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Post-game coverage

Here are the stories/headlines following Sunday’s 9-0 win over the N.Y. Jets:

Game Review: Defense Shines In Shutout Win

Takeaway Edge Looms Large In Win

Game Notes: Masthay Provides Field-Position Edge

Packers-Jets Game Blog recap

Sunday October 31, 2010
10:28

We should have the inactives here in a few minutes.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:28
10:33

Inactive for Green Bay: Nance, Underwood, Johnson, Briggs, Tauscher, McDonald, Newhouse and Pickett.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:33
10:33

Bulaga will start for Tauscher, Wilson for Pickett, and Zombo for Brad Jones, who was placed on IR this week.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:33
10:34

[Comment From MikeMike: ]
Will Bigby play today?
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:34 Mike
10:34

Bigby was not activated, so he will not be playing today.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:34
10:38

No starting lineup changes today for the Jets, who enter the game pretty healthy coming off of their bye last week,
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:38
10:39

[Comment From MikeMike: ]
How effective do you think Jenkins will be today?
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:39 Mike
10:40

Hard to say on Jenkins, but he said on Friday that as much as he wanted to play, he also didn’t want to suit up if he didn’t think he could be effective.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:40
10:45

[Comment From JakeJake: ]
What would the D-Line rotation today be?
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:45 Jake
10:46

C.J. Wilson is slated to start in place of Pickett. Both Jarius Wynn and Howard Green should see some time, and Michael Montgomery is active today as well.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:46
10:47

[Comment From DanDan: ]
Will Al Harris be in the line up today?
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:47 Dan
10:47

None of the players on PUP, including Harris, were activated, so he will not suit up today.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:47
10:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Is mattews @ full strength?
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:48 Guest
10:48

He wasn’t on the injury report all week, so that has to be a good sign.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:48
10:56

Inactive for the Jets: Clemens (third QB), McKnight, Westerman, Ducasse, Gilbert, Cumberland, Dixon and Kroul. No starting lineup changes.
Sunday October 31, 2010 10:56
11:13

[Comment From ScottScott: ]
Why are they not activating Harris or Bigby? What are they waiting for?
Sunday October 31, 2010 11:13 Scott
11:14

Coach McCarthy said Friday that they will be activated when they are ready. While he said they both may feel they are ready, it will be McCarthy’s decision when they are ready for a game.
Sunday October 31, 2010 11:14
11:41

[Comment From JamesJames: ]
Is Lee or Quarless the starting tight end today?
Sunday October 31, 2010 11:41 James
11:41

Lee is listed as the starter, but it really depends on the formation they open up in.
Sunday October 31, 2010 11:41
12:01

Jets won the toss but deferred. Green Bay will receive.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:01
12:03

Packers start out at their own 23.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:03
12:06

Packers go three-and-out. 55-yard punt by Masthay puts the Jets at their own 18.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:06
12:08

Green Bay forces a three-and-out as well on the Jets first drive. Cullen Jenkins bats down a Sanchez pass on third down. Green Bay takes over at its own 35.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:08
12:13

Back-shoulder throw to Quarless on third down broken up by Lowery. Another good kick by Masthay, and a nice tackle by Pat Lee on the return. Jets take over at their own 14.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:13
12:18

Green Bay forces a three-and-out again. Packers take over at their own 22 after a 58-yard punt by Weatherford.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:18
12:19

Walden has been playing ROLB in nickel.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:19
12:20

Rodgers hits Jennings for a 12-yard gain on first down, the first first down of the game by either team.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:20
12:23

Green Bay forced to punt again. Another great kick by Masthay, this time a 51-yarder, forces a Leonhard fair catch at the New York 13.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:23
12:25

Howard Green a fair amount of action at left end, rotating in for Jenkins.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:25
12:27

Chillar fights off Tomlinson block on third down for a 9-yard sack.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:27
12:28

Jets run a fake punt on fourth-and-18, with punter Steve Weatherford taking it down the sideline for 18 yards.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:28
12:28

Green Bay is challenging the ruling on the field, whether Weatherford stepped out of bounds before picking up the first down.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:28
12:32

Replay shows Weatherford stepped out short of the first down. Green Bay takes over at the Jets 36.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:32
12:34

Packers use their first timeout. First-and-goal at the 6 after Rodgers finds a wide-open Jennings over the middle for a 30-yard gain.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:34
12:34

CB Pat Lee went to the locker room for X-rays on his ankle.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:34
12:37

Rodgers’ pass intended for Jones in back of end zone on third down is incomplete. Mason Crosby good on the 20-yard field goal to put Green Bay up 3-0.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:37
12:37

That is the first time this year that the Jets have given up points in the first quarter.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:37
12:44

Sanchez to Holmes for 18 to convert a third down. Jets at Green Bay’s 36.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:44
12:45

That’s the end of the first quarter. Jets have a second-and-7 coming up at the Packers’ 33.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:45
12:49

Brad Smith runs out of the Wildcat, but fumbles at the 33, and it is recovered by Tramon Williams. Jets are challenging the ruling on the field.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:49
12:50

The fumble was forced by Zombo.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:50
12:52

Ruling on the field stands. Green Bay takes over at its own 34.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:52
12:56

Spitz has been in at LG on the last few plays, but it looks like more of an equipment issue for Colledge.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:56
12:57

Packers forced to punt. Jets take over at their own 10. Green Bay is 0-for-5 on third down today.
Sunday October 31, 2010 12:57
1:04

Green Bay forces a New York punt. Packers take over at their own 36.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:04
1:04

Colledge back in at LG.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:04
1:07

Jets take a timeout. Green Bay facing a third-and-4 at its own 42.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:07
1:10

Rodgers’ pass to Jones on third down incomplete. Jets take over at their own 13 after the Masthay punt.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:10
1:11

Rodgers has completed 4-of-15 passes for 62 yards today.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:11
1:12

There was an illegal-touching penalty on the punt, so the Jets take over at their own 22.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:12
1:20

Tramon Williams wrestles the ball away from Cotchery on third down to come away with an interception. Green Bay takes over at its own 40.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:20
1:21

The Jets are challenging the ruling on the field.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:21
1:21

Jets are saying Cotchery was down by contact with possession of the ball before Williams took it away.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:21
1:23

Pending the ruling, Williams has an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery today.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:23
1:24

The ruling on the field stands. Jets are out of challenges for the remainder of the game.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:24
1:26

Brett Swain with a 12-yard catch…his first career reception.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:26
1:28

Packers convert their first third down of the day, and it comes by way of a Brodney Pool penalty for pass interference.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:28
1:31

We’re at the two-minute warning. Rodgers was just sacked by LB David Harris for a 9-yard loss on second down. Packers facing third-and-19 from the 32 after the break in action.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:31
1:34

Crosby wide left from 45 yards out. Packers still lead 3-0 with 1:48 left in the half.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:34
1:36

Green Bay defense forces a three-and-out. Bishop nearly intercepts pass intended for Keller on third down. Packers take over at their own 20 with two timeouts left.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:36
1:39

After Rodgers is sacked on first down, Jackson finds a hole on the left side for a 27-yard run. Packers have first down at their own 42 with eight seconds remaining. Green Bay just used its second timeout.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:39
1:40

After an incomplete pass to Jennings, Rodgers takes a knee and that is the end of the first half. Green Bay leads 3-0.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:40
1:43

Jets have outgained Packers 148-123 in the first half, but Green Bay has won the takeaway battle, forcing two turnovers by the Jets with no giveaways by the Packers.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:43
1:43

Green Bay is 0-of-7 on third down.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:43
1:44

Packers have limited Tomlinson to just 33 yards rushing on 10 carries.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:44
1:44

The Jets are 3-of-9 on third down.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:44
1:46

No penalties for Green Bay in the first half, while the Jets have been flagged five times for 35 yards.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:46
1:49

Donald Driver is out with a quad injury and his return is doubtful.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:49
1:55

Brad Smith returns opening kickoff to Green Bay’s 48 to start the second half.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:55
1:57

Defense steps up, forces another three-and-out. The Packers take over at their own 11.
Sunday October 31, 2010 1:57
2:03

Packers convert first third down of the afternoon. Rodgers finds Jennings over the middle for 11 to the Green Bay 48.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:03
2:06

Packers have third-and-10 at the Jets’ 40.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:06
2:07

Rodgers’ pass intended for Nelson incomplete on third down. Jets take over at their own 20 after a Masthay touchback.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:07
2:12

Sanchez to wide-open Cotchery down middle for 49 yards to Green Bay 28.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:12
2:13

Jets facing a third-and-12 at Green Bay’s 30.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:13
2:15

Tomlinson stopped a yard short of first down on a screen. Nick Folk wide right on a 37-yard field goal attempt.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:15
2:15

Packers lead 3-0 with 3:44 left in third quarter.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:15
2:21

Jackson stopped for no gain on third-and-1 at the Green Bay 48. Masthay coming on to punt.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:21
2:21

Masthay’s punt downed at the New York 5. He has had a solid day.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:21
2:27

That is the end of the third quarter. Jets picked up a first down on the final play, and have a first down at their own 18.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:27
2:31

Sanchez to Edwards for a 32-yard gain down the left sideline. Jets have first down at Green Bay’s 48.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:31
2:33

Greene goes over the top to pick up first down on third-and-1.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:33
2:35

Woodson with the interception, taking it away from TE Dustin Keller.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:35
2:35

Looked like a questionable call, but Jets are out of challenges.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:35
2:35

Green Bay takes over at its own 43 with 10:34 left.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:35
2:39

Rodgers takes huge hit from Harris, finds Nelson over middle for 14 yards to convert a first down. Packers have first down at New York’s 26.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:39
2:43

Crosby good from 41 yards out. Packers lead 6-0 with 6:36 left.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:43
2:46

Good kickoff by Crosby and solid coverage…Jets take over at their own 19.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:46
2:50

Sanchez scrambles on third down, finds Keller for a 40-yard gain.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:50
2:51

Jets have third-and-8 at Green Bay’s 35.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:51
2:52

Jets going for it on fourth-and-8.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:52
2:53

Peprah with a nice breakup on pass intended for Cotchery on fourth down.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:53
2:53

Green Bay takes over at its own 35 with 4:12 left. Jets have all three timeouts left.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:53
2:55

Jets take first timeout with 4:08 left. Second down for GB.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:55
2:58

Jackson loses yardage. Another Jets TO with 4:03 left. It’s third-and-long.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:58
2:59

Jackson runs again. Jets use third TO with 3:59 left. Packers punting.
Sunday October 31, 2010 2:59
3:00

Masthay punt goes out of bounds at the NYJ 24. Jets have 3:50 left and no timeouts.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:00
3:02

Peprah big hit on Cotchery to break up pass on second down that would have been big gain. Popped the ball out.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:02
3:03

Matthews gets sack on third down and Sanchez throws incomplete on fourth down. Packers take over with 2:30 left. Jets have no timeouts.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:03
3:05

That’s 9 1/2 sacks on the season for Matthews. Packers run the ball on first down. Now 2-minute warning. Packers deep in Jets’ territory.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:05
3:08

Packers run twice more and take timeout with 32 seconds left. Crosby on to try 40-yard FG.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:08
3:09

Crosby good from 40. Packers lead 9-0 with 27 seconds left.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:09
3:12

That’s it. 9-0 final. First road shutout for GB since 1991, at Tampa Bay.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:12
3:13

That last road shutout in 1991 was on Oct. 27, a 27-0 win at Tampa.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:13
3:14

Packers now 5-3 with one more game before the bye. Dallas comes in for Sunday night game at Lambeau next week.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:14
3:15

Jets gained 360 yards to the Packers’ 237. Jets were 7-of-17 on third down, Packers 2-of-14. Difference in the game was turnovers. Green Bay plus-3. Sanchez had only two INTs all season before today, doubled that total to 4.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:15
3:31

That’s it for now. Stay tuned to Packers.com for coverage later tonight, when the crew gets back from NY. Stories, press conference and locker room videos to come.
Sunday October 31, 2010 3:31

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Nance added to injury report

The Packers added RB Dimitri Nance (ankle) to their injury report on Saturday. He is questionable for Sunday’s game at the N.Y. Jets.

Friday’s coverage

The Packers have gotten solid, steady play from a number of reserves on defense as the unit has dealt with, and continues to deal with, so many injuries. For a rundown on how backups like Desmond Bishop, Charlie Peprah and Frank Zombo have been playing, check out today’s feature story.

The Jets feature one of the NFL’s best ground attacks, and as banged up as the Packers are on the defensive line, containing New York’s ground game won’t be an easy task. For more on that, and some thoughts from DE Cullen Jenkins on how he’s recovering from his calf injury, go to today’s notebook.

Injury report & McCarthy comments

DEs Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins are both questionable for Sunday’s game, and T Mark Tauscher is also questionable.

Everyone else on the injury report is probable.

Coach McCarthy said CB Al Harris would not be activated from the PUP list this week. He’s still waiting to make a decision on S Atari Bigby.

McCarthy’s Friday transcript is right here.

Friday practice report — Driver returns

WR Donald Driver was back at practice on Friday, taking snaps during the opening jog-thru portion open to the media. This marks the second straight week Driver sat out on Wednesday and Thursday and returned to the field on Friday.

Friday’s practice was outside for the first time this week.

DEs Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins were inside the Don Hutson Center for most of the media portion of practice, but upon coming back outside, Jenkins joined in for the very end of jog-thru and then was doing drills in the ensuing period. Pickett remained out during that time.

The final injury report will be released later today.  Stay tuned for that, McCarthy’s transcript, plus today’s feature story and training camp report.

Thursday’s coverage

The Jets are pretty good at taking the ball away, and the Packers have been turning it over at a much higher rate this season than last. That’s going to play a key factor in Sunday’s game, and it’s the subject of today’s feature story.

Also, Packers LB A.J. Hawk and Jets C Nick Mangold have been playing football together since they were pee-wee teammates growing up in Centerville, Ohio. Sunday’s game will be the second time the two will go head-to-head in the NFL. For more on that, plus new NT Howard Green’s long journey to Green Bay, check out today’s notebook.

McCarthy comments

Coach McCarthy said on Thursday that rookie Bryan Bulaga would be making his fourth straight start at RT this week. He wasn’t yet ready to declare Mark Tauscher healthy enough to be active as a backup.

He also said CB Al Harris and S Atari Bigby both have been taking reps with the first-team defense in practice, and their status is being evaluated daily.

New NT Howard Green was not at practice due to travel issues. He arrived in Green Bay this afternoon and spoke to reporters in the locker room. More on that in today’s notebook.

The transcript of Coach McCarthy’s press conference is right here.

Thursday practice report

WR Donald Driver continued to sit out during practice on Thursday. DEs Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins also were not involved in the portion of practice open to the media.

New arrival NT Howard Green was not on the practice field in the portion open to reporters.

Stay tuned for today’s McCarthy transcript, feature story and notebook.