Chicago Bears linebacker Tim Shaw (58) and Corey Graham (21) tackle Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009...

Third and one: Lions

...s opinion. Here's one trend to follow if you're a Lions fan: After recovering Jordy Nelson's fumble on the opening kickoff Thursday, the Lions now have seven special teams takeaways since...

Packers improve playoff prospects behind Rodgers' three touchdowns

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.

Halftime: Packers 13, Lions 7

...with a knee injury during the game's first series. Their only score came after recovering Jordy Nelson's fumble on the Packers' 20-yard line after the opening kickoff. Stranger things have happened...

Rodgers has strong day as Packers hold off 49ers

Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday.

Reaching out

Nov 22, 2009; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) dives for a touchdown during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau...

NFC North weekend mailbag

...t gotten much immediate help from this group. Let's take a look: Round 2a: Receiver Jordy Nelson Comment: As a reserve, 44 catches in 22 games Round 2b: Quarterback Brian Brohm Comment: Reached...

Chicago Bears linebacker Tim Shaw (58) and Corey Graham (21) tackle Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009...