2009 Green Bay Packers season
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The 2009 Green Bay Packers season was the 89th season in the National Football League
for the Green Bay Packers
and the 91st season for the team overall. The Packers finished with an 11–5 record but lost in the wild card round of the playoffs to the Arizona Cardinals
.
. With the pick they selected defensive tackle B. J. Raji
of Boston College
. After selecting Raji, they then traded picks 2–41, 3–73 and 3–83 to the New England Patriots
for picks 1–26 and 5–162. With pick 1–26, the Packers selected linebacker
Clay Matthews
of USC
. After the rest of the first day of the draft had passed in which the Packers held no selections, the Packers started the second day of the draft by selecting OG/OT T. J. Lang
of Eastern Michigan with pick 4–109. In the following round the selected FB
Quinn Johnson
of LSU
with pick 5–145 and OT Jamon Meredith
of South Carolina
with pick 5–162. In the sixth round they selected DE
Jarius Wynn
of Georgia
with pick 6–182 and CB
Brandon Underwood
of Cincinnati
with pick 6–187. With their final pick of the draft they selected LB
Brad Jones
of Colorado
with pick 7–218.
Players highlighted in yellow indicate players selected to the Pro Bowl
during their NFL career.
, the Packers signed 11 undrafted free agents. They were:
On May 4, the Packers signed Cornerback Trevor Ford
, Punter Adam Graessle
, Defensive lineman Dean Muhtadi
and Offensive tackle Dane Randolph
(Maryland
) after they attended a minicamp on a tryout basis.
Notes:
that the Packers would switch their base defensive scheme from a 4–3 to a 3–4 scheme which implements three down linemen and four linebackers instead of four down linemen and three linebackers in the traditional 4–3. While the defense will now be based out of the 3–4, head coach Mike McCarthy stated that they will also use some four man fronts thus being more of a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense.
In a February 3 press conference to introduce the new assistant coaches to the media, McCarthy was asked if defensive end Aaron Kampman
would play outside linebacker in the new 3–4 defense. He responded: "Well, it depends on what personnel we have on the field. When we line up in the first base defense, yeah, Aaron will be an outside linebacker."
Another notable question was which position group has to make the biggest transition, he replied: "Terminology-wise, they’re learning a new language … and I think that’s good for everybody. That touches every player. Technique-wise, there’s definitely going to be some carryover – there always is, particularly in sub-fronts. You may look at some of our subpackages, and you may not think there’s a whole lot of difference compared to what we’ve done in the past."
He was also asked, is change good, he replied: "Change creates excitement. … The Green Bay Packers organization will never lack for energy. It’s such a great place to work from a culture standpoint, the passion of all the people that work here. But there’s definitely a ton of energy on the third floor right now. Today’s exciting. We’re finally all back. Everybody’s here, our staff is complete. So, you can just tell by the response of the players and the people close to the football team, everybody’s excited about our new direction."
There were competitions for starting jobs on the offensive line due to the team looking for stability on the offensive line at center and right guard, and a replacement for longtime starter at right tackle, Mark Tauscher
.
On defense, the main competition for starting jobs in the new 3–4 scheme took place at outside linebacker position opposite Aaron Kampman. Second-year pro defensive end turned linebacker Jeremy Thompson
was initially placed as the starter for right outside linebacker, although rookie Clay Matthews III
competed for the position as well.
On special teams, punters Jeremy Kapinos
and Durant Brooks
competed for the Packers punting job.
On August 8 the Packers scheduled a "Family Night" inter-squad scrimmage at 7:30 pm CST at Lambeau Field
, but due to inclement weather the event was canceled.
After the canceled scrimmage, the Packers released their first depth chart of the season. In the position battles listed above, Allen Barbre was listed as the starting right tackle. At the center position, Scott Wells was listed as the starter with Jason Spitz starting at his normal right guard spot on the line. As stated above, Jeremy Thompson was listed as the starting right outside linebacker. In the highly contested battle between punters Jeremy Kapinos and Durant Brooks, Kapinos was listed as the starter.
During the morning practice on the Monday after their second pre-season matchup vs the Buffalo Bills
, It became apparent that Scott Wells
had lost his starting center position to Jason Spitz
, with Josh Sitton
replacing Spitz at right guard and Allen Barbre
continued to hold the starting reps at right tackle. These changes were also later reflected on the teams depth chart on Packers.com.
Another change on the depth chart was Johnny Jolly
replacing rookie first round draft pick B. J. Raji
and Justin Harrell
at left defensive end due to Jolly's explosive performance in the first two preseason contests of the season, which included two sacks and a forced fumble vs Buffalo.
The third change of note made was Brady Poppinga
regaining his starting outside linebacker spot on the depth chart ahead of Jeremy Thompson
and rookie first round pick Clay Matthews
. Thompson and Matthews though still have a chance to take the starting spot.
The punter contest doesn’t still have a clear leader after two pre season contests. Brooks’
chances diminished a bit when an old hip flexor injury popped up last week, bringing his durability into doubt. Kapinos has shown that he doesn’t have Brooks’ leg strength but has shown that he still is a viable option to get the job done. The Packers' have looked at other teams roster for another punter, but due to a pretty weak crop of solid punters in the NFL, the chances aren't promising of finding a better punter than the two current punters on the roster.
The Packers' 2009 season started at home
against their hated division rival, the Chicago Bears
, on Sunday Night Football
.
The Packers received the ball first but had to settle for a 49 yard field goal attempt on their first drive of the season, but kicker Mason Crosby
failed to convert the kick wide left. After the missed attempt the Packers new 3–4 defense took the field for the first time in the regular season and held Jay Cutler
and the Bears to a 3 and out. After a minimal drive by the Packers, following the Bears punt, the Bears retook possession of the ball at the Chicago 18 yard line. After moving the ball to the Bears 31 yard line, Cutler forced a throw into coverage intended for tight end Desmond Clark
. Safety Nick Collins
intercepted the pass and returned the ball to the Packers 43 yard line.
Both teams continued to trade fairly ineffective offensive series throughout the first half up until 8:22 in the second quarter where Mason Crosby
converted a 52 yard field goal to give the Packers the early 3–0 lead. On the Bears next drive, Cutler completed a 68 yard pass to wide receiver Johnny Knox
down to the Packers 8 yard line. With the Bears looking to score in the red zone, the Packers pressured Cutler enough to force an errant throw into the Packers defensive line. Defensive end Johnny Jolly
intercepted the pass and returned the ball for two yards to the Packers 14 yard line. Though the interception prevented a possible Bears touchdown, three plays later Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
was sacked in the end zone by safety Danieal Manning
for a Bears safety decreasing the Packers lead to a 3–2 advantage.
After the safety, the ball was punted back to the Bears and returned to the Bears 44 yard line by return man Devin Hester
. On third down of the Bears next possession, cornerback Tramon Williams
intercepted another forced Cutler throw and returned the ball to the Bears 1 yard line. On the next play, Packers running back Ryan Grant
rushed left end for 1 yard and scored the Packers first touchdown of the season to take a 10–2 lead. Both teams exchanged offensive possessions for the last 4:40 of the half but neither managed to add any more points to the score. The Packers went into the half with a 10–2 lead.
After the half, the Bears received the ball. Ten plays into the Bears drive, Jay Cutler connected with Devin Hester
on a 36 yard pass down the right sideline for their first touchdown of the season. With the touchdown and the extra point, the Bears decreased the Packer lead to 10–9. After the Bears touchdown, the Packer offense still seemed to have trouble moving the ball and had to settle for punting the ball after a sack and two incomplete passes. On the next Bears drive, the Bears converted a 47 yard field goal to take a 12–10 lead over the Packers. The Packers offense took the field aiming to retake the lead, but stalled again around midfield.
In the fourth quarter, with the Packers offense unable to move the ball and the defense lacking the plays that it made in the first half, it looked like the tides were turning in the Bears favor. The Bears then took over the ball at their own 27 yard line, but the Packers defense held stout and forced the Bears to punt. Before the punt though, the Bears center was watching rookie first round pick Clay Matthews III
run of the field. Thinking that there were 12 Packers on the field, he snapped the ball to the Bears running back Garrett Wolfe
who then tried to advance the ball, but was stopped by the Packers. Bears coach Lovie Smith
challenged that the Packers had too many players on the field, but instant replays showed that Matthews got off the field of play before the ball was snapped thus giving the Packers the ball at the Bears 26 yard line. After a couple of plays and a holding penalty on the Packers, they had to settle for the field goal in which Mason Crosby converted to give the Packers a slim 13–12 lead. On the Bears next drive, they matched the Packers recent score on a 21 yard field goal to regain the lead from the Packers at 15–13.
With 2:35 remaining in the game, the Packers received the ball. after a couple of decent gains the Packers offense looked slightly more confident than their previous series in the game. The dagger was then put into the Bears heart when quarter back Aaron Rodgers
connected with Greg Jennings
on a 50 yard touchdown pass paired with a Jennings two point conversion reception gave the Packers a 21–15 lead in the dying minutes.
The Bears offense took the field in a last attempt to win the game, but Jay Cutler's debut start for the Bears would get even worse when his first pass of the drive was intercepted by cornerback Al Harris and returned to the Bears 14 yard line.
The Packers then lined up in the victory formation to take a nail biting and sloppy 21–15 win against their division rival Chicago Bears
to start the season with a 1–0 record.
During the contest, Packers starting safety Atari Bigby
injured his knee and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Bears star linebacker Brian Urlacher
also dislocated his wrist and will reportedly miss the remainder of the season.
After defeating the Bears
in their season opener, the Packers faced the 0–1 Cincinnati Bengals
in a week 2 contest at Lambeau Field
. During the week leading up to the game, Bengals star wide receiver Chad Ochocinco said in an interview that he’ll do a celebratory “Lambeau Leap” into the end zone seats if he scores in Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.
The Packers started the contest with the ball, but could only manage to move the ball to mid field before they settled for a punt. The Bengals offense then took to the field at their own 37 yard line and after moving the ball into the Packers red zone, Carson Palmer
managed to hit Laveranues Coles
on a short 5 yard pass in the center of the end zone to take an early 7–0 lead. The Packers managed to match the Bengals drive though, by caping a 11 play 80 yard drive with a 3 yard pass by Aaron Rodgers
to Donald Driver
along the right sideline of the end zone. The score was now tied a 7–7. The Bengals regained possession after the Packers touchdown, but on the first play of their corresponding drive Carson Palmer
attempted a pass to wide receiver Chad Ochocinco along the right sideline, but Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
stepped in front of Ochocinco and intercepted the attempted pass. Woodson then returned the ball down to the Bengals 11 yard line for a return of 22 yards. Two plays later, Packers running back Ryan Grant
scored a touchdown on a 4 yard run outside of the left guard to take a 14–7 lead. After the Grant touchdown, both teams exchanged possessions into the second quarter.
On the Bengals second drive after the Ryan Grant touchdown run, quarterback Carson Palmer
capped the Bengals drive with a 1 yard sneak up the middle for a touchdown to re-tie the contest at 14–14. The Packers offense again sputtered and couldn't find the rhythm that the offense once possessed a season ago. After the punt, Carson Palmer was sacked for a loss of 8 yards and then on the next play Charles Woodson
intercepted another pass along the right sideline from Palmer and returned the ball 37 yards for the Packers first defensive score of the season to retake the lead 21–14. On the Bengals next drive though, they would then retake the lead again on a 5 yard Palmer pass to Chris Henry in the back of the end zone. The score was now tied 21–21. The Packers offense retook the field aiming to break the tie before halftime, but only could manage to give kicker Mason Crosby
a 55 yard attempt in which he missed as the clock expired. The teams went into the half tied at 21.
After the half, the Bengals offense took to the field first but was forced to punt. The Packers responded by moving the ball quite efficiently, but their drive came to an end when Ryan Grant
fumbled after pulling in a short Aaron Rodgers pass. The Bengals then managed to capitalize on the Packers first turn over of the season by putting together a 12 play 62 yard drive capped by another Carson Palmer
touchdown pass, this time to wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. After the touchdown, Ochocinco ran behind the endzone looking for a place to Lambeau Leap finally settling for a group of Bengals fans in the right corner of the endzone. Both teams exchanged possession without scoring through the end of the third quarter.
With both teams unable to score into the fourth quarter, the Bengals finally converted a field goal with 2 minutes left in game. to take a 31–21 lead. After the field goal, the Packers took over and managed to get the ball into field goal range in which Packers coach decided to kick the field goal to decrease the lead to 7 needing an onside kick recovery to tie the game anyway. The Mason Crosby
kick was successful and the Packers special teams unit then lined up in the onside kick formation. Mason Crosby
kicked the to the right side and the ball hopped right to Packers corner back Tramon Williams
for the recovery. With 45 seconds remaining, The Packers offense took the field with no timeouts. Rodgers then completed a couple of passes and moved the ball past midfield with 16 seconds remaining. Rodgers then completed a 25 yard strike to Donald Driver
in the center of the field for 25 yards down to the Bengals 10 yard line. Hurrying down field the Packers snapped the ball with 1 second remaining but the Packers were flagged for a false start. With the penalty the remaining time was run off the clock and the game ended.
What could have been a memorable comeback ended in defeat with the Packers suffering their first loss of the season 31–24 to bring their record to 1–1.
During the contest, Packers starting safety Nick Collins
injured his shoulder and veteran starting left tackle Chad Clifton
injured his ankle.
, St. Louis, Missouri
A week after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals
, the Packers traveled down to St. Louis, Missouri
to face the 0–2 St. Louis Rams
.
The game started with the Rams offense in possession after Danny Amendola
returned the initial kickoff to the Rams 43 yard line. The Rams moved the ball down to the Packers 31 yard line but had to settle for the field goal. The attempt though was blocked by the Packers Johnny Jolly
and recovered by Will Blackmon
. Blackmon returned the ball to the Packers 43 yard line and the Packers offense took to the field. The Packers offense fluttered out at the Rams 30 yard line in which the Packers field goal unit took to the field. Kicker Mason Crosby
converted the 48 yard field goal for the Packers to take the early 3–0 lead. The game then resumed with the Rams in possession. after an initial holding penalty on first down, Stephen Jackson
then ran for no gain and caught a pass for 4 yards. On third down Rams quarterback Marc Bulger
was hit by Aaron Kampman
in which Bulger fumbled the bal. Defensive end Johnny Jolly
then recovered the fumble at the Rams 15 yard line. The Packers offense then took to the field in the Rams red zone, but after a short run by Ryan Grant
and an incomplete pass to Donald Driver
, Aaron Rodgers
was sacked for a loss of 12 yards and the Packers had to settle for a 38 yard field goal attempt in which Mason Crosby
successfully converted to extend the Packers lead to 6–0. The Rams then took to the field looking to make up for the turn over, but the Rams luck took another turn for the worst on the first play of the drive in which running back Stephen Jackson
was stripped by Cullen Jenkins
. The fumble was then recovered by Packers cornerback Al Harris. The Rams quarterback Marc Bulger
was injured on the play and did not return to the game. Similar to the last time the Packers took over possession in the red zone, the offense failed to move the ball much and had to settle for another field goal. Crosby's third field goal of the day was successful to give the Packers a 9–0 lead to end the first quarter.
On the first Rams possession of the 2nd quarter, the offense now led by backup quarterback Kyle Boller
managed to get two first down's, but came up short on an incomplete pass to Stephen Jackson
and had to settle for a punt. The Packers took to the field and on the second play of the drive, Aaron Rodgers
threw deep left to Donald Driver
in which he made a miraculous one handed grab for 46 yards. After a 12 pass completion to Jordy Nelson
a 12 yard scramble by Aaron Rodgers
and a 5 yard run by Ryan Grant
, Rodgers handed the ball off to fullback John Kuhn
up the middle followed by a fake pitch right to Ryan Grant
. The defense was sold by the fake pitch and John Kuhn
charged forward into the end zone for the games first touchdown. The extra point was successful and the Packers took a 16–0 lead. The Rams then responded though on their corresponding drive by completing a 16 yard pass from Kyle Boller
to Daniel Fells
for the touchdown to decrease the Packers lead to 16–7. On the Packers next drive, Rodgers completed a 50 yard pass to Greg Jennings
down the right sideline and capped the drive with a 21 yard pass to a streaking Donald Driver
in the left corner of the end zone. Crosby converted the extra point and the lead was extended to 23–7. With the Packers in a prevent defense, the Rams managed to move the ball quite successfully down the field down to the Packers 19 yard line with 8 seconds remaining in the half. The Rams then scored another touchdown when Kyle Boller
connected again for 19 yards to Daniel Fells
, this time in the left side of the end zone just inside the goal line. This would be the last score of the half and the Packers went into the half with a 23–14 lead.
The Packers didn't manage to move the ball much on the first possession of the third quarter and had to settle for their first punt of the game. The Rams move the ball down to the Packers 35 yard line, but in the end had to settle for a 53 yard field goal decreasing the Packers lead to 23–17. Both teams didn't manage to move the ball much and traded punts throughout the rest of the third quarter.
On the first play of the fourth quarter though, Rodgers connected with Greg Jennings
again deep middle for 53 yards down to the Rams 17 yard line. Four plays later, Aaron Rodgers
scampered up the middle on a four yard run for a touchdown. Mason Crosby
missed the extra point though, raising the Packer lead to 29–17. The Rams took to the field but didn't manage to convert a first down and punted the ball. The Packers didn't manage much either on their next drive converting only one first down, a came up a yard short for a second first down and settled for a punt. The Rams took over on their own 15 yard line, but on a third a six at their 19 yard line, Charles Woodson
stepped in front of Danny Amendola
crossing the middle of the field and intercepted the Kyle Boller
pass. After a 13 yard pass to Donald Driver
and a 5 yard run by Ryan Grant
, Aaron Rodgers
hit John Kuhn
in the right side of the end zone for Rodgers second touchdown pass of the day. The Packers took the 36–17 lead with the added extra point. The Rams couldn't convert on fourth down of their following drive and the Packers took over own downs. The Packers offense then took to the field and after five Ryan Grant
runs, Aaron Rodgers
kneeled twice to run out the clock.
With the 36–17 win over the St. Louis Rams
, the Packers increased their record to 2–1 heading into a Monday Night Football
showdown against the 3–0 Minnesota Vikings
led by longtime former Packers starting quarterback Brett Favre
.
, Minneapolis, Minnesota
With both teams coming off of wins, the 2–1 Green Bay Packers
will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota
to face the 3–0 Minnesota Vikings
in a Monday Night Football
showdown. The Vikings will be led by starting quarterback Brett Favre
.
The game started with the Packers in possession. After the offense moved the ball consistently down field down to the Minnesota 24 yard line, but Aaron Rodgers
was then sacked by two Vikings defenders for a 9 yard loss and fumbled the football. The ball was recovered by Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway
at the Vikings 33 yard line. After the turnover, Brett Favre took to the field clad in purple. The Vikings too seemed to also be able to move the ball just as effectively with multiple short runs by running back Adrian Peterson and throws by Brett Favre
. The Vikings finally capped the 12 play 67 yard drive with a 1 yard touchdown pass short left from Brett Favre
to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe
. With the score, the Vikings took the early 7–0 lead.
The Packers then took to the field looking to make up for the turnover on their first possession of the game. On 3rd and 5 after an incompletion to Greg Jennings
and a 5 yard run by fullback John Kuhn
, Aaron Rodgers
fired a pass to second year tight end Jermichael Finley
deep middle in which he caught around the Vikings 35 yard line and then ran the ball the rest of the way into the end zone for a Packers 62 yard touchdown. With the extra point the game was now tied 7–7.
The Vikings took to the field again, but after two incompletions and a completion for a 5 yard loss the Vikings were forced to punt. The Packers then took over at the Minnesota 43 yard line. The Packers again managed to move the ball quite effectively against the Vikings defense but like the first drive of the game, the drive ended with a turn over. This time it was an attempted short right pass to Greg Jennings
from Aaron Rodgers
that was intercepted by Antoine Winfield
at the Vikings 23 yard line. Similar to the last drive after the Packers turned over the ball, the Vikings managed to move the ball effortlessly down to the Packers 14 yard line in which Brett Favre
then connected with wide receiver Sidney Rice
for Favre's second touchdown strike against the Packers. With the score the Vikings retook the lead at 14–7.
The Packers then took to the field looking again to make up for another costly turnover, but the offense failed to move the ball and Aaron Rodgers
was sacked on 3rd down forcing the Packers to punt. The Packers would level the score though on the Vikings next offensive play of the game. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson ran wide left and was stacked up behind the line of scrimmage. While he was being stopped, Packers rookie linebacker Clay Matthews
ripped the ball away from Peterson and returned the ball untouched 42 yards for the Packers tying touchdown at 14–14.
On the Vikings next possession looking to retake the lead, Favre and company compiled together a drive highlighted by a 43 yard pass from Brett Favre
to Percy Harvin
down to the Packers 3 yard line. On the next play, Favre dropped back to pass and the ball was intercepted by Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
in the center of the end zone but the play was nullified by a defensive pass interference call paired with a defensive offside penalty. The pass inference penalty was accepted and the ball was placed on the Packers 1 yard line. On the next play Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushed up the middle for the score to give the Vikings a 21–14 lead. The Packers took over with little time remaining but still attempted to put points on the board. After a 14 yard pass to Greg Jennings
down to the Vikings 48 yard line, Aaron Rodgers
took the team's final timeout with 1 second remaining. On the final play of the half Rodgers tossed a deep ball into a group of players the right corner of the end zone but the ball fell incomplete ending the half 21–14 in favor of the Vikings.
The Vikings received the ball at the start of the second half, and managed to still move the ball effectively against the Packers defense that was getting virtually no pressure on Brett Favre
. On second and ten at the Green Bay 44 yard line, Brett Favre
connected with Jeff Dugan
to the Green Bay 31 for 25 yards and then capped the drive with a 31 yard strike to receiver Bernard Berrian
deep left for a touchdown to extend the Vikings lead to 28–14.
The Packers then took to the field and managed to move the ball down field highlighted by a 24 yard pass to Donald Driver
and a 20 yard pass to Ryan Grant
down to the Minnesota 5 yard line setting the team up first and goal at the Vikings 5 yard line. On first down Ryan Grant
ran up the middle for a four yard gain. On second down the Packers tried a trick play that looked like a run wide right for Grant, but Rodgers handed the ball off to fullback John Kuhn
who ran up the middle but the Vikings were not fooled and Kuhn's attempt to score a touchdown was stopped when his knee hit down at the line of scrimmage before lunging into the endzone. On third down, Rodgers connected with tight end Jermichael Finley
who ran an out route to the right, but was tackled right after the reception at the line of scrimmage by Vikings linebacker Ben Leber
for no gain. The Packers then choose to go for it on fourth down rather than settling the field goal. On the play, Rodgers looked right, then back left and passed to Packers tight end Donald Lee short middle, but Lee failed to catch the pass resulting in loss of downs and the Vikings took over possession at their 1 yard line.
On the Vikings next drive that continued on into the final quarter of play, the Vikings managed to move the ball out of their own end zone down to their own 37 yard line, but the drive stalled on a 5 yard completed screen pass short of the first down marker on 3rd and 10. The Packers took over at their own 15 yard line, and Rodgers was sacked on first down. On second down Ryan Grant
ran up the middle for 10 yards making up for the lost yardage on the sack and more. The drive came to an end though on the next play when quarterback Aaron Rodgers
pretended to walk toward the sideline and the ball was directly snapped to backup running back DeShawn Wynn
. Wynn managed to gain 6 yards on 3rd and 7, but falling a yard short on the trick play the Packers were forced to punt.
The Viking offense then took to the field again, but the Packers defense held the Vikings on third down and they too were forced to punt. After another stellar punt by Vikings punter Chris Kluwe
, the Packers were again pinned deep in their own end at their own 1 yard line. After two unsuccessful plays for no gain on first and second down, Aaron Rodgers
was sacked by Jared Allen
at the goal line and fumbled the football. The ball was recovered by the Vikings, but the ruling on the field was challenged by the Packers that the ground had caused the fumbled. The ruling on the field was then changed to a safety rather than giving the Vikings the ball at the Packers 1 yard line and the Vikings extended their lead to 30–14.
After the safety the Packers kicked off and the Vikings took over at their 40 yard line.The Packers managed to again hold the Vikings defense to a three and out and the ball was punted back to the Packers. On the Packers next possession, Ryan Grant
started off the drive with a 15 yard run, and Jermichael Finley
caught a 37 yard pass from Rodgers two plays later. Three plays later after an 11 yard rush by Aaron Rodgers
and an incomplete pass, Rodgers connected with second year wide receiver Jordy Nelson
for a 33 yard touchdown strike. After a failed two point conversion pass to Ryan Grant
the Vikings lead was decreased to 30–20.
The Packers then tried a failed onside kick and the Vikings took over the ball with 3:39 remaining in the game, but due to poor clock management by the Vikings they were held to a three and out and only had run 29 seconds off of the game clock after the punt. The Packers took over at their own 18 yard line with 3:10 remaining in the contest. On first play of the drive, Rodgers connected with Donald Driver
for 10 yards which with the reception tied Sterling Sharpe
's club career high receptions total with 595. On third and 12 at their own 26 yard line, Rodgers hit James Jones
in the middle of the field in which he then took the ball to the Minnesota 40 for 34 yards. Five plays later after Rodgers threw the ball away on third down, Mason Crosby
converted a 31 yard field goal to decrease the Vikings lead to 30–23.
The Packers attempted their second onside kick of the game with 55 seconds remaining, but the kick was again recovered by the Vikings ending all chances of a comeback. The Vikings then lined up in the victory formation and ran out the clock to defeat the Packers 30–23.
During the contest, Packers return specialist Will Blackmon
suffered a season ending knee injury.
With the loss, the Packers go into their bye week with a 2–2 record sitting in third place in the NFC North behind the 4–0 Minnesota Vikings
and the 3–1 Chicago Bears
.
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
After the bye week, the Packers returned home
to face the 1–4 Detroit Lions
. Offensive tackle Chad Clifton
returned to the starting lineup along with safety Atari Bigby
after each had missed the last two and three games respectively. Starting center Jason Spitz
was inactive with an injury.
Starting off the contest, the Packers received the ball in which kickoff returner Jordy Nelson
returned 99 yards for a touchdown, but the score was nullified by a holding penalty and the offense took to the field starting at their own 20 yard line. On the opening drive, quarterback Aaron Rodgers
converted the first third down of the drive with a 26 yard pass to Greg Jennings
to the Packers 49 yard line. Three plays later on the second third down of the drive, Rodgers hit James Jones
who was wide open along the right sideline underneath the safety's coverage . Jones then evaded the last defender and scored the first touchdown of the day to give the Packers an early 7–0 lead.
On the Lions first possession of the game, backup quarterback Daunte Culpepper
who started in place of the Lions rookie starting quarterback Matt Stafford was pressured on their first third down and forced a short errant pass intended for Lions running back Kevin Smith
. The pass was intercepted by the Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins
at the Detroit 21 and returned to the 17 for 4 yards.
Starting in the red zone after the turnover, Packers wide receiver Donald Driver
caught a pass on the left sideline on second down for 5 yards down to the Detroit 6 yard line for a 1st down but an unnecessary roughness penalty moved the Packers back 15 yards to the Detroit 21 yard line. The reception was significant though in that with the reception Donald Driver
passed former Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe
on the club's all time receptions list to take top honors. The drive then continued with an 8 yard reception from Jermichael Finley
a four yard run by Ryan Grant
and another 8 yard reception by Finley. The drive was then capped off with a 1 yard touchdown pass short left to fullback John Kuhn
. With the score the Packers took a 14–0 lead.
Both teams then went on to exchange possessions with no real key moments on into the second quarter. The Lions failed to move the ball with any effectiveness while the Packers key downfall were penalties that set the offense up in unfavorable down and distance situations.
With 10:26 remaining in the half, the Packers offense took to the field and the first play of the drive was a 17 yard pass to Greg Jennings
down to the Lions 29 yard line. The drive stalled though three plays later when Aaron Rodgers
was sacked for no gain on third down and the Packers had to settle for a 46 yard field goal in which kicker Mason Crosby
converted successfully. The score was now 17–0 in the Packers favor.
On the Lions next drive, Lions running back Kevin Smith
ran for 19 yards on second down which moved the ball out to the Detroit 38, but Daunte Culpepper
was sacked on third down for a 4 yard loss by rookie linebacker Clay Matthews
and they were forced to punt. The Packers took to the field in excellent field position after the punt was returned by Tramon Williams
to the Lions 29 yard line. After minimal success in the red zone again, the Packers failed to convert on third down and had to settle for another field goal to increase the lead to 20–0.
On the Lions next possession, they failed to convert on third down yet again and set up a 4th and 3 at their own 45 yard line. Unhappy with the teams offensive struggles the Lions choose to go for it on fourth down but were shut down by the Packers defense for a 1 yard loss. The Packers offense then took to the field in their opponents end for the second straight drive. The drive was started with two receptions by tight end Jermichael Finley
a 5 yard catch and then a 30 yard catch down to the Detroit 8 yard line. Aaron Rodgers
spiked the ball to stop the clock with 19 seconds remaining in the half. On the next offensive play though, Rodgers was sacked for a 5 yard loss forcing them to use their last timeout. On third and three at the Lions 13 yard line, Rodgers attempted a pass to the right side of the end zone to wide receiver Brett Swain
but the pass was out of reach and the Packers had to settle for yet another field goal in which Crosby converted to extend the lead to 23–0 right before halftime.
On the first drive of third quarter, Daunte Culpepper
scrambled out of the pocket and ran for 5 yards. On the run, Daunte noticeably slowed before running out of bounds and was later replaced by Lions third string quarterback Drew Stanton
. After a Stanton incomplete pass, the Lions punted the ball on fourth down.
The Packers offense took to the field and Rodgers and Driver connected multiple times during the drive for gains of 18 and 27 yards. Donald Lee also had an 18 yard grab. On third and five at the Detroit nine yard line, Rodgers passed short to Driver and only managed to advance the ball for one yard before being tackled. The offense yet again stalled and had to settle for yet another Mason Crosby
field goal to extend the lead to 26–0.
Detroit then took to the field again with Drew Stanton
still leading their offense. On the second play of the possession, Stanton passed deep left to tight end Brandon Pettigrew
in which the pass hit the receiver but popped up into the air and fell into the waiting arms of Packers cornerback Al Harris for the interception.
The Packers then took over and managed to move the ball effectively yet again with the drive highlighted by an amazing one hand catch by Donald Driver
for 37 yards down the left sideline. The great catch was then followed by a 9 yard grab by Spencer Havner
and a 9 yard grab by Greg Jennings
which set the Packers up 1st and goal at the Lions three yard line.
On first down though Rodgers dropped back to pass but was hit and sacked by Julian Peterson
. Rodgers fumbled and the ball was recovered by Larry Foote
at the Detroit 15.
On the Lions next possession which extended into the fourth quarter, the Packers put the pressure on Drew Stanton
sacking him twice with the second sack by Al Harris on third down ending the drive.
The Packers then took to the field running the ball looking to run out the clock and possibly ignite their previously ineffective running game. After a couple of decent carries by Ryan Grant
, Rodgers then dropped back to pass and threw a pass short middle that was intended for wide receiver James Jones
. Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy
who was in front of Jones intercepted the pass at the Lions 40 and returned it to the 45 for 5 yards. He then fumbled the ball but recovered his own fumble for no gain.
After the interception, running back Kevin Smith
rushed for 20 yards on 2nd down. In what was the best Lions attempt to put points on the board of the day, moving the ball all the way to the Packers 9 yard line Stanton forced a throw to Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew
in the center of the end zone and Packers safety Atari Bigby
intercepted the pass in the end zone for a touchback and the Packers offense took to the field at their own 20 yard line.
The Packers then ran the ball multiple times with Ryan Grant
and Brandon Jackson to try to run down the clock. Jackson fumbled after a five yard gain but the ball was fortunately recovered by Packers Jermichael Finley
. Rodgers scampered for a 10 yard gain on the next play, but the yardage gained was nullified by a penalty an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Donald Driver after Rodgers had slid to the ground. Ryan Grant
then rushed for a 22 yard gain followed by a couple more short rushes to run the play clock under 2 minutes. Rodgers then took two kneel downs and the game clock expired to give the Packers a 26–0 win.
Chad Clifton
suffered another injury setback during the contest late in the second half and was held out of the rest of the game. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson
also injured his right leg in the contest.
With the win, the Packers increased their record to 3–2 on the season and move ahead into second place in the division (based on head to head, division and conference records) ahead of the 3–2 Chicago Bears
who lost to the Atlanta Falcons
on Sunday Night Football
. Both teams still trail behind the 6–0 Minnesota Vikings
.
, Cleveland, Ohio
In week seven, the Packers traveled to Cleveland, Ohio
to face the 1–5 Cleveland Browns
at Cleveland Browns Stadium
.
The Browns started off the contest with the ball at their own 45 yard line after Packers kicker Mason Crosby
kicked the ball out of bounds on the opening kickoff. The Browns couldn't manage to move the ball effectively on their first possession though failing to convert their first third down of the game and had to settle for a punt.
After the punt the Packers took over at their own 14-yard line and ran the ball on ten of the eleven plays of their first drive, moving the ball all the way down to the Cleveland 32 yard line where backup running back Brandon Jackson came up a yard short on a third and three. The Packers offense stayed on the field and quarterback Aaron Rodgers
attempted a quarterback sneak up the middle but the attempt failed to gain any yards and the ball was turned over on downs.
Cleveland's second drive of the game was more successful than the previous, with the biggest gain of the drive coming coming on a 22-yard pass from quarterback Derek Anderson
to wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi
who beat Packers cornerback Al Harris on a square in route. Harris also grabbed Massaquoi's face mask on the tackle and the Packers were penalized 15 yards for the infraction. The Browns managed to advance the ball down deep into the red zone, but the Packers defense held the Browns out of the end zone and forced them to settle for a 22-yard field goal on the first play of the second quarter that hit the upright but deflected through to give the Browns an early 3–0 lead.
On the Packers' next drive, Aaron Rodgers
and company moved the ball down to the Cleveland 48 yard line with a short pass to Donald Lee, a 13-yard pass to Donald Driver
and a 6-yard pass to Greg Jennings
. The drive was capped off with a short right pass from Aaron Rodgers
to linebacker turned tight end Spencer Havner
. Havner pulled in the pass and ran down the right sideline 45 yards for a touchdown to claim a 7–3 Packers lead.
The Browns then took over on offense trying to reclaim the lead from the Packers. After two incompletions and a 5-yard pass completion the Browns failed to reach the first down marker and looked to end the offensive series on a three and out. On the punt however, the Packers were penalized 5 yards for having 12 men on the field of play which gave the Browns a first down. The Browns still failed to capitalize on the Packers mistake by only gaining 4 yards on the next three plays and settled for another punt.
The Packers offense took over again at their own 14. On first down, running back Ryan Grant
rushed for 6 yards and 4 on second down, but tight end Donald Lee was flagged for holding on the second rushing attempt, moving the Packers back 10 yards. Lee made up for his mistake on the new play though, hauling in a 19-yard reception for a first down. On the next play, Rodgers dropped back to pass and hit Donald Driver
in stride between two defenders. Driver accelerated down field past an oncoming safety and into the end zone for a 71 yard touchdown to increase the Packers lead to 14–3.
The Browns offense took to the field to try to out-fox the Packers defense. On the sixth play of the drive though, quarterback Derek Anderson was intercepted by Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
in which he returned down to the Browns 15 yard line for a 25-yard return. Ryan Grant then rushed the ball for nine yards on second down to the Browns 3 yard line to set up first and goal at the three. After an incomplete pass to Greg Jennings
, Ryan Grant rushed for 2 more yards on second down falling a yard short of the touchdown. Rodgers then passed to Donald Driver
on third and one but the pass was incomplete. Fortunately, the Browns defender covering Driver was flagged for pass inference and the Packer were rewarded with a first and goal at the 1 yard line. After a Grant run for no gain and a John Kuhn
rush for no gain, Ryan Grant
then managed to break the goal line on third down to score a touchdown for the Packers extending the lead even more to 21–3. The Browns took over with less than a minute remaining in the half but managed to have to settle for one final hail Mary attempt into the end zone which was batted down incomplete to end the half with the Packers leading 21–3.
After the half, the Packers started out with possession and managed to move the ball down to the Browns 37 yard line with multiple short yardage gains both passing and rushing. After an offensive pass interference penalty on Donald Lee, the Packers failed to convert on third and 20 and had to settle for a 55-yard field goal attempt on which kicker Mason Crosby
missed wide left.
The Browns then took over after the missed attempt and running back Jamal Lewis
rushed for 4 yards on first and 4 on second down to set the Browns up with a 3rd and 2 on the Packers 47. On third down, Anderson dropped back to pass and threw a ball short right to wide receiver Josh Cribbs. Charles Woodson
immediately hit Cribbs knocking the ball out of his possession. The ball was recovered by the Packers at the Packers 48 by Packers linebacker Brandon Chillar
.
The Packers offense then got into another string of multiple rushing attempts in which was started out with a 15-yard carry by Grant. Rodgers also completed a 16-yard pass to Donald Lee on the drive which stalled when a short pass to Ryan Grant on third down and four only gained three yards down to the Browns 1 yard line. Crosby came onto the field and converted a chip shot field goal to extend the Packers lead to 24–3.
The Browns managed to move the ball much more effectively than previous attempts on their corresponding drive moving the ball all the way down into the red zone. In the drive that in which extended into the fourth quarter, The Browns offense was held on four straight attempts inside the Packers four yard line. The drive ended when the Browns choose to go for it on fourth down at the one, but the Anderson pass flew over wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi
and out of the back of the end zone.
The Packers then took over at their own 1 yard line and managed to move the ball 99 yards for another touchdown. The drive was highlighted by an 18-yard pass to Jennings, a 14-yard pass to Spencer Havner
and a 19-yard scamper by Aaron Rodgers
down to the Browns 39 yard line. Ryan Grant
broke loose on the next play of the drive for 37 yards down the right sideline to the Browns 5 yard line. Rodgers then connected with James Jones in the lower left corner of the end zone for the final touchdown of the game, which extended the lead to 31–3.
Both teams then continued to exchange rather meaningless possessions with the Packers offense now being run by backup quarterback Matt Flynn
. The Packers final drive of the game started with 5:52 remaining on the clock and multiple rush attempts along with a Flynn pass to Jennings for 12 yards ran the clock down to 35 seconds. The Browns took over and rushed the ball once in which the game clock then expired to give the Packers their second successive victory, this time 31–3 over the Cleveland Browns.
During the contest second-year tight end Jermichael Finley
and fourth-string wide receiver Brett Swain
both were removed for the game because of knee injuries.
With the win, the Packers increased their record to 4–2 to held on to second place in the division behind the Minnesota Vikings
at 6–1, who lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers
and ahead of the 3–3 Chicago Bears
who also were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals
later in the day.
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Coming off their road win over the Browns, the Packers went home for the higly-anticipated Week 8 divisional rematch with the Minnesota Vikings
, as former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre
made his return to face his former team.
The Packers got the game off to quick start in the first quarter as kicker Mason Crosby
made a 37-yard field goal, but the Vikings responded with running back Adrian Peterson's 1-yard touchdown run. Things got worse for Green Bay in the second quarter as Favre completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe
, followed by kicker Ryan Longwell
(another former Packer) nailing a 41-yard field goal. The Packers would end the first half with 48 yards of offense, the lowest in over 10 years for a Packers team.
Minnesota would add onto their lead in the third quarter as Favre found wide receiver Percy Harvin
on a 51-yard touchdown pass as 3 Packer defenders collided and hit the ground. Yet Green Bay began to rally as Crosby booted a 26-yard field goal, followed up by quarterback Aaron Rodgers
completing a 16-yard and a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner
. The Vikings would answer in the fourth quarter as Favre hooked up with tight end/fullback Jeff Dugan
on a 2-yard touchdown pass. The Packers tried to rally as Rodgers connected with wide receiver Greg Jennings
on a 10-yard touchdown pass (with a failed 2-point conversion), but Minnesota would put the game out of reach as Favre hooked up with wide receiver Bernard Berrian
on a 16-yard touchdown pass. Favre threw 4 TD's with 0 INT, and had a passer rating of 128 (http://www.nfl.com/players/gamelogs?id=FAV540222).
With the loss, Green Bay fell to 4–3.
, Tampa Bay, Florida
Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Vikings, the Packers flew to Raymond James Stadium
for a Week 9 duel with the throwback-cladded Tampa Bay Buccaneers
, who were looking for their first win of the season. In the first quarter, Green Bay struck first as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
hooked up with wide receiver James Jones
on a 74-yard touchdown pass. The Buccaneers would respond with quarterback Josh Freeman
's 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Derrick Ward
, yet the Packers regained the lead with a 2-yard touchdown run from running back Ryan Grant
. Tampa Bay would tie the game again as cornerback Ronde Barber
returned an blocked punt 31 yards for a touchdown, yet Green Bay kept repling as Rodgers completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver
. The Buccaneers would close out the half as kicker Connor Barth
nailed a 38-yard field goal.
After a scoreless third quarter, Rodgers would give the Packers 12-yard touchdown run to begin the fourth quarter. However, Tampa Bay would take the lead as Freeman completed two 7-yard touchdown passes to tight end Kellen Winslow
(with a failed two-point conversion) and wide receiver Sammie Stroughter
(with a successful two-point conversion pass to wide receiver Michael Clayton). Green Bay tried to rally, but the Buccaneers would seal the win with safety Tanard Jackson
returning an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Packers fell to 4–4.
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Packers went home for a Week 10 duel with the Dallas Cowboys
. Green Bay would get the only points of the first half in the form of a 48-yard field goal from kicker Mason Crosby
. After a scoreless third quarter, the Packers would take a huge lead in the fourth quarter with quarterback Aaron Rodgers
' 1-yard touchdown run and his 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner
. The Cowboys would try to rally with quarterback Tony Romo
's 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roy Williams
, Green Bay's defense would hold strong for a huge victory.
With the win, not only do the Packers improved to 5–4, but also the Packers finally beat Dallas for revenge after 5 years of losing since their meeting with the Cowboys in 2004.
Coming off their win over the Cowboys, the Packers stayed at home for a Week 11 duel with the San Francisco 49ers
. In the first quarter, Green Bay began the game with a 23-yard field goal from kicker Mason Crosby
. The 49ers would respond with kicker Joe Nedney
nailing a 46-yard field goal, yet the Packers came back with Crosby's 27-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Green Bay would add onto their lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
completed a 64-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings
and a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordy Nelson
. Afterwards, Crosby would end the half with a 27-yard field goal.
San Francisco would begin to rally in the third quarter as quarterback Alex Smith
completed a 38-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Michael Crabtree
, yet the Packers would answer in the fourth quarter as running back Ryan Grant
got a 1-yard touchdown run. The 49ers tried to come back as Smith threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis
and a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Frank Gore
, yet Green Bay's defense would prevent any further progress.
With the win, the Packers improved to 6–4.
Coming off their win over the 49ers, the Packers flew to Ford Field
for a Week 12 Thanksgiving duel with their NFC North rival, the Detroit Lions
. Green Bay would trail in the first quarter as wide receiver Jordy Nelson
fumbled on the game's opening kickoff, which allowed Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford
to find wide receiver Calvin Johnson
. The Packers would answer in the second quarter as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Donald Lee, followed by kicker Mason Crosby
booting a 20-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Green Bay would add onto their lead as Rodgers hooked up with wide receiver Donald Driver
on a 7-yard touchdown pass, followed by wide receiver James Jones
on a 21-yard touchdown pass. Detroit tried to come back in the fourth quarter as safety Louis Delmas
tackled running back Ryan Grant
in his own endzone for a safety, followed by kicker Jason Hanson
nailing a 22-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Packers would pull away as cornerback Charles Woodson
returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown.
With the win, Green Bay improved to 7–4.
Donald Driver (7 receptions, 142 yards, 1 TD) was named Fox
's winner of the 2009 Galloping Gobbler Award.
During the 37–36 win, Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger threw for 503 passing yards. In doing so he became just the 10th quarterback since 1950 to throw for 500 or more yards in a game and the first Steeler to do so.
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 5 seed, the Packers began their postseason run at the University of Phoenix Stadium
for the NFC Wild Card game against the No. 4 Arizona Cardinals
, in a rematch of their Week 17 win.
Green Bay would trail in the first quarter as early turnovers led to the Cardinals getting a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Tim Hightower
, followed by quarterback Kurt Warner
finding wide receiver Early Doucet
on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Arizona would add onto their lead with kicker Neil Rackers
making a 23-yard field goal. The Packers would answer in the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from quarterback Aaron Rodgers
, but the Cardinals came right back with Warner's 15-yard touchdown pass to Doucet. Green Bay would close out the half with kicker Mason Crosby
getting a 20-yard field goal.
Arizona would add onto their lead in the third quarter as Warner completed a 33-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
, yet the Packers continued to hang tough as Rodgers found wide receiver Greg Jennings
on a 6-yard touchdown pass. Then, after a successful surprise onside kick, Green Bay continued to rally with Rodgers finding wide receiver Jordy Nelson
on a 10-yard touchdown pass. However, the Cardinals continued to torture the Packer defense with Warner's 11-yard touchdown pass to Fitzgerald. In the fourth quarter, the Packers would tie the game as Rodgers connected with wide receiver James Jones
on a 30-yard touchdown pass, followed by fullback John Kuhn
getting a 1-yard touchdown run. However, Arizona's offense continued its dominating play with Warner's 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Breaston
. Despite that, Green Bay would come up with another tie as Rodgers found tight end Spencer Havner
on an 11-yard touchdown pass. However, despite getting the ball to begin overtime, the Cardinals would get the last laugh as linebacker Karlos Dansby
returned a fumble 17 yards for the game-ending touchdown.
With the heart-crushing loss, the Packers closed out their season with an overall record of 11–6.
The game set numerous NFL postseason records. The 96 combined points scored by the Packers and Cardinals is the most in NFL postseason history, surpassing the previous mark of 95 (Eagles 58, Lions 37 in 1995). The two offenses combined for 1,024 yards (tied for third most in postseason history) and 62 first downs (Packers 32, Cardinals 30), breaking the record of 59 set in a 1981 divisional game
between the Chargers and Dolphins.
Statistics are correct through Week 17.
League rankings are correct through Week 17.
selections were announced on December 29 during a special NFL Total Access
2010 NFL Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network
. Aaron Rodgers
is going to the pro bowl, along with Charles Woodson
and Nick Collins
. Rookie Clay Matthews
was later added after Bears linebacker Lance Briggs
dropped out because of an injury. After the NFC championship Aaron Rodgers was promoted to starter due to New Orleans Saints
quarterback Drew Brees
declining to participate in the Pro Bowl due to playing in the Super Bowl the following week and Brett Favre
also declined to play due to injury.
Notes:
2009 All-Pro Team
.
National Football League
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for the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
and the 91st season for the team overall. The Packers finished with an 11–5 record but lost in the wild card round of the playoffs to the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
2009 NFL Draft
After finishing the 2008 season with a 6–10 record, the Packers held the 9th selection in the 2009 NFL Draft2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
. With the pick they selected defensive tackle B. J. Raji
B. J. Raji
-Green Bay Packers:Raji was selected ninth overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was worked into defensive coordinator Dom Capers' brand new 3-4 scheme during the start of the Packers 2009 season, and was regarded as a defensive corner. Raji held out during the 2009 training...
of Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
. After selecting Raji, they then traded picks 2–41, 3–73 and 3–83 to the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
for picks 1–26 and 5–162. With pick 1–26, the Packers selected linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
of USC
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. After the rest of the first day of the draft had passed in which the Packers held no selections, the Packers started the second day of the draft by selecting OG/OT T. J. Lang
T. J. Lang
Thomas John "T. J." Lang, Jr. is an American football guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
of Eastern Michigan with pick 4–109. In the following round the selected FB
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Quinn Johnson
Quinn Johnson
Quinn Johnson is an American football fullback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
of LSU
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
with pick 5–145 and OT Jamon Meredith
Jamon Meredith
James Jamon Meredith is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
with pick 5–162. In the sixth round they selected DE
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Jarius Wynn
Jarius Wynn
Jarius Jessereel Wynn is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
with pick 6–182 and CB
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Brandon Underwood
Brandon Underwood
Brandon Dante Underwood is an American football safety of the National Football League. He's currently a free agent. Underwood was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
with pick 6–187. With their final pick of the draft they selected LB
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Brad Jones
Brad Jones (American football)
Bradley Edward Jones is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.-Early years:Jones played football for East Lansing High School from...
of Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes football
The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...
with pick 7–218.
Draft pick trades
- In 2008, The Packers traded their 7th round selection of the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL DraftThe 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
to the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
for their 6th round selection (6–187) in the 2009 NFL Draft2009 NFL DraftThe 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
.
- In 2008, The Packers traded QB Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
to the New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for a conditional draft pick. Favre took the required majority of the team's snaps at quarterback but the Jets failed to qualify for the playoffs so the Packers received the Jets' 3rd round pick (3–83).
- During the 2009 NFL Draft2009 NFL DraftThe 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
, The Packers traded picks 2–41, 3–73 and 3–83 to the New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
for picks 1–26 and 5–162.
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Choice | |||||
| 1 | 9 | B. J. Raji B. J. Raji -Green Bay Packers:Raji was selected ninth overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was worked into defensive coordinator Dom Capers' brand new 3-4 scheme during the start of the Packers 2009 season, and was regarded as a defensive corner. Raji held out during the 2009 training... |
DT | 6'2' | 337 | Boston College Boston College Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early... |
| 1 | 26 | Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los... |
LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
6'3' | 240 | USC University of Southern California The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university... |
| 4 | 109 | T. J. Lang T. J. Lang Thomas John "T. J." Lang, Jr. is an American football guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OG/OT | 6'4' | 316 | Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ypsilanti is west of Detroit and eight miles east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School... |
| 5 | 145 | Quinn Johnson Quinn Johnson Quinn Johnson is an American football fullback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
FB Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback... |
6'1' | 246 | LSU Louisiana State University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name... |
| 5 | 162 | Jamon Meredith Jamon Meredith James Jamon Meredith is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
OT | 6'5' | 304 | South Carolina University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House... |
| 6 | 182 | Jarius Wynn Jarius Wynn Jarius Jessereel Wynn is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
DE Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
6'5' | 273 | Georgia University of Georgia The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States... |
| 6 | 187 | Brandon Underwood Brandon Underwood Brandon Dante Underwood is an American football safety of the National Football League. He's currently a free agent. Underwood was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
CB Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
6'1' | 198 | Cincinnati University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio.... |
| 7 | 218 | Brad Jones Brad Jones (American football) Bradley Edward Jones is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.-Early years:Jones played football for East Lansing High School from... |
LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
6'3' | 232 | Colorado University of Colorado at Boulder The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado... |
Players highlighted in yellow indicate players selected to the Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
during their NFL career.
Undrafted free agents
Following the 2009 NFL Draft2009 NFL Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft was the seventy-fourth annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25 and 26, 2009. The draft consisted of two rounds on the first day starting at 4:00...
, the Packers signed 11 undrafted free agents. They were:
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Cyril Obiozor Cyril Obiozor is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Texas A&M.... (Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies football The Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18... ) Jamarko Simmons Jamarko Simmons is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 but was cut after sustaining a leg injury that sidelined him for several weeks.-Early years:Simmons... (Western Michigan Western Michigan Broncos football The Western Michigan Broncos football program represents Western Michigan University in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I and the Mid-American Conference . Western Michigan has competed in football since 1906, when they played three games in their inaugural season... ) Tyrell Sutton Tyrell DelShawn Sutton, , is an American football running back who formerly played for the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009... (Northwestern Northwestern Wildcats football The Northwestern Wildcats football team, representing Northwestern University, is a NCAA Division I team and member of the Big Ten Conference, with evidence of organization in 1876... ) Ronald Talley -Notre Dame:As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2004, Talley was redshirted. However, in 2005, he played in 11 games for the Fighting Irish, starting five games. His first career start for Notre Dame came against Brigham Young, where he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He tallied 23 tackles,... (Delaware) Patrick Williams (wide receiver) Patrick Darnell Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009... (Colorado Colorado Buffaloes football The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,... ) |
On May 4, the Packers signed Cornerback Trevor Ford
Trevor Ford (American football)
Trevor Demetrius Ford is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Troy....
, Punter Adam Graessle
Adam Graessle
Adam Vincent Graessle is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Pittsburgh....
, Defensive lineman Dean Muhtadi
Dean Muhtadi
Dean Muhtadi is an American football defensive tackle who was most recently on the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
and Offensive tackle Dane Randolph
Dane Randolph
Dane Randolph is an American offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League on May 3, 2009, as an undrafted free agent but later released. He was then...
(Maryland
Maryland Terrapins football
The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
) after they attended a minicamp on a tryout basis.
Additions
- On March 9, former Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
safety Anthony Smith was signed to a two year contract. - On March 30, former Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
offensive lineman Duke PrestonDuke PrestonRaymond Newton "Duke" Preston, III is a former American football center. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois....
was signed to a two year contract. - On April 14, former New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
practice squad nose tackle Brian SoiBrian SoiBrian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
was signed to a contract. - On June 16, tight end Devin Frischknecht was signed to a contract.
- On August 13, linebacker Stryker SulakStryker SulakStryker Sulak is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
was signed to a contract - On September 5, defensive back Derrick MartinDerrick MartinDerrick Martin is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was received from the Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in a trade for Tony MollTony MollTony Moll is an American football offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers...
. - On September 6, wide receiver Jake Allen, quarterback Brian BrohmBrian BrohmBrian Joseph Brohm is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, cornerback Trevor FordTrevor Ford (American football)Trevor Demetrius Ford is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Troy....
, linebacker Cyril ObiozorCyril ObiozorCyril Obiozor is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Texas A&M....
, running back Kregg LumpkinKregg LumpkinKregg Lumpkin is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Georgia...
, offensive tackle Jamon MeredithJamon MeredithJames Jamon Meredith is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, defensive end Ronald TalleyRonald Talley-Notre Dame:As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2004, Talley was redshirted. However, in 2005, he played in 11 games for the Fighting Irish, starting five games. His first career start for Notre Dame came against Brigham Young, where he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He tallied 23 tackles,...
and nose tackle Anthony ToribioAnthony ToribioAnthony Terrell Toribio is an American football defensive tackle currently signed to the practice squad for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and also spent time on the practice team for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football...
were signed to practice squad a day after they were all cut from the active roster and cleared waivers.
Departures
- On March 1, the Seattle SeahawksSeattle SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
signed defensive tackle Colin Cole to a contract. - On April 6, defensive end Kenny Pettway was released.
- On April 13, long snapper J. J. JansenJ. J. JansenJeffrey Richard "J. J." Jansen is an American football long snapper for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
was traded to the Carolina PanthersCarolina PanthersThe Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
for a conditional future draft pick. - On April 27, offensive lineman Brennen CarvalhoBrennen CarvalhoBrennen Michael-Kapono Carvalho is an American football center who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Portland State.-External links:**...
was released. - On May 1, defensive tackle Fred BledsoeFred BledsoeFred Bledsoe is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
was released. - On May 4, linebacker Jason Hunter was released.
- On June 9, punter Adam GraessleAdam GraessleAdam Vincent Graessle is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Pittsburgh....
and nose tackle Brian SoiBrian SoiBrian Soi is an American football defensive tackle and is currently a member of the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
were released. - On June 16, cornerback Joshua AbramsJoshua AbramsJoshua Abrams is a Canadian football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Ohio...
was released. - On June 23, wide receiver Lorne SamLorne SamLorne Wallace Sam is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback who is currently a member of the Sioux Falls Storm. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Texas-El Paso...
was released. - On June 24, guard Nevin McCaskillNevin McCaskillNevin McCaskill is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
was released. - On July 22, tight end Carson ButlerCarson ButlerCarson Butler, Jr. is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
was released. - On July 30, wide receiver Jamarko SimmonsJamarko SimmonsJamarko Simmons is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 but was cut after sustaining a leg injury that sidelined him for several weeks.-Early years:Simmons...
was released. - On August 19, tight end Tory HumphreyTory HumphreyTory Terrell Humphrey is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
was released. - On August 20, wide receiver Patrick Williams was released.
- On August 25, center/guard Duke PrestonDuke PrestonRaymond Newton "Duke" Preston, III is a former American football center. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois....
was released. - On August 31, punter Durant BrooksDurant BrooksDurant Stiles Brooks is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, wide receiver JaRon HarrisJaRon HarrisJaRon Jacob Harris is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at South Dakota State....
and linebacker Stryker SulakStryker SulakStryker Sulak is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
were released. - On September 5, wide receiver Jake Allen, quarterback Brian BrohmBrian BrohmBrian Joseph Brohm is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, cornerback Trevor FordTrevor Ford (American football)Trevor Demetrius Ford is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Troy....
, guard/tackle Andrew HartlineAndrew HartlineAndrew Ryan Hartline is a free agent American football guard who last played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Central Michigan.-External links:**...
, wide receiver Kole HeckendorfKole HeckendorfKole Joseph Heckendorf is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, linebacker Danny LansanahDanny LansanahDaniel Delray Lansanah is an American football linebacker for Las Vegas Locomotives the of the United Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Connecticut....
, running back Kregg LumpkinKregg LumpkinKregg Lumpkin is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Georgia...
, defensive end Alfred MaloneAlfred MaloneAlfred Wayne Malone is a free agent American football defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, wide receiver Ruvell MartinRuvell MartinRuvell Martin is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2004. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State....
, tackle Jamon MeredithJamon MeredithJames Jamon Meredith is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, nose tackle Dean MuhtadiDean MuhtadiDean Muhtadi is an American football defensive tackle who was most recently on the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, linebacker Cyril ObiozorCyril ObiozorCyril Obiozor is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Texas A&M....
, cornerback Joe PorterJoe Porter (American football)Joseph Emanuel Porter is an American football cornerback who is currently on the Practice squad of the Oakland Raiders. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, tackle Dane RandolphDane RandolphDane Randolph is an American offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League on May 3, 2009, as an undrafted free agent but later released. He was then...
, safety Anthony Smith, running back Tyrell SuttonTyrell SuttonTyrell DelShawn Sutton, , is an American football running back who formerly played for the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, defensive end Ronald TalleyRonald Talley-Notre Dame:As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2004, Talley was redshirted. However, in 2005, he played in 11 games for the Fighting Irish, starting five games. His first career start for Notre Dame came against Brigham Young, where he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He tallied 23 tackles,...
and nose tackle Anthony ToribioAnthony ToribioAnthony Terrell Toribio is an American football defensive tackle currently signed to the practice squad for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and also spent time on the practice team for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football...
were all released. - On September 5, Tony MollTony MollTony Moll is an American football offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers...
was traded to the Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
for defensive back Derrick MartinDerrick MartinDerrick Martin is an American football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
.
Training camp and preseason injuries
- On May 27, tight end Travis DekkerTravis DekkerTravis Dekker is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Air Force.-External links:*...
was placed on reserve/military reserve. - On August 13, tight end Tory HumphreyTory HumphreyTory Terrell Humphrey is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
was placed on injured reserve. - On August 14, wide receiver Patrick WilliamsPatrick Williams (wide receiver)Patrick Darnell Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
was placed on injured reserve. - On August 25, tight end Devin Frischknecht was placed on injured reserve.
- On September 5, defensive end Justin HarrellJustin HarrellJustin Tyrell Harrell is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 16th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-Early years:...
, cornerback Pat Lee, tight end Evan MooreEvan MooreEvan James Moore is an American football Tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
and safety Charlie PeprahCharlie PeprahCharles Yaw "Charlie" Peprah is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
were placed on injured reserve.
Free agents
| Position | Player | Free agency Free agent In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise.... tag |
Date signed | 2009 team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | John Kuhn John Kuhn John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania... |
RFA | April 17 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| WR | Shaun Bodiford Shaun Bodiford Shaun Bodiford is an American football wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
RFA/UFA | May 9 | New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| WR | Ruvell Martin Ruvell Martin Ruvell Martin is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2004. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State.... |
RFA | April 17 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| TE | Tory Humphrey Tory Humphrey Tory Terrell Humphrey is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
RFA | April 6 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| OT | Mark Tauscher Mark Tauscher Mark Tauscher is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
UFA | October 12 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| DT | Colin Cole | UFA | March 1 | Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team... |
| DE/OLB | Jason Hunter | RFA | March 16 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| DE/OLB | Mike Montgomery Michael Montgomery Michael Lewis Montgomery, II is an American football defensive end for Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 23 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| CB | Jarrett Bush Jarrett Bush Jarrett Bush is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2006, but was claimed by Green Bay immediately following the preseason of his rookie year and has played there... |
RFA | March 16 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| CB | Tramon Williams Tramon Williams Tramon Vernell Williams is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League... |
ERFA | May 28 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| SS | Atari Bigby Atari Bigby Atari David Bigby is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
RFA | April 17 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
| RFA: Restricted free agent Restricted free agent A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :... , UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent |
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Notes:
Coaching changes
After a struggling 2008 season on defense and special teams, head coach Mike McCarthy decided in January to fire most of the defensive coaching staff. The coaching staff changes made during the offseason are as follows:- On January 2, Special teams coordinator Mike Stock retired.
- On January 5, Defensive coordinator Bob SandersBob Sanders (American football coach)Bob Sanders is the outside linebackers coach for the Buffalo Bills. He joined them in 2009 after coaching for four years with the Green Bay Packers, four years with the Miami Dolphins, and after 11 years with the Florida Gators. He was let go by the Green Bay Packers following the 2008...
, Defensive ends coach Carl HairstonCarl HairstonCarl Blake Hairston is a former professional American football player. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League....
defensive tackles coach Robert NunnRobert NunnRobert Nunn is the defensive line coach for the New York Giants. He played linebacker at Oklahoma State.Nunn joined the Green Bay Packers on February 8, 2005 as a defensive tackles coach, but was let go along with the majority of the defensive coaching staff after a disappointing 2008 season...
, secondary coach Kurt SchottenheimerKurt SchottenheimerKurt Schottenheimer is the special teams coordinator for the Virginia Destroyers.He was hired by the 49ers on January 18, 2010, and was dismissed following the departure of Mike Singletary as head coach. He is a former defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and...
, cornerbacks coach Lionel WashingtonLionel WashingtonLionel Washington is a retired American cornerback who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League. Washington attended Tulane University....
and strength and conditioning coordinator Rock Gullickson were all fired. - On January 6, Joe Whitt, Jr. was promoted from defensive quality control to cornerbacks coach.
- On January 7, Offensive quality control coach Ty KnottTy Knott-Biography:Knott was born on December 9, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. He attended the Oregon Institute of Technology where he played as a defensive back.-Career:...
was fired. - On January 14, Special teams assistant Shawn SlocumShawn SlocumShawn Slocum is the special teams coach for the National Football League Green Bay Packers.-Personal:...
was promoted to special teams coordinator. - On January 15, Curtis Fuller was hired as special teams assistant coach.
- On January 18, Dom CapersDom CapersErnest Dominic "Dom" Capers is an American football coach, the current defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, and the only man to serve two different National Football League expansion teams as their inaugural head coach....
was hired as defensive coordinator. - On January 22, John RushingJohn RushingJohn Rushing is an American football coach. He the current Assistant Wide Receivers/Special Teams coach for the Green Bay Packers...
was hired as an offensive quality control coach. - On January 23, Mike TrgovacMike TrgovacMichael Trgovac is the defensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers and the former defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers...
was hired as the defensive line coach. - On January 26, Kevin GreeneKevin GreeneKevin Darwin Greene is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 years and who retired after the 1999 NFL season...
was hired as outside linebackers coach. - On January 27, Darren PerryDarren PerryDarren Perry is a National Football League assistant coach and former professional American football player. He is currently the safeties coach for the Green Bay Packers...
was hired as safeties coach. - On January 28, Dave ReddingDave Redding-Biography:A native of Holdenville, Oklahoma, Redding has one daughter, Taylor. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was a three-year letterman on the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.-Coaching career:...
was hired as strength and conditioning coach. - On February 3, Scott McCurleyScott McCurleyScott McCurley is the Defensive Quality Control Coach of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.-Biography:Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, McCurley graduated from Mohawk High school in Bessemer, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is married to Colleen ...
was promoted from coaching administrator to defensive quality control. Chad MortonChad MortonChad Akio Morton is a former American football running back and kick/punt returner in the National Football League...
was hired to replace him as coaching administrator.
Switch from 4–3 to 3–4 defense
On January 18 it was announced that with the hiring of defensive coordinator Dom CapersDom Capers
Ernest Dominic "Dom" Capers is an American football coach, the current defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, and the only man to serve two different National Football League expansion teams as their inaugural head coach....
that the Packers would switch their base defensive scheme from a 4–3 to a 3–4 scheme which implements three down linemen and four linebackers instead of four down linemen and three linebackers in the traditional 4–3. While the defense will now be based out of the 3–4, head coach Mike McCarthy stated that they will also use some four man fronts thus being more of a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense.
In a February 3 press conference to introduce the new assistant coaches to the media, McCarthy was asked if defensive end Aaron Kampman
Aaron Kampman
Aaron Allan Kampman is an American football defensive end and linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
would play outside linebacker in the new 3–4 defense. He responded: "Well, it depends on what personnel we have on the field. When we line up in the first base defense, yeah, Aaron will be an outside linebacker."
Another notable question was which position group has to make the biggest transition, he replied: "Terminology-wise, they’re learning a new language … and I think that’s good for everybody. That touches every player. Technique-wise, there’s definitely going to be some carryover – there always is, particularly in sub-fronts. You may look at some of our subpackages, and you may not think there’s a whole lot of difference compared to what we’ve done in the past."
He was also asked, is change good, he replied: "Change creates excitement. … The Green Bay Packers organization will never lack for energy. It’s such a great place to work from a culture standpoint, the passion of all the people that work here. But there’s definitely a ton of energy on the third floor right now. Today’s exciting. We’re finally all back. Everybody’s here, our staff is complete. So, you can just tell by the response of the players and the people close to the football team, everybody’s excited about our new direction."
Training camp
The Packers held their training camp sessions at the newly constructed Ray Nitschke Field behind the Don Hutson Center. Practices will be moved inside the Don Hutson Center during inclement weather. St. Norbert College served as the team base for all living arrangements for the 52nd consecutive season.There were competitions for starting jobs on the offensive line due to the team looking for stability on the offensive line at center and right guard, and a replacement for longtime starter at right tackle, Mark Tauscher
Mark Tauscher
Mark Tauscher is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
.
On defense, the main competition for starting jobs in the new 3–4 scheme took place at outside linebacker position opposite Aaron Kampman. Second-year pro defensive end turned linebacker Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy Thompson (American football)
Jeremy Cam Thompson is a former American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest...
was initially placed as the starter for right outside linebacker, although rookie Clay Matthews III
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
competed for the position as well.
On special teams, punters Jeremy Kapinos
Jeremy Kapinos
Jeremy D. Kapinos is an American football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was first signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
and Durant Brooks
Durant Brooks
Durant Stiles Brooks is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
competed for the Packers punting job.
On August 8 the Packers scheduled a "Family Night" inter-squad scrimmage at 7:30 pm CST at Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
, but due to inclement weather the event was canceled.
After the canceled scrimmage, the Packers released their first depth chart of the season. In the position battles listed above, Allen Barbre was listed as the starting right tackle. At the center position, Scott Wells was listed as the starter with Jason Spitz starting at his normal right guard spot on the line. As stated above, Jeremy Thompson was listed as the starting right outside linebacker. In the highly contested battle between punters Jeremy Kapinos and Durant Brooks, Kapinos was listed as the starter.
During the morning practice on the Monday after their second pre-season matchup vs the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, It became apparent that Scott Wells
Scott Wells
Scott Darvin Wells is a National Football League offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers.-High school:...
had lost his starting center position to Jason Spitz
Jason Spitz
Jason Spitz is an American football offensive guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, with Josh Sitton
Josh Sitton
-Green Bay Packers:In 2010, he was named Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate.On September 2nd, 2011, the Packers signed Sitton to a five-year contract extension.-External links:**...
replacing Spitz at right guard and Allen Barbre
Allen Barbre
Allen Wade Barbre is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for Missouri Southern State University....
continued to hold the starting reps at right tackle. These changes were also later reflected on the teams depth chart on Packers.com.
Another change on the depth chart was Johnny Jolly
Johnny Jolly
Johnny Ray Jolly, Jr. is an American football defensive end, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League's Green Bay Packers...
replacing rookie first round draft pick B. J. Raji
B. J. Raji
-Green Bay Packers:Raji was selected ninth overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was worked into defensive coordinator Dom Capers' brand new 3-4 scheme during the start of the Packers 2009 season, and was regarded as a defensive corner. Raji held out during the 2009 training...
and Justin Harrell
Justin Harrell
Justin Tyrell Harrell is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 16th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-Early years:...
at left defensive end due to Jolly's explosive performance in the first two preseason contests of the season, which included two sacks and a forced fumble vs Buffalo.
The third change of note made was Brady Poppinga
Brady Poppinga
-Green Bay Packers:Poppinga entered the National Football League on April 24, 2005, when he was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. On July 26, 2005 Poppinga signed a four-year $2.4 million contract with the Packers.The Packers were excited about Poppinga's...
regaining his starting outside linebacker spot on the depth chart ahead of Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy Thompson (American football)
Jeremy Cam Thompson is a former American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest...
and rookie first round pick Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
. Thompson and Matthews though still have a chance to take the starting spot.
The punter contest doesn’t still have a clear leader after two pre season contests. Brooks’
Durant Brooks
Durant Stiles Brooks is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
chances diminished a bit when an old hip flexor injury popped up last week, bringing his durability into doubt. Kapinos has shown that he doesn’t have Brooks’ leg strength but has shown that he still is a viable option to get the job done. The Packers' have looked at other teams roster for another punter, but due to a pretty weak crop of solid punters in the NFL, the chances aren't promising of finding a better punter than the two current punters on the roster.
Roster
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
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Offensive Linemen
Allen Barbre Allen Wade Barbre is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for Missouri Southern State University.... T Chad Clifton Jeffrey Chad Clifton is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.... T Daryn Colledge Daryn Wayne Colledge is an American football offensive guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.-High school:... G Evan Dietrich-Smith Evan Blake Dietrich-Smith is an American football guard and center for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played a majority of the 2010 season with the Seattle Seahawks before being released. On December 31,... G/C Breno Giacomini Breno Giacomini is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.-Early years:... T T. J. Lang Thomas John "T. J." Lang, Jr. is an American football guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... T/G Josh Sitton -Green Bay Packers:In 2010, he was named Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate.On September 2nd, 2011, the Packers signed Sitton to a five-year contract extension.-External links:**... G Mark Tauscher Mark Tauscher is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft... T Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Nick Barnett Nicholas Alexander Barnett is an American Football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. A graduate of Fontana A.B... ILB Desmond Bishop Desmond Lamont Bishop is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.... ILB Brandon Chillar -St. Louis Rams:Chillar joined the St. Louis Rams as a fourth-round draft pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. On July 26, 2004, Chillar signed a four-year $2.1 million contract with the Rams. Having a father, Ram Chillar, of East Indian descent, Chillar became one of the handful of Indian Americans in the... ILB A. J. Hawk -Green Bay Packers:On April 29, 2006 Hawk was drafted in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He was the 5th overall pick of the draft. He signed a 6-year contract with the Packers, worth $37.5 million, on July 28, 2006... ILB Brad Jones (American football) Bradley Edward Jones is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.-Early years:Jones played football for East Lansing High School from... OLB Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los... OLB Cyril Obiozor Cyril Obiozor is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Texas A&M.... OLB Brady Poppinga -Green Bay Packers:Poppinga entered the National Football League on April 24, 2005, when he was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. On July 26, 2005 Poppinga signed a four-year $2.4 million contract with the Packers.The Packers were excited about Poppinga's... OLB Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Reserve lists
Will Blackmon William Edwards Blackmon is an American football Return specialist / Defensive Back who is currently a member of the New York Giants in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers... CB (IR)  Travis Dekker Travis Dekker is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Air Force.-External links:*... TE (Military) Justin Harrell Justin Tyrell Harrell is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 16th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-Early years:... DE (IR) Jason Spitz Jason Spitz is an American football offensive guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft... C/G (IR) Brett Swain (American football) Brett Andrew Swain is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Swain graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, CA... WR (IR) Jeremy Thompson (American football) Jeremy Cam Thompson is a former American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest... OLB (IR) DeShawn Wynn DeShawn Wynn is an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. Wynnn played college football for the University of Florida. He was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the New... RB (IR) Practice Squad
Rookies in italics 53 Active, 11 Inactive, 8 PS |
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Starters
Note: This chart depicts the amount of 1st string appearances during the season. Actual starts in the NFL are credited to any player on the field during the first offensive and defensive play regardless of formation. Italics denote rookie and first year players.Regular season transactions
- On September 23, The Packers released safety Aaron RouseAaron RouseAaron Roosevelt Rouse is an American football safety for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
and signed former Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
safety Matt GiordanoMatt GiordanoMatthew Victor Giordano is an American football safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.Giordano earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super...
to their active roster. The Packers also signed offensive tackle Dane RandolphDane RandolphDane Randolph is an American offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League on May 3, 2009, as an undrafted free agent but later released. He was then...
to their practice squad. - On September 29, The Packers released offensive tackle Dane Randolph from their practice squad and signed offensive guard Stanley DanielsStanley Daniels (American football)Stanley E. Daniels, II is an American football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
. - On October 12, The Packers signed offensive tackle Mark TauscherMark TauscherMark Tauscher is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
and put cornerback/return specialist Will BlackmonWill BlackmonWilliam Edwards Blackmon is an American football Return specialist / Defensive Back who is currently a member of the New York Giants in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers...
on injured reserve. - On October 21, The Packers signed running back Ahman GreenAhman GreenAhman Rashad Green is a retired American football running back. He is the all-time leading rusher for the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 3rd round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
and put running back DeShawn WynnDeShawn WynnDeShawn Wynn is an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. Wynnn played college football for the University of Florida. He was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the New...
on injured reserve. - On October 27, The Packers signed wide receiver Jake Allen from their practice squad to their active roster wide receiver and placed wide receiver Brett SwainBrett Swain (American football)Brett Andrew Swain is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Swain graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, CA...
on Injured Reserve. They also signed wide receivers Biren EalyBiren EalyBiren Synclare Ealy is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Houston....
and Patrick WilliamsPatrick Williams (wide receiver)Patrick Darnell Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
to their practice squad and released guard Stanley DanielsStanley Daniels (American football)Stanley E. Daniels, II is an American football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
from the practice squad. - On November 7, OG/C Jason SpitzJason SpitzJason Spitz is an American football offensive guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was placed on injured reserve and wide receiver Biren EalyBiren EalyBiren Synclare Ealy is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Houston....
was signed to the active roster from the practice squad. - On November 11, previously released guard Stanley DanielsStanley Daniels (American football)Stanley E. Daniels, II is an American football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
was signed to the practice squad. - On November 18, Wide receiver Jake Allen was released.
- On November 19, the Packers declined to match the Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
offer for practice squad quarterback Brian BrohmBrian BrohmBrian Joseph Brohm is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
and he was signed to the Bills active roster. Quarterback Mike ReillyMike Reilly (American football)-Pittsburgh Steelers:Mike Reilly was eligible to be selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Reilly went 10-of-15 for 117 yards during the 2009 preseason, but was waived on Sept. 5, 2009....
was then signed to the Packers practice squad as a replacement. - On November 24, the Packers signed cornerback Josh Bell to their active roster.
- On November 25, the Packers signed cornerback Trevor FordTrevor FordTrevor Ford was a Welsh international centre forward footballer who played for Aston Villa, Cardiff City, Sunderland and Swansea Town. He was born and died in Swansea.-Football career:...
to their active roster and placed cornerback Al Harris on injured reserve. - On December 1, the Packers signed tight end Tom CrabtreeTom Crabtree (American football)Thomas Lewis Crabtree is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers.-Family:Married June 28th, 2009 to Chelsea Crabtree. Has a son Bryce Thomas Crabtree born October 14th, 2010...
to their practice squad. - On December 7, the Packers signed linebacker Cyril ObiozorCyril ObiozorCyril Obiozor is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Texas A&M....
to the active roster from the practice squad and placed linebacker Aaron KampmanAaron KampmanAaron Allan Kampman is an American football defensive end and linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
on injured reserve. - On December 9, the Packers signed linebacker Robert FrancoisRobert FrancoisRobert Joseph Francois is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
and quarterback Chris PizzottiChris PizzottiChris Pizzotti is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Harvard....
to their practice squad. - On December 15, the Packers signed wide receiver Patrick WilliamsPatrick Williams (wide receiver)Patrick Darnell Williams is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
from their practice squad to their active roster and released wide receiver Biren EalyBiren EalyBiren Synclare Ealy is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Houston....
. - On December 16, cornerback D. J. Clark was signed to their practice squad.
- On December 30, nose tackle Anthony ToribioAnthony ToribioAnthony Terrell Toribio is an American football defensive tackle currently signed to the practice squad for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and also spent time on the practice team for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football...
was signed from the practice squad to the active roster and linebacker Jeremy ThompsonJeremy Thompson (American football)Jeremy Cam Thompson is a former American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest...
was place on injured reserve. Wide receiver Khalil Jones was also signed to their practice squad.
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| Green Bay Packers 2009 staff | ||||||
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Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Preseason
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game Site | TV | NFL Recap | ||
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| 1 | August 15 (Saturday) | 7pm CDT | Cleveland Browns 2009 Cleveland Browns season The 2009 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 63rd season as a professional sports franchise and its 59th season as a member of the National Football League . The team placed fourth in the AFC North with a record of 5–11, improving upon its 2008 record of 4–12... |
W 17–0 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
State | Recap | Recap |
| 2 | August 22 (Saturday) | 7pm CDT | Buffalo Bills 2009 Buffalo Bills season The 2009 Buffalo Bills season was the 50th Professional Football season for the original American Football League team, and its 40th in the NFL... |
W 31–21 | 2–0 | Lambeau Field | State | Recap | Recap |
| 3 | August 28 (Friday) | 9pm CDT | at Arizona Cardinals 2009 Arizona Cardinals season The 2009 Arizona Cardinals season is the 90th season for the team in the National Football League and the 22nd season in Arizona. The Cardinals finished the season with a 10–6 record, an improvement from their 9–7 previous season record and the first time the team has won ten games since 1976 The... |
W 44–37 | 3–0 | University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl... |
State | Recap | Recap |
| 4 | September 3 (Thursday) | 7pm CDT | at Tennessee Titans 2009 Tennessee Titans season The 2009 Tennessee Titans season is the 50th season for the original American Football League team, their 40th in the NFL, and 13th in Tennessee. The Titans aimed to equal or improve on their 2008 NFL best 13–3 record; however, they lost the first 6 games of that season... |
L 27–13 | 3–1 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
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Regular season
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game Site | TV | NFL Recap | ||
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| Final score | Team record | ||||||||
| 1 | September 13 | 7:20 pm CDT | Chicago Bears 2009 Chicago Bears season The 2009 Chicago Bears season is the franchise's 90th season overall in the National Football League. The Bears had looked to improve upon their 9–7 record from 2008 and return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2006 season, but failed to do so for the third consecutive season. The team... |
W 21–15 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
Recap | |
| 2 | September 20 | 12noon CDT | Cincinnati Bengals 2009 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2009 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 40th season for the team in the National Football League and their 42nd overall. They finished the season at 10–6–0, and sweeping the entire AFC North division, they improved on their 2008 record of 4–11–1, winning the AFC North Division and making the... |
L 31–24 | 1–1 | Lambeau Field | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
Recap | |
| 3 | September 27 | 12noon CDT | at St. Louis Rams 2009 St. Louis Rams season The 2009 St. Louis Rams season is the 72nd season for the St. Louis Rams, and the 15th in St. Louis. Due to the Rams winning only against the Detroit Lions, they finished with the NFL's worst record at 1–15, earning the first overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft in Steve Spagnuolo's first season... |
W 36–17 | 2–1 | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
Recap | |
| 4 | Oct. 5 (Monday) | 7:30 pm CDT | at Minnesota Vikings 2009 Minnesota Vikings season The 2009 Minnesota Vikings season was the franchise's 49th season in the NFL. The Vikings improved upon their 10–6 record and defended their NFC North title from 2008; it was the first time that they had retained a divisional title since they won six NFC Central titles in a row between 1973 and 1978... |
L 30–23 | 2–2 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University... |
ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
Recap | |
| 5 | Bye Week Bye (sports) A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing... |
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| 6 | October 18 | 12noon CDT | Detroit Lions 2009 Detroit Lions season The 2009 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 80th season overall in the National Football League. The Lions spent the whole season at the bottom of their division and finished at 2–14. The 2009 season was the first season with the Lions for new head coach Jim Schwartz, and most of his new... |
W 26–0 | 3–2 | Lambeau Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 7 | October 25 | 12noon CDT | at Cleveland Browns 2009 Cleveland Browns season The 2009 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 63rd season as a professional sports franchise and its 59th season as a member of the National Football League . The team placed fourth in the AFC North with a record of 5–11, improving upon its 2008 record of 4–12... |
W 31–3 | 4–2 | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 8 | November 1 | 3:15 pm CST | Minnesota Vikings | L 38–26 | 4–3 | Lambeau Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 9 | November 8 | 12noon CST | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 34th season as a franchise in the NFL. The Buccaneers looked to improve on their 9–7 record from their 2008 season and 3rd place finish in the NFC South but failed to do so as they finished the season at 3–13, missing the playoffs for the... |
L 38–28 | 4–4 | Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 10 | November 15 | 3:15 pm CST | Dallas Cowboys 2009 Dallas Cowboys season The 2009 Dallas Cowboys season is the 50th season for the team in the National Football League. It is the team's first season playing at Cowboys Stadium. Their victory over the Oakland Raiders on November 26 extended their Thanksgiving winning streak to four in a row and also ended a three game... |
W 17–7 | 5–4 | Lambeau Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 11 | November 22 | 12noon CST | San Francisco 49ers 2009 San Francisco 49ers season The 2009 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 64th season, and the first full year with Mike Singletary as head coach after being named interim head coach in 2008. It is the seventh year in which the 49ers have their seventh offensive coordinator... |
W 30–24 | 6–4 | Lambeau Field | Fox | Recap | |
| 12 | Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Classic The National Football League's Thanksgiving Classic is a series of games played during the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It has been a regular occurrence since the league's inception in 1920. Since 2006, three games are played every Thanksgiving... (Thursday) |
11:30 am CST | at Detroit Lions | W 34–12 | 7–4 | Ford Field Ford Field Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 13 | Dec. 7 (Monday) | 7:30 pm CST | Baltimore Ravens 2009 Baltimore Ravens season The 2009 Baltimore Ravens season is the franchise's 14th season as a team in the National Football League . The franchise entered the season off an 11–5 record in their previous season, a playoff berth, but a loss in the American Football Conference Championship game against the eventual Super... |
W 27–14 | 8–4 | Lambeau Field | ESPN | Recap | |
| 14 | December 13 | 12noon CST | at Chicago Bears | W 21–14 | 9–4 | Soldier Field Soldier Field Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the Near South Side. It is home to the NFL's Chicago Bears... |
Fox | Recap | |
| 15 | December 20 | 3:15 pm CST | at Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 77th season in the National Football League . They were coming off a season in which they compiled a 12–4 regular season record and capped the season by winning the franchise's record sixth Super Bowl... |
L 36–37 | 9–5 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
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| 16 | December 27 | 12noon CST | Seattle Seahawks 2009 Seattle Seahawks season The 2009 Seattle Seahawks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Football League. The Seahawks improved in Jim Mora's first season as their head coach, after a disappointing 4–12 record and a 3rd place finish in what was Mike Holmgren's final season coaching the team... |
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Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears
| Week One: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game Summary |
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First Quarter
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Fourth Quarter
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Leading Rushers
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The Packers' 2009 season started at home
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
against their hated division rival, the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, on Sunday Night Football
Sunday Night Football
Sunday Night Football is a weekly American football game held throughout most of the season by the National Football League. Sunday night games have been played regularly since 1987 and have thus far aired on three different television outlets:...
.
The Packers received the ball first but had to settle for a 49 yard field goal attempt on their first drive of the season, but kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
failed to convert the kick wide left. After the missed attempt the Packers new 3–4 defense took the field for the first time in the regular season and held Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler (American football)
Jay Christopher Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played football at Vanderbilt University. Cutler began his professional football career with the Denver Broncos, who selected him as the 11th overall pick of the 2006 NFL Draft...
and the Bears to a 3 and out. After a minimal drive by the Packers, following the Bears punt, the Bears retook possession of the ball at the Chicago 18 yard line. After moving the ball to the Bears 31 yard line, Cutler forced a throw into coverage intended for tight end Desmond Clark
Desmond Clark
Desmond Darice Clark is an American football Tight End who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest...
. Safety Nick Collins
Nick Collins
Nicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:...
intercepted the pass and returned the ball to the Packers 43 yard line.
Both teams continued to trade fairly ineffective offensive series throughout the first half up until 8:22 in the second quarter where Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
converted a 52 yard field goal to give the Packers the early 3–0 lead. On the Bears next drive, Cutler completed a 68 yard pass to wide receiver Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. He was selected by the Bears as the 140th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, through a they acquired in the Kyle Orton-Jay Cutler trade....
down to the Packers 8 yard line. With the Bears looking to score in the red zone, the Packers pressured Cutler enough to force an errant throw into the Packers defensive line. Defensive end Johnny Jolly
Johnny Jolly
Johnny Ray Jolly, Jr. is an American football defensive end, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League's Green Bay Packers...
intercepted the pass and returned the ball for two yards to the Packers 14 yard line. Though the interception prevented a possible Bears touchdown, three plays later Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was sacked in the end zone by safety Danieal Manning
Danieal Manning
Danieal Manning is a professional American football safety for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the 42nd pick in the 2006 NFL Draft from Abilene Christian University, which made him the first player from a non-Division I school to be selected that year...
for a Bears safety decreasing the Packers lead to a 3–2 advantage.
After the safety, the ball was punted back to the Bears and returned to the Bears 44 yard line by return man Devin Hester
Devin Hester
Devin Hester is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Miami, where he became the first person in the university’s recent history to play in all three phases of American football...
. On third down of the Bears next possession, cornerback Tramon Williams
Tramon Williams
Tramon Vernell Williams is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
intercepted another forced Cutler throw and returned the ball to the Bears 1 yard line. On the next play, Packers running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
rushed left end for 1 yard and scored the Packers first touchdown of the season to take a 10–2 lead. Both teams exchanged offensive possessions for the last 4:40 of the half but neither managed to add any more points to the score. The Packers went into the half with a 10–2 lead.
After the half, the Bears received the ball. Ten plays into the Bears drive, Jay Cutler connected with Devin Hester
Devin Hester
Devin Hester is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Miami, where he became the first person in the university’s recent history to play in all three phases of American football...
on a 36 yard pass down the right sideline for their first touchdown of the season. With the touchdown and the extra point, the Bears decreased the Packer lead to 10–9. After the Bears touchdown, the Packer offense still seemed to have trouble moving the ball and had to settle for punting the ball after a sack and two incomplete passes. On the next Bears drive, the Bears converted a 47 yard field goal to take a 12–10 lead over the Packers. The Packers offense took the field aiming to retake the lead, but stalled again around midfield.
In the fourth quarter, with the Packers offense unable to move the ball and the defense lacking the plays that it made in the first half, it looked like the tides were turning in the Bears favor. The Bears then took over the ball at their own 27 yard line, but the Packers defense held stout and forced the Bears to punt. Before the punt though, the Bears center was watching rookie first round pick Clay Matthews III
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
run of the field. Thinking that there were 12 Packers on the field, he snapped the ball to the Bears running back Garrett Wolfe
Garrett Wolfe
Garrett Wolfe is an American football running back. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played his college football at Northern Illinois. He is currently a free agent.-Personal life:...
who then tried to advance the ball, but was stopped by the Packers. Bears coach Lovie Smith
Lovie Smith
Lovie Lee Smith is the head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. Smith has been to the Super Bowl twice, as the defensive coordinator for the 2001 Saint Louis Rams and as the head coach for the Chicago Bears in 2006....
challenged that the Packers had too many players on the field, but instant replays showed that Matthews got off the field of play before the ball was snapped thus giving the Packers the ball at the Bears 26 yard line. After a couple of plays and a holding penalty on the Packers, they had to settle for the field goal in which Mason Crosby converted to give the Packers a slim 13–12 lead. On the Bears next drive, they matched the Packers recent score on a 21 yard field goal to regain the lead from the Packers at 15–13.
With 2:35 remaining in the game, the Packers received the ball. after a couple of decent gains the Packers offense looked slightly more confident than their previous series in the game. The dagger was then put into the Bears heart when quarter back Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
connected with Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
on a 50 yard touchdown pass paired with a Jennings two point conversion reception gave the Packers a 21–15 lead in the dying minutes.
The Bears offense took the field in a last attempt to win the game, but Jay Cutler's debut start for the Bears would get even worse when his first pass of the drive was intercepted by cornerback Al Harris and returned to the Bears 14 yard line.
The Packers then lined up in the victory formation to take a nail biting and sloppy 21–15 win against their division rival Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
to start the season with a 1–0 record.
During the contest, Packers starting safety Atari Bigby
Atari Bigby
Atari David Bigby is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
injured his knee and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Bears star linebacker Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher
Brian Keith Urlacher is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League . He attended the University of New Mexico, where he was one of the school's most decorated athletes. In addition to setting multiple university records, Urlacher earned consideration for the...
also dislocated his wrist and will reportedly miss the remainder of the season.
Week 2: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
| Week Two: Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers – Game Summary |
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First Quarter
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Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
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Leading Rushers
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After defeating the Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in their season opener, the Packers faced the 0–1 Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
in a week 2 contest at Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
. During the week leading up to the game, Bengals star wide receiver Chad Ochocinco said in an interview that he’ll do a celebratory “Lambeau Leap” into the end zone seats if he scores in Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.
The Packers started the contest with the ball, but could only manage to move the ball to mid field before they settled for a punt. The Bengals offense then took to the field at their own 37 yard line and after moving the ball into the Packers red zone, Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
managed to hit Laveranues Coles
Laveranues Coles
Laveranues Leon Coles is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University....
on a short 5 yard pass in the center of the end zone to take an early 7–0 lead. The Packers managed to match the Bengals drive though, by caping a 11 play 80 yard drive with a 3 yard pass by Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
along the right sideline of the end zone. The score was now tied a 7–7. The Bengals regained possession after the Packers touchdown, but on the first play of their corresponding drive Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
attempted a pass to wide receiver Chad Ochocinco along the right sideline, but Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
stepped in front of Ochocinco and intercepted the attempted pass. Woodson then returned the ball down to the Bengals 11 yard line for a return of 22 yards. Two plays later, Packers running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
scored a touchdown on a 4 yard run outside of the left guard to take a 14–7 lead. After the Grant touchdown, both teams exchanged possessions into the second quarter.
On the Bengals second drive after the Ryan Grant touchdown run, quarterback Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
capped the Bengals drive with a 1 yard sneak up the middle for a touchdown to re-tie the contest at 14–14. The Packers offense again sputtered and couldn't find the rhythm that the offense once possessed a season ago. After the punt, Carson Palmer was sacked for a loss of 8 yards and then on the next play Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
intercepted another pass along the right sideline from Palmer and returned the ball 37 yards for the Packers first defensive score of the season to retake the lead 21–14. On the Bengals next drive though, they would then retake the lead again on a 5 yard Palmer pass to Chris Henry in the back of the end zone. The score was now tied 21–21. The Packers offense retook the field aiming to break the tie before halftime, but only could manage to give kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
a 55 yard attempt in which he missed as the clock expired. The teams went into the half tied at 21.
After the half, the Bengals offense took to the field first but was forced to punt. The Packers responded by moving the ball quite efficiently, but their drive came to an end when Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
fumbled after pulling in a short Aaron Rodgers pass. The Bengals then managed to capitalize on the Packers first turn over of the season by putting together a 12 play 62 yard drive capped by another Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
touchdown pass, this time to wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. After the touchdown, Ochocinco ran behind the endzone looking for a place to Lambeau Leap finally settling for a group of Bengals fans in the right corner of the endzone. Both teams exchanged possession without scoring through the end of the third quarter.
With both teams unable to score into the fourth quarter, the Bengals finally converted a field goal with 2 minutes left in game. to take a 31–21 lead. After the field goal, the Packers took over and managed to get the ball into field goal range in which Packers coach decided to kick the field goal to decrease the lead to 7 needing an onside kick recovery to tie the game anyway. The Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
kick was successful and the Packers special teams unit then lined up in the onside kick formation. Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
kicked the to the right side and the ball hopped right to Packers corner back Tramon Williams
Tramon Williams
Tramon Vernell Williams is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
for the recovery. With 45 seconds remaining, The Packers offense took the field with no timeouts. Rodgers then completed a couple of passes and moved the ball past midfield with 16 seconds remaining. Rodgers then completed a 25 yard strike to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
in the center of the field for 25 yards down to the Bengals 10 yard line. Hurrying down field the Packers snapped the ball with 1 second remaining but the Packers were flagged for a false start. With the penalty the remaining time was run off the clock and the game ended.
What could have been a memorable comeback ended in defeat with the Packers suffering their first loss of the season 31–24 to bring their record to 1–1.
During the contest, Packers starting safety Nick Collins
Nick Collins
Nicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:...
injured his shoulder and veteran starting left tackle Chad Clifton
Chad Clifton
Jeffrey Chad Clifton is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee....
injured his ankle.
Week 3: at St. Louis Rams
at Edward Jones DomeEdward Jones Dome
The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was...
, St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
- Game time: 1:00 pm EDTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/12:00 pm CDTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: Indoors
- Game attendance: 60,234
- Referee: Walt ColemanWalt ColemanWalt Coleman is an American football official in the National Football League since the 1989 NFL season. He wears uniform number 65.- Personal :Coleman resides in Little Rock, Arkansas and is a sixth-generation family operator of Coleman Dairy....
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Chris MyersChris MyersChristopher Patrick "Chris" Myers ) is an American sportscaster.-Biography:With more than 20 years in broadcasting, Chris Myers has covered premiere events, including the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, NCAA Final Four, The Masters and U.S...
and Trent GreenTrent GreenTrent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
A week after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
, the Packers traveled down to St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
to face the 0–2 St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
.
The game started with the Rams offense in possession after Danny Amendola
Danny Amendola
Daniel Amendola is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
returned the initial kickoff to the Rams 43 yard line. The Rams moved the ball down to the Packers 31 yard line but had to settle for the field goal. The attempt though was blocked by the Packers Johnny Jolly
Johnny Jolly
Johnny Ray Jolly, Jr. is an American football defensive end, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League's Green Bay Packers...
and recovered by Will Blackmon
Will Blackmon
William Edwards Blackmon is an American football Return specialist / Defensive Back who is currently a member of the New York Giants in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers...
. Blackmon returned the ball to the Packers 43 yard line and the Packers offense took to the field. The Packers offense fluttered out at the Rams 30 yard line in which the Packers field goal unit took to the field. Kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
converted the 48 yard field goal for the Packers to take the early 3–0 lead. The game then resumed with the Rams in possession. after an initial holding penalty on first down, Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jesse Jackson is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson is a 6'8" guard-forward.-Early life, high school, and college:Jackson was born in Houston and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas...
then ran for no gain and caught a pass for 4 yards. On third down Rams quarterback Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
was hit by Aaron Kampman
Aaron Kampman
Aaron Allan Kampman is an American football defensive end and linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
in which Bulger fumbled the bal. Defensive end Johnny Jolly
Johnny Jolly
Johnny Ray Jolly, Jr. is an American football defensive end, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League's Green Bay Packers...
then recovered the fumble at the Rams 15 yard line. The Packers offense then took to the field in the Rams red zone, but after a short run by Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
and an incomplete pass to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was sacked for a loss of 12 yards and the Packers had to settle for a 38 yard field goal attempt in which Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
successfully converted to extend the Packers lead to 6–0. The Rams then took to the field looking to make up for the turn over, but the Rams luck took another turn for the worst on the first play of the drive in which running back Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jesse Jackson is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson is a 6'8" guard-forward.-Early life, high school, and college:Jackson was born in Houston and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas...
was stripped by Cullen Jenkins
Cullen Jenkins
Cullen Darome Jenkins is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
. The fumble was then recovered by Packers cornerback Al Harris. The Rams quarterback Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
was injured on the play and did not return to the game. Similar to the last time the Packers took over possession in the red zone, the offense failed to move the ball much and had to settle for another field goal. Crosby's third field goal of the day was successful to give the Packers a 9–0 lead to end the first quarter.
On the first Rams possession of the 2nd quarter, the offense now led by backup quarterback Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
managed to get two first down's, but came up short on an incomplete pass to Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jesse Jackson is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson is a 6'8" guard-forward.-Early life, high school, and college:Jackson was born in Houston and grew up in Port Arthur, Texas...
and had to settle for a punt. The Packers took to the field and on the second play of the drive, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
threw deep left to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
in which he made a miraculous one handed grab for 46 yards. After a 12 pass completion to Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
a 12 yard scramble by Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
and a 5 yard run by Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
, Rodgers handed the ball off to fullback John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
up the middle followed by a fake pitch right to Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
. The defense was sold by the fake pitch and John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
charged forward into the end zone for the games first touchdown. The extra point was successful and the Packers took a 16–0 lead. The Rams then responded though on their corresponding drive by completing a 16 yard pass from Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
to Daniel Fells
Daniel Fells
Daniel Fells is an American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at UC Davis.Fells has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and St...
for the touchdown to decrease the Packers lead to 16–7. On the Packers next drive, Rodgers completed a 50 yard pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
down the right sideline and capped the drive with a 21 yard pass to a streaking Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
in the left corner of the end zone. Crosby converted the extra point and the lead was extended to 23–7. With the Packers in a prevent defense, the Rams managed to move the ball quite successfully down the field down to the Packers 19 yard line with 8 seconds remaining in the half. The Rams then scored another touchdown when Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
connected again for 19 yards to Daniel Fells
Daniel Fells
Daniel Fells is an American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at UC Davis.Fells has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and St...
, this time in the left side of the end zone just inside the goal line. This would be the last score of the half and the Packers went into the half with a 23–14 lead.
The Packers didn't manage to move the ball much on the first possession of the third quarter and had to settle for their first punt of the game. The Rams move the ball down to the Packers 35 yard line, but in the end had to settle for a 53 yard field goal decreasing the Packers lead to 23–17. Both teams didn't manage to move the ball much and traded punts throughout the rest of the third quarter.
On the first play of the fourth quarter though, Rodgers connected with Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
again deep middle for 53 yards down to the Rams 17 yard line. Four plays later, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
scampered up the middle on a four yard run for a touchdown. Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
missed the extra point though, raising the Packer lead to 29–17. The Rams took to the field but didn't manage to convert a first down and punted the ball. The Packers didn't manage much either on their next drive converting only one first down, a came up a yard short for a second first down and settled for a punt. The Rams took over on their own 15 yard line, but on a third a six at their 19 yard line, Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
stepped in front of Danny Amendola
Danny Amendola
Daniel Amendola is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
crossing the middle of the field and intercepted the Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
pass. After a 13 yard pass to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and a 5 yard run by Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
hit John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
in the right side of the end zone for Rodgers second touchdown pass of the day. The Packers took the 36–17 lead with the added extra point. The Rams couldn't convert on fourth down of their following drive and the Packers took over own downs. The Packers offense then took to the field and after five Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
runs, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
kneeled twice to run out the clock.
With the 36–17 win over the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
, the Packers increased their record to 2–1 heading into a Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
showdown against the 3–0 Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
led by longtime former Packers starting quarterback Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
.
Week 4: at Minnesota Vikings
at Hubert H. Humphrey MetrodomeHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University...
, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
- Game time: 8:30 pm EDTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/7:30 pm CDTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: Indoors
- Game attendance: 63,846
- Referee: Gene SteratoreGene SteratoreGene Steratore is an American football official in the National Football League since 2003. He began in the league as a field judge and was promoted to referee at the start of the 2006 NFL season, one of two new referees for that season, following the retirements of Bernie Kukar and Tom White...
- TV announcers (ESPNMonday Night FootballMonday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
): Mike TiricoMike TiricoMichael Todd Tirico is an announcer for ESPN's presentation of Monday Night Football, and second lead broadcaster for ESPN's presentation of the NBA. In addition, Tirico hosts a multitude of programming on ESPN/ABC. He was the host of ABC's golf coverage from 1996 to 2007, and continues in that...
, Ron JaworskiRon JaworskiRonald Vincent "Ron" Jaworski is a former American football quarterback and currently an NFL analyst on ESPN. He is also CEO of Ron Jaworski Golf Management, Inc., based out of Blackwood, New Jersey, and manages golf courses in southern New Jersey, northeast Pennsylvania, and West Virginia...
, & Jon GrudenJon GrudenJon David Gruden is an American football analyst and former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for seven seasons and prior to that the Oakland Raiders for four seasons. In his first year as the head coach of Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII, defeating the Raiders whom he had...
With both teams coming off of wins, the 2–1 Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
to face the 3–0 Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
in a Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
showdown. The Vikings will be led by starting quarterback Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
.
The game started with the Packers in possession. After the offense moved the ball consistently down field down to the Minnesota 24 yard line, but Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was then sacked by two Vikings defenders for a 9 yard loss and fumbled the football. The ball was recovered by Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway
Chad Greenway
Chad Greenway is an American football player who plays linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2002 to 2005....
at the Vikings 33 yard line. After the turnover, Brett Favre took to the field clad in purple. The Vikings too seemed to also be able to move the ball just as effectively with multiple short runs by running back Adrian Peterson and throws by Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
. The Vikings finally capped the 12 play 67 yard drive with a 1 yard touchdown pass short left from Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-High school:...
. With the score, the Vikings took the early 7–0 lead.
The Packers then took to the field looking to make up for the turnover on their first possession of the game. On 3rd and 5 after an incompletion to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and a 5 yard run by fullback John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
fired a pass to second year tight end Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
deep middle in which he caught around the Vikings 35 yard line and then ran the ball the rest of the way into the end zone for a Packers 62 yard touchdown. With the extra point the game was now tied 7–7.
The Vikings took to the field again, but after two incompletions and a completion for a 5 yard loss the Vikings were forced to punt. The Packers then took over at the Minnesota 43 yard line. The Packers again managed to move the ball quite effectively against the Vikings defense but like the first drive of the game, the drive ended with a turn over. This time it was an attempted short right pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
from Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
that was intercepted by Antoine Winfield
Antoine Winfield
Antoine Winfield is an American football cornerback in the NFL. He played college football at The Ohio State University, winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back in 1998. Winfield was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. Since 2004, he...
at the Vikings 23 yard line. Similar to the last drive after the Packers turned over the ball, the Vikings managed to move the ball effortlessly down to the Packers 14 yard line in which Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
then connected with wide receiver Sidney Rice
Sidney Rice
-Minnesota Vikings :Rice was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He signed a four year contract with the Vikings in 2007....
for Favre's second touchdown strike against the Packers. With the score the Vikings retook the lead at 14–7.
The Packers then took to the field looking again to make up for another costly turnover, but the offense failed to move the ball and Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was sacked on 3rd down forcing the Packers to punt. The Packers would level the score though on the Vikings next offensive play of the game. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson ran wide left and was stacked up behind the line of scrimmage. While he was being stopped, Packers rookie linebacker Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
ripped the ball away from Peterson and returned the ball untouched 42 yards for the Packers tying touchdown at 14–14.
On the Vikings next possession looking to retake the lead, Favre and company compiled together a drive highlighted by a 43 yard pass from Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
to Percy Harvin
Percy Harvin
William Percival "Percy" Harvin, III is an American football wide receiver, return specialist, and running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League...
down to the Packers 3 yard line. On the next play, Favre dropped back to pass and the ball was intercepted by Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
in the center of the end zone but the play was nullified by a defensive pass interference call paired with a defensive offside penalty. The pass inference penalty was accepted and the ball was placed on the Packers 1 yard line. On the next play Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushed up the middle for the score to give the Vikings a 21–14 lead. The Packers took over with little time remaining but still attempted to put points on the board. After a 14 yard pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
down to the Vikings 48 yard line, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
took the team's final timeout with 1 second remaining. On the final play of the half Rodgers tossed a deep ball into a group of players the right corner of the end zone but the ball fell incomplete ending the half 21–14 in favor of the Vikings.
The Vikings received the ball at the start of the second half, and managed to still move the ball effectively against the Packers defense that was getting virtually no pressure on Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
. On second and ten at the Green Bay 44 yard line, Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
connected with Jeff Dugan
Jeff Dugan
Jeffery Stephen Dugan is a National Football League tight end/fullback who is currently a free agent....
to the Green Bay 31 for 25 yards and then capped the drive with a 31 yard strike to receiver Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian is a free agent American football wide receiver who last played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
deep left for a touchdown to extend the Vikings lead to 28–14.
The Packers then took to the field and managed to move the ball down field highlighted by a 24 yard pass to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and a 20 yard pass to Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
down to the Minnesota 5 yard line setting the team up first and goal at the Vikings 5 yard line. On first down Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
ran up the middle for a four yard gain. On second down the Packers tried a trick play that looked like a run wide right for Grant, but Rodgers handed the ball off to fullback John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
who ran up the middle but the Vikings were not fooled and Kuhn's attempt to score a touchdown was stopped when his knee hit down at the line of scrimmage before lunging into the endzone. On third down, Rodgers connected with tight end Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
who ran an out route to the right, but was tackled right after the reception at the line of scrimmage by Vikings linebacker Ben Leber
Ben Leber
Ben Leber is an American football linebacker for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
for no gain. The Packers then choose to go for it on fourth down rather than settling the field goal. On the play, Rodgers looked right, then back left and passed to Packers tight end Donald Lee short middle, but Lee failed to catch the pass resulting in loss of downs and the Vikings took over possession at their 1 yard line.
On the Vikings next drive that continued on into the final quarter of play, the Vikings managed to move the ball out of their own end zone down to their own 37 yard line, but the drive stalled on a 5 yard completed screen pass short of the first down marker on 3rd and 10. The Packers took over at their own 15 yard line, and Rodgers was sacked on first down. On second down Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
ran up the middle for 10 yards making up for the lost yardage on the sack and more. The drive came to an end though on the next play when quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
pretended to walk toward the sideline and the ball was directly snapped to backup running back DeShawn Wynn
DeShawn Wynn
DeShawn Wynn is an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. Wynnn played college football for the University of Florida. He was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the New...
. Wynn managed to gain 6 yards on 3rd and 7, but falling a yard short on the trick play the Packers were forced to punt.
The Viking offense then took to the field again, but the Packers defense held the Vikings on third down and they too were forced to punt. After another stellar punt by Vikings punter Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe
Christopher James "Chris" Kluwe is a punter for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks, as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, the Packers were again pinned deep in their own end at their own 1 yard line. After two unsuccessful plays for no gain on first and second down, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was sacked by Jared Allen
Jared Allen
-Kansas City Chiefs:Allen was drafted by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and signed for a one-year, $100,000 contract. On May 21, 2007, Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of $2.35 million for the 2007 season. Allen credited his early...
at the goal line and fumbled the football. The ball was recovered by the Vikings, but the ruling on the field was challenged by the Packers that the ground had caused the fumbled. The ruling on the field was then changed to a safety rather than giving the Vikings the ball at the Packers 1 yard line and the Vikings extended their lead to 30–14.
After the safety the Packers kicked off and the Vikings took over at their 40 yard line.The Packers managed to again hold the Vikings defense to a three and out and the ball was punted back to the Packers. On the Packers next possession, Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
started off the drive with a 15 yard run, and Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
caught a 37 yard pass from Rodgers two plays later. Three plays later after an 11 yard rush by Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
and an incomplete pass, Rodgers connected with second year wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
for a 33 yard touchdown strike. After a failed two point conversion pass to Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
the Vikings lead was decreased to 30–20.
The Packers then tried a failed onside kick and the Vikings took over the ball with 3:39 remaining in the game, but due to poor clock management by the Vikings they were held to a three and out and only had run 29 seconds off of the game clock after the punt. The Packers took over at their own 18 yard line with 3:10 remaining in the contest. On first play of the drive, Rodgers connected with Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
for 10 yards which with the reception tied Sterling Sharpe
Sterling Sharpe
Sterling Sharpe is a former American football wide receiver and an analyst for the NFL Network. He attended the University of South Carolina, and played from 1988 to 1994 with the Green Bay Packers.-Early life:...
's club career high receptions total with 595. On third and 12 at their own 26 yard line, Rodgers hit James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
in the middle of the field in which he then took the ball to the Minnesota 40 for 34 yards. Five plays later after Rodgers threw the ball away on third down, Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
converted a 31 yard field goal to decrease the Vikings lead to 30–23.
The Packers attempted their second onside kick of the game with 55 seconds remaining, but the kick was again recovered by the Vikings ending all chances of a comeback. The Vikings then lined up in the victory formation and ran out the clock to defeat the Packers 30–23.
During the contest, Packers return specialist Will Blackmon
Will Blackmon
William Edwards Blackmon is an American football Return specialist / Defensive Back who is currently a member of the New York Giants in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers...
suffered a season ending knee injury.
With the loss, the Packers go into their bye week with a 2–2 record sitting in third place in the NFC North behind the 4–0 Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
and the 3–1 Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions
at Lambeau FieldLambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,...
- Game time: 1:00 pm EDTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/12:00 pm CDTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: 46 °F (7.8 °C), Sunny
- Game attendance: 70,801
- Referee: Jerome BogerJerome BogerJerome Boger is an American football official in the National Football League since the 2004 NFL season. He wears uniform number 23 since 2006; before that, he wore uniform number 109. He started in the league as a line judge and was promoted to referee in 2006 after two seasons...
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Kenny AlbertKenny AlbertKenny Albert , is an American sportscaster, and the son of sportscaster Marv Albert and the nephew of sportscasters Al Albert and Steve Albert...
, Daryl JohnstonDaryl JohnstonDaryl Peter "Moose" Johnston is a former National Football League fullback who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 1999.-High school career:...
, & Tony SiragusaTony SiragusaAnthony "Tony" Siragusa , nicknamed "Goose", is a former National Football League defensive tackle who spent twelve seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens. He currently works as a sideline analyst for NFL games broadcast on the Fox Network.-Early life:Siragusa attended David...
After the bye week, the Packers returned home
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
to face the 1–4 Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
. Offensive tackle Chad Clifton
Chad Clifton
Jeffrey Chad Clifton is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee....
returned to the starting lineup along with safety Atari Bigby
Atari Bigby
Atari David Bigby is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
after each had missed the last two and three games respectively. Starting center Jason Spitz
Jason Spitz
Jason Spitz is an American football offensive guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was inactive with an injury.
Starting off the contest, the Packers received the ball in which kickoff returner Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
returned 99 yards for a touchdown, but the score was nullified by a holding penalty and the offense took to the field starting at their own 20 yard line. On the opening drive, quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
converted the first third down of the drive with a 26 yard pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
to the Packers 49 yard line. Three plays later on the second third down of the drive, Rodgers hit James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
who was wide open along the right sideline underneath the safety's coverage . Jones then evaded the last defender and scored the first touchdown of the day to give the Packers an early 7–0 lead.
On the Lions first possession of the game, backup quarterback Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
who started in place of the Lions rookie starting quarterback Matt Stafford was pressured on their first third down and forced a short errant pass intended for Lions running back Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith (running back)
Kevin Smith is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.-Early years:Smith attended Southridge High School...
. The pass was intercepted by the Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins
Cullen Jenkins
Cullen Darome Jenkins is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
at the Detroit 21 and returned to the 17 for 4 yards.
Starting in the red zone after the turnover, Packers wide receiver Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
caught a pass on the left sideline on second down for 5 yards down to the Detroit 6 yard line for a 1st down but an unnecessary roughness penalty moved the Packers back 15 yards to the Detroit 21 yard line. The reception was significant though in that with the reception Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
passed former Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe
Sterling Sharpe
Sterling Sharpe is a former American football wide receiver and an analyst for the NFL Network. He attended the University of South Carolina, and played from 1988 to 1994 with the Green Bay Packers.-Early life:...
on the club's all time receptions list to take top honors. The drive then continued with an 8 yard reception from Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
a four yard run by Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
and another 8 yard reception by Finley. The drive was then capped off with a 1 yard touchdown pass short left to fullback John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
. With the score the Packers took a 14–0 lead.
Both teams then went on to exchange possessions with no real key moments on into the second quarter. The Lions failed to move the ball with any effectiveness while the Packers key downfall were penalties that set the offense up in unfavorable down and distance situations.
With 10:26 remaining in the half, the Packers offense took to the field and the first play of the drive was a 17 yard pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
down to the Lions 29 yard line. The drive stalled though three plays later when Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was sacked for no gain on third down and the Packers had to settle for a 46 yard field goal in which kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
converted successfully. The score was now 17–0 in the Packers favor.
On the Lions next drive, Lions running back Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith (running back)
Kevin Smith is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.-Early years:Smith attended Southridge High School...
ran for 19 yards on second down which moved the ball out to the Detroit 38, but Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
was sacked on third down for a 4 yard loss by rookie linebacker Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
and they were forced to punt. The Packers took to the field in excellent field position after the punt was returned by Tramon Williams
Tramon Williams
Tramon Vernell Williams is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
to the Lions 29 yard line. After minimal success in the red zone again, the Packers failed to convert on third down and had to settle for another field goal to increase the lead to 20–0.
On the Lions next possession, they failed to convert on third down yet again and set up a 4th and 3 at their own 45 yard line. Unhappy with the teams offensive struggles the Lions choose to go for it on fourth down but were shut down by the Packers defense for a 1 yard loss. The Packers offense then took to the field in their opponents end for the second straight drive. The drive was started with two receptions by tight end Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
a 5 yard catch and then a 30 yard catch down to the Detroit 8 yard line. Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
spiked the ball to stop the clock with 19 seconds remaining in the half. On the next offensive play though, Rodgers was sacked for a 5 yard loss forcing them to use their last timeout. On third and three at the Lions 13 yard line, Rodgers attempted a pass to the right side of the end zone to wide receiver Brett Swain
Brett Swain (American football)
Brett Andrew Swain is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Swain graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, CA...
but the pass was out of reach and the Packers had to settle for yet another field goal in which Crosby converted to extend the lead to 23–0 right before halftime.
On the first drive of third quarter, Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Rachard Culpepper is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League . Prior to joining the UFL, Culpepper enjoyed a successful National Football League career after being drafted 11th overall in...
scrambled out of the pocket and ran for 5 yards. On the run, Daunte noticeably slowed before running out of bounds and was later replaced by Lions third string quarterback Drew Stanton
Drew Stanton
Drew Emeric Stanton is a quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played collegiately for the Michigan State Spartans.-Early life:...
. After a Stanton incomplete pass, the Lions punted the ball on fourth down.
The Packers offense took to the field and Rodgers and Driver connected multiple times during the drive for gains of 18 and 27 yards. Donald Lee also had an 18 yard grab. On third and five at the Detroit nine yard line, Rodgers passed short to Driver and only managed to advance the ball for one yard before being tackled. The offense yet again stalled and had to settle for yet another Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
field goal to extend the lead to 26–0.
Detroit then took to the field again with Drew Stanton
Drew Stanton
Drew Emeric Stanton is a quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played collegiately for the Michigan State Spartans.-Early life:...
still leading their offense. On the second play of the possession, Stanton passed deep left to tight end Brandon Pettigrew
Brandon Pettigrew
Brandon Pettigrew is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the Lions with the 20th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.-High school:Brandon Pettigrew played high school football at Robert E...
in which the pass hit the receiver but popped up into the air and fell into the waiting arms of Packers cornerback Al Harris for the interception.
The Packers then took over and managed to move the ball effectively yet again with the drive highlighted by an amazing one hand catch by Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
for 37 yards down the left sideline. The great catch was then followed by a 9 yard grab by Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
and a 9 yard grab by Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
which set the Packers up 1st and goal at the Lions three yard line.
On first down though Rodgers dropped back to pass but was hit and sacked by Julian Peterson
Julian Peterson
Julian Thomas Peterson is a free agent linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State...
. Rodgers fumbled and the ball was recovered by Larry Foote
Larry Foote
Lawrence Edward Foote, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
at the Detroit 15.
On the Lions next possession which extended into the fourth quarter, the Packers put the pressure on Drew Stanton
Drew Stanton
Drew Emeric Stanton is a quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played collegiately for the Michigan State Spartans.-Early life:...
sacking him twice with the second sack by Al Harris on third down ending the drive.
The Packers then took to the field running the ball looking to run out the clock and possibly ignite their previously ineffective running game. After a couple of decent carries by Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
, Rodgers then dropped back to pass and threw a pass short middle that was intended for wide receiver James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy
DeAndre Levy
DeAndre Levy is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin....
who was in front of Jones intercepted the pass at the Lions 40 and returned it to the 45 for 5 yards. He then fumbled the ball but recovered his own fumble for no gain.
After the interception, running back Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith (running back)
Kevin Smith is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.-Early years:Smith attended Southridge High School...
rushed for 20 yards on 2nd down. In what was the best Lions attempt to put points on the board of the day, moving the ball all the way to the Packers 9 yard line Stanton forced a throw to Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew
Brandon Pettigrew
Brandon Pettigrew is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the Lions with the 20th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.-High school:Brandon Pettigrew played high school football at Robert E...
in the center of the end zone and Packers safety Atari Bigby
Atari Bigby
Atari David Bigby is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
intercepted the pass in the end zone for a touchback and the Packers offense took to the field at their own 20 yard line.
The Packers then ran the ball multiple times with Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
and Brandon Jackson to try to run down the clock. Jackson fumbled after a five yard gain but the ball was fortunately recovered by Packers Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
. Rodgers scampered for a 10 yard gain on the next play, but the yardage gained was nullified by a penalty an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Donald Driver after Rodgers had slid to the ground. Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
then rushed for a 22 yard gain followed by a couple more short rushes to run the play clock under 2 minutes. Rodgers then took two kneel downs and the game clock expired to give the Packers a 26–0 win.
Chad Clifton
Chad Clifton
Jeffrey Chad Clifton is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee....
suffered another injury setback during the contest late in the second half and was held out of the rest of the game. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
also injured his right leg in the contest.
With the win, the Packers increased their record to 3–2 on the season and move ahead into second place in the division (based on head to head, division and conference records) ahead of the 3–2 Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
who lost to the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on Sunday Night Football
Sunday Night Football
Sunday Night Football is a weekly American football game held throughout most of the season by the National Football League. Sunday night games have been played regularly since 1987 and have thus far aired on three different television outlets:...
. Both teams still trail behind the 6–0 Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
.
Week 7: at Cleveland Browns
at Cleveland Browns StadiumCleveland Browns Stadium
-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...
, Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
- Game time: 1:00 pm EDTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/12:00 pm CDTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: 50 °F (10.0 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 69,797
- Referee: Don CareyDon Carey (official)Don Carey is an official in the National Football League, who wears uniform number 126. He entered the NFL's officiating staff in 1995 as a field judge until 1998, where he became a back judge due to the NFL swapping position titles that season; he held that position until 2008-09...
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Ron PittsRon PittsRonald Dwayne Pitts is a former professional American football player. He played defensive back for the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins.Pitts was drafted by the Bills in the...
and John LynchJohn Lynch (American football)John Terrence Lynch, Jr. is a former National Football League strong safety and current NFL on Fox color commentator. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stanford.A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Lynch earned a Super...
In week seven, the Packers traveled to Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
to face the 1–5 Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
at Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland Browns Stadium
-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...
.
The Browns started off the contest with the ball at their own 45 yard line after Packers kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
kicked the ball out of bounds on the opening kickoff. The Browns couldn't manage to move the ball effectively on their first possession though failing to convert their first third down of the game and had to settle for a punt.
After the punt the Packers took over at their own 14-yard line and ran the ball on ten of the eleven plays of their first drive, moving the ball all the way down to the Cleveland 32 yard line where backup running back Brandon Jackson came up a yard short on a third and three. The Packers offense stayed on the field and quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
attempted a quarterback sneak up the middle but the attempt failed to gain any yards and the ball was turned over on downs.
Cleveland's second drive of the game was more successful than the previous, with the biggest gain of the drive coming coming on a 22-yard pass from quarterback Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
to wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
who beat Packers cornerback Al Harris on a square in route. Harris also grabbed Massaquoi's face mask on the tackle and the Packers were penalized 15 yards for the infraction. The Browns managed to advance the ball down deep into the red zone, but the Packers defense held the Browns out of the end zone and forced them to settle for a 22-yard field goal on the first play of the second quarter that hit the upright but deflected through to give the Browns an early 3–0 lead.
On the Packers' next drive, Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
and company moved the ball down to the Cleveland 48 yard line with a short pass to Donald Lee, a 13-yard pass to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and a 6-yard pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
. The drive was capped off with a short right pass from Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
to linebacker turned tight end Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
. Havner pulled in the pass and ran down the right sideline 45 yards for a touchdown to claim a 7–3 Packers lead.
The Browns then took over on offense trying to reclaim the lead from the Packers. After two incompletions and a 5-yard pass completion the Browns failed to reach the first down marker and looked to end the offensive series on a three and out. On the punt however, the Packers were penalized 5 yards for having 12 men on the field of play which gave the Browns a first down. The Browns still failed to capitalize on the Packers mistake by only gaining 4 yards on the next three plays and settled for another punt.
The Packers offense took over again at their own 14. On first down, running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
rushed for 6 yards and 4 on second down, but tight end Donald Lee was flagged for holding on the second rushing attempt, moving the Packers back 10 yards. Lee made up for his mistake on the new play though, hauling in a 19-yard reception for a first down. On the next play, Rodgers dropped back to pass and hit Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
in stride between two defenders. Driver accelerated down field past an oncoming safety and into the end zone for a 71 yard touchdown to increase the Packers lead to 14–3.
The Browns offense took to the field to try to out-fox the Packers defense. On the sixth play of the drive though, quarterback Derek Anderson was intercepted by Packers cornerback Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
in which he returned down to the Browns 15 yard line for a 25-yard return. Ryan Grant then rushed the ball for nine yards on second down to the Browns 3 yard line to set up first and goal at the three. After an incomplete pass to Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
, Ryan Grant rushed for 2 more yards on second down falling a yard short of the touchdown. Rodgers then passed to Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
on third and one but the pass was incomplete. Fortunately, the Browns defender covering Driver was flagged for pass inference and the Packer were rewarded with a first and goal at the 1 yard line. After a Grant run for no gain and a John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
rush for no gain, Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
then managed to break the goal line on third down to score a touchdown for the Packers extending the lead even more to 21–3. The Browns took over with less than a minute remaining in the half but managed to have to settle for one final hail Mary attempt into the end zone which was batted down incomplete to end the half with the Packers leading 21–3.
After the half, the Packers started out with possession and managed to move the ball down to the Browns 37 yard line with multiple short yardage gains both passing and rushing. After an offensive pass interference penalty on Donald Lee, the Packers failed to convert on third and 20 and had to settle for a 55-yard field goal attempt on which kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
missed wide left.
The Browns then took over after the missed attempt and running back Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
rushed for 4 yards on first and 4 on second down to set the Browns up with a 3rd and 2 on the Packers 47. On third down, Anderson dropped back to pass and threw a ball short right to wide receiver Josh Cribbs. Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
immediately hit Cribbs knocking the ball out of his possession. The ball was recovered by the Packers at the Packers 48 by Packers linebacker Brandon Chillar
Brandon Chillar
-St. Louis Rams:Chillar joined the St. Louis Rams as a fourth-round draft pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. On July 26, 2004, Chillar signed a four-year $2.1 million contract with the Rams. Having a father, Ram Chillar, of East Indian descent, Chillar became one of the handful of Indian Americans in the...
.
The Packers offense then got into another string of multiple rushing attempts in which was started out with a 15-yard carry by Grant. Rodgers also completed a 16-yard pass to Donald Lee on the drive which stalled when a short pass to Ryan Grant on third down and four only gained three yards down to the Browns 1 yard line. Crosby came onto the field and converted a chip shot field goal to extend the Packers lead to 24–3.
The Browns managed to move the ball much more effectively than previous attempts on their corresponding drive moving the ball all the way down into the red zone. In the drive that in which extended into the fourth quarter, The Browns offense was held on four straight attempts inside the Packers four yard line. The drive ended when the Browns choose to go for it on fourth down at the one, but the Anderson pass flew over wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
and out of the back of the end zone.
The Packers then took over at their own 1 yard line and managed to move the ball 99 yards for another touchdown. The drive was highlighted by an 18-yard pass to Jennings, a 14-yard pass to Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
and a 19-yard scamper by Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
down to the Browns 39 yard line. Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
broke loose on the next play of the drive for 37 yards down the right sideline to the Browns 5 yard line. Rodgers then connected with James Jones in the lower left corner of the end zone for the final touchdown of the game, which extended the lead to 31–3.
Both teams then continued to exchange rather meaningless possessions with the Packers offense now being run by backup quarterback Matt Flynn
Matt Flynn
Matthew Clayton Flynn is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.-Early years:...
. The Packers final drive of the game started with 5:52 remaining on the clock and multiple rush attempts along with a Flynn pass to Jennings for 12 yards ran the clock down to 35 seconds. The Browns took over and rushed the ball once in which the game clock then expired to give the Packers their second successive victory, this time 31–3 over the Cleveland Browns.
During the contest second-year tight end Jermichael Finley
Jermichael Finley
-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
and fourth-string wide receiver Brett Swain
Brett Swain (American football)
Brett Andrew Swain is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Swain graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, CA...
both were removed for the game because of knee injuries.
With the win, the Packers increased their record to 4–2 to held on to second place in the division behind the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
at 6–1, who lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
and ahead of the 3–3 Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
who also were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
later in the day.
Week 8: vs. Minnesota Vikings
at Lambeau FieldLambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,...
- Game time: 4:15 pm ESTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/3:15 pm CSTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: 48 °F (Mostly Cloudy)
- Game attendance: 71,213
- Referee: Tony Corrente
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Thom BrennamanThom BrennamanThomas Wade "Thom" Brennaman is an American sportscaster, and the son of current Cincinnati Reds radio sportscaster Marty Brennaman.-Broadcasting career:...
, Troy AikmanTroy AikmanTroy Kenneth Aikman is a former American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. The number one overall draft pick in 1989, Aikman played twelve consecutive seasons as quarterback with the Cowboys...
& Pam OliverPam OliverPamela Donielle "Pam" Oliver is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various NBA and NFL games.-Early life:...
Coming off their road win over the Browns, the Packers went home for the higly-anticipated Week 8 divisional rematch with the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
, as former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
made his return to face his former team.
The Packers got the game off to quick start in the first quarter as kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
made a 37-yard field goal, but the Vikings responded with running back Adrian Peterson's 1-yard touchdown run. Things got worse for Green Bay in the second quarter as Favre completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-High school:...
, followed by kicker Ryan Longwell
Ryan Longwell
Ryan Walker Longwell is an American football placekicker for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League. After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, he started his professional football career with the San Francisco 49ers, but never played a game for the franchise...
(another former Packer) nailing a 41-yard field goal. The Packers would end the first half with 48 yards of offense, the lowest in over 10 years for a Packers team.
Minnesota would add onto their lead in the third quarter as Favre found wide receiver Percy Harvin
Percy Harvin
William Percival "Percy" Harvin, III is an American football wide receiver, return specialist, and running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League...
on a 51-yard touchdown pass as 3 Packer defenders collided and hit the ground. Yet Green Bay began to rally as Crosby booted a 26-yard field goal, followed up by quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
completing a 16-yard and a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
. The Vikings would answer in the fourth quarter as Favre hooked up with tight end/fullback Jeff Dugan
Jeff Dugan
Jeffery Stephen Dugan is a National Football League tight end/fullback who is currently a free agent....
on a 2-yard touchdown pass. The Packers tried to rally as Rodgers connected with wide receiver Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
on a 10-yard touchdown pass (with a failed 2-point conversion), but Minnesota would put the game out of reach as Favre hooked up with wide receiver Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian is a free agent American football wide receiver who last played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
on a 16-yard touchdown pass. Favre threw 4 TD's with 0 INT, and had a passer rating of 128 (http://www.nfl.com/players/gamelogs?id=FAV540222).
With the loss, Green Bay fell to 4–3.
Week 9: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
at Raymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
, Tampa Bay, Florida
- Game time: 1:00 pm ESTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/12:00 pm CSTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: 82 °F (Sunny)
- Game attendance: 62,994
- Referee: Pete MorelliPete MorelliPeter "Pete" Morelli is the principal of Saint Mary's High School in Stockton, California and better known as an American football official in the National Football League since the 1997 NFL season....
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Sam RosenSam Rosen (sportscaster)Sam Rosen is an American sportscaster, best known as the primary play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers games on MSG. On June 8, 2008, Rosen was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame....
, Tim RyanTim Ryan (American football)Timothy Edward Ryan is a former National Football League defensive tackle. He is currently an NFL analyst on the NFL on Fox and the host of "Movin' the Chains" on Sirius XM NFL Radio.-College career:...
, & Chris MyersChris MyersChristopher Patrick "Chris" Myers ) is an American sportscaster.-Biography:With more than 20 years in broadcasting, Chris Myers has covered premiere events, including the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, NCAA Final Four, The Masters and U.S...
Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Vikings, the Packers flew to Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
for a Week 9 duel with the throwback-cladded Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
, who were looking for their first win of the season. In the first quarter, Green Bay struck first as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
hooked up with wide receiver James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
on a 74-yard touchdown pass. The Buccaneers would respond with quarterback Josh Freeman
Josh Freeman
-2009:On November 8, 2009, Freeman started his first professional game at home against the Green Bay Packers. The Buccaneers won, ending an 11-game losing streak. He completed 14 out of 31 passes for 205 yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 1 INT, including a fourth down touchdown pass to rookie Sammie...
's 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Derrick Ward
Derrick Ward
Derrick LaRon Ward is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State University and Ottawa University...
, yet the Packers regained the lead with a 2-yard touchdown run from running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
. Tampa Bay would tie the game again as cornerback Ronde Barber
Ronde Barber
Jamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
returned an blocked punt 31 yards for a touchdown, yet Green Bay kept repling as Rodgers completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
. The Buccaneers would close out the half as kicker Connor Barth
Connor Barth
Connor Thomas Barth is an American football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at North Carolina....
nailed a 38-yard field goal.
After a scoreless third quarter, Rodgers would give the Packers 12-yard touchdown run to begin the fourth quarter. However, Tampa Bay would take the lead as Freeman completed two 7-yard touchdown passes to tight end Kellen Winslow
Kellen Winslow II
Kellen Boswell Winslow, II is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns sixth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
(with a failed two-point conversion) and wide receiver Sammie Stroughter
Sammie Stroughter
Sammie Stroughter is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State....
(with a successful two-point conversion pass to wide receiver Michael Clayton). Green Bay tried to rally, but the Buccaneers would seal the win with safety Tanard Jackson
Tanard Jackson
Tanard Ricardo Jackson is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
returning an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Packers fell to 4–4.
Week 10: vs. Dallas Cowboys
at Lambeau FieldLambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,...
- Game time: 4:15 pm ESTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/3:15 pm CSTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather: 47 °F (Clear)
- Game attendance: 70,894
- Referee: Jeff TripletteJeff TripletteJeff Triplette is an official in the National Football League since the 1996 season. He wears uniform number 42. His 2011 NFL officiating crew consists of umpire Jeff Rice, head linesman Phil McKinnely, line judge Jeff Bergman, field judge Barry Anderson, side judge Dave Wyant and back judge Steve...
- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Joe BuckJoe BuckJoseph Francis "Joe" Buck is an American sportscaster and the son of legendary sportscaster Jack Buck. He has won numerous Sports Emmy Awards for his play-by-play work with Fox Sports.-Education:...
, Troy AikmanTroy AikmanTroy Kenneth Aikman is a former American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. The number one overall draft pick in 1989, Aikman played twelve consecutive seasons as quarterback with the Cowboys...
& Pam OliverPam OliverPamela Donielle "Pam" Oliver is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various NBA and NFL games.-Early life:...
Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Packers went home for a Week 10 duel with the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. Green Bay would get the only points of the first half in the form of a 48-yard field goal from kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
. After a scoreless third quarter, the Packers would take a huge lead in the fourth quarter with quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
' 1-yard touchdown run and his 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
. The Cowboys would try to rally with quarterback Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
's 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roy Williams
Roy Williams (wide receiver)
Roy Eugene Williams, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions seventh overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Green Bay's defense would hold strong for a huge victory.
With the win, not only do the Packers improved to 5–4, but also the Packers finally beat Dallas for revenge after 5 years of losing since their meeting with the Cowboys in 2004.
Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers
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Coming off their win over the Cowboys, the Packers stayed at home for a Week 11 duel with the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. In the first quarter, Green Bay began the game with a 23-yard field goal from kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
. The 49ers would respond with kicker Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
nailing a 46-yard field goal, yet the Packers came back with Crosby's 27-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Green Bay would add onto their lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
completed a 64-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
. Afterwards, Crosby would end the half with a 27-yard field goal.
San Francisco would begin to rally in the third quarter as quarterback Alex Smith
Alex Smith
Alexander Douglas Smith is a professional American football player and starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah...
completed a 38-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Michael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree
Michael Alex Crabtree is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the 49ers with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Texas Tech, where he received recognition as one of the nation's...
, yet the Packers would answer in the fourth quarter as running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
got a 1-yard touchdown run. The 49ers tried to come back as Smith threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis
-2006 rookie season:Vernon's first reception in the NFL was a 31-yard touchdown catch, against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10, 2006. He added a career-long 52-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on December 10 with a short catch followed by a long run. Davis played in ten games in...
and a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Frank Gore
Frank Gore
Franklin Gore is an American football running back who plays for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami. NFL Network analysts have nicknamed Gore "The Inconvenient Truth".-High school career:Gore attended Coral Gables High...
, yet Green Bay's defense would prevent any further progress.
With the win, the Packers improved to 6–4.
Week 12: at Detroit Lions
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Coming off their win over the 49ers, the Packers flew to Ford Field
Ford Field
Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for...
for a Week 12 Thanksgiving duel with their NFC North rival, the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
. Green Bay would trail in the first quarter as wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
fumbled on the game's opening kickoff, which allowed Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia....
to find wide receiver Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson (American football)
Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
. The Packers would answer in the second quarter as quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Donald Lee, followed by kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
booting a 20-yard and a 25-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Green Bay would add onto their lead as Rodgers hooked up with wide receiver Donald Driver
Donald Driver
Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
on a 7-yard touchdown pass, followed by wide receiver James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
on a 21-yard touchdown pass. Detroit tried to come back in the fourth quarter as safety Louis Delmas
Louis Delmas
Louis Delmas is an American Football safety that plays for the Detroit Lions.-Early life and high school career:Delmas played high school football at North Miami Beach High School in North Miami Beach, Florida....
tackled running back Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
in his own endzone for a safety, followed by kicker Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson
Jason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft...
nailing a 22-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Packers would pull away as cornerback Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown.
With the win, Green Bay improved to 7–4.
Donald Driver (7 receptions, 142 yards, 1 TD) was named Fox
NFL on FOX
NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
's winner of the 2009 Galloping Gobbler Award.
Week 13: vs. Baltimore Ravens
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Week 14: at Chicago Bears
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Week 15: at Pittsburgh Steelers
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During the 37–36 win, Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger threw for 503 passing yards. In doing so he became just the 10th quarterback since 1950 to throw for 500 or more yards in a game and the first Steeler to do so.
Week 16: vs. Seattle Seahawks
at Lambeau FieldLambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,...
- Game time: 1:00 pm ESTNorth American Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
/12:00 pm CSTCentral Time zoneIn North America, the Central Time Zone refers to national time zones which observe standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC , and daylight saving, or summer time by subtracting five hours... - Game weather:
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- TV announcers (FoxNFL on FOXNFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports...
): Thom BrennamanThom BrennamanThomas Wade "Thom" Brennaman is an American sportscaster, and the son of current Cincinnati Reds radio sportscaster Marty Brennaman.-Broadcasting career:...
& Brian BillickBrian BillickBrian Harold Billick is a National Football League game analyst for Fox, and is also an analyst for the network's Bowl Championship Series coverage. He was previously an NFL coach, most recently with the Baltimore Ravens from January 19, 1999 to December 31, 2007...
Week 17: at Arizona Cardinals
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Schedule
| Playoff Round | Date | Opponent (seed) | Result | Record | Game Site | NFL Recap | TV |
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| Wild Card | January 10, 2010 | Arizona Cardinals 2009 Arizona Cardinals season The 2009 Arizona Cardinals season is the 90th season for the team in the National Football League and the 22nd season in Arizona. The Cardinals finished the season with a 10–6 record, an improvement from their 9–7 previous season record and the first time the team has won ten games since 1976 The... (4) |
51–45 (OT) | 11–6 | University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl... |
Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
NFC Wildcard Round: at Arizona Cardinals
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Entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 5 seed, the Packers began their postseason run at the University of Phoenix Stadium
University of Phoenix Stadium
University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl...
for the NFC Wild Card game against the No. 4 Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, in a rematch of their Week 17 win.
Green Bay would trail in the first quarter as early turnovers led to the Cardinals getting a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Tim Hightower
Tim Hightower
-Arizona Cardinals:Hightower scored 10 touchdowns during his rookie season, and another 3 in the post season while averaging a meager 2.8 yards per carry. He would rush for a total amount of 399 yards in 2008. Hightower would then become the only Cardinal rookie running back ever to have scored a...
, followed by quarterback Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
finding wide receiver Early Doucet
Early Doucet
Early Joseph Doucet, III is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.-Early years:Early Doucet prepped at St. Martinville...
on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Arizona would add onto their lead with kicker Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
making a 23-yard field goal. The Packers would answer in the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
, but the Cardinals came right back with Warner's 15-yard touchdown pass to Doucet. Green Bay would close out the half with kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
getting a 20-yard field goal.
Arizona would add onto their lead in the third quarter as Warner completed a 33-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
, yet the Packers continued to hang tough as Rodgers found wide receiver Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
on a 6-yard touchdown pass. Then, after a successful surprise onside kick, Green Bay continued to rally with Rodgers finding wide receiver Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson
Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State....
on a 10-yard touchdown pass. However, the Cardinals continued to torture the Packer defense with Warner's 11-yard touchdown pass to Fitzgerald. In the fourth quarter, the Packers would tie the game as Rodgers connected with wide receiver James Jones
James Jones (wide receiver)
James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
on a 30-yard touchdown pass, followed by fullback John Kuhn
John Kuhn
John Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
getting a 1-yard touchdown run. However, Arizona's offense continued its dominating play with Warner's 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Breaston
Steve Breaston
Steven William Breaston is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. Despite that, Green Bay would come up with another tie as Rodgers found tight end Spencer Havner
Spencer Havner
Spencer Rhett Havner [HAY-vner] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
on an 11-yard touchdown pass. However, despite getting the ball to begin overtime, the Cardinals would get the last laugh as linebacker Karlos Dansby
Karlos Dansby
Karlos Montez Dansby is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
returned a fumble 17 yards for the game-ending touchdown.
With the heart-crushing loss, the Packers closed out their season with an overall record of 11–6.
The game set numerous NFL postseason records. The 96 combined points scored by the Packers and Cardinals is the most in NFL postseason history, surpassing the previous mark of 95 (Eagles 58, Lions 37 in 1995). The two offenses combined for 1,024 yards (tied for third most in postseason history) and 62 first downs (Packers 32, Cardinals 30), breaking the record of 59 set in a 1981 divisional game
The Epic in Miami
The Epic in Miami is the name given to a National Football League AFC divisional playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins that took place on January 2, 1982 in the Miami Orange Bowl...
between the Chargers and Dolphins.
Regular season statistical leaders
| Player(s) | Value | NFL Rank | NFC Rank | |
| Passing Yards | Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers... |
4,434 Yards | 4th | 2nd |
| Passing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers... |
30 TD | 4th | 3rd |
| Rushing Yards | Ryan Grant Ryan Grant Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick... |
1,253 Yards | 7th | 3rd |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Ryan Grant Ryan Grant Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick... |
11 TD | T-7th | 2nd |
| Receiving Yards | Greg Jennings Greg Jennings Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League... |
1,113 Yards | 15th | 6th |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Donald Driver Donald Driver Donald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League... |
6 TD | T-28th | T-16th |
| Points | Mason Crosby Mason Crosby Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s... |
129 Points | 4th | 3rd |
| Kickoff Return Yards | Jordy Nelson Jordy Nelson Jordy Ray Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.... |
575 Yards | 25th | 13th |
| Punt Return Yards | Tramon Williams Tramon Williams Tramon Vernell Williams is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League... |
135 Yards | 27th | 14th |
| Tackles | Nick Barnett Nick Barnett Nicholas Alexander Barnett is an American Football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. A graduate of Fontana A.B... |
105 Tackles | 30th | 15th |
| Sacks | Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los... |
10 Sacks | T-11th | 8th |
| Interceptions | Charles Woodson Charles Woodson Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship... |
9 INT | T-1st | T-1st |
Statistics are correct through Week 17.
Statistical league rankings
- Total Offense (YPG): 6th
- Passing (YPG): 7th
- Rushing (YPG): 14th
- Points (PPG): 3rd
- Total Defense (YPG): 2nd
- Passing (YPG): 5th
- Rushing (YPG): 1st
- Points (PPG): 7th
League rankings are correct through Week 17.
Weekly awards
- OLB Clay MatthewsClay Matthews IIIWilliam Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
was voted PepsiPepsiPepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
NFL Rookie Of The Week for games played October 18 – 19. - OLB Clay MatthewsClay Matthews IIIWilliam Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
was voted PepsiPepsiPepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
NFL Rookie Of The Week for games played November 12 – 16. - CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played November 12 – 16. - CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played November 26 – 30. - OLB Clay MatthewsClay Matthews IIIWilliam Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played December 3 – 7.
Monthly awards
- CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September. - QB Aaron RodgersAaron RodgersAaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of October. - CB Charles Woodson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November.
- CB Charles Woodson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of December.
Annual awards
- CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
was awarded the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. - WR Donald DriverDonald DriverDonald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
was awarded the 2009 Galloping Gobbler award. - RB Ryan GrantRyan GrantRyan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
was selected as the running back for the 2009 USA Football/NFLPA "All-Fundamentals" Team. - FS Nick CollinsNick CollinsNicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:...
was voted Packers' Ed Block Courage AwardEd Block Courage AwardThe Ed Block Courage Award is an annual award presented to selected players in the National Football League , who are voted by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. Named in memory of Ed Block, a well-liked humanitarian and trainer for the Baltimore Colts, the...
winner. - OG Daryn ColledgeDaryn ColledgeDaryn Wayne Colledge is an American football offensive guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.-High school:...
was named Packers' Walter Payton Man of the Year. - Lambeau FieldLambeau FieldLambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
was named Sports Turf Managers Association Field of the Year.
Game
- The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Points Scored, Playoff Game with 45 points vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Net Yards, Playoff Game with 32 first downs vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Net Yards Passing, Playoff Game with 493 yards vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most First Downs, Playoff Game with 32 first downs vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers tied the team record for Most Touchdowns Scored, Playoff Game with 6 touchdowns vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers tied the team record for Most Touchdown Passes, Playoff Game with 4 touchdowns vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers tied the team record for Most Passes Completed, Playoff Game with 28 completions vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers tied the team record for Most (One-Point) Points After TD, Playoff Game with 6 scored vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Net Yards Allowed, Playoff Game with 531 yards allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most First Downs Allowed, Playoff Game with 30 first downs allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Opponent Net Yards Passing, Playoff Game with 379 yards allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Opponent Touchdown Passes, Playoff Game with 5 touchdown passes allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Opponent Points Scored, Playoff Game with 51 points allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers set the team record for Most Opponent Touchdowns Scored, Playoff Game with 7 touchdowns allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - The 2009 Packers tied the team record for Most Opponent (One-Point) Points After TD, Playoff Game with 6 allowed vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Season
- The 2009 Packers were the first team in NFL history to have a 4,000+ yard passer, a 1,200+ yard rusher and two 1,000+ yard receivers. These milestones were surpassed by QB Aaron RodgersAaron RodgersAaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
, RB Ryan GrantRyan GrantRyan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
, WR Greg JenningsGreg JenningsGregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
and WR Donald DriverDonald DriverDonald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
.
Misc
- The December 7 Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
vs. Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
game on Monday Night FootballMonday Night FootballMonday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
set the Packers record for Most Combined Penalty Yards, Game with 310 combined total penalty yards. It also tied for the second-highest penalty yardage in one game in NFL history.
Game
- QB Aaron RodgersAaron RodgersAaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
passed Don MajkowskiDon MajkowskiDonald Francis Vincent Majkowski, "Majik", is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.-College career:...
and Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
for first place on the Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game list with 48 attempts vs the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. - QB Aaron Rodgers passed Lynn DickeyLynn DickeyClifford Lynn Dickey is a retired National Football League quarterback, who played for the Houston Oilers and the Green Bay Packers in the 1970s and 1980s.-High school:...
for first place on the Most Yards, Passing, Playoff Game list with 422 yards vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - QB Aaron Rodgers tied Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
for first place on the Most Completions, Passing, Playoff Game list with 28 completions vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - QB Aaron Rodgers tied Bart StarrBart StarrBryan Bartlett "Bart" Starr is a former professional American football player and coach. Wearing #15, he was the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971 and head coach from 1975 to 1983, compiling a record of 52–76–3 ....
and Lynn DickeyLynn DickeyClifford Lynn Dickey is a retired National Football League quarterback, who played for the Houston Oilers and the Green Bay Packers in the 1970s and 1980s.-High school:...
for first place on the Most Touchdowns Passes, Playoff Game list with 4 touchdowns vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. - TE Jermichael FinleyJermichael Finley-Green Bay Packers:Finley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He battled Tory Humphrey in training camp to be the Packers' No. 2 tight end...
passed John JeffersonJohn JeffersonJohn Jefferson is a retired American football wide receiver in the National Football League . He was selected out of Arizona State University in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He played three seasons in San Diego, where he became the first NFL player to gain...
for first place on the Most Yards Receiving, Playoff Game list with 159 yards vs the Arizona CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Season
- QB Aaron RodgersAaron RodgersAaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
passed Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
for 2nd place on the Most Yards Passing, Season list with 4,434 yards. - QB Aaron Rodgers passed Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
for 2nd place on the Highest Passer Rating, Season list with a rating of 103.2. - QB Aaron Rodgers passed Don MajkowskiDon MajkowskiDonald Francis Vincent Majkowski, "Majik", is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.-College career:...
for 1st place on the Most Time Sacked, Season list with 50. - QB Aaron Rodgers set the Packers record for Most Games Without an Interception, Season record with 12 games.
- OLB Clay MatthewsClay Matthews IIIWilliam Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
passed Tim Harris and Vonnie Holiday for first place on the Most Sacks, Rookie, Season (1982–Present) record with 10. - CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
tied Herb AdderleyHerb AdderleyHerbert Allen Adderley is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League....
and Nick CollinsNick CollinsNicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:...
for first place on the Most Touchdowns on Interceptions, Season record with 3.
Career
- QB Aaron RodgersAaron RodgersAaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000+ yards in his first two years as a starter. - QB Aaron Rodgers tied Don MajkowskiDon MajkowskiDonald Francis Vincent Majkowski, "Majik", is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.-College career:...
for 3rd place on the Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career list with nine. - WR Donald DriverDonald DriverDonald Jerome Driver is an American football wide receiver and children's author. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
passed Sterling SharpeSterling SharpeSterling Sharpe is a former American football wide receiver and an analyst for the NFL Network. He attended the University of South Carolina, and played from 1988 to 1994 with the Green Bay Packers.-Early life:...
for 1st place on the Packers Receiving, Most Receptions, Career list. - WR Donald Driver passed Don HutsonDon HutsonDonald Montgomery Hutson was the first star wide receiver in National Football League history. He is considered by many to have been the first modern receiver....
and Sterling SharpeSterling SharpeSterling Sharpe is a former American football wide receiver and an analyst for the NFL Network. He attended the University of South Carolina, and played from 1988 to 1994 with the Green Bay Packers.-Early life:...
for 2nd place on the Packers Receiving, Most Yards Gained, Career list. - WR Donald Driver passed James LoftonJames LoftonJames David Lofton is a former American football player and coach. He is a former American football coach for the San Diego Chargers but is best known for his years in the National Football League as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers , Los Angeles Raiders , the Buffalo Bills...
and Sterling SharpeSterling SharpeSterling Sharpe is a former American football wide receiver and an analyst for the NFL Network. He attended the University of South Carolina, and played from 1988 to 1994 with the Green Bay Packers.-Early life:...
for outright 1st place on the Packers Most Seasons, 50 or More Receptions list. - WR Donald Driver became the ninth Packer in team history to pass the 50 career touchdowns mark scoring his 50th touchdown in the 2nd quarter vs the Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. - RB Ahman GreenAhman GreenAhman Rashad Green is a retired American football running back. He is the all-time leading rusher for the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 3rd round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
passed Jim Taylor for 1st place on the Packers Most Rushing Attempts, Career list. - RB Ahman Green passed Jim Taylor for 1st place on the Packers Most Yards Rushing, Career list.
- LB Nick BarnettNick BarnettNicholas Alexander Barnett is an American Football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. A graduate of Fontana A.B...
passed Brian NobleBrian Noble (American football)Brian Noble is a former American football linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1985-1993. After retiring from the National Football League, Noble went on to produce his own outdoor television program called Hitting the Outdoors which aired throughout the Midwest...
and Bernardo HarrisBernardo HarrisBernardo Harris is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He attended Chapel Hill High School, graduating in 1990. He was recruited by Mack Brown to play at the University of North Carolina and graduated in 1994. After not being drafted, he was signed as a free...
for outright 1st place on the Packers Most Seasons Leading Team (1975–2008) list with five seasons. - CB Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
tied Herb AdderleyHerb AdderleyHerbert Allen Adderley is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League....
for 1st place on the Packers Most Touchdowns on Interceptions, Career list with seven. - CB Charles Woodson passed Herb AdderleyHerb AdderleyHerbert Allen Adderley is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League....
and Darren SharperDarren SharperDarren Mallory Sharper is an American football safety who currently is a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at William & Mary....
for outright 1st place on the Packers Most Defensive Touchdowns, Career list with eight (7 Int., 1 FR).
2010 Pro Bowl selections
The Packers 2010 Pro Bowl2010 Pro Bowl
The 2010 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2009 season. It took place at 8:00 PM EST on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins and host site of Super Bowl XLIV...
selections were announced on December 29 during a special NFL Total Access
NFL Total Access
NFL Total Access is a television news program on the NFL Network.The network treats it as the league's "show of record" and bills it as the only year-round show dedicated to the National Football League, despite the ESPN show NFL Live running year round as well.NFL Total Access is primarily hosted...
2010 NFL Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network
NFL Network
NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation...
. Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers...
is going to the pro bowl, along with Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
and Nick Collins
Nick Collins
Nicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:...
. Rookie Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los...
was later added after Bears linebacker Lance Briggs
Lance Briggs
Lance Marell Briggs is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.-Early years:A Sacramento native, Briggs attended Elk Grove High...
dropped out because of an injury. After the NFC championship Aaron Rodgers was promoted to starter due to New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
quarterback Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
declining to participate in the Pro Bowl due to playing in the Super Bowl the following week and Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
also declined to play due to injury.
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| QB Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . Rodgers was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers... |
Starter |
| OLB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III William Clay Matthews III is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers 26th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California.-Early years:Matthews was born in the Los... |
Reserve |
| CB Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
Charles Woodson Charles Woodson Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship... |
Starter |
| FS | Nick Collins Nick Collins Nicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:... |
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2009 All-Pro selections
The following is a list of players that were named to the Associated PressAssociated Press
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2009 All-Pro Team
2009 All-Pro Team
The 2009 All-Pro Team consists of National Football League players named to the Associated Press , Pro Football Writers Association , and Sporting News All-Pro teams in the 2009 NFL season. The Associated Press and Sporting News named first and second-team selections. The AP team was selected by...
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| Position | Player | Team |
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| CB Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
Charles Woodson Charles Woodson Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship... |
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| S Safety Safety is the state of being "safe" , the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be... |
Nick Collins Nick Collins Nicholas Cardell Collins is an American football free safety who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.-High school:... |
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