Category Archives: The Scoop with Chris Havel

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Rodgers throws for five touchdowns, notches perfect quarterback rating GREEN BAY, Wis. – After a hard-fought 10-3 Week 1 win at Chicago, Aaron Rodgers declared, “We have a defense.” Six weeks later, I’d like to add, “You’ve got an O-Line, too!” With more time to throw than it … Packers’ aerial assault bombs Raiders, 42-24

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s red-zone defense, big plays overcome turnover-plagued performance GREEN BAY, Wis. – While Aaron Rodgers lobbied for Allen Lazard to get into the game in the fourth quarter, the Lions’ defenders pleaded with the officials to do likewise. Rodgers got his wish. The Lions got what they … Packers’ late FG sinks Lions, 23-22

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s offense owns red zone while opportunistic defense picks Dallas apart GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers visited “Jerry’s World” on Sunday and treated it like a class trip to an amusement park. They didn’t get separated. They didn’t split up. They didn’t lose their way. They … Jones spurs Packers past Cowboys, 34-24

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s 34-27 loss also sees Rodgers, offense fail to punch ticket in red zone GREEN BAY, Wis. – All the talk about the Packers’ “bad-ass defense” – Preston Smith’s words, not mine – being the best in the NFL appears to have been premature. It’s still possible, … Packs’ D overrun by Eagles’ ground game

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s defense registers six sacks, harasses Denver’s Flacco into mistakes GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers’ previous six teams that started 3-0 all reached the playoffs. Will first-year head coach Matt LaFleur’s undefeated outfit become the seventh? Oh, I suppose it’s too early for all of that. … Packers roll Broncos 27-16 to stay unbeaten

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay’s first-quarter dominance holds up as Packers stay unbeaten GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers raced to a three-touchdown lead over Minnesota and tried a game of hide-and-seek. Once the Vikings closed to within five in the second half, Green Bay’s defense played “takeaway” and the offense … Packers start fast, edge Vikings, 21-16

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA LaFleur captures first NFL victory at Soldier Field versus NFC North rival GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers ought to know a kick-butt NFL defense when he sees one. He’s definitely had his own kicked enough through the years. Last Thursday, Rodgers was talking about an incredible defense, … Packers’ D kicks Bears’ tails, 10-3

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA LaFleur’s team faces extreme challenge versus defending NFC North champs GREEN BAY, Wis. – Are you ready for some football? That is strictly a rhetorical question, especially when the NFL’s 100th season opens with Packers versus Bears in a prime-time matchup Thursday night at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Green … Packers-Bears kick off 100th season Thursday

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Rodgers’ future impossible to ignore after Colts’ franchise QB chooses to walk away GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Indianapolis Colts just went where no Green Bay football fan wants the Packers to go. Truth be told, it’s only a matter of time. The abrupt but not altogether unexpected … Luck’s retirement a Packers’ wake-up call

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Quarterback’s back stiffness a problem, but backups’ lackluster play concerning GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers’ lingering back soreness is cause for concern with the Sept. 5 season-opener in 17 days. No less a problem is the offense’s reaction to it. While I can all but guarantee that … Packers’ offense shaky while Rodgers sits out