XAVIER MCKINNEY NEWS

Tallies nine stops on Thanksgiving McKinney finished Thursday's Week 13 win against the Dolphins with nine tackles (seven solo).

Impact McKinney tied his season-high mark in stops -- he previously totaled nine tackles Week 11 versus Chicago. It was a rare game without a pickoff this season for the safety, as he's now notched an interception in seven of his 12 games. McKinney has 63 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, on the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' struggles in the cold continue with 30-17 loss to Packers at Lambeau Field

Tua Tagovailoa had spoken about how the Miami Dolphins had an opportunity this week to change the narrative suggesting they couldn’t play well in freezing temperatures

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Love connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins 30-17

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers capitalized on a fast start to beat Miami 30-17 and snap the Dolphins’ three-game winning streak

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Dolphins' Tagovailoa hopes to continue his hot streak while playing in cold weather at Green Bay

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hopes to continue his hot streak in the cold when he and the Miami Dolphins visit Lambeau Field for a Thanksgiving night matchup against the Green Bay Pa...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Joe Must Go After Disastrous Giants Season A big reason for the New York Giants’ 2-9 season is general manager Joe Schoen, who let both Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney leave withou...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Xavier McKinney Brings Culture Shift, Big Plays vs. 49ers GREEN BAY, Wis. – Xavier McKinney knew what he was signing up for. He knew what he wanted when he joined the Green Bay Packers. It’s a visio...

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • SI.COM

Nabs another pick in Week 12 McKinney recorded three total tackles (all solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.

Impact McKinney continues to prove why the Packers made him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL, as he nabbed his seventh interception of the season in Week 12, tying Kerby Joseph for the NFL lead. The Alabama product has also played every single defensive snaps for Green Bay through 11 games, recording 54 total tackles and defending nine passes. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the league's premier ball hawks when the Packers host the Dolphins on Thursday night.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy schedule gives Packers no time to celebrate their lopsided win over 49ers

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Josh Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Packers roll past short-handed 49ers 38-10

Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers trounced the short-handed San Francisco 49ers 38-10

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney on facing the 49ers: 'We have to go out there with he right mindset' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke with the media ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Great effort in win McKinney recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.

Impact The first-year Packer posted a season-high nine stops in Sunday's narrow win, tying Carrington Valentine for Green Bay's leading tackler. McKinney has had a phenomenal start to his tenure in Green Bay, tallying 51 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and intercepting six passes while playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps through 10 games. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the NFL's top safeties when the Packers host the 49ers in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney on facing the Bears: 'We don't take any team for granted' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media as the team prepares for the Week 11 matchup with the longtime rival Chicago Bears.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Can Packers S Xavier McKinney win NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2024? ESPN’s Matt Bowen predicted Packers S Xavier McKinney will go on to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Xavier McKinney: 'We've got to be able to beat these good teams' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media following the team's 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Jeff Hafley on Xavier McKinney: 'I don't even think we've seen close to how good this guy is going to be' Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley spoke to the media Thursday on Xavier McKinney being named NFC Defensive Player of the Month and o...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Xavier McKinney on playing the Detroit Lions: 'This is for that No. 1 spot' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media on Thursday about being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month and the upcoming...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Two of NFC's hottest teams face off as North-leading Lions visit Green Bay

Two of the NFC's hottest teams square off Sunday when the first-place Detroit Lions visit Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers in a North Division showdown

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Lack of big plays, too many mistakes are among the reasons for the Giants' 2-6 record

New York Giants co-owner John Mara gave coach Brian Daboll a vote of confidence last week after a discouraging loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets another interception McKinney recorded six tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville.

Impact After Sunday's win, McKinney now has an interception in six of the Packers' eight games, and he's alone at the top of the league in that category heading into Week 9. McKinney and Green Bay are now in line to host the Lions and Jared Goff, who has thrown 13 touchdowns and just four interceptions through seven games in 2024.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another interception McKinney recorded six tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville.

Impact After Sunday's win, McKinney now has an interception in six of the Packers' eight games, and he's alone at the top of the league in that category heading into Week 9. McKinney and Green Bay are now in line to host the Lions and Jared Goff, who has thrown 13 touchdowns and just four interceptions through seven games in 2024.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney on this week's matchup against the Jaguars: 'They've got a talented offense' Packers safety Xavier McKinney spoke with the media Wednesday about Robert Saleh's presence at practice and the team's upcoming matchup agai...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Season-high in tackles Sunday McKinney recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans.

Impact McKinney continued his stretch of impressive play in Sunday's win, bringing his season totals up to 30 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and five interceptions across Green Bay's first seven games. The first-year Packer still leads the NFL in interceptions despite not having recorded a pick in either of his last two contests. With the emergence of 2024 fourth-round pick Evan Williams, the Packers' new and improved safety duo is shaping up to be one of the best in the league. Expect McKinney to continue making plays as Green Bay takes on the Jaguars in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney SACKS Stroud | Packers vs. Texans Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney drops the Houston Texans QB for a loss of eight yards during Sunday's Week 7 game at Lambeau Field.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Major upgrades at safety position spark Packers' surge in takeaways

The position that ranked among the Green Bay Packers’ biggest weaknesses last year has developed into a major strength

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press