Está en la página 1de 28

WOLF RIVER MEDIA WEEK 4 PACKERS vs.

BEARS SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

ROOKIES
STEP UP
Defenders make
difference in win
SEE PAGE 2

PHOTO BY JIM LEUENBERGER

ALSO INSIDE: Pro Football Weekly Packers Notebook Q&A Rosters Schedule Standings
2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

Game Vitals
CHICAGO BEARS (1-2) AT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (2-1)
WHEN: 7:25 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Lambeau Field
TV: CBS
RADIO: 620 WTMJ, 92.3
WJMQ-FM, 101.1 WIXX-FM

Locker Room
Every game we just
want to improve. Its a
quick turnaround on
Thursday. Good plays,
bad plays, youve got to
move on to the next.
KEVIN KING, Packers
cornerback, on looking
forward after his first NFL
start on Sunday

The Series
Packers vs. Bears
All-time, Regular season:
93-93-6
All-time, Postseason: 1-1
All-time, in Green Bay: 45- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

42-4 Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Kevin King (20) got his first start of the season Sunday, lining up most of the day across from veteran Bengals receiver A.J. Green. King figures to
Streaks: The Packers have start again on Thursday night against Chicago, even if veteran Davon House is cleared to play.
won 14 of 17 matchups
since 2008 and six of the last
seven since Week 17 of the
2013 season.
Rookie defenders make key plays in OT win
Last meeting, regular sea-
son: Dec. 18, 2016; Packers Josh Jones led team in tackles The plan is to win the game but youre al-
ways, always very cognizant I always have
winning field goal.
Jones, who didnt play a single snap on de-
won, 30-27, Soldier Field been of getting these young players in. fense against Seattle in the Sept. 10 regular-sea-
The Associated Press

Date
Schedule
Opponent Time TV
The Packers got a glimpse of what their top
Lets face it, when we get to November, De-
cember, theres a very high probability that these
son opener for his NFL debut, registered a team-
high 12 tackles and had two sacks and three total
Sept. 10 Seattle Win 17-9 two draft picks are capable of during Sundays guys are going to be playing major roles in these tackles for loss.
Sept. 17 at Atlanta Loss 34-23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, with hybrid game plans and these big games. He was fantastic, he really was. Its fun to
Sept. 24 Cincinnati Win 27-24
safety/linebacker Josh Jones and cornerback King and Jones had an impact on an unsea- watch him play and get confident, Rodgers said.
Sept. 28 Chicago 7:25 p.m. CBS
Oct. 8 at Dallas 3:25 p.m. FOX Kevin King making their first NFL starts. sonably hot September Sunday, too. (Thats important) for young players like that,
Oct. 15 at Minnesota 12 p.m. FOX They did not disappoint. Also among those impressed by the two and for Josh especially.
Oct. 22 New Orleans 12 p.m. FOX
Anytime you can get your young players in youngsters, especially with Jones: Packers He got a lot of action and he made the most
Oct. 29 Bye
Nov. 6 Detroit 7:30 p.m. ESPN there and get that experience, (its valuable), quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who led a 75-yard of it. He was huge for us with the sacks, with the
Nov. 12 at Chicago 12 p.m. FOX Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday, one fourth-quarter touchdown drive that forced over- stops, with the coverage. Im really happy for
Nov. 19 Baltimore 12 p.m. CBS day after the teams 27-24 overtime victory over time, then hit Geronimo Allison for a 72-yard
Nov. 26 at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. NBC
Dec. 3 Tampa Bay 12 p.m. FOX the Bengals. catch-and-run to set up Mason Crosbys game- SEE DEFENDERS, PAGE 3
Dec. 10 at Cleveland 12 p.m. FOX
Dec. 17
Dec. 23
at Carolina
Minnesota
12 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
FOX
NBC
ON THE COVER: Packers rookies Kevin King (20) and Josh Jones (27) combine to tackle Cincinatti receiver A.J. Green in the Packers overtime win Sunday. Both rookie defensive
Dec. 31 at Detroit 12 p.m. FOX backs played well. King spent most of the day covering Green, and Jones led the team in tackles.
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 3

DEFENDERS slot and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix


and Marwin Evans served
ting up the game-winning
field goal.
larly in the secondary.
With veteran corner-
of covering Bengals six-
time Pro Bowl wide receiv-
Given the kind of game-
changing plays the Packers
FROM PAGE 2 as the traditional safeties. This is just one game. I back Davon House (quad- er A.J. Green. secondary has had a pen-
The approach worked, expect to continue to do that riceps) not playing Sunday, Although Green did chant for giving up against
him. It was the stuff that we as the Packers limited the throughout this season. and with third-year corners catch 10 passes for 111 top receivers, keeping
saw in training camp. Bengals to just 109 second- King (No. 33 overall) Damarious Randall and yards and a touchdown Green from breaking the
Jones played the hybrid half yards and did not al- and Jones (No. 61 overall) Quinten Rollins each hav- the 10-yard TD, however, game open was an accom-
linebacker position as one low them to convert a third were both drafted by a ing struggled the previous came against zone cover- plishment. King figures to
of four safeties the Packers down (0 for 5) after half- Packers team that clearly week against Atlanta, de- age, not against King his start again on Thursday
played for most of the game time. needed to upgrade the de- fensive coordinator Dom longest reception went for night against Chicago, even
Sunday. Its satisfying to know fensive personnel, particu- Capers gave King the task 20 yards. if House is cleared to play.
With safety Kentrell that your preparation paid
Brice (groin) and inside off, but this is a long sea-
linebacker Jake Ryan son, said Jones, who made
(hamstring/concussion) a crucial tackle on a third
out, Jones played the line- down to end the Bengals
backer role, veteran Mor- only possession of overtime,
gan Burnett worked in the leading to a punt and set-

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones (27) tries to tackle Seattle Se-
ahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during the Packers win Sept.
10 in Green Bay. Jones got more playing time Sunday against Cincinnati
and responded by leading the team in tackles and posting two quarter-
back sacks.
4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 5

Montgomery has
become backfield
workhorse for team
Green Bays run game
McCarthy hopes so far this year. He has
to eventually get played 204 of the 228 of-
fensive snaps over the
others involved past three games, in-
cluding 65 of 70 snaps in
By Jacy Zollar Sundays victory over the
sports@wolfrivermedia.com Bengals. With 124 yards
on 41 carries an aver-
It was during last age of 3 yards per carry
years Thursday Night Montgomery has not
Football game against yet duplicated the break-
the Chicago Bears that Ty out runs he showed last
Montgomery became the season.
centerpiece of the Pack- The question every
ers running game. week remains whether
A wide receiver at the coach Mike McCarthy
time, Montgomery posted plans on leveling out the
162 rushing yards and two snap count to prevent
touchdowns on 16 car- Montgomery from be-
ries as a fill-in for injured ing an every-down work-
backs Eddie Lacy and horse. Fourth-round draft
James Starks. Montgom- pick Jamaal Williams has
ery continued to work in only five carries for 21
the Green Bay backfield yards, and fellow rookies
for the remainder of the Devante Mays and Aaron
season and then transi- Jones have yet to see an
tioned to the position per- offensive snap.
manently this year. Part of the reason Mc-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Montgomery has ac-
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery has played 204 of the 228 offensive snaps over the past three games. counted for nearly all of SEE WORKHORSE, PAGE 6
6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

full gamut of it. So just in me, and Im going to they offer. Plus, they need and in these big games. sees out there.
WORKHORSE that in itself the pro- continue to just grind it to get game experience. So thats all part of the Montgomery sees a
FROM PAGE 5 tection part of it is a out, Montgomery said. I always have been coming game plan. ton of natural talent in
huge hurdle for anybody I think Ive shown what cognizant of getting these Williams could see Williams, and the rookie
Carthy has relied almost and its very hard to play Im capable of and I think younger players in early, his snap count increase looks up to Montgomery.
exclusively on Montgom- running backs at third Ive been effective in the McCarthy said. Because, as injured linemen get I watch a lot how he
ery is the pass protection down if they cant accom- spots that Ive needed to face it, when we get to No- healthier and the running runs the ball and how
he provides. plish (protection). be effective so far. vember and December, backs arent so involved hes been successful so
Last year he didnt Montgomery under- Still, McCarthy likes theres a very high prob- in pass protection, but in far in the season, Wil-
have that protection re- stands his role. the idea of getting other ability that these guys are the meantime hes mak- liams said. Im just try-
sponsibility, McCarthy I think it shows the backs on the field for the going to be playing major ing the most of his role on ing to pick his brain on
said. Now he runs the level of trust that he has different running styles roles in these game plans special teams. what he sees and if I see
Im just staying active something that he didnt
and doing whatever I can see in the game Ill let
to help out the team, spe- him know.
cial teams and punt. I got Williams still feels op-
out there to start in punt, timistic about the contri-
so I had a job and I was butions he can make to
doing it, Williams said. I the team.
know the day is going to Waiting on my turn
come when theyre going and opportunities on of-
to need me to go in there fense, its just what you
and do what I know I can have to do, he said. So
do (on offense). But right Im just being ready as
now Im just learning the next man in line so
from Ty (Montgomery) they can call on me when-
running the ball and just ever they need and Ill
learning from what he produce on offense.

Visit us online at
www.shawanoleader.com
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 7

Q&A
ing right, sleeping right,
eating right, snapping, be-
ing kind to people, being
positive, trying to spin ev-
erything in a positive way.
To me, two years ago, that
sounded really hokey-
With Taybor Pepper pokey. But really, when
I took it to heart, I saw
all these doors opening.

Q
By Green & Gold Some of my friends that
Express Staff What does your mom live across the country, we
do?

A
started talking about posi-
Packer: Taybor Pepper Its a pop-up shop for tivity and how much its
Number: 59 kids consignment affected us. The night be-
Position: Long snapper and clothes. She does it fore I got the call (from the
College: Michigan State twice a year and done it Packers), I was talking to
Season: Rookie for 14 years. my buddy out in L.A., who
Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 245

Q
is an aspiring rapper and
pounds
producer whos out in the
Whats it called?

Q A
studio right now. Well hit
When did you get the
each other up randomly,
call? One Week Boutique.

A
maybe once a month, and
During the game, my

Q
its always like, I believe
agent called me and
was like, There might What were you doing? in you. Keep grinding.

A
be a situation (with Brett I was working the Never be comfortable.
TAYBOR PEPPER No zero days. Surround-
Goodes hamstring injury). cash register. Two
There might not be. Kind days before, I worked ing myself with positive
PHOTO BY EVAN SIEGLE
of be ready. After the for seven hours; the day people improved my life
game, (director of foot- before, I worked for six significantly.
I thought I was doing my do at least one thing that youre released in May and
ball operations) Eliot Wolf hours. And then that night.
the phones not ringing and
Q
I worked for like two and I thing. I was keeping my will get me better to get So what does this
called me and said, We
need you here. I was in kept working until I figured head down, working out me to the NFL, whether everyones got their roster mean? There was no
Champaign (Illinois) with out when my flight is. when I could I was thats a workout or, on my set? guarantee youd ever get
my family. My mom owns working out four days a off days, Id read a book,
A I was released (by the invited to a camp again, let

Q
a business there, so I was What kept you going week and snapping because I consider that Packers) right after alone snap in a big game.
helping out. Normally, Im and motivated? when I could. There were making yourself more the rookie minicamp, so
A Its what I hoped for

A
in Seline, Michigan, so I My cousins husband, a lot of days when I felt mentally sharp. No zero everyone had their roster every single day. Its
had to scramble to pack he messaged me on like I wasnt doing enough, days. If you can do that filled up. My agent said, here. I better seize the
a bag that night. I was Facebook, he was like, but I was doing at least and get a little bit better, Good things are on your moment. Thats all it is.
at my moms business, Through this time, youve one thing every single it adds up to a noticeable way. Just do your thing Im not overly emotional
working the cash register. been a huge inspiration to day to get me closer to difference. and wait for an opportu- about it. This is what Ive
Kind of like a lot of long- me in my job. Hes close my dream. I called it no nity. I learned that as long been working for. Its time
snapper stories you hear
about.
to the corporate level at a
major grocery store chain.
zero days. I never want
to have a day when I dont Q Is it hard to have those
no zero days when
as I control the things that
I had power over work-
for me to do the best I
can.

PACKERS-BEARS CAPSULE
The Associated Press AP PRO32 RANKING - Bears No. visiting Packers on a Thursday deflections in past three games. stands half-sack from tying Kabeer
25, Packers No. 4 night third straight season Bears Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has 20 Gbaja-Biamila (74 1-2) for most in
CHICAGO (1-2) at GREEN BAY (2-1) BEARS OFFENSE - OVERALL outscored 240-120 last nine games TDs and four INTs for 105.9 rating franchise history since 1982. S
Thursday, 8:25 p.m. EDT, CBS/NFL (21), RUSH (8), PASS (27). in series. QB Mike Glennon went in nine career home games against Josh Jones first rookie DB in team
Network/Amazon BEARS DEFENSE - OVERALL 15 of 22 for just 101 yards and Bears. Rodgers had three INTs history with two sacks in game after
OPENING LINE - Packers by 10 (12), RUSH (8), PASS (20). TD last week against Steelers. in September for first time since getting two last week against Ben-
RECORD VS. SPREAD - Chica- Glennon has 87.6 rating in 11 ca- 2013. RB Ty Montgomery had gals. Fantasy Tip: WR Geronimo
PACKERS OFFENSE - OVERALL
reer road games. Second-year career-high 162 yards rushing and Allison may be hot waiver-wire
go 2-1, Green Bay 1-2 (10), RUSH (29), PASS (2).
RB Jordan Howard had eighth ca- two TDs in last meeting. Hes on pickup after career-high 122 yards
SERIES RECORD - Tied 94-94-6 PACKERS DEFENSE - OVERALL receiving on six catches last week,
reer 100-plus yard game last week injury report this week (wrist).
LAST MEETING - Packers beat (8), RUSH (21), PASS (7). and career-high five catches. Two TD catches last week gave WR including career-best 72-yard play.
Bears 30-27, Dec. 18, 2016 STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES WR Deonte Thompson had career Jordy Nelson 66 for career, passing But Allisons targets against the
LAST WEEK - Bears beat Steel- - Oldest rivalry in football began in highs with eight catches for 110 Sterling Sharpe for second in fran- Bears could be affected if start-
ers 23-17, OT; Packers beat Bengals 1923. Packers have not led in yards in teams last meeting. chise history. Only Don Hutson had ing WR Randall Cobb returns from
27-24, OT overall series since 1932. Bears CB Prince Amukamara five pass more (99). LB Clay Matthews chest injury.
8 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

Injuries deplete depth on Packers offensive line


Cobb and others
look to be back
on Thursday
The Associated Press

Injuries have ham-


mered away at the of-
fensive line depth of the
Green Bay Packers.
Left tackle David
Bakhtiari and fellow start-
er at right tackle, Bryan
Bulaga, havent played a
game together since the
second week of the pre-
season, a trend that could
continue Thursday night
against the Chicago Bears.
Bakhtiari and Bulaga
were limited Tuesday in
practice, which was scaled
back because of injuries
and the short turnaround
from the overtime win
Sunday against Cincinnati.
That both players prac-
ticed was key to their pros-
pects for facing the Bears.
If an individual doesnt
get into the limited prac-
tice category today, I think
hed be hard pressed to
play in the game Thurs-
day, coach Mike McCar-
thy said before practice.
Thats about as good as I
can give you based on the
information that I have.
Bulaga missed the first
two games with an injured
ankle but started on Sun- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
day. However, he aggravat- Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Kyle Murphy (68) prepares to block Seattle Seahawks defenders during the Packers win Sept. 10 in Green Bay. Murphy played all 70 snaps of the
ed the injury in the fourth overtime victory against the Bengals despite a foot injury in the fourth quarter Sunday, but was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
quarter and missed the
last 23 snaps. round pick last year who victory against the Ben- and what we can handle, lanta, and Adam Pankey, Receiver Randall Cobb
Bakhtiari missed the was expected to be the gals despite a foot injury in Rodgers said. Youre talk- an undrafted rookie who (chest), defensive tackle
last two games with a ham- swing tackle, injured a the fourth quarter. ing about two starters and started the season on the Mike Daniels (hip) and
string injury sustained late hamstring in the opener The revolving door has then primary backups practice squad. safety Kentrell Brice
in the Week 1 win over Se- and was also placed on in- impacted the Aaron Rod- whove been out. So, its Ulrick John, a seventh- (groin), all of whom were
attle. jured reserve. gers-led passing attack, been a work in progress, round pick by Indianapolis inactive last week, were
Ive been progressing That left Kyle Murphy, even though Rodgers has but those guys are playing in 2014 who started three full participants in prac-
every day since the injury, a sixth-round pick last topped 300 yards in each hard. games at right tackle for tice. So was outside line-
he said. Thats impor- year who played only eight game this season. Rodg- The best-case scenar- Arizona last season, was backer Nick Perry, who
tant. Were taking the right snaps as a rookie, as the ers directed the Packers to io would have Bakhtiari signed off the Cardinals wore a large cast on a
steps and thats the most top backup. the tying drive at the end of and Bulaga playing well practice squad on Tuesday. surgically repaired right
important thing. Murphy replaced Bula- regulation and the winning on Thursday. The backup Otherwise, the Pack- hand.
Versatile veteran Don ga in Week 1 and Bakhtiari drive in overtime against plans include Justin Mc- ers appear to be in better Running back Ty Mont-
Barclay injured an ankle in Weeks 2 and 3, but was Cincinnati. Cray, who played center shape than they were on gomery (wrist), who leads
in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve Protection-wise, we and guard throughout the Sunday, when six starters the team in rushing and
placed on injured reserve. on Tuesday. He played all have had to be smart about preseason but started at were inactive and Bulaga receptions, was also a full
Jason Spriggs, a second- 70 snaps of the overtime whos playing out there right tackle against At- joined them on the bench. participant.
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 9

BEAT Expert
The
STANDINGS
Weekly Standings Weekly Overall
Record Record
Aspen 10-6 33-14
Blind Squirrel 12-4 33-14
Robertson Ryan 9-7 33-14
Buss Motors 9-7 32-15
Shawano Health 10-6 32-15
Warren Net & Associates 9-7 32-15
Brothers Pub 10-6 31-16
Dave Cooper 9-7 31-16
This Weeks Picks: Jacy Zollar 9-7 31-16

Jacy Zollar
Green Bay Houston Denver Luigis Pizza & Pasta 7-9 31-16
Miami Detroit Seattle Senn Insurance 10-6 31-16
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Smokey Joes 10-6 31-16
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Arizona
Philadelphia
Shawano Leader Sports Torborgs Lumber 9-7 31-16
Atrium 7-9 30-17
Dallas Giants Dearco Glass 8-8 30-17
Jacy Zollar Tie Breaker Game:
Week 4 Games: El Tequila 9-7 30-17
Paul B 9-7 30-17
Shawano
Leader Final Score: Carolina 7 @ New England 24 Sunday, October 1 Prime Power Sport 10-6 30-17
Red Rooster 10-6 30-17
Tower Clock Eye Center 8-8 30-17
This Weeks Picks: Byes: Green Bay, Philadelphia Washington Inn 10-6 30-17
Gehms Club 117 12-4 29-18
Green Bay Tennessee Denver Lumber Yard 10-6 29-18
New Orleans Detroit Seattle Chicago @ Green Bay September 28 Mason Woods 10-6 29-18
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City New Orleans @ Miami* *in London Perkins 11-5 29-18
Baltimore San Francisco Seasons Restaurant 10-6 29-18
Cincinnati Philadelphia Buffalo @ Atlanta Ellen Feuerhelm 9-7 28-19
LA Rams Tampa Bay Pittsburgh @ Baltimore Generations 8-8 28-19
Aspen Tie Breaker Game: Cincinnati @ Cleveland Hawkeye 8-8 28-19
Shawano LA Rams @ Dallas Len Ebert & Son 7-9 28-19
Leader Final Score: Carolina 13@ New England 35 Qualheims True Value 9-7 28-19
Tennessee @ Houston Quality Auto 8-8 28-19
Detroit @ Minnesota S&L Motors 8-8 28-19
This Weeks Picks: Jacksonville @ NY Jets GPS Auto
Old Glory Candy
8-8
9-7
27-20
27-20
Green Bay Houston Denver San Francisco @ Arizona Pinno Building 8-8 27-20
Miami Minnesota Seattle Philadelphia @ LA Chargers Shell 22 7-9 27-20
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City The Cottages 8-8 27-20
Pittsburgh Arizona NY Giants @ Tampa Bay Tim Murphy 8-8 27-20
Cincinnati Philadelphia Oakland @ Denver Wolf River Dental 9-7 27-20
Dallas Tampa Bay
Indianapolis @ Seattle Shawano Auto Sales 7-9 26-21
Paul Bahr Tie Breaker Game: Washington @ Kansas City October 2 Twigs Beverage 8-8 25-22
Shawano Perrys Seamless Gutters 8-8 24-23
Leader Final Score: Carolina 23 @ New England 30 Knope Heating & Air 8-8 23-24
Tie Breaker Game: Carolina @ New England
This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:
Last Weeks Winner:
Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Tennessee Oakland
Miami Detroit Seattle New Orleans Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia

Tim Murphy
Dallas Tampa Bay

Tie Breaker Game:


Gehms Club 117 Sabrina
Dallas Tampa Bay

Tie Breaker Game:


Oconto County The
Times Herald Final Score: Carolina 13 @ New England 23 Final Score: Carolina 28 @ New England 35
Blind Squirrel

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Tennessee Oakland
Miami Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants Dallas Tamp Bay

Ellen Feuerhelm Tie Breaker Game: Atrium Tie Breaker Game: Robert Buss Tie Breaker Game:
Wittenberg-Birnamwood Post Acute Care Buss
Enterprise & News Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 28 of Shawano Final Score: Carolina 10 @ New England 28 Automotive Inc. Final Score: Carolina 27 @ New England 25
10 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Tennessee Oakland Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Denver
New Orleans Detroit Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland LA Chargers Cincinnati Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay

Dustin Tie Breaker Game: Susan Tie Breaker Game: The Staff Tie Breaker Game:
Brothers Pub GPS Complete Mason Woods
Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 35 Auto Service Final Score: Carolina 30 @ New England 28 Final Score: Carolina 28 @ New England 42

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Tennessee Oakland Old This
Green Bay
Weeks Picks:
Houston Denver
New Orleans Detroit Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Jacksonville
Arizona
Kansas City Atlanta
Pittsburgh
NY Jets
Arizona
Kansas
City
Glory Atlanta
Baltimore
NY Jets
Arizona
Kansas City
Cincinnati LA Chargers Cincinnati Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay Candy Cincinnati
Dallas
LA Chargers
Tampa Bay
Dave Cooper Tie Breaker Game: Dale Hawkinson Tie Breaker Game: James Maltbey Tie Breaker Game:
American Family Hawkeye Old Glory Candy
Insurance Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 28 Hearth & Home Final Score: Carolina 10 @ New England 27 Final Score: Carolina 19 @ New England 27

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Tennessee Oakland Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Denver
Miami Detroit Seattle Miami Detroit Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh San Francisco
Cleveland LA Chargers Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants Dallas NY Giants
Greg Rusch Tie Breaker Game: Reese DeVeau Tie Breaker Game: Perkins Tie Breaker Game:
Dearco Glass, Paint & Knope Heating Kitchen Crew
Decorating Final Score: Carolina 27 @ New England 35 and Cooling Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 43 Final Score: Carolina 10 @ New England 24

This Weeks Picks: LEN EBERT This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:
Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Oakland
Miami
Atlanta
Detroit
Jacksonville
Seattle
Washington
& SONS Miami
Atlanta
Detroit Seattle
Jacksonville Kansas City
Miami
Atlanta
Detroit
Jacksonville
Seattle
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Arizona
Philadelphia
Farm Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Equipment Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay
Sergio Tie Breaker Game: Gary Tie Breaker Game: Parker Perry
El Tequila Tie Breaker Game:
Len Ebert Perrys
Final Score: Carolina 20 @ New England 42 & Sons Final Score: Carolina 24 @ New England 30 Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 34
Seamless Gutters

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Denver
New Orleans Detroit Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Baltimore Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia
Dallas NY Giants Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants
Gehms Tie Breaker Game: Chad Tie Breaker Game: Curt/Diane Tie Breaker Game:
Club 117 Luigis Pizza & Pinno
Jessica Final Score: Carolina 7 @ New England 14 Pasta Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 34 Buildings Final Score: Carolina 27 @ New England 31

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Oakland Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Tennessee Denver
New Orleans Detroit Seattle Miami Detroit Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants Dallas Tampa Bay
Lee & Emma Tie Breaker Game: Chelsie Tie Breaker Game: Chad Tie Breaker Game:
Generations The Prime
Final Score: Carolina 16 @ New England 24 Lumberyard Final Score: Carolina 13 @ New England 28 Powersports Final Score: Carolina 30 @ New England 39
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 11

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Tennessee Oakland Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Tennessee Denver
Miami Detroit Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cleveland Philadelphia Cleveland LA Chargers Cleveland LA Chargers
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay

Gayle Lemmer Tie Breaker Game: Shane Senn Tie Breaker Game: Jim Torborg Tie Breaker Game:
Qualhiems Senn Hometown Torborgs Lumber
True Value Final Score: Carolina 23 @ New England 34 Insurance Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 31 Final Score: Carolina 18 @ New England 27

Quality This Green Bay


Weeks Picks:
Houston Denver
This Weeks Picks:
Green Bay Tennessee Denver
This Weeks Picks:
Green Bay Tennessee Denver

Auto
Miami Detroit Indianapolis Miami Detroit Seattle New Orleans Minnesota Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Body Cincinnati
Dallas
Philadelphia
Tampa Bay
Cleveland
LA Rams
Philadelphia
Tampa Bay
Cincinnati
Dallas
Philadelphia
NY Giants

Todd Tie Breaker Game: Rick Roloff Tie Breaker Game: Jim Wiegand Tie Breaker Game:
Quality Shawano Tower Clock
Auto Body Final Score: Carolina 28 @ New England 38 Auto Sales Final Score: Carolina 35 @ New England 24 Eye Center Final Score: Carolina 13 @ New England 27

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Houston Oakland
Miami Minnesota Indianapolis Miami Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh San Francisco Pittsburgh San Francisco Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia
LA Rams Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants Dallas Tampa Bay
Bill Tie Breaker Game: Miranda Tie Breaker Game: SunDrop Masters Tie Breaker Game:
Red Rooster Cafe Shawano Health Twigs
& Catering Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 24 Services Final Score: Carolina 24 @ New England 33 Beverage Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 35

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Houston Oakland
Miami Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Baltimore Arizona Baltimore Arizona Baltimore Arizona
Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland LA Chargers
Dallas Tampa Bay LA Rams Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay
Aaron Tie Breaker Game: Brenda Tie Breaker Game: Corinne Sorensen Tie Breaker Game
The Wallrich 22 Shell Warren Nett
Agency Final Score: Carolina 24 @ New England 35 Final Score: Carolina 14 @ New England 36 & Associates LLC Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 10

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Denver Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Houston Denver
New Orleans Minnesota Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City Atlanta NY Jets Washington
Pittsburgh Arizona Baltimore Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati LA Chargers Cleveland Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia
Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas Tampa Bay LA Rams Tamp Bay

Gregg Tank Tie Breaker Game: Amber Tie Breaker Game: Dar Tie Breaker Game:
S&L Smoky Joes Washington Inn
Motors Final Score: Carolina 24 @ New England 31 Final Score: Carolina 17 @ New England 31 Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 28

This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks: This Weeks Picks:


Green Bay Houston Oakland Green Bay Tennessee Denver Green Bay Houston Denver
New Orleans Minnesota Seattle Miami Minnesota Seattle New Orleans Detroit Seattle
Atlanta NY Jets Kansas City Atlanta Jacksonville Washington Atlanta Jacksonville Kansas City
Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona Pittsburgh Arizona
Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia Cleveland Philadelphia
Dallas NY Giants Dallas Tampa Bay Dallas NY Giants

Tommy Wright Tie Breaker Game: The Staff Tie Breaker Game: Dr. Casey Gabrhel Tie Breaker Game:
Seasons The Cottages Wolf River
Restaurant & Lounge Final Score: Carolina 21 @ New England 35 Final Score: Carolina 24 @ New England 31 Dental Final Score: Carolina 27 @ New England 30
12 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

Kansas City retains the top spot in AP Pro32 poll


The Associated Press other first-place vote for over the winless Cincin-
370 points. Atlanta hung nati Bengals. The Packers
Through three weeks, on to beat Detroit 30-26 on open Week 4 when they
the NFL is down to two un- Sunday after video review host NFC North rival Chi-
beaten teams: the Kansas showed cornerback Brian cago on Thursday night.
City Chiefs and Atlanta Poole touching Golden The Dallas Cowboys
Falcons. Tate as the receivers gained five places to No. 5.
While the fast start for knee went down just shy of Oakland, Denver and
the defending NFC cham- the goal line. Detroit are in an unusual
pions is no surprise, the The touchdown was three-way tie at No. 6. The
Chiefs are on quite a roll. nullified, the last 10 sec- Raiders travel to the Mile
Kansas City is the No. onds were run off the clock High City on Sunday to
1 team in the latest AP and the Falcons survived face the Broncos in a big
Pro32 poll, receiving 11 of as the NFCs only unbeat- AFC West showdown.
12 first-place votes for 383 en team. The Pittsburgh Steel-
points Tuesday in balloting Saved by replay, time ers slid five spots to No.
by media members who runoff, Fox Sports John 9 after falling to the then-
regularly cover the NFL. Czarnecki said. winless Bears in overtime.
The Chiefs play their New England moved up The Minnesota Vikings
second nationally tele- two spots to No. 3. and Tennessee Titans
vised game of the season Brandin Cooks shows each gained five spots to
when they host the Wash- why he was the worth No. 10 and 11, respectively.
ington Redskins on Mon- trading for, as the former At the bottom of the
day night. Saints receiver scores league there are five
The Chiefs clearly look the game-winner in an teams at 0-3. Two of those
like the best team in the unexpected shootout with squads, the Bengals and
league right now, said the Texans, Newsdays Browns, meet in the Bat-
Charean Williams of Pro Bob Glauber said of the tle of Ohio on Sunday in
Football Talk. But those Patriots 36-33 victory. Cleveland.
AFC West games are go- Cautionary note: Whats If Cleveland remains
ing to be must-watch, with up with the Patriots de- winless after this Colts-
that division sporting two fense? Bengals-Jets run, an 0-16
other contenders. Green Bay jumped slate is very much in play, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Falcons remained three positions to No. 4 af- said Ira Kaufman of SB Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, right, scores against the Los Angeles Chargers during the
at No. 2 and received the ter its 27-24 overtime win Nation Radio. Chiefs win Sunday in Carson, California. Kansas City retained its spot atop the AP Pro32 poll.
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Lambeau
Leap?
AARON RODGERS

JORDAN HOWARD

HOME COMFORT SERVICES


The Heating & Cooling Specialists
CALL 815-261-1940
www.24hrhcsil.com
Bears-Packers rivalry is as good as it gets in the NFL
PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY | ProFootballWeekly.com | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Neighbors renew more than a few water-


ing holes arguing over
fans in the Chicago area
are Packers fans, and
among the most passionate in sports,
probably equally so.
pro footballs oldest whose legacy is greater.
The Bears are in the
there are probably more
Bears fans than that in
Yet, while Bears fans are just as
smart as Packers fans and as patient
and best rivaly NFLs third-largest mar- Wisconsin. as any in sports, Packers fans are the
ket and Green Bay is in Youll find Giants fans most knowledgeable in the NFL.
CHICAGO If you were allowed
the smallest, so it has the in Philadelphia and Ea- They know exactly when to get
to attend just one NFL game in your
whole David and Goliath gles fans in New York, loud, when to back off and their emo-
lifetime, it should absolutely be a Chi-
cago Bears-Green Bay Packers game thing going for it, too, relocated Falcons and tions rise and fall in perfect sync with
at Lambeau Field. but none of that is what Saints fans, transplant- the flow of the game and the fortunes
It is the oldest and best rivalry in makes it so special. ed Patriots and Jets fans of their team.
the NFL, and one of the best in all of None of that is what and Bengals and Browns Finally, there is mutual respect, if
sports. puts this over the top as HUB ARKUSH fans with surprising alle- not for their respective teams, almost
the games best rivalry. @Hub_Arkush giances. always for each other.
Some will argue that because of the
Bears struggles in recent years and The Packers belong to But nowhere can you At no other venue around the NFL
the lack of competitiveness in more re- the state of Wisconsin, not just Green find the regional crossovers you get can you wander through parking lots
cent history with both teams so rare- Bay, and for over 40 years, from 1953 to with the Packers and Bears. both pregame and postgame and find
ly being good at the same time dating 1994, the Pack played as many as half In most of the country, mixed mar- tailgates being enjoyed equally by
back to the first half of the 1960s, that of their home games in Milwaukee. riages relate to religion, race, ethnici- fans of both teams in the same group.
other rivalries have passed it by. You can make the ride from Mil- ty or gender. Having covered well over 50 of
Thats silly. waukees old County Stadium to In northern Illinois and Wisconsin, these meetings, I can tell you both
The Packers have won the most Wrigley or Soldier Field, where the its more likely to relate to Packers Bears and Packers fans can imbibe
championships in NFL history, and Bears have played, in an hour-and-a- fan wives and Bears fan husbands or with the best of them, but Ive nev-
the Bears are second. half, and you can get from Bears head- vice versa. er seen a scuffle or fight over their
The Bears have more players in the quarters in Lake Forest, Illinois, to Why go to Lambeau rather than choice of heroes.
Hall of Fame than any other team in Milwaukee in an hour. Soldier Field? Because Lambeau is Tonight will be truly special in
the NFL, and the Packers are second. Even the ride from Halas Hall to one of the two or three best stadiums Green Bay, Chicago and across Illi-
No two head coaches in histo- Lambeau can be made in less than in all of football, and Soldier Field is, nois, Wisconsin and large swaths of
ry have made a bigger impact on three hours. best case, among the bottom 10 in the Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana and Mich-
the game than Vince Lombardi and What makes this rivalry so unique NFL. Thats just one reason. igan, thanks to the renewal in prime
George Halas, and fans have closed is at least 15 to 20 percent of the NFL Packers and Bears fans are both time of the best rivalry in pro football.

BID ON AUTOGRAPHS,

T B A L L FA N S SPORTS CARDS, & COLLECTIBLES


FOO om and Bid
STINEAUCTION.c
Go to www.PRI
DAILY AUCTIONS
All Daily Auctions
Start at $1 with
No Reserve Prices

Authenticity is everything!
All autographed items in
our auction include leading
industry authentication.
www.PristineAuction.com
SM-CL0411216
PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY | ProFootballWeekly.com | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
1. Atlanta Falcons
Here till somebody beats em
| 3-0 Pro Football Weeklys Power Rankings are updated every Tuesday
during the NFLs regular season and are intended to rank teams
based on their talent and performance to date. Rankings will
21. Los Angeles Rams | 2-1
Better, but Colts, Niners not the toughest tests

2. Kansas City Chiefs


Havent missed Berry yet, but will they?
| 3-0 change each week due to personnel changes, injuries and perfor-
mance on the field, and a teams ranking in any given week has 22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QB Winston still cant take care of football
| 1-1

3. New England Patriots


no impact on where they might rank in weeks to come. Rankings
Who better to fix defense than Belichick?
| 2-1
will fluctuate a great deal more the first few weeks of the season
as teams seek their levels and schedules balance out. These are
23. Chicago Bears | 1-2
Defense coming fast but air attack nonexistent

4. Green Bay Packers


How good are they if they get healthy?
| 2-1 PFWs Power Rankings following Week 3 as teams head into the
fourth weekend of regular season games. 24. Arizona Cardinals
Big holes on both sides of the ball
| 1-2

5. Oakland Raiders | 2-1


Washington thumping reality or a blip? 13. Philadelphia Eagles
With new weapons, Wentz coming fast
| 2-1
25. New Orleans Saints
Big D in Carolina, now do it twice
| 1-2

6. Tennessee Titans | 2-1


Dont come more physical than these guys 14. Washington | 2-1
Cousins making a case for Stafford deal 26. Los Angeles Chargers
Can you get a patent on new ways to lose?
| 0-3

7. Pittsburgh Steelers
Cant keep playing down to opponents
| 2-1
15. Houston Texans | 1-2
Apparently D didnt have Pats number after all 27. New York Giants | 0-3
Has Eli gone over the hill, or O-line just awful?

8. Dallas Cowboys | 2-1


Hard to get our arms around where D is at 16. Jacksonville Jaguars | 2-1
Will the real Blake Bortles please stand up? 28. New York Jets | 1-2
Not sure where that came from

9. Denver Broncos | 2-1


Thats the Trevor Siemian Bronc fans fear 17. Carolina Panthers | 2-1
Just 13 pts vs. Saints is a real problem 29. San Francisco 49ers
Well, theyre losing closer games
| 0-3

10. Seattle Seahawks | 1-2


Will O-line halt playoff streak at five? 18. Baltimore Ravens | 2-1
Exposed in London, 16 players IR, trouble here 30. Indianapolis Colts | 1-2
Beat the Browns but really need some Luck

11. Minnesota Vikings


Now Case Keenum looks like Sam Bradford
| 2-1
19. Miami Dolphins | 1-1
Losing to Jets much worse than kissing sister 31. Cincinnati Bengals | 0-3
Can Marvin Lewis make it through the season?

12. Detroit Lions | 2-1


Caldwells off the bubble, Stafford keeps him off 20. Buffalo Bills | 2-1
Beating Broncos big but need to see more 32. Cleveland Browns
New look, same results
| 0-3

Pro Football Weekly is produced by Shaw Media and the Daily Herald Media Group
in partnership with other Illinois daily newspapers.
Bears, Packers
PFWs limp into
top fantasy Thursday
matchups showdown
for Week 4

PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY | ProFootballWeekly.com | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017


PRO FOOTBALL WEEKLY | ProFootballWeekly.com | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

T Bears AT
he Packers wont feel The Bears offense is No. 8 in rush-
MATCHUPS TO
sorry for the EXPLOIT
banged- MATCHUPS TO
ing, averaging AVOID
121.7 yards a game;
up Bears when they and the defense is No. 8 in rushing
Dallas
host the Cowboys Indianapolis Coltsup an aver-
Packers
195th meet- yards allowed, giving
OPPONENT:
ing betweenVS. the RAMS
two OPPONENT: AT SEAHAWKS
age of just 83.7 yards a game. The
After getting pummeled
charter in Denver Week 2 and
franchises The good news for theoffense
Packers Colts isisJacoby
tied forBrissett
29th,
dominatednight
Thursday by the Cardinals Field.
at Lambeau for the first 28 min- vs. Cleveland averaging last week led just Indy to its first
69 yards a gamevicto-
on
utes
TheMonday
2-1 Packers night, areDallas
dealing waswithawakened after ry , jumpstarting T.Y. Hilton (7-153-1).
the ground. Defensively they rank Plus, Andrew
captain
more thanDaktheir
Prescott
shareand emotional leader Dez
of injuries, Lucks return is reportedly nigh, perhaps as soon
21st against the run, allowing 113.7
Bryant sacrificed their bodies at the goal line for as Week 6. The bad news is Brissett hasnt faced a
including four players who were yards per game.
fiercely competitive touchdowns. challenge like visiting the 12s and an angry Se-
listed as did not practice on Mon- Dallas 28-17 The Bears got it done on the
victory moretacklescathartic than convincingcame ahawks defense that last week allowed more than
day: offensive Bryan Bulaga ground last year almost entirely
against andthe Kyle
sixth-toughest fantasy 30 points for just the sixth time in seven-plus regu-
(ankle) Murphy (foot), cor-D to run on. with rookie Jordan Howard, who
The Rams, meantime, have surrendered a league- lar seasons under Pete Carroll. Aside from Hilton
nerback Davon House (quadriceps) rushed for (3.0
1,313 yards and all the
highlong-snapper
five rushing touchdowns and perhaps Frank Gore YPC) game script
and Brett Goode and (ham-299 yards on the
way to the
be damned theres little to see here. Pro Bowl. Howard is still
ground. who
string), EzekielwasElliotts
placed potential
on injured last game prior
the main man, but now hes got an
to serving a six-game suspension should be very SOLID PLAY: T.Y. Hilton
reserve. ideal complement in fourth-round
productive, andplayers
Prescott andlimit-
Bryant, following WORTH A LOOK: Frank Gore
Eight other were MIKE DiNOVO / USA TODAY SPORTS JEFF HANISCH / USA TODAY SPORTS draft pick Tarik Cohen.
two imposing matchups, can again be comfortably Tarik Cohen David Bakhtiari LAST RESORT: Jacoby Brissett, Jack Doyle
ed, including six starters: offensive The 6-foot, 224-pound Howard re-
rolled out as QB1 and WR1, respectively.
tackle David Bakhtiari, defensive
Dak Prescott, of theDez season did not come without the weakest group of wide receivers San Francisco
lies on vision and49ers superior power as
MUST
tackle START:
Mike Daniels, runningEzekielback Elliott,
more pain, as 10-year veteran safety in the NFL, having lost Cam Mer- he demonstrated
OPPONENT: against the Steel-
AT CARDINALS
Bryant
Ty Montgomery, linebackers Nick ers by breaking 10 tackles.
Quintin Demps suffered a fractured edith and Kevin White, who Brian were Hoyer put up big numbers last Thursday
SOLID
Perry andPLAY:
Jake Jason
Ryan Witten
and wide re- forearm that could send him to IR. expected to be the teams(332 topyards,two threeThe total5-foot-6,
TDs) in 181-pound
L.A., whereCohenthe Nin-is
WORTH
ceiver A LOOK:
Randall Terrance
Cobb, who did Williams,
not Cole Beas- wideouts. ers journeyman kinetic.
QB, topHis
WR instant
Pierre acceleration
Garcon (7-143
ley, Cowboys D/ST The Bears upset the Steelers
Demaryius Thomas 23-17 in ISAIAH J. DOWNING / USA TODAY SPORTS

play in Week 3. So, the fact that But the Bears showed in Week 3 andand
receiving) ankle-breaking
bell-cow RB Carlos changeHyde (94ofscrim-
direc-
overtime in Week 3, and the Pack-
the Bears have lost three defensive that they really dont need mage muchyards, 2 tion
TDs) ability
delivered have
for captivated
fantasy ownersfans,
in
starters in the Denverfirst threeBroncos weeks
ers rallied late to overcome
Jimmy Graham, theChris
Ben- Carson
production from their wide a gritty
receiv- teammates
loss. Itll be tougher andsledding
coachesagainst
since train-
Pat-
gals 27-24, also in overtime.
wont impressOPPONENT:
the Packers. VS. RAIDERS
ers to be successful. Theyrick defeatedPeterson ing and camp.
Co. The Cohen,
Ninersa haveNorth anCarolina
implied
Derekyears
Last Carr was leading paidtackler
like a franchise
and As usual, the Packers Kansas
quarter- rode AaronCity Chiefs
the Steelers while Glennonpoint complet- total of A&Tonly product,
18.5 and coachis averaging 6.5 yards
Kyle Shanahan
back team
because hes often capable Rodgers
of covering Oak- arm to victory, OPPONENT:
while the VS. WASHINGTON
2017 captain Jerrell Freeman ed just 1 pass to his wide receivers, hasnt yet found on Hoyers
24 carries 1C on (157 yards),
offense, and of
ahead he
lands down
went still-over-its-head
with a torn defense.pectoral LastBears Sunday won withoutIf Washington
much produc- dominates the Chiefs offense on
a 9-yard toss to Deonte Thompson. battling a D built leadstoall NFL
take running
away 1A and backs
1B. and is
night inin Washington, the their
road quarterback,
the way it did Oaklands, well tell ev-
muscle the seasonCarr opener wasand as overmatched
tion at all from The Packers won in WeekMUST 3 with START: tied for sixth
Carlos Hyde among all pass-catch-
as Oaklands back seven. The Broncos dont
Mike need
Glennon. eryone how good Josh Norman and Co. are so he
is on injured reserve. Nick Kwiat- minimal aid from the ground game. A LOOK:
WORTH ers with
Pierre 20 Garcon
receptions (for 126 yards
Trevorstepped
Siemianup to to
be fill
a franchise QB because Butthey can pounded
the Bears rest his voice the Steel-for a moment. Until then, keep
koski Freemans Take away Rodgers 23 yards on 4 and a 6.3-yard average).
scrambles, and the Packers rushed Baltimore Ravens
have alinebacker
Super Bowl-caliber D.went
But Siemian
ers forhas riding
220 yards the ground,
on the hot handand of the Chiefs, 6.5-point favor-
inside spot, but he When he beats up a defense, I can
smoked better unitsinjury
than the ites have
in thethis weeksyearhighest-expected scoring affair
down with a chest inoneWeek arrivingany atsuccess
Mile they will for 41 yards on 13 attempts. In ad- OPPONENT:
come in and VS.spark
STEELERS
it up and maybe
High this weekend. The Raiders have surrendered (49.5 O/U). The only fantasy area Washingtons Ryan
2. Though Kwiatkoskis injury is follow the same formula. Glennon is dition to proving they can be Mallett
a havemadea big his
run 2017
heredebut
and in mop-up
there, Co-
the fourth-most fantasy points to passers aand more D iswhosusceptible is covering tight ends league- timeBears for the Ravens in London, where
not as serious as Freemans, hell be game manager has yet to de- force running the ball, the hen said. I feel like we canwait
be for
the
receiving yards to running backs than all but four high 250 yards surrendered so Travis Kelces it Baltimore, notrunning
Jacksonville, was noncompet-
sidelined for the near future. velop any downfield threat, partly have also demonstrated stoutness best back tandem.
clubs. Stream Siemian with confidence and expect one-catch, one-yard Week 3 outing should quickly itive in a 44-7 stomping. Baltimore bouncing
Even Sundays first Bears victory because hes working with arguably against the run. For now, thats the Bears back
best
C.J. Anderson to retake the backfield lead after Ja- prove an aberration. Alex Smith, QB2 overall, is would seem more likely if it didnt involve going
maal Charles produced a lot more with a lot less a nice streaming option coming off another effi-

Raiders Panthers
to Pittsburgh, where the seething Steelers are
chances than the starter. cient, two-TD outing. still trying to remove the tire tracks from their
MUST START: C.J. Anderson, Demaryius Thom- MUST START: Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Kareem backs of Chicagos Jordan Howard. Baltimores

AT Broncos AT Patriots
as, Emmanuel Sanders Hunt 32nd-ranked passing game might be less equipped
SOLID PLAY: Trevor Siemian SOLID PLAY: Alex Smith to threaten Pittsburgh than Chicagos was. And
WORTH A LOOK: Jamaal Charles the Steelers, who could welcome back T.J. Watt
Cincinnati Bengals and Stephon Tuitt on defense, wont let another
OVERVIEW: Seattle
These AFC Seahawks
West con- ment. The Broncos, meanwhile, OPPONENT: AT BROWNS OVERVIEW: The Patriots embat-
one-dimensional more yards
offense with
beat Newton missing
them.
tenders each took a hard fall
OPPONENT: inCOLTS
VS. Week have done a great job first
In his against game three tled defense
as Cincinnatis faces another SOLID
new offensive mobile PLAY: some throws
Javorious in the
Allen, early Maclin
Jeremy going. The
3, That
and oneRussellteam will emerge
Wilson has onlyfrom taken seventalented
sacksbacks the past 10Bill
coordinator, quarters
Lazor coaxed quarterback
nice outings a week from after strugglingWORTH A LOOK: Patriots have the
Terrance offensive
West, players
Alex Collins,
this game
is solely a at 2-2 and in
testament third
to his place,, notor
mobility ansooffen-
after beingAndystungDaltonearlyand A.J. Greentoby
in Week put away thequicker
featuring Houston Texans Ben Watson and to help mimic McCaffreys quick-
also behind theallowed
Kansashim CitytoChiefs. 1 against
Thethe throws
Chargers andMelvin Gor- rookie QBmask Deshaun Watson. But is ness and versatility in practice this
sive line
Derek
thats be hit 28 times. run-pass options to help the of- Buffalo Bills
week, but he still looks to be primed
weeklyCarr struggled,
beatings, if theyas did his pass
persist, don. Dallas
undoubtedly will Ezekiel
fensiveElliott
line. Lazor and Buf- also began Cam toNewton
feature still Joe Mix-able to make plays
OPPONENT: AT FALCONS
protection, in the Raiders
have a cumulative effect. ButlossWilson
to the is coming
falos LeSean
off McCoy
on, who had were 101 held to
scrimmage with
yards hison legs? He has struggled this
21 touches, for a big role coming off a 101-yard
Redskins. Once Buffalo
offense is 2-1, and Tyrod
receiving game. Taylor played much
The Patriots need
a career-high 373the Raiders
passing yards aban-
and 49 aattempts,
combined 92 yards on 34 Hill
out-snapping touches and Bernard season, and the design
combined, 34-27. of the better in Sundays win over the Broncos. But this
doned the run, it became one of their
including four touchdowns. The Colts defense is with zero TDs the
Still, past
the two
Bengals games. offense coming
managed off
only labrum
a field surgery ap- to tackle better overall defensive-
outcome will be more similar to two weeks ago,
worst
tied foroffensive
25th in performances
sack percentage. in re- If Lynch
In addition to adoesnt
goalgetafterloosescoringearly, the
touchdowns pearson two to limit
of their his scrambling
first oppor- ly. They might be without a key
when the Bills offense didnt make the trip to
cent memory
potential withfor
respite Carr at QB. The
Wilsons well-being,Raiders
its might
a be indrives.
three trouble. Only the Patriots tunities. Tom Brady
have allowed more remains in top piece in LB Donta Hightower, who
Carolina. LeSean McCoy has 30 rushing yards on
Broncos also slogged
great opportunity for along as Trev- (groin,
Doug Baldwin BY check combinedSiemian
THE NUMBERS: touchdowns was to form, quarterbacksand he certainly (eight) had to enjoy missed the Week 3 game, and have
his past 26 combined carries (though his 20 tar-
or Siemian
status) threw two
to continue picks, and
untracking the
against asolid in boththan
D thats Raiders
the Browns games (seven), last watching
who are tied the tape for of 27th Drew Brees eat- asked a lot of LB Kyle Van Noy, who
gets and 18 grabs pace Buffalo). No Bills wideout
defense allowed Bills QB Tyrod Tay-
allowed more yards to wideouts than all but three season but did
in so without
scoring. This much
is the week ing it up
clicksa Panthers
for Dalton, defense that had has played every defensive snap this
not named Jordan Matthews has yet to surpass
lor to make
other clubs plays.
after his first touchdown andproduction 100-yard from
Green, WRs Mixon Demaryius
and perhaps even looked John very good
Ross if inCin- weeks 1 and 2. season.
five catches or 39 receiving yards through three
MATCHUP TO WATCH: Marshawn
game Sunday. Owners of Chris Carson, dominat- Thomas and Emmanuel
cinnati can getSanders.
(and keep) him on
MATCHUP the field.
TO WATCH: Christian Mc-
games. Matt Ryan BYwillTHEattack
NUMBERS: BuffalosIn his past
young 43
sec-
Lynch
ing thehad only RB
Seattle seven touches in with
timeshare the 89.3 Thomas
percent was held to nine
MUST START: catchesA.J. for Green Caffrey is coming off his best ondary game, but how regular-season
can Taylor dogames the same (1,611 pass
without
Redskins
playtime, loss.
needHe nothas be run hard by
deterred and Indys103 yards in theSOLID
surpris- two matchups,
PLAY: Andyand Dalton,so Joe far,Mixon and the rookie will be a bigif (when)
weapons attempts),
the BillsBradyare has thrown 16 in-
trailing?
otherwise
ingly stoutseems3.2 yards to be
peracarry
big part of
allowed. Sanders (hurt after LAST only two snaps
RESORT: Jeremy in Hill, factor
Gio on an offense
Bernard, John that has MUST lostSTART: terceptions.
LeSean McCoy In the past 1,611 pass at-
theMUST
Raiders
START: plans, but Wilson,
Russell Lynch has the Week 17 game)
Doug Baldwin*, Ross* caught only five Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin WORTH A LOOK: temptsTyrodagainst the Charles
Taylor, Panthers, theyve
Clay
been limited in the big-play depart- passes for 47 yards in the two games. and seems to have to manufacture intercepted 47 passes.
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 17

PACKERS NOTEBOOK
By Green & Gold Express Staff to continue the same trend and getting
back as quick and safe as possible.
On Dec. 11, 1932, the Green Bay Pack-
ers completed a seven-game, season- SHOW OF UNITY
ending road trip by losing to the Chicago With the exception of tight ends Mar-
Bears 9-0. Bronko Nagurskis 56-yard tellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks and
touchdown run in the fourth quarter cornerback Kevin King, who sat on the
clinched the victory. At the time, the re- bench, the Packers stood on the sideline,
sult was noteworthy because it gave the arms interlocked, during the national
Bears the NFL championship and de- anthem before Sundays game against
throned the three-time defending cham- Cincinnati.
pion Packers. For Thursday night, the players are
Today, the result is noteworthy for asking the fans to be involved, as well.
another reason. At 11 wins, 10 losses Packers players, coaches and staff
and one tie, it would be the last time the will join together with arms intertwined
Packers would lead the series. connected like the threads on your
That could change on Thursday night, favorite jersey, the players wrote in a
when the Packers host the Bears. Green Statement from the Green Bay Packers
Bay, which once trailed the rivalry 50- players posted at Packers.com. When
26-6, tied the series 94-94-6 by sweeping we take this action, what you will see will
last years two games. With a victory, the be so much more than just a bunch of
Packers would lead for the first time in football players locking arms. The image
85 years. you will see on September 28th will be
We understand what the records are, one of unity. Join us this Thursday by
94-94-6, and thats important for our fan locking arms with whoever youre with,
base, its important to your tradition and stranger or loved one, wherever you are
history of the National Football League, intertwined and included in this
being the longest rivalry that stands, moment of unification.
coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday. Rodgers said hes seen positive con-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
And it factors in your preparation. We versation along with hatred from the
make that loud and clear each and ev- Members of the Green Bay Packers lock arms during the national anthem before their game Sunday against teams pregame statement on Sunday.
ery year. We spent time on that today in the Cincinnati Bengals in Green Bay. The Packers also plan to lock arms during the national anthem before Theres been a great sense of unity
the team meeting. Well be ready to play Thursday nights game against the Chicago Bears, and they are asking fans to do the same in what they say and love and support in this locker room,
Thursday night. I can promise you that. will be a moment of unification. guys coming together, Rodgers said.
The rivalry has changed over the Outside the building, I think the mes-
years from a bitter feud to one of mutual is anything but the prototype. Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga and defen- sage has been diluted a little bit and its
respect. Its frequently been one-sided. Howard has 197 rushing yards and sive tackle Mike Daniels were limited been kind of taken away from what we
Aaron Rodgers is 15-4 against the Bears. three touchdowns, most of which came participation, and receiver Randall Cobb were trying to do: show a united front,
Before that, Brett Favre led the Packers in a punishing performance in the up- and outside linebacker Nick Perry were guys linking up together. Theres been a
to season sweeps eight times in a 10- set of Pittsburgh last week. Cohen has full participation. Wednesdays one-hour lot of hatred on my social media, prob-
year span. 157 rushing yards, putting him on pace practice the usual Saturday day-be- ably other peoples social media, as well.
That would be fun, Rodgers said of for 837. There hasnt been a running fore-the-game workout will be key in Frankly, I dont understand it. Its never
taking the series lead. Its fantastic back of Cohens size top even 650 yards determining who plays and who sits. been about the military or our men and
two teams that were there in the begin- in 24 years. He has been an all-around There was nothing (on Tuesday) that women in uniform. Like I said after the
ning. Great rivalry, great fan bases. At weapon. Cohen ranks first among NFL was stressing anybody physically, Mc- game, we love and support them, and
times, in the early years, there was a lot running backs and fifth overall with 20 Carthy said before Wednesdays prac- each of us Im sure have done charity
more animosity I felt on the field. Then tice. Today is going to be the hardest events for them. Ive been to Fort Wain-
receptions, and is averaging 9.2 yards
we kind of went through a stretch where practice of the week, just as far as the wright in Alaska and done PT with those
per punt return.
both teams kind of liked each other. Im speed of it. guys at 5 in the morning and we love
Hes got the speed to attack you any
not sure what side were going back to. The availability of Bakhtiari and Bu- them. Were thankful for the opportunity
place, and he might take the ball any-
Well see Thursday night if theres more laga is important because three back- they give us.
animosity or more friendship. place, defensive coordinator Dom Ca-
ups Kyle Murphy, Jason Spriggs and This is about equality. This is about
pers said. No matter where he starts
Don Barclay are on injured reserve. unity and love and growing together as
out, he doesnt necessarily end up that
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT The depth consists of Justin McCray, a society and starting a conversation
way.
The Bears boast one of the NFLs best who played center and guard in train- around something that may be a little bit
running games, powered by a pair of ing camp, Adam Pankey, who started the uncomfortable for people. But weve got
backs who hardly could be more differ- INJURY UPDATE season on the practice squad, and Ulrick to come together and talk about these
ent. Jordan Howard, who finished sec- McCarthy said any player who didnt John, who was signed on Tuesday. things and grow as a community, as a
ond in the NFL in rushing as a rookie last practice on Tuesday would be hard I think regardless of whats hap- connected group of individuals in our
year, is 6 foot, 230 pounds. He is the NFL pressed to suit up against the Bears. pened at the position, Ive been attack- society, and were going to continue to
prototype a big man who can handle That means veteran cornerback Davon ing the issue that we were dealt in the show love and unity, and this week were
the between-the-tackles pounding and House (quad) will miss a second consec- training room and maximizing my recov- going to ask the fans to join in as well
sturdy enough to pick up blitzers. The utive game. ery every day, Bakhtiari said. I think and come together and show people that
backup is Tarik Cohen, a fourth-round The rest of the players did practice were on a smart plan. Weve been pro- we can be connected and we can grow
pick this year. At 5-foot-6, 179 pounds, he on Tuesday. Offensive tackles David gressing. Moving forward, were going together.
18 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

PACKERS DEPTH CHART KEYS TO THE GAME


Offense By Green & Gold Express Staff running attack, though Ty Montgomery
rushed for 162 yards against the Bears in
THE GAME Week 16 of last year.
FB RB Leonard Floyd, last years first-round
AARON RIPKOWSKI TY MONTGOMERY
The Green Bay Packers (2-1) stay home
QB JAMAAL WILLIAMS to face the Chicago Bears (1-2) at 7:25 p.m. pick, Willie Young, Sam Acho and Pernell
AARON RODGERS Thursday at Lambeau Field. Here is a look McPhee form a solid rotation at outside
BRETT HUNDLEY
at the matchups. linebacker. Young (7.5) and Floyd (7.0)
were the primary pass rushers last sea-
COACHES son. Young has two sacks this season and
For the second consecutive week, its McPhee has another. Acho plays mostly
a matchup between two of the winningest on run downs. That group will challenge
coaches in the NFL. Chicagos John Fox Green Bays beat-up corps of tackles. Left
ranks 25th in NFL history and third among tackle David Bakhtiari, who missed the
WR TE RT RG C LG LT WR active coaches with 129 wins. His career last two games, returned to practice, but
RANDALL COBB MARTELLUS BENNETT BRYAN BULAGA JAHRI EVANS COREY LINSLEY LANE TAYLOR DAVID BAKHTIARI JORDY NELSON right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who returned
GERONIMO ALLISON LANCE KENDRICKS KYLE MURPHY JUSTIN MCCRAY JUSTIN MCCRAY LUCAS PATRICK KYLE MURPHY DAVANTE ADAMS record is 129-114. He is in his third season
at Chicagos coach, with a 10-25 record. He to action last week but exited after aggra-
led the Panthers (2001) and Broncos (2013) vating his injured ankle, did not practice.
to Super Bowls. Green Bays Mike McCar- Moreover, fill-in starter Kyle Murphy (foot)
thy is tied for 32nd in NFL history and is was placed on injured reserve.
fifth among active coaches with 116 wins. Aaron Rodgers owns a career passer

Defense His record is 116-62. McCarthy is 16-7 vs.


the Bears and 5-2 vs. Fox.
rating of 105.7 vs. Chicago, but Chicago bol-
stered its cornerback corps in free agency
by signing Prince Amukamara away from
Jacksonville and Marcus Cooper away
WHEN THE PACKERS
from Arizona. They join holdovers Kyle
HAVE THE BALL Fuller and Bryce Callahan. All four played
Like Green Bay, Chicagos base de- extensively in last weeks upset win over
LCB DE NT DT RCB
DAVON HOUSE DEAN LOWRY KENNY CLARK MIKE DANIELS DAMARIOUS RANDALL fense is the 3-4. The Bears are tied for 21st Pittsburgh. Amukamara made his sea-
QUINTEN ROLLINS RICKY JEAN FRANCOIS QUINTON DIAL MONTRAVIUS ADAMS KEVIN KING in scoring defense. They stand 12th in to- son debut vs. the Steelers after missing
tal defense, ninth against the run and 21st the first two games with an injured ankle.
against the pass. According to Pro Football Focus, Amuka-
That sturdy run defense starts up front mara allowed one catch on three targets.
with ends Akiem Hicks and Mitch Unrein Cooper has allowed only 7-of-17 targets
and nose tackle Eddie Goldman. Hicks, for 79 yards. Fuller, who looked like a bud-
LOLB ILB ILB ROLB a 318-pounder from Canada, is one of the ding star when he intercepted four passes
CLAY MATTHEWS JAKE RYAN BLAKE MARTINEZ NICK PERRY more underrated defensive linemen in the
AHMAD BROOKS JOE THOMAS JOE THOMAS KYLER FACKRELL as a rookie in 2014, hasnt emerged as that
game. Hes tied for the team lead with two type of player and has been the defender
sacks and leads the team outright with four most targeted by quarterbacks. Callahan,
quarterback hits. Inside linebacker Danny an undrafted free agent in 2015, mans
Trevathan leads the team with 16 tackles, the slot and has developed into an excel-
including 10 in the upset of Pittsburgh on lent performer. He ranks second among
SS FS
Sunday. That group, which held Steelers slot defenders in yards allowed per cov-
MORGAN BURNETT HA HA CLINTON-DIX star LeVeon Bell in check last week, has a
JOSH JONES KENTRELL BRICE big edge against Green Bays 29th-ranked SEE KEYS, PAGE 19
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 19

KEYS BEARS DEPTH CHART


where he is tied for fifth in be fine if his receivers were
the league with 20 recep- making something happen
FROM PAGE 18 tions. after the catch, but that

erage snap, according to


The strength of the of-
fensive line is the interior
hasnt happened, either.
Against Pittsburgh, Glen- Offense
Pro Football Focus. Green trio of Pro Bowl guards non completed 15 passes
Bays Randall Cobb had Kyle Long and Josh Sitton for only 101 yards. The FB RB
11 catches in last years MICHAEL BURTON JORDAN HOWARD
and center Cody White- Bears longest passing play QB TARIK COHEN
Week 7 matchup, when an hair. Long, who suffered all season? Just 22 yards. MIKE GLENNON
injury limited Callahan to a season-ending ankle Cohen and tight end MITCHELL TRUBISKY
16 snaps. injury last season, made Zach Miller (11 receptions)
his season debut vs. Pitts- are the leaders in recep-
WHEN THE BEARS burgh and helped trigger tions. Kendall Wright leads
HAVE THE BALL the Bears 216-yard rush- the receivers with 10 catch-
Chicagos offense re- ing day. Sitton, the former es. Glennon completed
volves around its running Packers standout, missed only one pass to a receiver
game and offensive line. that game with a rib in- vs. Pittsburgh. WR TE RT RG C LG LT WR
jury. Fox hinted that both KENDALL WRIGHT DION SIMS BOBBY MASSIE JOSH SITTON CODY WHITEHAIR KYLE LONG CHARLES LENO JR. DEONTE THOMPSON
Second-year workhorse TOM COMPTON CODY WHITEHAIR HRONISS GRASU TOM COMPTON BRADLEY SOWELL MARKUS WHEATON
TRE MCBRIDE III ZACH MILLER
Jordan Howard (6-0, 230) should be in the starting SPECIAL TEAMS
ranks eighth with 197 rush- lineup this week. Left tack- Connor Barth has made
ing yards and pint-sized le Charles Leno and right 2-of-3 field-goal attempts
rookie Tarik Cohen (5-6, tackle Bobby Massie are and Pat ODonnell has av-
178) ranks 16th with 157 vulnerable. eraged a robust 48.5 yards
rushing yards. Howard,
who finished second in
The Bears have remod-
eled their quarterback
per punt with a net of 41.6.
Cohen handles punt re-
Defense
the NFL in rushing last room. Last season, Jay turns, too, with a 9.2-yard
season with 1,313 yards, Cutler, Brian Hoyer and average. The Bears are
piled up 128 yards and two Matt Barkley each started one of the few teams that
touchdowns vs. Pittsburgh. multiple games. Chicago elect to take the ball out of
The Packers won the first wiped the slate clean by the end zone on kickoffs, CB DE NT DE CB
matchup against Howard signing Mike Glennon in though Deonte Thomp- PRINCE AMUKAMARA AKIERN HICKS EDDIE GOLDMAN MITCH UNREIN MARCUS COOPER SR.
BRYCE CALLAHAN ROY ROBERTSON-HARRIS JOHN JENKINS JONATHAN BULLARD KYLE FULLER
(22 yards) but not the sec- free agency and drafting sons 22.7-yard average has
ond (90 yards, one touch- Mitch Trubisky with the returned no dividends on
down). Cohen has run hot second overall pick. Glen- that philosophy.
(13.2-yard average vs. At- non remains the starter. Worth watching for
lanta and 6.5-yard average With a 67.3 completion per- Green Bay is the snapping
vs. Pittsburgh) and cold centage, Glennon ranks of Taybor Pepper, who was 0LB ILB ILB OLB
(1.9-yard average vs. Tam- among the most-accurate signed to replace injured WILLIE YOUNG NICK KWAIATKOWSKI DANNY TREVATHAN LEONARD FLOYD
pa Bay) but is a big play passers in the league. How- Brett Goode. Pepper spent PERNELL MCPHEE CHRISTIAN JONES JONATHAN ANDERSON SAM ACHO
waiting to happen with his ever, he ranks 24th with a part of the offseason with
6.5-yard rushing average. passer rating of 79.8. Glen- the Packers but was cut in
His 36-yard dash in over- non personifies a dink-and- favor of Derek Hart. Hart
time set up the winning dunker. His average pass lasted for most of training
score vs. Pittsburgh. The travels 5.32 yards through camp before the Packers
Bears love to get him in the air by far the shortest handed the keys back to S S
QUINTIN DEMPS EDDIE JACKSON
space in the passing game, in the league. That would Goode. DEON BUSH ADRIAN AMOS
20 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

AROUND THE NORTH


Bears turn receivers to blockers to accent running attack
Passing game limited in first 3 games case of making do with
what they have.
The Associated Press of a role as blockers than In Sundays 23-17 vic-
pass catchers for the Chi- tory over the Pittsburgh
Wide receivers are be- cago Bears. Steelers, Mike Glennon
ginning to take on more For the Bears, its a targeted wide receivers
only four times in his 21
attempts and completed
one 9-yard pass to Deion
Thompson.
Its execution, coach
John Fox said this week at
Halas Hall. Regardless of
what youre doing, wheth-
er youre throwing or run-
ning, youve got to get that
done.
Glennon has made only
27 of his 72 completions
to wide receivers, and the
Bears havent had a pass
to a wide receiver longer
than 20 yards as they head
into Thursday nights
game at Lambeau Field
against the Green Bay
Packers.
Whether they can con-
tinue to flourish in this
manner against strong
teams such as Green Bay
(2-1) remains to be seen. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) celebrates his game-winning touchdown with tight end Adam
SEE BEARS, PAGE 21 Shaheen (87) Sunday in Chicago. Howard rushed for 138 yards in Chicagos 23-17 win over the Steelers.

Post Acute & Long Term Care

1436 South Lincoln Street


Shawano, WI 54166
715-526-6111
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 21

BEARS
FROM PAGE 20

They got away with what


might be considered an
ugly win against Pitts-
burgh by running for 220
yards, with Jordan How-
ard gaining 138 and Tarik
Cohen 78.
I dont believe in ugly
wins whatever it takes
to win, Fox said. They
cant take them (wins)
from you. I think theres
a lot to be learned (from
Sunday). Theres how to
win, and I thought our
guys did the things neces-
sary to get us the win.
While the overtime vic-
tory on Howards 19-yard
run was a thing of beauty
from the running games
standpoint, it wasnt per-
fect.
Glennon doesnt have
the receivers he started
the season with due to in-
juries. Kevin White (shoul-
der) and Cameron Mer-
edith (knee) are on injured
reserve. Markus Wheaton
played his first game Sun-
day following a broken
finger, and didnt make a
catch.
Glennon after the game
called it a case of leaning
on what he has available:
the speedy Cohen and
Howard, who is running
hard despite a shoulder
injury.
Theyre one of the
best running back duos in
the league, and we cant THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
forget Benny (Cunning- Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard runs to the end zone for a touchdown in overtime of the Bears 23-17 victory over the Steelers on Sunday in Chicago. Chicago ran for 220
ham), hes a huge part of yards against Pittsburgh.
our offense, too, Glennon
said. But those two guys, returned to the lineup of like a tertiary, optional Bears on the offensive He can play any num- Hell be replaced by for-
though, theyre special. from an ankle injury for thing. Its not a hobby for line. ber of positions on the mer starter Adrian Amos.
Thompson and Josh his first start since Nov. 13 those receivers. Center Hroniss Grasu offensive line, tackle or Demps signed in free
Bellamy showed there is at right guard, where he Fox wouldnt confirm suffered a hand injury guard, and hes done so for agency as the Bears
more to playing receiver helped open the running Glennon as the starting Sunday and Fox wouldnt us on short notice. At the sought to increase inter-
than catching passes lanes. quarterback this week, specify how severe it is. drop of a hat, I mean, the ceptions. They had eight
when each made a key I guess it would be the noting it should be obvi- Without Grasu, and with guy is ready to roll. each of the last two years,
block downfield for big same thing as if Deonte ous. guard Josh Sitton suffer- NO DEMPS: The franchise lows.
overtime runs. Bellamys were to see us (linemen) He wasnt perfect as ing from a rib issue, Cody Bears learned Monday This season they
block opened the outside make a great catch or far as the mistakes and Whitehair moved to center they will face Aaron Rodg- havent made an intercep-
for a 36-yard Cohen run, something, Long said of turnovers, but like ev- and backup tackle Bradley ers and the Packers with- tion.
and Thompsons down- his reaction. Its like, you erybody out there, they Sowell played left guard. out starting safety Quintin We feel good about
field work made it easy for see a player like that make played well enough for us Hes a tough dude, Demps. Late in Sundays guys stepping in, Fox
Howard to score the win- a block and these (receiv- to win, Fox said. Long said of Sowell. And game Demps broke his said. Obviously we dont
ning TD. ers) are paid to run really O-LINE WOES: Run- he is fearless. And he is a left arm. Fox wouldnt say want to see anybody get
The blocking even im- fast and catch the ball. ning cant be easy with throwback offensive line- whether Demps will have hurt or injured, but those
pressed Kyle Long, who I think blocking is kind more injuries hitting the man. to go on injured reserve. other guys are worthy.
22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

AROUND THE NORTH

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is tackled by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during the Falcons win Sunday in Detroit.

Lions last snap taken away by officiating


Detroit tries to move The ruling on the field with former VP of officiating for the
NFL, was a part of the league
the Lions appeared to be in posi-
tion to snap the ball, they wouldve
blame the on-field officials, the
replay system or league rules that
8 seconds left was touchdown,
on, faces Vikings next which was incorrect as deter- committee meetings in 2010 when had an opportunity to have one worked against his team.
mined by a video review. That the 10-second rule was created. more play with the time left and a Youve got to do something
The Associated Press ended Detroits chance to win due A game hasnt ended like this running clock. about it rather than talk about
to an obscure NFL rule that took since the rule started, Pereira The whole scenario is your it, Caldwell said. I dont believe
The Detroit Lions likely would the remaining time off the clock in told The Associated Press on worst nightmare as a replay of- in excuses and all of those kinds
have had one more snap on fourth a 30-26 loss to the Falcons. Monday night. And Detroit is a ficial, quite frankly, Pereira told of things. They dont work, and
down inside the 1 against Atlanta We didnt get another shot like victim of the rule. The AP. Its realistic to think the theyre not good for us. We just
if on-field officials made the origi- wed thought wed get, Detroit Pereira, now an analyst for Lions couldve gotten another need to go back to work.
nal right call when Golden Tate coach Jim Caldwell said earlier Fox, said if the call on the field play off, but they didnt because of The Lions (2-1) travel to play
was stopped just short of the goal this week. initially was correct and the game this weird situation.
line. Fox analyst Mike Pereira, the was stopped for review just before Caldwell, though, refused to SEE LIONS, PAGE 23
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 23

LIONS opponents, but the latest


game he participated in
rule that ended the game.
Longtime Lions fans
and they now have another
one to put on the pile.
Before playing the Fal-
cons, the defensive tackle
up there jumping up cheer-
ing, our offense scored the
FROM PAGE 22 Never saw one like have watched possible wins Akeem Spence is in his was part of an emotional game-winning drive and
that, Quin said. turn into disheartening first season in Detroit after moment as he and seven just to lose it like that on
Minnesota (2-1) on Sunday Tate also had not, and losses due to on-field offici- playing for the Tampa Bay teammates kneeled dur- a 10-second runoff. But I
in a matchup of teams tied wasnt aware of the league ating and off-field reviews, Buccaneers for four years. ing the anthem. After the mean, the rules are the
with Green Bay atop the game, a finish he called rules, so back to the draw-
NFC North. crazy stirred other feel- ing board next week and
We can beat anybody, ings. just try to get it done early
no matter if its home, away, It sucked the life out of and not wait for it to come
the backyard, wherever it me, Spence said. I was down to the last drive.
is, Tate said.
Detroit might need ev-
ery day and hour it can get
to move on mentally from
experiencing the highs of
almost staying undefeated
with a win over the defend-
ing NFC champions to the
lows of losing a game in
crushing fashion.
The idea is to get it be-
hind us as quickly as we
can, and a lot of that has to
do with just guys making
up their mind its over and
done with, Caldwell said.
But the close ones make
you think about it a little bit.
We understand that part of
it.
Safety Glover Quin has
humbly bragged hes faced
the NFLs best quarter-
backs and wide receivers
after nearly splitting his
eight-plus year career even- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ly in both conferences. Quin Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for an apparent touchdown recep-
has also seen countless tion during the second half of Sundays game against the Atlanta Falcons. The play was reversed on review
other games while scouting and the Lions could not get off another play.

Complete
Collision Repair
Your FULL SERVICE
Collision Location
in Shawano

Are You Ready For


Some Football?
W8061 County Road MMM,
Shawano, WI, 54166

715.524.5770
Fax: 715.524.5438
qualityautobodytodd@yahoo.com
24 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

AROUND THE NORTH


Vikings backup
leads 34-17 win
vs. Buccaneers
Keenum throws 3 TD passes
The Associated Press He looked like the best
player in the NFL again
Case Keenum has today, Bucs coach Dirk
carved out a place in the Koetter said, with a touch
NFL as a capable backup of exasperation. He hit
quarterback, an undrafted those deep balls and gave
former practice squad his receivers a chance,
player whos on his third and they made the plays.
team in six years. They mixed it up well, so
He was much more hats off to them.
than a fill-in for the Min- Keenum has beaten
nesota Vikings on Sunday, the Buccaneers in three
bewildering the Tampa straight seasons, the pre-
Bay Buccaneers once vious two with the Rams.
again. His totals: 53 completions
Keenum passed for in 76 attempts (69.7 per-
three touchdowns and cent) for 793 yards, seven
a career-high 369 yards touchdowns and just one
without a turnover in a interception with three
sterling performance in sacks.
place of Sam Bradford, While Bradford sat out
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
steering the Vikings to a for a second consecutive
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) scrambles up field during the second half of of the Vikings 34-17 win over the Tampa Bay Bucca- 34-17 victory over the Buc-
neers on Sunday in Minneapolis. Filling in for starting quarterback Sam Bradford, Keenum passed for three touchdowns and a career-high 369 yards. caneers . SEE VIKINGS, PAGE 25
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 25

VIKINGS game against the Steelers,


but this time the decision
receiving, with two of his
eight catches for scores.
Zimmer said, repeatedly
praising offensive coordi-
Case made some great
decisions in crucial situa-
in September home games
under Zimmer.
FROM PAGE 24 came on Friday. Its fun when that nator Pat Shurmur and his tions and made some high- You have to come in
With a 45-yard comple- guys on the field, Kee- assistants. I thought they level plays, Diggs said. with the attitude that no
game because of an ailing tion to Adam Thielen on num said. Hes a special did a great job. Im just proud of him. one can come into your
left knee, Keenum was far the first drive that ended dude. Zimmer was so pleased house and put their feet
more comfortable at home with Dalvin Cooks first Keenum finished 25 for he strayed from routine by on your furniture, said
behind a big early lead career touchdown run, 33 for a 142.1 passer rating, presenting the game ball HOME SECURITY defensive end Everson
than the previous week at Keenum quickly settled in. also a career best. on the spot in the locker The Vikings are 7-3 in Griffen, who had one of
Pittsburgh in a 26-9 defeat. He was barely touched by We kind of prepped room to Keenum , who regular-season games at two sacks of Winston. You
Bradford wasnt ruled out the Buccaneers pass rush. the game plan more to- was then swarmed by his U.S. Bank Stadium since have to go out there and
until the morning of that Stefon Diggs had 173 yards ward Case, coach Mike teammates in celebration. it opened last year and 6-1 hit someone in the mouth.

Minnesota
Vikings strong
safety Andrew
Sendejo,
right,
celebrates
with
teammate
Eric
Kendricks
after
intercepting a
pass during
the second
half of the
Vikings 34-17
win over the
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
on Sunday in
Minneapolis.
THE
ASSOCIATED
PRESS

715-526-3020 / 800-274-2926

See Our
Entire
Inventory
Online

www.SHAWANOAUTO.com
USED CAR SHOWROOM NEW CAR SHOWROOM
600 E. GREEN BAY STREET 939 E. GREEN BAY STREET
ACROSS FROM FAMILY VIDEO ACROSS FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS

715-526-3020 / 800-274-2926
www.shawanoauto.com
26 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

NFL STANDINGS PACKERS ROSTER


AFC NFC
East East
Team W L T Team W L T Active 77 Pankey, Adam G/T 6-5 313 23 R West Virginia
Buffalo 2 1 0 Philadelphia 2 1 0 # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE 80 Bennett, Martellus TE 6-6 275 30 10 Texas A&M
New England 2 1 0 Dallas 2 1 0 2 Crosby, Mason K 6-1 207 33 11 Colorado 81 Allison, Geronimo WR 6-3 202 23 2 Illinois
Miami 1 2 0 Washington 2 1 0 7 Hundley, Brett QB 6-3 226 24 3 UCLA 82 Rodgers, Richard TE 6-4 257 25 4 California
N.Y. Jets 1 2 0 N.Y. Giants 0 3 0 8 Vogel, Justin P 6-4 219 23 R Miami 83 Janis, Jeff WR 6-3 219 26 4 Saginaw Valley State
South South 11 Davis, Trevor WR 6-1 188 24 2 California 84 Kendricks, Lance TE 6-3 250 29 7 Wisconsin
Team W L T Team W L T 12 Rodgers, Aaron QB 6-2 225 33 13 California 87 Nelson, Jordy WR 6-3 217 32 10 Kansas State
Tennessee 2 1 0 Atlanta 3 0 0 17 Adams, Davante WR 6-1 215 24 4 Fresno State 88 Montgomery, Ty WR 6-0 216 24 3 Stanford
Jacksonville 2 1 0 Carolina 2 1 0 18 Cobb, Randall WR 5-10 192 27 7 Kentucky 90 Adams, Montravius DT 6-4 304 22 R Auburn
Houston 1 2 0 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 20 King, Kevin CB 6-3 200 22 R Washington 91 Dial, Quinton DT 6-5 318 27 5 Alabama
Indianapolis 1 2 0 New Orleans 1 2 0 21 Clinton-Dix, Ha Ha S 6-1 208 24 4 Alabama 94 Lowry, Dean DE 6-6 296 23 2 Northwestern
North North 22 Ripkowski, Aaron FB 6-1 246 24 3 Oklahoma 97 Clark, Kenny DT 6-3 314 21 2 UCLA
Team W L T Team W L T
23 Randall, Damarious CB 5-11 196 25 3 Arizona State 98 Odom, Chris LB 6-4 262 22 R Arkansas State
Pittsburgh 2 1 0 Green Bay 2 1 0
24 Rollins, Quinten CB 5-11 195 25 3 Miami (Ohio) 99 Francois, Ricky Jean DT 6-3 313 30 9 Louisiana State
Baltimore 2 1 0 Detroit 2 1 0
25 Evans, Marwin S 5-11 211 24 2 Utah State
Cincinnati 0 3 0 Minnesota 2 1 0
27 Jones, Josh S 6-2 220 22 R North Carolina State Reserve/Injured
Cleveland 0 3 0 Chicago 1 2 0
West West
28 Hawkins, Josh CB 5-10 189 24 2 East Carolina # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE
Team W L T Team W L T 29 Brice, Kentrell S 5-11 200 23 2 Louisiana Tech 26 Waters, Herb CB 6-0 188 24 1 Miami
Kansas City 3 0 0 L.A. Rams 2 1 0 30 Williams, Jamaal RB 6-0 213 22 R Brigham Young 57 Talley, David LB 6-1 236 22 R Grand Valley State
Denver 2 1 0 Seattle 1 2 0 31 House, Davon CB 6-0 195 28 7 New Mexico State 61 Goode, Brett LS 6-1 255 32 10 Arkansas
Oakland 2 1 0 Arizona 1 2 0 32 Mays, Devante RB 5-10 230 23 R Utah State 67 Barclay, Don T/G 6-4 305 28 6 West Virginia
L.A. Chargers 0 3 0 San Francisco 0 3 0 33 Jones, Aaron RB 5-9 208 22 R Texas-El Paso 68 Murphy, Kyle T 6-6 305 23 2 Stanford
41 Pipkins, Lenzy CB 6-0 196 23 R Oklahoma State 78 Spriggs, Jason T 6-6 301 23 2 Indiana

NFL SCHEDULE 42 Burnett, Morgan


47 Ryan, Jake
S 6-1 209
LB 6-2 240
28 8
25 3
Georgia Tech
Michigan Practice Squad
Sundays Games N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. 48 Thomas, Joe LB 6-1 227 26 3 South Carolina State # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE
New Orleans vs. Miami at London, 9:30 a.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. 50 Martinez, Blake LB 6-2 237 23 2 Stanford 6 Callahan, Joe QB 6-1 216 24 2 Wesley
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.
Carolina at New England, 1 p.m. 51 Fackrell, Kyler LB 6-5 245 25 2 Utah State 10 Yancey, DeAngelo WR 6-1 220 22 R Purdue
Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m.
Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.
52 Matthews, Clay LB 6-3 255 31 9 Southern California 35 Whitehead, Jermaine S 5-11 195 24 1 Auburn
Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Mondays Game 53 Perry, Nick LB 6-3 265 27 6 Southern California 44 Brown, Donatello CB 6-0 190 26 R Valdosta State
Buffalo at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
L.A. Rams at Dallas, 1 p.m. Washington at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. 55 Brooks, Ahmad LB 6-3 259 33 11 Virginia 49 Mathews, Derrick LB 6-0 232 24 1 Houston
Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Thursdays Game 59 Pepper, Taybor LS 6-4 245 23 1 Michigan State University 71 Lunsford, Izzah DT 6-3 310 23 R Bowling Green State
Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. New England at Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m.
62 Patrick, Lucas G 6-3 313 24 1 Duke 72 Greene, Darrell G 6-3 321 25 1 San Diego State

INJURY REPORT 63 Linsley, Corey


64 McCray, Justin
C 6-3 301
G 6-3 317
26 4
25 1
Ohio State
Central Florida
79 Amichia, Kofi
89 Clark, Michael
G 6-3 304
WR 6-6 217
23 R
21 R
South Florida
Marshall
Packers Kyle Murphy, T foot placed on IR 65 Taylor, Lane G 6-3 324 27 5 Oklahoma State 93 Gilbert, Reggie LB 6-3 261 24 1 Arizona
David Bakhtiari, T hamstring limited participation Nick Perry, LB hand full participation 68 Murphy, Kyle T 6-6 305 23 2 Stanford
Kentrell Brice, S groin full participation Jake Ryan, LB hamstring/concussion full participation
Bryan Bulaga, T ankle limited participation 69 Bakhtiari, David T 6-4 310 25 5 Colorado Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform
Bears
Randall Cobb, WR chest full participation
Tom Compton, T hip full participation
73 Evans, Jahri G 6-4 318 34 12 Bloomsburg # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE
Mike Daniels, DT hip limited participation
Quintin Demps, S forearm did not participate 74 John, Ulrick T 6-6 309 25 4 Georgia State 39 Goodson, Demetri CB 5-11 197 28 4 Baylor
Quinton Dial, DT chest full participation
Brett Goode, LS hamstring placed on IR Hroniss Grasu, C hand limited participation 75 Bulaga, Bryan T 6-5 314 28 8 Iowa 45 Biegel, Vince LB 6-3 246 24 R Wisconsin
Davon House, CB quadricep did not participate Nick Kwiatkoski, LB chest did not participate 76 Daniels, Mike DT 6-0 310 28 6 Iowa
Ty Montgomery, RB wrist full participation Josh Sitton, G ribs limited participation
WOLF RIVER MEDIA GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 27

BEARS ROSTER NFL LEADERS


SCORING, NONKICKERS Ty. Taylor BUF 99.2
Points LEADING PASS RECEIVERS
Active 73 John Jenkins DL 6-3 327 28 5 Georgia
Gurley LA 36 Yards
# NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE 75 Kyle Long OL 6-6 316 28 5 Oregon
4 Connor Barth K 5-11 204 31 8 North Carolina 76 Tom Compton OL 6-5 313 28 5 South Dakota
K. Hunt KC 36 Anto. Brown PIT 354
6 Mark Sanchez QB 6-2 232 30 9 USC UFA-17 79 Bradley Sowell OL 6-7 312 28 6 Mississippi D. Freeman ATL 24 Thielen MIN 299
8 Mike Glennon QB 6-6 229 27 5 North Carolina State 85 Daniel Brown TE 6-5 247 25 3 James Madison Gillislee NE 24 S. Diggs MIN 293
10 Mitchell Trubisky QB 6-3 222 23 R North Carolina 86 Zach Miller TE 6-5 245 32 7 Nebraska-Omaha C. Thompson WAS 24 Ju. Jones ATL 265
12 Markus Wheaton WR 5-11 185 26 5 Oregon State 87 Adam Shaheen TE 6-6 270 22 R Ashland Crabtree OAK 18 T. Hilton IND 259
13 Kendall Wright WR 5-10 185 27 6 Baylor 88 Dion Sims TE 6-4 268 26 5 Michigan State Fournette JAC 18 Cooks NE 256
14 Deonte Thompson WR 6-0 204 28 5 Florida 90 Jonathan Bullard DL 6-3 296 23 2 Florida Gordon LAC 18 Ty. Hill KC 253
15 Joshua Bellamy WR 6-0 208 28 3 Louisville 91 Eddie Goldman DL 6-4 320 23 3 Florida State C. Hogan NE 18 A. Green CIN 252
16 Pat ODonnell P 6-4 217 26 4 Miami (Fla.) 92 Pernell McPhee LB 6-3 269 28 7 Mississippi State J. Howard CHI 18 Garcon SNF 249
20 Prince Amukamara DB 6-0 204 28 7 Nebraska 93 Sam Acho LB 6-3 259 29 7 Texas M. Lewis JAC 18 Ertz PHL 245
21 Quintin Demps DB 5-11 216 32 9 UTEP 94 Leonard Floyd LB 6-4 251 25 2 Georgia Montgomery GBY 18 LEADING RUSHERS
22 CreVon LeBlanc DB 5-11 190 23 2 Florida Atlantic 95 Roy Robertson-Harris DL 6-7 294 24 1 UTEP Jo. Nelson GBY 18 Yards
23 Kyle Fuller DB 5-11 190 25 4 Virginia Tech 96 Akiem Hicks DL 6-5 332 27 6 Regina SCORING, KICKERS K. Hunt KC 401
24 Jordan Howard RB 6-0 224 22 2 Indiana 97 Willie Young LB 6-4 259 32 8 North Carolina State Points D. Cook MIN 288
26 Deon Bush DB 6-0 205 24 2 Miami (Fla.) 98 Mitch Unrein DL 6-4 301 30 7 Wyoming Succop TEN 38 C. Hyde SNF 253
27 Sherrick McManis DB 6-1 193 29 8 Northwestern Reserve / Injured Zuerlein LA 33 Gurley LA 241
29 Tarik Cohen RB 5-6 181 22 R North Carolina A&T # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE Lutz NOR 31 C.. Anderson DEN 235
30 Benny Cunningham RB 5-10 218 27 5 Middle Tennessee State 11 Kevin White WR 6-3 216 25 3 West Virginia Myers JAC 29 D. Freeman ATL 227
31 Marcus Cooper Sr. DB 6-2 197 27 5 Rutgers 32 Deiondre Hall DB 6-2 206 23 2 Northern Iowa Gano CAR 27 Fournette JAC 199
33 Taquan Mizzell RB 5-10 185 23 R Virginia 48 Patrick Scales LS 6-4 239 29 2 Utah State
Tavecchio OAK 27 J. Howard CHI 197
36 DeAndre Houston-Carson DB 6-1 205 24 2 William & Mary 50 Jerrell Freeman LB 6-0 235 31 6 Mary Hardin-Baylor
Gostkowski NE 25 D. Murray TEN 184
37 Bryce Callahan DB 5-9 188 25 3 Rice 64 Eric Kush OL 6-4 317 28 5 California (PA)
Prater DET 25 L. Miller HOU 182
38 Adrian Amos DB 6-0 214 24 3 Penn State 67 Jordan Morgan OL 6-4 311 23 R Kutztown
Forbath MIN 24 YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE
39 Eddie Jackson DB 6-0 202 23 R Alabama 81 Cameron Meredith WR 6-3 207 25 3 Illinois State
Fairbairn HOU 23 Total
44 Nick Kwiatkoski LB 6-2 242 24 2 West Virginia Practice Squad
LEADING PASSERS K. Hunt KC 538
46 Michael Burton FB 6-0 240 25 3 Rutgers # NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE
49 Andrew DePaola LS 6-2 230 30 4 Rutgers 19 Tanner Gentry WR 6-2 209 22 R Wyoming
Rating Gurley LA 381
52 Christian Jones LB 6-3 245 26 4 Florida State 47 Isaiah Irving LB 6-3 254 23 R San Jose State Al. Smith 132.7 D. Cook MIN 370
53 John Timu LB 6-0 246 25 3 Washington 60 Brandon Greene OL 6-5 295 23 R Alabama Brady NE 121.5 Anto. Brown PIT 354
55 Hroniss Grasu OL 6-3 301 26 3 Oregon 63 Cameron Lee OL 6-5 312 23 3 Illinois State Goff LA 118.2 C. Thompson WAS 350
58 Jonathan Anderson LB 6-1 237 25 3 TCU 68 Mike Purcell DL 6-3 328 26 3 Wyoming Brees NOR 109.7 C. Hyde SNF 314
59 Danny Trevathan LB 6-1 239 27 6 Kentucky 69 Rashaad Coward DL 6-6 320 22 R Old Dominion Cousins WAS 105.3 Thielen MIN 299
65 Cody Whitehair OL 6-4 310 25 2 Kansas State 74 D.J. Tialavea OL 6-4 260 26 1 Utah State Keenum MIN 101.8 S. Diggs MIN 291
70 Bobby Massie OL 6-6 317 28 6 Mississippi 83 Mario Alford WR 5-8 177 25 3 West Virginia D. Carr OAK 101.4 C.. Anderson DEN 285
71 Josh Sitton OL 6-3 320 31 10 UCF 84 Ben Braunecker TE 6-4 252 23 2 Harvard Stafford DET 100.1 Cohen CHI 283
72 Charles Leno Jr. OL 6-3 306 25 4 Boise State M. Ryan ATL 99.2
28 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 GREEN & GOLD EXPRESS WOLF RIVER MEDIA

También podría gustarte