https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/95/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/edgerrin-cooper-is-becoming-one-of-green-bays-best-defensive-playmakers/The Green Bay Packers had one of their best defensive performances of the season against the Seattle Seahawks.   It wasn't perfect, but the pass rush came alive, the team attacked the ball for two turnovers, and the secondary limited backup quarterback Sam Howell to 24 yards.   The entire group...20790Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-jesper-wallstedt-be-ready-to-replace-filip-gustavsson-in-2026-27/The Minnesota Wild have remained atop the NHL standings despite their injuries, and Filip Gustavsson deserves a lot of the credit for that. Goaltending makes or breaks any team. If it weren't for Gustavsson’s hot start, the Wild wouldn’t be competing for first place in the loaded Western Conferenc...20789Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/green-bays-rushing-dominance-in-seattle-will-help-prepare-them-for-the-playoffs/The 10-4 Green Bay Packers played well in all phases on Sunday night, beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 on the road. However, the way Green Bay immediately set the tone was most impressive.   Green Bay has elected to receive the last five times they won the opening coin toss. Most teams defer an...20787Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wallstedt-opens-up-about-early-struggles/That's Wild         After what might have been his breakout season young Wild netminder Jesper Wallstedt was sent to AHL Iowa to focus on being so good that the team can't resist recalling him. Well, he has an .874 save percentage through 12 games. Still, he was recalled and made his season deb...20784Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-will-the-packers-handle-jaire-alexanders-return/Recently, the Green Bay Packers have had to game plan without Jaire Alexander. The star cornerback has missed 31 of the last 65 games, mainly due to injury.   Alexander started in Green Bay's first three games this season, recording two interceptions, including a pick-six against the Tennessee Ti...20783Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-17-5/Locks NCAA Football (0.5 Unit) Memphis -5.5 vs West Virginia (-110; Odds via Caesars): 8:00 PM CT on ESPN   This bowl has seen massive line movement towards Memphis, and that usually only means one thing. Somebody seems to know about personnel issues for West Virginia, because the number has...20782Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/why-did-matt-lafleur-become-gun-shy-with-his-playcalling/The Green Bay Packers cruised to a 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, their first win in the Emerald City since 2008. Still, Matt LaFleur’s choices in the red zone, on challenges, and with this second-half play-calling left me wondering why he’s suddenly become cautious....20779Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/packers-shouldnt-sleep-on-saints-with-playoffs-looming/On Sunday night, the Green Bay Packers took a step toward securing their playoff future with an impressive 30-13 drubbing of the Seattle Seahawks. An encouraging performance should have the team and fans excited for the final three tune-up games, which will prepare them for what will undoubtedly b...20778Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/matt-lafleurs-fourth-down-decisions-are-uncharacteristically-meek-this-season/Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers took down the playoff-hopeful Seattle Seahawks on a primetime stage that felt like a home game environment thanks to the cacophony of cheering Packers fans in attendance.   It was a victory this Packers team needed — a statement win over a successful team in...20777Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/a-house-of-horrors-no-more/It may have been the opening drive, when the Green Bay Packers took the ball, put it in Josh Jacobs’ hands eight consecutive times, plowed down the field, and scored the opening touchdown.   It may have been on the Seattle Seahawks’ first third down of the night when the cascade of “Go Pack Go” c...20776Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/minnesotas-injuries-highlight-iowas-trouble-developing-prospects/The Minnesota Wild have had almost everything go right in the 2024-25 season. Kirill Kaprizov is playing at another level, and young core players like Marco Rossi, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy continue to develop. Filip Gustavsson has shaken off last year's inconsistency and become one of the leagu...20775Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/whats-at-stake-for-the-packers-in-their-final-three-games/The Green Bay Packers are one win away from securing a playoff spot.   Even if the Packers lose out, they have a 94% chance of making the playoffs. They also still have an outside shot at the division, which would require the Detroit Lions to lose out and the Chicago Bears to upset the Minnesota...20773Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-16-5/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) 2-Team 6 Point Teaser (-110; Odds via Caesars)   Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings -1: 7:00 PM CT on ABC   I said on my podcast that this was the easiest teaser leg of the week. It’s just a shame that it’s isolated to Monday night, but I’ll make do anyway. I just can’t s...20772Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/green-bays-ground-game-has-outgrown-their-scheme/Matt LaFleur is one of the NFL's top offensive minds and arguably the league’s best run-play designer this season.   Despite weak run blocking, LaFleur's play designs have sustained the Green Bay Packers' rushing efficiency. Josh Jacobs ranks in the top five in rushing yards and PFF rushing grade...20771Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-15-5/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) Dallas Cowboys/Carolina Panthers First Half Over 21 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 12:00 PM CT on FOX   It’s undeniable that the Panthers are playing better overall and specifically on offense in recent weeks. It’s that improved offense I’m counting on here as the Cowboys ente...20768Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/minnesotas-forwards-must-carry-the-defense-in-the-short-term/Buckle up, Wild fans. The next few weeks might be a roller coaster of reactions following every Minnesota Wild game.       Just over a week ago, the Wild’s march to the infirmary continued with the losses of top defenseman Jonas Brodin and No. 1 center Joel Eriksson Ek, where they joined the alr...20767Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wilds-forwards-will-have-to-carry-their-defense-in-the-short-term/Buckle up, Wild fans. The next few weeks might be a roller coaster of reactions following every Minnesota Wild game.       Just over a week ago, the Wild’s march to the infirmary continued with the losses of top defenseman Jonas Brodin and number one center Joel Eriksson Ek, where they joined th...20766Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-14-5/Locks NCAA Football (0.5 Unit) Army First Half Team Total Over 10.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 2:00 PM CT on CBS   This Army team has one more opportunity to have one of their signature strong starts, and I think it leads to plenty of points before halftime for them. While Navy knows full well...20765Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-does-the-health-of-green-bays-wide-receiver-corps-depend-on-jayden-reed/In October, Jayden Reed hopped on the St. Brown brothers’ podcast to talk some football. As NFC North rivals, some trash talk was inevitable. Former Green Bay Packers receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, who's with the New Orleans Saints, didn’t have a ton to say. But his brother, Amon-Ra, is not only...20763Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-a-litmus-test-at-lumen/Unlike most seasons when you get set for a tough primetime road game in December, whether the Green Bay Packers win or lose Sunday night in Seattle won't greatly affect their playoff chances. We will, however, learn a lot about this team in the process. As I’m sure you know, this would be the Wild...20762Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/are-the-minnesota-wild-regression-proof/After Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Minnesota Wild are tied for second in the NHL with 42 points and two games in hand over the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.       It’s fun to see the Wild find early success, but Wild fans have seen this movie before. Minnesota has been among...20758Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-under-dogs-are-barking-week-15-2/I’m still bitter about that blocked punt on Monday night. The Cowboys’ defense makes a stop, blocks a punt, and for a split second, seem poised to spring the upset. Instead, well, you all know what happened: Burrow to Chase once again, and the 5½ points we were catching, evaporated.   This is wha...20757Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-suffer-brutal-7-1-loss-to-oilers/It's not great when you're sitting on top of the entire league, looking down at 31 other teams with a newfound confidence over a third into the season, and then just get absolutely demolished on a weeknight.       The Minnesota Wild suffered their worst defeat of the season at the hands of the E...20756Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/matt-lafleur-says-one-stat-line-explains-jayden-reeds-low-usage-in-detroit/Jayden Reed is one of the Green Bay Packers’ most dynamic offensive players. Last season, he tied Romeo Doubs for the most receiving touchdowns and led the team in receiving yards. He also added 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. For context, Reed matched Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon in rushing to...20755Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-13-5/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) LA Lakers Team Total Under 102.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:00 PM CT on Fanduel Sports North   There have been signs, sometimes faint ones but still signs, that the Wolves defense has rounded the corner. They held four straight opponents well under this team total until...20754Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000