2016 Week 8: Packers vs. Falcons
Why it Didn’t Work, Week 8: Don Jackson Struggles to Make an Impact
Don Jackson’s second professional game didn’t go so well. Here’s why.
Why It Worked: Trevor Davis' punt return
Welcome to the first edition of Why It Worked, wherein we look at how Green Bay actually had a successful punt return! Finally!
Montgomery sat out Falcons game with sickle-cell trait
The Green Bay receiver does not anticipate any further issues with the condition, however.
Snap Counts: Janis gets snaps vacated by Cobb and Montgomery
The Packers had to give a number of young wideouts significant snaps on Sunday due to injury, and they came through with a handful of big plays.
Recap: Atlanta wins a 33-32 shootout with late touchdown
The Packers couldn’t come back after the Falcons pulled ahead with 30 seconds left in the game.
Packers-Falcons Second Half Game Thread
After 30 minutes, Aaron Rodgers looks like he’s back to his old tricks.
Packers’ Jordy Nelson burns Falcons defense deep, scores short TD
The Packers had an early lead after a big play by the team’s most veteran receiver.
Packers-Falcons First Half Game Thread
Join APC as we follow along with the first half of Green Bay-Atlanta.
Inactives: Cobb/Matthews/Montgomery all out vs. Falcons
The Packers will indeed be missing two of their top receiving weapons against Atlanta.
Injury Report: Cobb/Montgomery Questionable, Rollins Out
The Packers will indeed be down a pair of starting corners as expected on Sunday, while a key linebacker and some offensive weapons are no locks to play either.
GB-ATL Game Primer: National TV broadcast for week 8
Green Bay faces a tough task in Atlanta on Sunday - here’s how and when to tune in for the game.
Week 8 Picks: Falcons offense too much for Packers to handle
Although Green Bay’s offense bounced back last week, APC does not see them keeping up with the Falcons on Sunday.
Fantasy Advice: Rodgers & Ryan should roll; pick up Montgomery
The Falcons offense is great at passing the ball, the Falcons defense is not great at stopping the pass. All the elements of a shoot out are here for week 8.
Matthews sits out Wednesday practice with hamstring issue
Oh joy - the Claymaker’s availability for Sunday is in question after his hamstring kept him out of today’s practice.