Think the Green Bay Packers are anxious to get the playoffs started? With a game like today’s, they are nothing less than ready to play, and win. Beating the Tennessee Titans 55-7 is quite a way to show they aren’t messing around and are here to win it all after clinching the NFC North title last week with a win against the Chicago Bears.

Lambeau Leap! *photo from Packers.com*

Although they had already secured themselves a spot in the playoffs, the Packers didn’t let that stop them from bringing it all out onto the field today. Scoring 55 points is a season high for the Packers offense, but the defense held the opposing team to only 7 points, scored late in the game. A.J Hawk had his first 2-sack game in four seasons and the defense as a whole were able to hold Titans RB Chris Johnson to only 28 yards.

The offense had just as good of a game as well. With TD’s scored by James Jones, Randall Cobb, Greg Jennings, DuJuan Harris, Ryan Grant, and Aaron Rodgers, the Pack were once again unstoppable. And just to brag about WR James Jones for a minute, he leads the league in TD receptions with 13 after today’s game. You go James!

Head Coach Mike McCarthy on the game and heading into the playoffs,

“Everything happens for a reason.  We’re going to play to win next week. At the end of the day, you want to play your best football, and we have to do that next week in Minnesota. I’d rather have the No. 2 seed with a win in Minnesota.”

While some would agree with McCarthy and want the No. 2 seed, some would rather the Packers have the No. 3 seed and just play their way through with no break on wild-card weekend as opposed to being No. 2 and resting wild-card weekend. Last year that didn’t work out as planned for Green Bay, but according to how this team played today, I’d say they’re ready for anything.

In today’s game  not only did the Packers beat the division rival Chicago Bears 21-13, they clinched the NFC North and have guaranteed themselves a spot in the playoffs and most likely a No. 2 seed.

This is what Head Coach Mike McCarthy had to say about it according to Vic Ketchman on Packers.com,

“We know we’re in the tournament, now we have to fight for the seed. We’re just getting started. I’m not being arrogant. We fully expect to come in here and win this thing. “

The two remaining games for the Packers are against the Titans and Vikings, where a win at both will leave them with a 12-4 record.

Back to today’s game, James Jones cannot go without recognition. He accounted for three TD’s today, and all 21 points. He and Jordy Nelson are the only two Green Bay receivers this season to have a three-TD game.

Next week the Packers will be up against the 4-9 Tennessee Titans, at Lambeau Field.

Today may be 12/12/12, which is cool in itself, but today is also dedicated to the one and only, AARON RODGERS!!

Happy Aaron Rodgers day everyone!

Our #12 is better than yours!!! Sorry Tom, had too!

The state of Wisconsin decided to name today Aaron Rodgers day in honor of the QB who wears #12. Pretty awesome, right?

Fans throughout Wisconsin are celebrating the occasion along with some of the local businesses and companies. Some people had “wear your Aaron Rodgers jersey day” at work, while sports stores were also selling Rodgers t-shirts today for only $12.

To help celebrate, here are just a few fun facts about Aaron.

• His birthday in December 2nd, 1982
• He is 6’2″
• He has a younger brother named Jordan who is the QB at Vanderbilt
• His middle name is Charles
• Aaron Rodgers finished 9th in the Heisman voting in 2004

The Packers come up on top again this week as they hosted the Detroit Lions. They take the win, 27-20, and remain on top of the NFC North at 9-4.

photo from Packers.com

Today, the Packers played without Clay Matthews, Charles Woodson, James Starks, and Jordy Nelson to name a few, but also faced the  harsh conditions that come along with playing at Lambeau. The snow and cold temperatures weren’t stopping the Pack today though, and here are our key play from tonight’s game.

Detroit had an early 14 point lead to start of the game, but the Pack clearly wasn’t phased. To get things stated offensively for the Packers Mason Crosby hits a 49-yard field goal in the second quarter, followed by a 43-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Mike Daniels.

Early in the third quarter Aaron Rodgers takes it to the house himself  with a 27-yard run. In the fourth, Dujuan Harris finds the end zone on a 14-yard run, and then Mason Crosby kicked a 41-yard field goal, sealing the game.

Tonight was another great night for Aaron Rodgers as well, as he threw for 173-yards, completing 14 of 24 passes, with no interceptions or sacks.

Next week the Packers head to Soldier Field for yet another divisional game against the Chicago Bears who are also fighting for the NFC North title and are one game behind the Packers at 8-5.

It was a close one today, but the Packers were able to come away with the win today, 23-14 against the Minnesota Vikings.

But before anymore talk about the game today, it’s a very special quarterback’s birthday today. Yep, you guessed it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON RODGERS!! So, in honor of his 29th birthday today, I’d like to give you a few great pics of the fabulous QB. Here we go!

Aaron participating in no shave November!
photo from wptv.com

Nice shades!
photo from totalpackers.com

Action shot!
photo from espn.go.com

Super Bowl Champ!!
photo from sportsillustrated.com

Now, back to the game today. Greg Jennings was back and active….but did not account for any of the touchdowns today. It was all James Jones and James Starks, and field goals from Mason Crosby, but no complaints. A win is a win, and we’re just glad Greg was back. And the fact that the Pack was able to pull out a win despite Adrian Peterson’s 210 rushing yards is awesome. Jordy Nelson did come off the field limping during the second drive of the game due to a hamstring injury, in addition to T.J. Lang injuring his ankle.

The Packers are currently tied with the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North, each at 8-4.

photo from packers.com

Wow, talk about a rough game for the Packers. They fell to the Giants 38 to 10 in the Sunday Night game and had a great amount of difficulty on both sides of the ball. It was not a fun trip to the Meadowlands for Green Bay, and brought the five-game winning streak to a halt.

For starters, CAN SOMEONE BLOCK FOR AARON RODGERS???. Aaron was sacked 5 times in tonight’s game, and that just is not okay. Time to step it up O-Line, because that shouldn’t be happening. And on to the others offensive problems……they couldn’t get anything going all night. They scored a TD in the first with a 61-yard pass from Rodgers to Jordy Nelson, and then got a field goal in the second, but other than that, the game was all Giants.

And that is where the defense comes into play. Eli seemed to be unstoppable. He threw for 3 TD’s and had no interceptions. Clay Matthews did not play into today’s game, but is expected to be back next week.

The Packers have the opportunity to bounce back after this terrible loss next Sunday as they play the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau. Today’s game brings the Pack to 7-4 on the season, with all remaining games divisional with the exception of hosting the Titans week 16. The Packers are currently 2nd in the division behind the 8-3 Chicago Bears, but still have plenty of time to regain possession!

Once again this week, it wasn’t pretty, but the Pack got it done. They defeated the Lions in a 24-20 victory that keep us watching all game long.

photo from espn.go.com

First of all, I gotta give a HUGE shout out to Matt Stafford for throwing an interception that was returned 72 yards by M.D. Jennings for a TD. Pick 6 baby!!

And of course we can’t forget the touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers to Jermichael Finley in the 1st and Randall Cobb in the 4th. Of the game today Rodgers said,

“When our best was needed, we were able to come through.”

Yes they were, and today makes this the 5th consecutive win for the Packers. Nothing better than coming off a bye week with a win…especially against the Lions!

Next week the Packers will be on their way to MetLife Stadium to play the reigning Super Bowl champion Giants on Sunday Night Football.

To all my female Packers fans and Aaron Rodgers lovers, as much as I hate to say it, rumors are swirling about the engagement of Aaron to his long time girlfriend, Destiny Newton.

The two were seen together at a Vandy/Ole Miss game this past week, and Destiny was sporting some serious bling on her left hand.

photo from bleacherreport.com

Yes, I would be smiling like that too.

Here are a few more photos of the couple!

photo from terezowens.com

photo from thebiglead.com

Although they are just rumors and nothing is confirmed yet, congratulations to the couple who have been said to have known each other for almost 10 years.

The Green Bay Packers first-round draft pick this year, Nick Perry, was placed on injury reserve today because of a wrist injury, and will miss the rest of the season.

Perry has been out for the last three games due to a knee injury, but the wrist injury unfortunately will cause us to not see Perry the rest of the year, but he is said to be fine after recovery. This is what the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported:

“…the linebacker had surgery to repair a ligament. Perry had missed the last three games, but it was with a knee injury. There was no hint anything else was amiss until coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that he was getting a second opinion.”

“Perry, drafted out of USC with the 28th pick, played in six games and made five starts. He had two sacks and 29 tackles.

The Packers also activated tight end Andrew Quarless from the physical unable to perform list Wednesday. Quarless has been out with a knee injury.”

Hopefully all goes well with Perry’s recovery and we can see him starting next season!

The Packers did it again today, and got the win, 31-17 over the Arizona Cardinals.

Injuries are still a concern in Green Bay, but today they were able to overcome it, and win anyway.

Jordy Nelson did play in the game today, but left early due to an ankle injury that left him limping off the field. Bryan Bulaga also suffered a hip injury.

Speaking of injuries, Greg Jennings had his surgery earlier in the week and seems to be doing great. He even left us with this pic via Twitter, post surgery.

He tweeted that all went well, and from the looks of things, I would say Greg is going to be just fine.

But even with Greg and a number or other Packers receivers out today, the offense was on fire! Rodgers threw for 4 TD’s, 2 to Randall Cobb, 1 to James Jones, and 1 to Tom Crabtree, who celebrated his birthday today. Happy Birthday Tom!

Next week, Green Bay will have a bye  and then will be on their way to Detroit to face the Lions, in a divisional match up.