12/8/2007
Recent Packers-Raiders Meetings
Have Produced Memorable Moments
Normally for a series against a particular NFL opponent to have a meaningful history, that opponent needs to be a division rival that is played twice a year, or a conference foe that's a frequent playoff nemesis. But the Packers' series with the Raiders doesn't fall into either category, with Oakland coming from the AFC. Yet the last three times the two teams have met, the games have carried a certain significance and gone down in Green Bay lore for one reason or another. With the Packers and Raiders meeting Sunday at Lambeau Field for just the fourth time in the last 15 years, here's a look back at the previous three meetings and their place in franchise history. [More]
Reports good on Woodson
While he listed Charles Woodson as questionable on the injury report Friday, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy sounded mildly optimistic after practice that the veteran cornerback will be ready to face his former team, the Oakland Raiders, Sunday at Lambeau Field. McCarthy said Woodson was limited in practice but "took his share of the reps" during the 11-on-11 team periods and "looked pretty good. It'll be interesting to see how he responds in the morning after practicing. He's really picked up the progress as far as rehab and what he's been doing on the treadmill all week, and he looked pretty natural out there." [More]
Published by PackerPundit On Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 6:02 AM.
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