Packers' new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense
The Green Bay Packers are relying on an unfamiliar approach to remain in their customary position atop the NFC North standingsNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rodgers remains as vital as ever to Packers' aspirations
Much of the attention on the Green Bay Packers this year has focused on quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ off-field actionsNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers' Jordan Love prepared to step in for absent Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love went from preparing to back up Aaron Rodgers to knowing he'll start this week against the Kansas City ChiefsNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Do it for Bobby': Packers will rely on entire offense to replace Robert Tonyan Multiple position groups will be called upon to fill tight end’s void
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Moved to IR The Packers placed Tonyan (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
Impact Tonyan's move to IR was fully expected after head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed over the weekend that the tight end suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the Packers' Week 8 win over the Cardinals. On Monday, LaFleur named Josiah Deguara as a candidate to take on an increased role sans Tonyan, while Marcedes Lewis and Dominique Dafney are also likely to see upticks in snaps at tight end.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josiah Deguara on hole left by Robert Tonyan's injury: 'We have to step up' Green Bay Packers TE Josiah Deguara spoke with the media following Monday's practice.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
After losing Robert Tonyan, could Packers trade for TE Evan Engram? Touchdown Wire believes the Packers should go after Giants TE Evan Engram after losing Robert Tonyan. We discuss the idea and if the Packers...
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Packers lose TE Robert Tonyan, RB Kylin Hill to season-ending knee injuries Green Bay hopeful other players will get healthy with extra time before next game
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Tears ACL Tonyan (knee) was diagnosed with an ACL tear on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The tight end went down grabbing his left knee after a long reception in the third quarter of Thursday's 24-21 win over the Cardinals. It didn't look good at the time, and agent Jack Bechta has since confirmed that his client will miss the rest of the season. Bechta did provide one possible silver lining, noting that Tonyan suffered an isolated tear with no lateral damage. It's still a season-ending injury, but that could help Tonyan's recovery/rehab process next offseason. Meanwhile, the Packers are left with Marcedes Lewis, Josiah Deguara, Dominique Dafney and Tyler Davis at tight end.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss time Though coach Matt LaFleur didn't provide specifics with regard to the non-contact knee injury Tonyan suffered in Thursday's 24-21 win over the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Packe...
Impact Per Spofford, LaFleur's tone when discussing Tonyan's status following the contest suggests that the team is bracing for the worst. "I'm sick for Bobby. He means so much to this team," LaFleur said. "I'm sick for us. My heart goes out to him." If Tonyan is forced to miss time, Marcedes Lewis, Josiah Deguara and Dominique Dafney would be in line to handle Green Bay's tight end duties.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’...OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with knee injury Tonyan is questionable to return Thursday against the Cardinals after suffering a knee injury.
Impact Tonyan made a long catch late in the third quarter but was taken down awkwardly on the play. He managed to leave the field under his own power but ultimately went to the locker room after being briefly evaluated on the sideline, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Prior to his exit, Tonyan had three receptions for 49 yards.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8
Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metricsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bigger Week 8 role awaits Tonyan is expected to handle a greater role as a pass catcher Thursday in Arizona with receivers Davante Adams and Allen Lazard having been ruled out for the game following their p...
Impact Green Bay could be without its top three wide receivers Week 8, as Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) still resides on injured reserve and is no lock to be activated ahead of Thursday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for transactions. Even if Valdes-Scantling suits up, he'll likely be available for only a limited role after failing to practice this week, so the Packers appear prepared to enter the contest with Tonyan, running back Aaron Jones and wideouts Randall Cobb and Equanimeous St. Brown as the most established targets in the passing game for Aaron Rodgers. The absence of Adams -- whose 33.2 percent target share ranks second in the NFL to only the Rams' Cooper Kupp (33.6 percent) -- is particularly notable, and could put Tonyan in position to deliver his best fantasy line of season. While Adams was sidelined Weeks 3 and 4 of the 2020 season, Tonyan produced an 11-148-4 receiving line on 11 targets.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lazard is latest Packers WR to go on reserve/COVID-19 list
Green Bay’s decimated receiving group has taken one more hit as the Packers prepare to face the unbeaten Arizona CardinalsOCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davante Adams' absence is a big hit for Packers, and the shifting odds show it
Losing Davante Adams for Thursday night's big game vs. the Cardinals has shifted the odds. Is hope lost for the Packers?OCTOBER 26, 2021
Packers' resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona
The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strengthOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert Tonyan comes up big on National Tight Ends Day ‘Honorable mention’ tight end Allen Lazard has a fine day of his own, too
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Robert Tonyan: 'Good to be back in the end zone' Packers TE Robert Tonyan recaps the team's 24-10 win over the Washington in Week 7.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Back on radar Tonyan caught four receptions on five targets for 63 yards and one touchdown against Washington on Sunday.
Impact Tonyan had largely disappeared from the box score for a month straight, catching just six receptions for 32 yards on 13 targets in the prior four games, so his reemergence against Washington was encouraging to see. Tonyan will likely remain a low-volume target like he was in 2020, but a game like this is a reminder that he doesn't necessarily need much target volume to be useful as long as his yards per target and touchdowns per target approach his 2020 levels. The Packers could find themselves in a shootout in their Week 8 game against Arizona on Thursday, and if so that might be a viable setting for Tonyan to stay involved two weeks in a row.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers defeat Washington 24-10 for 6th straight victory
Aaron Rodgers threw touchdown passes to three receivers and the Green Bay Packers defeated Washington 24-10 for their sixth consecutive victoryOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers lofts 20-yard TD floater to Robert Tonyan Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
The Latest: Bucs off to best start, Raiders 2-0 post-Gruden
Tampa Bay is 6-1 for the first time in franchise history, and Las Vegas is 2-0 without Jon GrudenOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7
Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on periphery Tonyan was targeted three times and caught two passes for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-14 victory over the Bears.
Impact Tonyan played at least 60 percent of the snaps for the fourth week in a row, but as was the case the previous three weeks he made only a blip in the box score. Tonyan's 2020 campaign provides reason to believe he can get on track, but with totals of six receptions and 32 yards since his 52-yard, one-score showing in Week 2, there's not much else to be optimistic about at the moment.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
