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NFL playoff picture: Where do Packers stand coming out of the bye week?

The Packers didn’t get help in Week 11, but they are still in good shape coming out of the bye week.

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The Green Bay Packers are now one of five teams in the top-heavy NFC with at least eight wins.

Although the Packers got very little help during Week 11, Matt LaFleur’s team is still coming out of the bye week in possession of first place in the NFC North and the No. 2 seed in the conference.

Next up for the Packers: A trip to San Francisco to play the 9-1 49ers.

Roughly three hours after the Minnesota Vikings came back from 20-0 down and beat the Denver Broncos to improve to 8-3, the 49ers completed their own comeback with a late touchdown to beat the Arizona Cardinals, securing a ninth win in 10 tries.

Next Sunday’s showdown in Santa Clara will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC going into the final five weeks of the 2019 season.

By beating the 49ers next Sunday night, the Packers could improve their playoff chances to roughly 99 percent and up their chances of securing a first-round bye to about 70 percent, according to the New York Times’ playoff predictor.

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions both lost Sunday, so the NFC North is pretty much a two-team race. The Broncos nearly provided the Packers with an early Christmas present, but Mike Zimmer’s team shook off a lethargic first half and stunned Vic Fangio’s team at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are now 8-3 and heading into the bye week, providing rest for a team that will play three of their final five games at home – including a pivotal Dec. 23 battle with the Packers in Minneapolis.

Here’s a look at the division standings and the NFC playoff field as the Packers exit the bye week and begin preparations for the 49ers in Week 12:

NFC North

1. Packers (8-2, 3-0 vs. division, next: at 49ers)
2. Vikings (8-3, 1-2 vs. division, next: bye)
3. Bears (4-6, 2-1 vs. division, next: vs. Giants)
4. Lions (3-6-1, 0-3 vs. division, next: at Redskins)

NFC standings

1. 49ers (9-1, 6-1 vs. conference, next: vs. Packers)
2. Packers (8-2, 5-1 vs. conference, next: at 49ers)
3. Saints (8-2, 6-2 vs. conference, next: vs. Panthers)
4. Cowboys (6-4, 5-3 vs. conference, next: at Patriots)
5. Seahawks (8-2, 5-1 vs. conference, next: at Eagles)
6. Vikings (8-3, 6-2 vs. conference, next: bye)

7. Rams (6-4, 4-3 vs. conference, next: vs. Ravens)
8. Eagles (5-5, 3-4 vs. conference, next: vs. Seahawks)
9. Panthers (5-5, 2-5 vs. conference, next: at Saints)
10. Bears (4-6, 3-4 vs. conference, next: vs. Giants)

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The 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The players nominated for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award have been announced.

The 32 player nominees for the sixth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award were announced last week. Each NFL team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.

The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.

The nomineese:

2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Nominees

» Arizona Cardinals C A.Q. Shipley
» Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones
» Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
» Buffalo Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander
» Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey
» Chicago Bears DB Kyle Fuller
» Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard
» Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb
» Dallas Cowboys CB Byron Jones
» Denver Broncos LB Von Miller
» Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford
» Green Bay Packers CB Tramon Williams
» Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson
» Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton
» Jacksonville Jaguars DL Calais Campbell
» Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
» Los Angeles Chargers LB Thomas Davis Sr.
» Los Angeles Rams S Eric Weddle
» Miami Dolphins C Daniel Kilgore
» Minnesota Vikings DE Danielle Hunter
» New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater
» New Orleans Saints T Terron Armstead
» New York Giants DL Dalvin Tomlinson
» New York Jets DL Steve McLendon
» Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr
» Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz
» Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner
» San Francisco 49ers T Joe Staley
» Seattle Seahawks LB K.J. Wright
» Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David
» Tennessee Titans C Ben Jones
» Washington Redskins RB Adrian Peterson

A panel of former players — Warrick Dunn, Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler — will select eight finalists (four in the AFC and four in the NFC) from the 32 nominees.  The winner of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award will then be determined by a vote of current NFL players.

Past recipients:

» 2018: Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
» 2017: Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina Panthers
» 2016: Frank Gore, RB, Indianapolis Colts
» 2015: Charles Woodson, CB, Oakland Raiders
» 2014: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals

Packers Wire staff predictions: Updated final record projection

Predictions for the Packers’ final record in 2019 after 10 weeks and the bye week.

The Green Bay Packers are 8-2 and enjoying their week off in Week 11. Matt LaFleur’s team will come out of the bye with a trip to San Francisco for a primetime game with huge playoff implications, kicking off a six-game stretch that will determine whether or not the Packers are a postseason participant in 2019.

Here are the staff’s updated predictions for the team’s final record:

Zach Kruse: 12-4

The Packers exceeded all expectations during the first 10 games. Brian Gutekunst added difference-makers on defense, and Matt LaFleur has rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers and the offense with a creative and modern scheme. Now, the Packers must navigate a tricky stretch to end the season, which includes four games away from home and three straight against the NFC North to finish the year. There’s a big opportunity to not only win the division, but also secure a first-round bye and guarantee a home game in the Divisional Round. At worst, the Packers should finish 11-5. Winning five of the last six and getting to 13-3 would be huge. The guess here is that the Packers finish right in between. Beating the Giants and Redskins and going 2-2 against the other four (at 49ers, vs. Bears, at Vikings, at Lions) would have to be considered a success.

Jack Wepfer: 12-4

At the beginning of the year, I thought this team’s floor was 7-9 and its ceiling 12-4. With an 8-2 start, it’s safe to say it’s playing much closer to its ceiling than we all might’ve expected. In the final six games on the schedule, the Giants and Redskins will get them to 10 wins. I think they’ll also take care of the Bears at home, which gets them to 11. The three challenge spots are next week in San Francisco, Week 16 at Minnesota and Week 17 at Detroit. My guess is they split with the Vikings but it’s hard to see them losing back to back games while in the playoff hunt. They finish 12-4 and have a good shot at a first-round bye.

Marty Kauffman: 12-4

The Packers are 8-2 and currently second in the NFC, with everything in front of them. The Packers have a very favorable schedule based on opponents’ record to end the season, but they have two tough road games at San Francisco and Minnesota that will be key games down the stretch and could be the two most likely losses to expect, at least on paper. The offense, while not as lethal as the 2011 and 2014 teams, is much different with running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams being a main focus of the offense, but Aaron Rodgers is no game manager. With Davante Adams back and Marquez Valdes-Scantling getting healthy, the passing game should improve. After a hot start to the season, the defense has not been as dominant between the 20’s but inside the red zone, Green Bay’s defense has been dominant at preventing touchdowns. If the defense can tighten up on allowing big yardage plays, still create turnovers and shorten drives, this Packers team has a chance for a deep run.

Anthony Nash: 11-5

I’d like to preface this by saying that I think a 12-4 record is very achievable for the Packers this season. However, the fact that they not only close out many of their final games on the road but against division rivals as well, leads me to predict an extra loss. After a tremendous start to the year, the Packers defense has come back down to Earth, and that could hurt them against teams like the 49ers and Vikings, especially on the road. Thankfully, the Packers seem to have found a rhythm on offense, and with the talent at nearly every position (on both sides of the ball) to make a run, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Green Bay end up with a first-round bye and a home playoff game when all is said and done.

Nolan Stracke: 12-4

The Packers offense came alive after a slow start to 2019, with Aaron Jones enjoying a career year in Matt LaFleur’s system. The defense has cooled down and struggles with big plays, but the team has done enough to go into the bye week with an 8-2 record and sitting at first place in the NFC North. The 2019 Packers have the talent and playmakers to make a deep playoff run, but the difference between home-field advantage and a road trip could be a couple losses. I’m not sure if they’ll be able to overtake the 49ers next week and I feel the gauntlet of three divisional games at the end of the season will be far from a walk in the park. While 14-2 is a hopeful prediction, 12-4 is more realistic.

Joe Kipp: 13-3

It’s hard to imagine the Packers would even have the possibility of reaching 13 wins prior to the start of the season, but here we are. Standing at 8-2, the Packers are in the driver’s seat in the NFC North, controlling their own destiny for the No. 1 overall seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs. With the way they’re currently playing, I’d expect the Packers to reach at least 12 wins, but I’m predicting a 13-3 finish. Their remaining opponents include the 49ers, Giants, Redskins, Bears, Vikings and Lions. I expect them to split the series between San Fransisco and Minnesota, with relatively easy wins over New York and Washington. The two biggest wild cards are Chicago and Detroit. Matthew Stafford could be back by Week 17 for the Lions, and you can never count out the Bears in a divisional rivalry matchup. All of that said, I truly believe the Packers are the best team in the NFC at the moment, and based on what we know now a 13-3 record is very feasible.

Broncos blow chance to help Packers in NFC North race

The Broncos nearly gifted the Packers an early Christmas present on Sunday against the Vikings.

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The Denver Broncos led the Minnesota Vikings by a 20-0 score at halftime but failed to hold on during Sunday’s trip to U.S. Bank Stadium, losing 27-23 and blowing a chance to help the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North race.

The Vikings got three touchdown passes from Kirk Cousins and late stop in the red zone to escape what would have been a huge upset.

A Broncos had a chance to deliver an early Christmas present for the Packers. Instead, Mike Zimmer’s team now enters the bye week with an 8-3 record, setting up a terrific race in the division over the final month and a half.

The current standings:

1. Packers (8-2)
2. Vikings (8-3)
3. Bears (4-5)*
4. Lions (3-6-1)

* Play Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football”

The Packers are on a bye in Week 11 but will travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers next Sunday night. The Vikings have a bye in Week 12 but have to go to Seattle to play the Seahawks in Week 13.

The Packers and Vikings play each other on Dec. 23 in Minnesota.

Remaining schedules for the two teams:

Packers: at San Francisco 49ers, at New York Giants, vs. Washington Redskins, vs. Chicago Bears, at Minnesota Vikings, at Detroit Lions

Vikings: at Seattle Seahawks, vs. Detroit Lions, at Los Angeles Chargers, vs. Green Bay Packers, vs. Chicago Bears

The Packers play four of their final six games on the road, while the Vikings have three of their final five at home.

The Packers beat the Vikings in Week 2, providing a head-to-head tiebreaker entering the Week 16 matchup. Another aspect to keep in mind: The Packers currently have a perfect 3-0 record in the division, while the Vikings are 1-2. Matt LaFleur’s team finishes with three straight games against the NFC North.

As of the conclusion of the early games on Sunday, the NFC North and NFC West are the only two divisions in football with two teams with at least eight wins.

Panthers DT Gerald McCoy won’t be fined for bad call vs. Packers

Good news: according to Joe Person at the Athletic, McCoy won’t be fined by the NFL for his hit.

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Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was flagged for one of the worst roughing the passer penalties we’ve ever seen last week against the Packers. Despite doing everything he could to avoid landing with his weight on Aaron Rodgers, McCoy drew a penalty and kept a critical drive alive for Green Bay to close out the half.

Good news: according to Joe Person at the Athletic, McCoy won’t be fined by the NFL for his hit.

McCoy was the centerpiece of a strong 2019 free agent class for the Panthers. The one-year, $8 million deal he signed is paying off. McCoy has posted three sacks, six QB hits and five tackles for a loss so far.

Even though he’ll be 32 years old next season, Carolina should consider bringing him back for another round.

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Packers WR Davante Adams is long overdue for a touchdown

Amazingly, Packers WR Davante Adams doesn’t have a touchdown yet in 2019.

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One of the NFL’s most prolific touchdown-catching wide receivers is long overdue for his first touchdown catch of the 2019 season.

It won’t happen this week. Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers are on a bye in Week 11.

But it’s hard to believe Adams, who caught 36 touchdown passes between 2016-18, still doesn’t have a touchdown catch during the 2019 season.

Consider this: Adams is one of only four wide receivers with at least 40 targets and no touchdown catches this season, joining Demaryius Thomas, Mike Williams and Robert Woods.

In almost every other way, Adams is having a terrific season. He’s averaging 13.8 yards per catch and 9.4 yards per target while catching 68.4 percent of his targets, all career highs. He has 28 first downs on 39 catches, good for a first-down percentage of 71.7.

Pro Football Focus has Adams rated as the sixth-best overall receiver in the NFL after 10 games.

Somehow, he’s 0-for-6 catching touchdown passes in games played this season. His last touchdown catch was a game-winning score against the New York Jets in Week 16 of last season.

Touchdown production is generally unpredictable, but this is uncharted territory for Adams, a two-time Pro Bowler.

Between 2016 and 2018, Adams never had anything more than a two-game streak without a touchdown catch. He produced 28 total games over those three seasons with at least one touchdown, the most in the NFL.

Adams missed four games with a turf toe injury and has otherwise taken a backseat in the scoring area to running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, who have 20 total scores this season.

It’s possible teams will start keying on the running backs over the final six games of the season, and Adams – a dominant red-zone receiver – could be the perfect counterpunch for playcaller Matt LaFleur. The bye week might provide an opportunity for LaFleur to devise a few new ways of getting the ball to No. 17 to finish drives.

To his credit, Adams doesn’t really care about scoring touchdowns. Last Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Jones scored three times on the ground to power a 24-16 win.

“Hey, man, if we are 8-2 with Aaron Jones scoring 82 touchdowns, then that’s fine. I love it. I love seeing him go over there,” Adams said Sunday in the locker room. “I think I get in better shape chasing his ass down, going over to the end zone to find him every time, so it’s great, man. Happy about it.”

When will Adams’ first touchdown arrive? The Packers travel next week to San Francisco, providing a homecoming of sorts for Adams, who grew up in the area and went to college at Fresno State.

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Former Packers S Josh Jones is finally on a 53-man roster

The Cowboys promoted Jones, a second-round pick of the Packers in 2017, to the team’s 53-man roster.

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Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Josh Jones, a second-round pick of the team in 2017, has finally secured a spot on another team’s 53-man roster.

The Dallas Cowboys announced the promotion of Jones from the practice squad to the team’s active roster on Saturday.

The Packers released Jones with a non-football illness designation on Aug. 25. Almost a month and a half later, he was signed to the Cowboys’ practice squad on Oct. 2.

Now, after another month and a half, Jones is back on a 53-man roster. He’ll help the Cowboys’ depth at safety, a position stung by injury recently.

Jones played in 29 games and made 12 starts for the Packers between 2017-18 but struggled to find a legitimate role and gradually found himself phased out of Mike Pettine’s defense. His size, athleticism and positional versatility never materialized into tangible value in Green Bay.

Jones, who will wear No. 26, should be available for the Cowboys on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, a team he played four different times as a member of the Packers.

Pettine’s defense moved forward at safety with rookie Darnell Savage and free-agent addition Adrian Amos, with contributions also coming from Raven Greene (now on IR), cornerback converts Will Redmond and Chandon Sullivan and recently activated defensive back Ibraheim Campbell.

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Packers rookie Elgton Jenkins has been a pass-protecting star

The Packers rookie LG hasn’t allowed a sack or a quarterback hit so far in 2019.

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Green Bay Packers rookie guard Elgton Jenkins didn’t allow a single sack or quarterback hit during the preseason. The second-round pick has extended that impressive streak well into the regular season.

Through his first eight games as a starter at left guard, Jenkins still hasn’t allowed a quarterback hit or sack. In fact, he’s the only Packers starting offensive lineman to not allow a sack this season.

According to Pro Football Focus, Jenkins has played 536 total snaps, including 349 as a pass blocker, and he’s allowed only 10 total pressures.

One play against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday stands out as a testament of his pass-blocking skills. It came in a high-leverage spot in the first quarter. Beat off the snap, Jenkins recovered and walled off the inside rusher, passed him on to left tackle David Bakhtiari as the two rushers attempted a combination stunt and then picked up the edge rusher swooping in, allowing Aaron Rodgers to buy time in the pocket and find Allen Lazard for a completion on third down.

It was the kind of high-difficulty play that catches the eye of an offensive line coach.

“He’s a really intelligent guy, very football smart,” Packers offensive line coach Adam Stenavich said, via the team’s official site. “He’s confident because he can go out there and he knows what to do, and he knows who to block so he can play fast. That’s the biggest thing for rookies is figuring out what to do, so when they do it they can do at a high level. He’s been able to do that almost from Day 1.”

As noted by Ross Uglem of Packer Report, Jenkins is the only guard in the NFL to play at least 500 snaps this season and not allow a sack or quarterback hit.

A center in college, Jenkins has quickly adapted to playing guard at the NFL level. He took over for injured starter Lane Taylor in Week 3, and the offensive line hasn’t missed a beat. In fact, from a pass protection standpoint, the group almost certainly improved.

The beauty in Jenkins’ play has been the consistency. He looked like he belonged right away. Inserted into the game as a spot player in Week 2, Jenkins handled his business against the terrific front of the Minnesota Vikings, and his comfort level – especially in the run game – has improved every game since.

The Packers had flashier options on the board at No. 44 overall in the second round, but credit GM Brian Gutekunst for sticking to his board and grabbing an immediate above-average starter at guard. If Jenkins continues to pass protect as well as he has during his rookie season, Pro Bowls (plural) are in his future.

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New Orleans Saints fan rooting guide for every game in Week 11

The New Orleans Saints are playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11, but there’s other games on tap. Here’s the Saints fan rooting guide.

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The NFL’s calendar is turning towards Week 11, with plenty of action ahead outside of the New Orleans Saints’ road game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here’s who Saints fans should pull for in every game this weekend. All odds are sourced from BetMGM.

Around the NFC South

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers. Tough as it may be to accept, Saints fans should pull for a Falcons win on Sunday. It’s fine if that’s unacceptable; it’s never fun to root for the enemy. Especially when the Panthers are favored by 5.5 points. Ideally, both rival NFC South teams would lose. But Carolina is a closer threat to New Orleans’ lead on the division title, and a Falcons victory here hurts their draft positioning — possibly keeping them from landing some real help like Ohio State Buckeyes prospect Chase Young. Hold your nose and root for Atlanta.

Painting the NFC Playoff Picture

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers favored by 11.5 points, even if the Cardinals played them very close a few weeks ago. San Francisco finally suffered its first loss in prime time (to the NFC West-rival Seattle Seahawks) and another upset would do a lot to help the Saints’ chances of securing a top-two seed in the NFC playoffs. Give Arizona your support.

Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings. This one should be easy enough given Denver’s issues at quarterback, and the Vikings are favored by 10.5 points. Still, root for the underdog if you’re watching this one. The Vikings are right in the thick of the NFC North title race with the Green Bay Packers, and there’s something to be said for encouraging chaos in that division. Still, the fewer rival teams with momentum behind them is better for the Saints. It’s long odds for the Broncos, but pull for them anyway.

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams. Why is this game on Sunday Night Football? The Bears aren’t a competitive football team with Mitchell Trubisky at quarterback, and Chicago is in too deep now to pull him out of the lineup. So we’re stuck watching him try to avoid Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey at the end of a long day of solid games, which isn’t very appealing considering how much trouble the Rams (who are favored by 6.5) have given New Orleans recently. Keeping the Rams mediocre and the Bears stuck with Trubisky is very much in the Saints’ interest, however, so idly root for Chicago.

Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions. This game won’t feature Matthew Stafford, who is missing his second consecutive start while dealing with a back injury. The Lions are a long-shot to make the playoffs, and their odds of beating Dallas are presumably even more destitute. But it’s always easy to pull against the Cowboys, which is what Saints fans should do here. The current NFC East front-runners have the worst record among their peers in the conference, and it’s in New Orleans’ interest for the Cowboys to remain unstable moving down the stretch.

New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles. The less said about this game between two insufferable teams and their associated fanbases, the better. The Patriots are favored by 3.5; Saints fans should check that box and keep it moving.

Leftovers and Lagniappe

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are one of the Saints’ few remaining AFC opponents, and they’re favored by 3.5 points despite having laid an egg against the Miami Dolphins last week. Root for the Jaguars to keep them off-kilter and unbalanced moving forwards.

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs. This should be a decent Monday Night Football from Mexico, and the Chiefs are favored by 4.5. Saints fans don’t have a rooting interest so pull for the underdog Chargers to add some chaos to the AFC playoff picture.

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens. This is the game that should be on Sunday Night Football, with two of the NFL’s most exciting young quarterbacks in Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson. But it isn’t, so you’ll be forgiven for switching over to it when the Saints are on commercial break. The Ravens are favored by 4.5, putting Watson into underdog mode, which may be when he plays his best football.

New York Jets at Washington Redskins. This is going to be an ugly game, with both teams lacking inspiring quarterback play and firepower. The Redskins are slightly favored by 2.5 points, and a win would keep team owner Dan Snyder on the same course in which he’s made countless bad decisions. Keeping a one-contending franchise in the gutter is great for New Orleans, so root for Washington in this instance.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins. The Bills are favored by 6.5, but the Dolphins have so many former Saints players (linebacker Vince Biegel, cornerback Ken Crawley, punt returner Marcus Sherels) that they’re an easy choice for Saints fans to root for. Pull for the underdog Dolphins on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals at Oakland Raiders. The Saints won’t play either of these teams any time soon (they are scheduled to face the Raiders in Las Vegas next year, however) and it would be great to see an Oakland fanbase that’s lacked good memories lately get another one this week. The Raiders are favored by 10.5, and any Saints fans watching should call for them to they cover.

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Packers lead NFL in total games without a turnover in 2019

The Packers have done a terrific job protecting the football during the 2019 season.

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The Green Bay Packers entered the bye week on a four-game streak without a turnover, and Matt LaFleur’s team now leads the NFL with seven games without a turnover in 2019.

The Packers are 6-1 when they don’t turn the ball over this season. They rank third in the NFL in total giveaways (7) and second in turnover differential (+9), two highly important metrics for LaFleur.

“It goes back to our players. They do a great job protecting the football,” LaFleur told Packers.com. “Aaron does a great job in decision making. The offensive line does a great job blocking in the run and the pass.”

The Packers’ last turnover was an interception of Aaron Rodgers off a drop from Darrius Shepherd in the fourth quarter of the team’s win over the Detroit Lions on Oct. 14.

LaFleur’s team got through games against the Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers without a single giveaway. The Packers and Raiders were the only teams without a turnover between Weeks 7-10, although the Raiders only played three games.

Through 10 games, Rodgers has thrown two interceptions and lost two fumbles, while Shepherd, Aaron Jones and Geronimo Allison have each lost one fumble.

The Packers went 2-1 in their three games with a turnover. They are one of six teams with a winning record in games with at least two turnovers. Overall, NFL teams are 32-81-1 when they have two or more turnovers in a game.

However, NFL teams are 60-24 in games when they don’t have a turnover this season.

Leaders in games without a turnover in 2019:

1. Packers (7, 6-1)
2. Cardinals (6, 3-3)
3. Vikings (5, 4-1)
4. Bills (4, 3-1)
4. Titans (4, 2-2)
4. Raiders (4, 3-1)
4. Ravens (4, 3-1)
4. Redskins (4, 1-3)