at the Press-Gazette : This was as straightforward a game plan as Capers has put together. The Packers played 60 of 77 snaps (77.9 percent) in nickel against Scott Linehan’s three-wide offense. The rest was base (16 snaps) and a single snap of prevent — no dime, no "corner Okie," no "big...
More photos » by Tony Ding - AP 1 day ago: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly, right, in the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) Browse more photos » Here is a drive-by-drive look at how the Packers beat the Lions by a score of 34-12 on Sunday. 1st Quarter...
Playing on Thanksgiving vs. the Packers, Lions QB Matthew Stafford started in spite of being listed as doubtful and came out on fire with a touchdown to Calvin Johnson . Then, he fell apart, throwing four interceptions while completing 20 of 43 passes for just 213 yards. Stafford also had 21 yards on three carries. Stafford's touchdown came on a 1-yard strike to Calvin Johnson , who caught a low pass...
Playing on Thanksgiving Day at Detroit, notable Packers defenders included: LBs Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk (10 total tackles each), CB Tramon Williams (five solo tackles, interception), FS Nick Collins (three solo tackles, interception) and LB Clay Matthews (two total tackles, sack).
Shareholders in Lloyds Banking Group meet today in Birmingham to vote on the bank's £13.5bn record cash call. Nick Collins reports from inside the NEC.
So...I know it's not Friday, but it is the day before the Packers play the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. For this holiday game, instead of analyzing matchups (which I've already done for the first game against the Lions anyway), I've decided to give you the things about this Green Bay Packers team that I am thankful for. I'll start it off with the big one. Aaron Rodgers He has been the epitome of football...
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score. The Packers (6-4) won their second straight game, rebounding from a midseason skid to emerge as a solid playoff
Packers DL Cullen Jenkins (two tackles, sack), DB Nick Collins (two tackles, interception) and DL B.J. Raji (one sack) all had nice Fantasy outings in a Week 11 win over San Francisco.
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score. The Packers (6-4) won their second straight game, rebounding from a midseason skid to emerge as a solid playoff...
Packers DB Nick Collins recorded a rare sack Week 10 against the Cowboys -- so rare, in fact, it was the first of his career. He also had five tackles, including four solo.
It's that time friends, for another edition of Slowing it Down. This week we are back to analyzing an offensive play. This week we look at a play in which the Bucs are lined up in Shotgun. They have 3 WR, with the strength to the wide side of the field (K2 and two WR). It looks like Stovall, though I can't see the white numbers is line up at the bottom of the screen. DWard in the backfield. The Packers...
Nick Collins isn't big on trivia contests, but the Green Bay Packer safety was quick on the draw last week. Collins was asked how many of Ted Thompson's 51 draft picks have played in a Pro Bowl. Interestingly, Collins reacted with the same speed he pursues flying footballs.
by Jeffrey Phelps - AP View full size photo » With the return of SS Atari Bigby , to play alongside FS Nick Collins, the safety position is as solid as it has been all season. But the lack of depth behind the starters was exposed when Bigby missed 3 games. Coming into the season, it looked like free agent S Anthony Smith would be the top backup, but he was surprisingly cut after the final preseason...
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score. The Packers (6-4) won their second straight game, rebounding from a midseason skid to emerge as a solid playoff...
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. Rodgers threw touchdowns to Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson, and Ryan Grant rushed for 129 yards and a score. The Packers (6-4) won their second straight game, rebounding from a midseason skid to emerge as a solid playoff...