Green Bay Packers
Jermichael Finley - #88 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 247 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Diboll, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 28th pick by Packers |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | 667 | 2 |
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' battle against the archrival Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday at Soldier Field.
Title games couldn't be more intriguing
It would be difficult to overhype the conference championship games, writes Hub Arkush, with matchups such as Darrelle Revis vs. Ben Roethlisberger.
Packers-Bears NFC championship prediction: Tuesday
Every day this week, a different Pro Football Weekly editor will offer a prediction on the NFC championship this Sunday along with a brief explanation supporting his pick. Making today’s pick is PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain.
Packers-Bears NFC championship prediction: Monday
Every day this week, a different Pro Football Weekly editor will offer a prediction on the NFC championship game this Sunday along with a brief explanation supporting his pick. PFW’s lead-off prognosticator is senior editor Eric Edholm.
They said it: Packers Monday edition
PFW delivers a double dose of noteworthy quotes from the Packers' players who were available to the media the Monday afternoon following Green Bay’s eye-opening 48-21 dismantling of the No. 1-seeded Falcons last Saturday night at the Georgia Dome:
CBS' blame game and Fox's arrogance
Barry Jackson gives his playoff commentary from the couch.
Favre officially files retirement papers
Brett Favre has officially filed his retirement papers with the NFL, likely ending his 20-year record-setting career.
Packers-Bears III could be one for the books
Look for the ratings to go through the roof next Sunday afternoon when Mike McCarthy’s troops soldier on in Soldier Field against the Bears in the third matchup this season between these arch-rivals in this season’s NFC championship.
Rodgers' brilliance leaves Falcons grasping at air
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' remarkable performance in Green Bay's 48-21 divisional-round win at Atlanta stamps Green Bay as clear favorites to win the NFC title, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Rodgers, Packers roll past Falcons
Carving up the NFC's top-seeded team, Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, ran for another score and led the Packers to their second straight postseason road victory with a stunning 48-21 rout of the Falcons on Saturday night.
A look back at Packers coach McCarthy's playoff history
PFW takes a look back at how Packers coach Mike McCarthy has fared in his first four playoff games.
Packers-Falcons prediction
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the divisional playoff game against the Falcons Saturday night in Atlanta.
Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening.
Divisional-round matchup tidbits
Here's a roundup of interesting facts and figures for the divisional-round matchups.
Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening.
PLAYER NEWS
The Green Bay Packers are hanging onto Finley.|||||||
The Packers had to cut the mercurial tight end before 4 p.m. EDT Monday to avoid paying a $3 million roster bonus. After the deadline passed, Finley said on Twitter, "Ecstatic 2 b back w (at)packers. Best place on earth." Finley set a Packers record for receptions (61) by a tight end last season
Finley caught three passes for a season-high 66 yards and a TD in Sunday's win at Detroit.|||||||
This is the kind of production Finley's fantasy owners expected the past two seasons but have not received. It's hard to tell if this is something positive going forward considering Aaron Rodgers has plenty of receiving options at his disposal.
Finley practiced Friday as he recovers from a partially dislocated shoulder suffered against Indianapolis on Oct. 7. The fifth-year veteran has played with the injury the last three games, but his production has been minimal with six catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns.|||||||
Finley said he is fully recovered from the injury. As for getting things right between him and Aaron Rodgers after Finley has alluded to chemistry issues with his quarterback on several occasions this season
Finley is active Sunday against the Texans.|||||||
Finley injured his shoulder last week at Indianapolis.
Finley injured his shoulder at Indianapolis.|||||||
Though Finley has had his issues with dropped passes, his absence from the offense coule be a huge blow to the Packers.
