Starting CB Tramon Williams was among the players listed as inacitve, according to a team tweet, for their game this afternoon at Carolina. Other Packers on the inactive list: RB Alex Green, CB Davon House, LB Frank Zombo, T Derek Sherrod, DE Mike Neal, and LB Vic So’oto.

Star receiver Calvin Johnson’s status is in doubt for the Lions’ home opener against the Chiefs.

If there is a difference between the 3-4 defenses of the Packers and Steelers — and I think there is — in my mind it’s the youth and talent of Packers cornerbacks Sam Shields, Tramon Williams and Charles Woodson.

Here’s a quick look at the best of the best from the podiums in Chicago, Green Bay, New Jersey and Pittsburgh on Championship Wednesday.

With honorable mention shout outs to Jay Cutler, Charles Tillman and James Harrison, here’s a list of most valuable players (and coaches) from the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Fran Charles and Rod Woodson had a great interview on Wednesday with Charles Woodson, who discusses the improvement of the Packers defense in the second season under DC Dom Capers.

The director of Fandemonium was in Philadelphia this past weekend to catch all of the action and help officials catch any uniform violators.

Before we turn our attention to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, let’s take another quick look back at the MVPs of wild-card weekend.

Michael Vick and the Eagles had no comeback magic this time around.

One offseason injury that should be followed this season is that of Packers CB Al Harris, who has said he’ll be back on the field this season. But when, and if, that takes place still remain big questions.

Players have until 11:59 ET Monday night to sign their tenders, or their clubs could then lower the offers from the original levels. The teams would also still retain the players’ rights for the 2010 season.

If RB Ryan Grant could squeeze $18 million out of the Packers over four years while the organization was trying to figure out what to do with QB Brett Favre last summer, then what’s stopping Packers CB Tramon Williams from getting his payday this time around?