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Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushes for over 200 yards and four touchdowns to help deal the Packers a third consecutive loss.
If the Steelers win, the Ravens are eliminated from playoff contention. If the Browns pull off the upset, next week’s Ravens-Steelers game will be for the AFC North crown. At least, the Ravens have forced the Steelers to win it outright.
Two-time NFL rushing champ and former 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry pounded his way to 216 yards and four touchdowns on a career-high 36 attempts. It was the seventh 200-yard game of his career (first since 2022) and second four-TD game for the 31-year-old.
The Packers will play the Vikings at noon on Sunday, Jan. 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the second matchup between the two teams this season. It's the Packers' first Sunday noon game since their Week 12 win over the Vikings on Nov. 23 at Lambeau Field.
All chances for the Green Bay Packers of retaking the division lead from the Chicago Bears were mercilessly trampled by Derrick Henry on Saturday night.
On Thursday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Love has cleared the concussion protocol. However, LaFleur also indicated that backup QB Malik Willis will start again on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Green Bay’s season finale.
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
The Green Bay Packers had three players absent during their Jan. 1 practice, while ex-Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs made his debut.
CHICAGO – The Packers allowed the Bears to pull off the mother of all comebacks, as Chicago rallied from 10 points down in the final five minutes of regulation, and then won on a long TD pass in overtime, 22-16, Saturday night at Soldier Field.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that he intends to rest starters in this game, including quarterback Jordan Love. With that in mind, we asked Packers fans the question of the week: