Clay Matthews – Noteworthy
LB Clay Matthews is 3-for-3 this season, earning a roughing-the-passer penalty in each of the first three games. Each of the infractions against Matthews in the past two weeks have drawn widespread criticism, even as the NFL attempts to enforce its new role to protect quarterbacks. Attempting to get clarity on the rule to prevent a repeat of the violations, Matthews enlisted the help of his employer — Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy, who also happens to be a member of the NFL Competition Committee. Matthews told the newspaper that the advice from Murphy was to maintain the status quo. Translation: “Not to change a thing” regarding his style of play, according to Matthews.
Randall Cobb – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Randall Cobb of the Green Bay Packers was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills because of a hamstring injury.
Head coach Mike McCarthy took a wait-and-see approach when asked about Cobb’s injury by reporters. “It’s unfortunate, but we’ll see how it goes,” said McCarthy, whose Packers have a 1-1-1 record.
Cobb is a huge part of Green Bay’s offensive scheme, having participated in 91 percent of the Packers’ offensive plays through three games. He has made 17 receptions for 194 yards and a touchdown. However, in the last two games, he has been limited to a total of eight catches for 52 yards, but there is no indication that the hamstring injury might have been a factor.