Ice Bowl II? 49ers, Packers brace for brutal weather – USA TODAY
USA TODAYGREEN BAY, Wis. – Ryan Pickett isn’t concerned about looking like a tough guy Sunday. The Green Bay Packers’ nose tackle is going to be all bundled up. “I…
49ers aren’t ignoring cold, just dealing with it – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleGREEN BAY, Wis. – Two years ago in the playoffs, Justin Smith memorably showed off his strength by rag-dolling Saints 320-pound left tackle Jermon Bushrod back into quarterback…
Things could get wild this weekend – ESPN
ESPNA high-scoring game is expected Saturday night when the New Orleans Saints visit the Philadelphia Eagles. An Ice Bowl-like game is expected when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Green…
How important is home field advantage in the wild-card round? – USA TODAY
USA TODAYFor the second time in four seasons, the New Orleans Saints are in the playoffs as an NFC wild-card team, and they again will have to go on the…
Green Bay Cold Threatens to Outfreeze NFL Ice Bowl Record – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle(Updates with Bengals’ sellout in 10th paragraph.) Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) — The Green Bay Packers may be about to host the coldest game in National Football League history,…
49ers notebook: More than chilly reception expected in Green Bay – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury NewsIt’s not quite up to Ice Bowl standards, but if the forecast holds up the 49ers-Packers playoff game in Green Bay is going down as one of…
Packers think third time will be charm vs. Colin Kaepernick – USA TODAY
USA TODAYGREEN BAY, Wis. — Cornerback Tramon Williams doesn’t think the Green Bay Packers defense has something to prove in Sunday’s NFC wild-card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.…