Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jacob Westendorf, who has covered the Green Bay Packers since 2015, is a writer for Packers On SI, a Sports Illustrated channel. E-mail: jacobwestendorf24@gmail.com History: Westendorf started writing for Packers On SI in 2023. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobWestendorf Background: Westendorf graduated from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he earned a degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and mass media. He worked in newspapers in Green Bay and Rockford, Illinois. He also interned at Packer Report for Bill Huber while earning his degree. In 2018, he became a staff writer for PackerReport.com, and a regular contributor on Packer Report's "Pack A Day Podcast." In 2020, he founded the media company Game On Wisconsin. In 2023, he rejoined Packer Central, which is part of Sports Illustrated Media Group.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off the field alongside former teammate Jonathan Owens on Saturday.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst walks on the field prior to the playoff game against the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers place kicker Brandon McManus (17) reacts after missing an extra point during the fourth quarter.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be back in the lineup for the playoff game at the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the ball against Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright.

The Green Bay Packers will face the Chicago Bears in an NFC wild-card game on Saturday night. Here is our weekly breakdown of the matchups.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur reacts to a play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

The Green Bay Packers are back in the playoffs. Can they make a run or will their losing streak continue on Saturday night against the Bears? Here are five crucial questions.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Barryn Sorrell (99) celebrates after tackliing Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler.

With the Green Bay Packers clearing the bench on Sunday, Barryn Sorrell and Brenton Cox had sacks during a 16-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune will start on Sunday at the Minnesota Vikings.

Clayton Tune will make his second career start on Sunday when the Packers visit the Vikings. There is a lot at stake, even if the playoff seeding says otherwise.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur's team will take a three-game losing streak into Week 18 at the Vikings.

With three consecutive losses, the Packers once again will be the No. 7 seed. A season that opened with Super Bowl dreams seems destined to end in disappointment.

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry ran roughshod over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.

Backup quarterback Malik Willis was excellent but the Packers were sunk on Saturday by their lack of a running game or run defense in a blowout loss to the Ravens.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis has plenty of reason to smile.

And, in the process, Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis revived his own career and set himself up nicely for free agency.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis will start against the Baltimore Ravens in place of Jordan Love.

The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs, but they’ve got a chance to stay in the NFC North hunt by beating the Ravens on Saturday night. Here are this week’s most important players.

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) sacks and injures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

When a second roughing-the-passer penalty of the night took out Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love on Saturday at the Bears, nobody had his back.

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore catches the game-winning touchdown against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon.

The Green Bay Packers made one critical error after another in a disastrous collapse against the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.

Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson (9) breaks free for a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears.

For the second time in three weeks, the Green Bay Packers will battle the Chicago Bears with first place in the NFC North on the line. Here’s a fresh look at the matchups through the prism of the first game and what could be different on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson lies on the field following an injury during the third quarter at the Broncos.

Packers receiver Christian Watson, who scored five touchdowns in his first seven games following last year’s torn ACL, was briefly hospitalized after an injury against the Broncos on Sunday. Here’s the latest.

Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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