Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints
Dallas took another step in its bid to win the NFC East, while New Orleans' playoff chances took a hit. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
9-3, 1st in NFC North
- 8/14L 26-7
- 8/21L 23-14
- 8/28L 19-0
- 9/12L 38-3
- 9/20W 35-17
- 9/26W 30-28
- 10/3W 27-17
- 10/10W 25-22
- 10/17W 24-14
- 10/24W 24-10
- 10/28W 24-21
- 11/7L 13-7
- 11/14W 17-0
- 11/21L 34-31
- 11/28W 36-28
- 12/12h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/19
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- 1/9h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not expected to undergo surgery during the bye week to fix his broken toe, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer
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Hour 4: King of the Cassel
Matt Cassel stops by to talk about the impact Lincoln Riley will have at USC. Plus, why Aaron Rodgers is the leader in the clubhouse to win his 4th MVP and should the Giants go after Russell Wilson this offseason?
Hour 3: Riley goes West
Lincoln Riley is headed to USC, so Keyshawn tells us when we should expect the Trojans to compete for a National Championship. Plus, Either, Neither or Both: Joe Judge or Dave Gettleman will be back in 2022.
Aaron Rodgers, Packers' offense finally clicking, and at just the right time
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Hour 2: Even Paul's impressed
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Hour 1: Buyer's Remorse
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Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28
— Aaron Rodgers isn’t letting his toe injury lower his expectations even as it limits his practice time.
Packers WR Cobb (groin) exits after huge 1st half
Green Bay's Randall Cobb, who set a season high for receiving yards in the first half with 95 on four catches, including a 7-yard touchdown, did not return for the second half Sunday vs. the Rams after suffering a groin injury.
Packers RB Jones, WR Lazard active vs. Rams
Packers running back Aaron Jones is active for Sunday's game against the Rams on Sunday after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) and linebacker Rashan Gary (elbow) also are active.
Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer
Aaron Jones (knee), Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Rashan Gary (elbow) are ACTIVE. All missed last week. Packers inactives: Kevin King, Vernon Scott, David Bakhtiari, Malik Taylor, Jack Heflin.
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Packers RB Jones a game-time call, source says
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Rodgers (toe) doesn't practice but will face Rams
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2021 NFC North Standings
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards248.310th
Rushing Yards106.721st
Points For23.616th
Points Against20.25th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(29) | Eric Stokes | CB | Georgia |
| 2(30) | Josh Myers | C | Ohio State |
| 3(22) | Amari Rodgers | WR | Clemson |
| 4(37) | Royce Newman | OG | Ole Miss |
| 5(29) | Tedarrell Slaton | DT | Florida |
| 5(34) | Shemar Jean-Charles | CB | Appalachian State |
| 6(30) | Cole Van Lanen | OT | Wisconsin |
| 6(36) | Isaiah McDuffie | ILB | Boston College |
| 7(29) | Kylin Hill | RB | Mississippi State |