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Packers' O-line remains in flux

GREEN BAY - The decision was made during the offseason by Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who'd grown tired of watching what he called "musical chairs" being played on his offensive line for the previous three seasons.

Kampman will be cautious with concussion One image

GREEN BAY - Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Three Packers return to practice One image

GREEN BAY - It was the same, frustrating drill for Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley every day last week: a member of the team's medical staff would fiddle with his knee a little bit, then shake his head in disapproval.

Packers 17, Cowboys 7: Woodson keys bounce-back victory One image

GREEN BAY - Charles Woodson wouldn't let the Green Bay Packers' season slip away.

Vikings 27, Lions 10: Favre, Rice lead way One image

MINNEAPOLIS - Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn't afraid to fire a pass downfield.

John Casper Jr. column: Packers still a mystery, but season still alive One image

GREEN BAY - Who are these Green Bay Packers exactly?

Packers will start rookie at linebacker One image

GREEN BAY - Short-handed at outside linebacker, the Green Bay Packers are turning to an untested rookie for their game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Deep passes hurting Packers One image

GREEN BAY - If it seems like the Green Bay Packers have gotten away from the precision short-passing game that made their offense nearly unstoppable two seasons ago, that's because they have.

Favre gamble paying off for Vikings so far One image

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The circus act the Minnesota Vikings put themselves through to get Brett Favre was worth it.

Packers hope to rebound One image

GREEN BAY - Despite two losses to Brett Favre and the division rival Minnesota Vikings in the first half of the season, at least the Green Bay Packers were beating the teams they're supposed to.

Rookie QB, Bucs get first win at expense of Packers, 38-28 One image

TAMPA, Fla. - Wearing one of those ghastly creamsicle jerseys that are an ugly reminder of Tampa Bay's past, rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling Buccaneers plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.

NFL Roundup: Saints stay perfect

The New Orleans Saints moved to 8-0 for the first time in club history when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

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