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 coach Matt LaFleur oversaw a five-game losing streak to end the season.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden runs for yards during the wild-card game at the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon is tackled on a kickoff return against the Bears.

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is shown during the Week 16 game at the Chicago Bears.

Why is a team which is so often the darling of advanced numbers continually underachieving in big moments? The answer lies in that which cannot be quantified

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

The Green Bay Packers stumbled into the playoffs and were knocked out in the fourth quarter by the Chicago Bears. Beyond the outcome of the game, there is a troubling, deeper meaning.

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

If the Green Bay Packers are going to take the next step after their season ended with a five-game losing streak, they must find answers for these five questions.

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

The Green Bay Packers wasted a 21-3 halftime lead with a fourth-quarter collapse of epic proportions. Here are the grades from this week’s report card.

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

From Evan Williams and Jordan Love, these are the 10 most important Packers for Saturday night’s NFC wild-card game against the rival 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.

Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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