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of the fourth quarter, running a play-action fake to his left before bootlegging out to the right and firing deep downfield, setting up a 4-yard TD to Jennings two plays later...Was charged with only five incompletions and joined Lynn Dickey and David Whitehurst as the only QBs in franchise history to throw for four TD passes with five or fewer incompletions in a game. vs. Minnesota Vikings (11/14): Joined Kurt Warner as the only two QBs in NFL history to post three consecutive 140-plus rating games in a single season by completing 23-of-30 for 250 yards and four TDs, good for a 140.1 mark in a 45-7 dismantling of the Vikings on Monday Night Football...Also broke Favre’s franchise records for 110-plus rating games in a season (eight, 2007) and for consecutive games with at least two TD passes (eight, 1994), doing each so for the ninth time in 2011, while leading five scoring drives, including three consecutive TD marches to open the second half...Showed impressive calm and poise in the face of heavy pressure early in the game, settling into a groove that saw him deliver yet another excellent performance...Threw TDs of 24, 17, 9 and 4 yards, and did not throw an INT for the third consecutive game. vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11/20): Had what he described as an “off” day by his standards, but still managed to complete 23-of-34 attempts for 299 yards and three TDs, setting the NFL record with 10 consecutive games with a 100-plus passer rating (112.3)...Inched himself closer to Young’s single-season record of 11 overall 110-plus rating games and his 31 TD passes were the third-most in league history by a QB through 10 games... Also extended his own franchise record by posting his 10th consecutive game with at least two TD passes, and set new franchise records for the most yards (3,169) and TD passes (31) through the first 10 games of a season...Led five TD drives and sealed the game with his game-long 40-yard TD pass to Nelson that came with 2:55 remaining in the fourth quarter to put Green Bay ahead 35-26, the game’s final score...On the play, Nelson stuttered along the sideline looking for a back-shoulder throw, but Rodgers placed the ball perfectly out in front of him where the WR caught it in stride, outrunning the defense to the end zone...Also led a 15-play, 88-yard TD drive that chewed 8:27 off the clock on the offense’s first possession of the game, capping it by handing off to NT B.J. Raji who bulled forward for a 1-yard TD to give Green Bay an early 7-0 lead...Threw a rare INT in the fourth quarter, just his fourth of the season through 10 games and what was his first in 117 pass attempts. at Detroit Lions (11/24): Piloted the team to the first 11-0 start in franchise history and helped set a new franchise record with 382 points through 11 games, the fourth most by an NFL team through 11 contests since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970...Completed 22-of-33 attempts for 307 yards and two TDs in a clean performance against an aggressive, attacking defense... His passer rating of 116.6 made him the first QB in NFL history to post a 100-plus rating in 11 consecutive games and he joined Johnny Unitas (1959) and Peyton Manning (2004) as the only players to ever throw twoplus TD passes in each of the first 11 games of a season...Tied Young’s single-season record by posting his 11th game with a 110-plus QB rating... Showed patience and efficiency operating the offense, putting together TD drives on three of four possessions between the second and third quarters, while again posting a clean sheet in the turnover department...Again led the offense on a scoring drive on the opening possession of the second half, directing a march that spanned 77 yards over 11 plays and culminated with a 1-yard TD run by Kuhn...On the following possession, made an excellent play-action fake to RB Ryan Grant on a run to the right, attracting all three LBs and S Chris Harris toward the line scrimmage, but dropping back to find Jones deep on a post pattern that the WR took the distance for a 65-yard TD, extending Green Bay’s lead to 21-0. at New York Giants (12/4): Finished with his third-highest passing yardage total through the season’s first three quarters, having completed 29-of-46 attempts for 369 yards and four TDs in a hostile road environment against an energized opponent in need of a win...Remained consistent throughout the game despite falling victim to a handful of drops and what was at times heavy pressure...TD total matched his single-game career high and he extended his NFL record of consecutive games with a 100-plus passer rating to 12 (106.2)...Set new single-season franchise records by posting his eighth 300-yard passing and ninth three-plus TD game of 2011...Led his first significant two-minute drive of the season, driving the offense 68 yards in just four plays with the game tied at 35-35 with less than one minute remaining in the fourth quarter...Drive started at the Green Bay 20-yard line with 58 seconds left on the clock and the Packers holding one timeout...Surgically completed four consecutive throws to Finley (24 yards), Nelson (27), RB Brandon Saine (-1) and Jennings (18), advancing the ball to the New York 12-yard line and setting up Crosby to convert a 31-yard game-winning FG to give Green Bay a 38-35 win as time expired... Also led two 80-yard TD drives to close the first half and open the second, capping each with scoring passes to Driver and Jennings respectively... Was also the offense’s leading rusher with 32 yards on four carries (8.0 avg.), converting first downs on three of his scrambles. vs. Oakland Raiders (12/11): Became the fastest player to eclipse the 4,000- yard passing plateau in a season in franchise history when he did so in the team’s 13th game...Completed 17-of-30 attempts for 281 yards and two TDs before exiting the game in the third quarter with Green Bay leading 43-7...Reaching the mark in 13 games tied him as the second fastest to do so in NFL history behind New Orleans’ Drew Brees, who hit it in 12 games earlier this season...Also joined Manning as the only two QBs in NFL history to throw for two or more TDs in each of the first 13 games of the season, extending his own franchise record...Has now thrown for 4,000 or more yards in three of his four starting seasons, joining Favre as the only two QBs in franchise annals to do it three or more times...Threw his second TD of the game and tied Favre’s single-season record in the second quarter with his 39th of the season when he found Nelson deep down the right sideline for a 37-yard strike...Throw was placed perfectly for the WR to make a lunging grab before S Matt Giordano could get over to break up the play...First TD pass came on the offense’s second possession of the first quarter when he found TE Ryan Taylor from 4 yards out, the rookie’s first career reception. at Kansas City Chiefs (12/18): Completed 17-of-35 attempts for 235 yards and a TD pass on what was a challenging day for the offense...Overcame injuries and shuffling across the offensive line after both Bryan Bulaga and Derek Sherrod were lost to injuries...Set the single-season franchise record for TD passes with his 2-yard toss to Driver in the third quarter, becoming just the fifth QB in NFL history to eclipse the 40-TD mark in a season...Also scored his third rushing TD of the season in the fourth quarter, running it in from 8 yards out to pull the Packers to within five points with just over two minutes to play...The rushing TD was the 16th of his career, which pushed him past Bart Starr for No. 2 all-time in franchise history among QBs. vs. Chicago Bears (12/25): Had yet another sparkling performance in primetime, tying the franchise record with a career-high five TD passes, en route to leading the franchise to its record 14th regular-season win against the divsion-rival Bears on Sunday Night Football...Completed 21-of-29 attempts for 283 yards, leading five efficient TD drives despite the offense only possessing the ball for 24:12 during the game...Was not sacked or intercepted, and with his 32-yard completion to Jones on a two-minute TD drive before halftime, he passed Lynn Dickey (4,458) for sole possession of the team’s single-season passing yardage record...Set a new NFL record with his 13th game with a 100-plus passer rating and became just the third QB in league history to have 10 games in a season with three or more TD passes...Posted a QB rating of 142.7, his fourth of the season north of the 140 mark, tying him with Brady (2007, 2010) and Roger Staubach (1973) for the NFL’s single-season record...Passing highlight of the night came on his 55-yard TD bomb to Nelson on the offense’s opening drive of the second half...On the play, carried out a run-fake to Starks to the left side and then bootlegged back to the right, allowing Nelson time to separate from S Major Wright and deliver a near-perfect strike deep downfield that the WR caught in stride as he advanced into the end zone...Marked the seventh time in 2011 that the unit scored a TD on its first possession of the second half...Also directed what was a perfect evening (4-for-4) in both red zone and goal line situations, throwing short TD passes to Jones (twice), Finley and Nelson...Exited the game in the fourth quarter, passing the reins to Flynn, who finished the game. 33 Brandon Saine, RB, Rookie, Ohio State 2011 Season: Rookie free agent who was signed to the team’s practice
squad following the conclusion of training camp...Spent the first seven weeks of the regular season on the practice squad and was signed to the active roster following the season-ending injury to RB Alex Green (knee) on Oct. 31...Suffered a concussion in the first half of the team’s Week 14 contest vs. Oakland and did not return...Made his regular-season debut at San Diego (Nov. 6), and has appeared in seven games this season, both on special teams and in what is becoming an expanded role on offense...Has carried 10 times for 41 yards (4.1 avg.) and recorded seven catches for 52 yards...Has also posted three tackles on special teams. at San Diego Chargers (11/6): Dressed for the game and made his professional debut on special teams, registering his first career tackle, on the kickoff coverage unit when he dropped WR Richard Goodman at the San Diego 16-yard line in the third quarter. vs. Minnesota Vikings (11/14): Appeared for the second time in as many weeks, and again notched a tackle in kickoff coverage when he nailed RB Lorenzo Booker after just a 5-yard return in the fourth quarter. vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11/20): Proved productive on special teams once again, making the tackle on the game’s opening kickoff, bringing down WR Sammie Stroughter at the Tampa Bay 23-yard line...Made a good block of S Sean Jones that helped spring WR Randall Cobb’s 55-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. at Detroit Lions (11/24): Saw his first snaps from scrimmage as a pro and afforded himself well, carrying twice for 10 yards (5.0 avg.) and making a 9-yard reception...Entered the game with the Packers driving for a TD in the third quarter...Caught a swing pass from QB Aaron Rodgers and followed blockers down to the Detroit 3-yard line...The offense would cash in two plays later on a 1-yard TD run by FB John Kuhn. at New York Giants (12/4): Appeared in his fifth consecutive game, this time seeing his role increased even more, particularly after RB James Starks left the game with an ankle injury in the first half and did not return...Carried a season-high six times for 16 yards (2.7 avg.) and caught a season-best four passes for 29 yards (7.3 avg.) during the game...Made a pair of catches on a drive that followed a turnover just before halftime, netting 25 yards, including a season-long 22-yarder on a screen to help set up a FG attempt. vs. Oakland Raiders (12/11): Made two catches for 14 yards (7.0 avg.) and carried once for 7 yards...Suffered a concussion in the second quarter and did not return to the game. at Kansas City Chiefs (12/18): Was held out of practice during the week due to the concussion and was listed as a gameday inactive. vs. Chicago Bears (12/25): Returned to the gameday lineup and appeared both on offense and special teams...Carried one time for 8 yards. 78 Derek Sherrod, T, Rookie, Mississippi State 2011 Season: Club’s top selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, a long, rangy prospect with good physical tools and an impressive academic resume who has appeared at times in inaugural season due to injuries at the tackle positions...Was inactive for the first three contests but saw the field for the first time in Weeks 4 and 5, playing extensively at Atlanta (Oct. 9) when veteran T Chad Clifton was lost for the game to a hamstring injury on the offense’s second possession and T Bryan Bulaga was inactive with a knee injury...Saw extended action in Week 14 vs. Oakland in a rotation with Marshall Newhouse at LT...Entered in relief of Bulaga (knee) in Week 15 at Kansas City, but suffered a broken leg in the second half when another player collapsed on the back of his and was lost for the season...Was placed on injured reserve, Dec. 20 vs. New Orleans Saints (9/8): Inactive. at Carolina Panthers (9/18): Inactive. at Chicago Bears (9/25): Inactive. vs. Denver Broncos (10/2): Dressed for the first time in his young career due to the absence of the injured Bryan Bulaga (knee), and entered the game late in the fourth quarter in place of Clifton (coaches’ decision, rest). at Atlanta Falcons (10/9): Saw his most extensive action of the season after Clifton exited on the offense’s second series with a significant hamstring injury...Was slotted in at RT with second-year man Marshall Newhouse shifting over to LT...Played the rest of the game at RT in a hostile road environment, helping the offense to scores on five of the ensuing six possessions (3 FGs, 2 TDs), posting 25 unanswered points en route to a 25-14 victory...On QB Aaron Rodgers’ 70-yard TD to WR James Jones, blocked DE Lawrence Sidbury to the inside, allowing Rodgers time to hit Jones deep in the secondary to put Green Bay ahead 15-14. vs. St. Louis Rams (10/16) - Dressed for the game as the top backup at both tackle positions, but did not see any game action. vs. Minnesota Vikings (11/14): Appeared for the first time since Week 5, coming on in relief of Bulaga, but seeing the field only for three kneeldowns in the fourth quarter as the Packers ran out the remaining 1:34 on the clock in what was a 45-7 victory. vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11/20) - at New York Giants (12/4): Active, but did not play. vs. Oakland Raiders (12/11): Received increased repetitions during the practice week and saw action as part of a rotation with Marshall Newhouse at LT...Helped block for an offense that in total put together eight scoring drives (four TD, four FG) and racked up over 390 yards in a 46-16 victory. at Kansas City Chiefs (12/18): Came on in relief of the injured Bulaga (knee) on the opening drive of the second half, taking over at RT...Played throughout the third quarter, but was injured at the end of a pass play early in the fourth when he was engaged in blocking DE Tyson Jackson and LB Tamba Hali landed on the back of his right leg...Suffered a broken leg and was carted off the field. 37 Sam Shields, CB, 2nd Year, Miami 2011 Season: A young talent with exceptional speed and developing coverage skills who placed a stranglehold on the defense’s nickel CB position as a rookie in 2010...Has appeared in 14 games with six starts, posting 31 tackles (28 solo), and has set new career highs with 13 passes defensed and three INTs. vs. New Orleans Saints (9/8): Saw extensive action as the Packers spent most of the game in their nickel defense against the Saints’ wide-open passing attack...Started the game and appeared on 72 plays, finishing with new career highs in both tackles (six, five solo) and passes defensed (three), also forcing his first career fumble...One of his pass break-ups came on the first play of the Saints’ two-minute drive at the end of the first half when he ran step for step in man coverage with New Orleans’ speedster WR Devery Henderson on a go-route down the sideline...Turned to the ball and deflected it away, nearly making the interception...Another came in coverage of a WR Robert Meachem slant early in the fourth quarter as he closed quickly and got an arm in to bat the ball away...Recorded his first career forced fumble when he stripped Henderson’s following a 9-yard gain in the third quarter and ball rolled out of bounds...Made one of the more unsung plays of the game on special teams, serving as the ‘safety’ on the kickoff coverage team...Again showed his impressive speed by coming from the opposite side of the field to track down RB Darren Sproles and run him out of bounds following a 57-yard return in the third quarter, likely saving a TD as the last line of defense. at Carolina Panthers (9/18): Started at RCB in the absence of the injured Williams (shoulder), recording a solo tackle. at Chicago Bears (9/25): Resumed his nickel CB role upon Williams’ return to the starting lineup, but opened the game as the defense came out in its familiar 5-DB personnel grouping...Registered three solo tackles and a pass defensed...Broke up a fourth-down pass intended for WR Johnny Knox in the fourth quarter to force a turnover on downs, keeping the score 27-17 and essentially sealing the win for Green Bay...On the play, quickly closed on Knox’s in-breaking route and wrapped the WR up as the ball arrived, jarring it loose and keeping him from making the reception...Also drew a 15-yard personal foul against WR Devin Hester late in the fourth quarter after the two sparred following the end of a play...Maintained his composure and came up big on the following play when he made a nice open-field tackle of RB Matt Forté on a third-and-long to force a punt. vs. Denver Broncos (10/2): Had an up-and-down day in coverage against premier WR Brandon Lloyd, but scored a victory for himself with an INT early in the fourth quarter...On the play, was in single coverage on Lloyd, briefly biting on a fake to the outside, but recovering in time to close on the ball and jump to haul it in inside the Green Bay 5-yard line...Circled through the end zone and used his speed to bring it out and advance it for a career-long 60-yard return to the Denver 46-yard line...Possession led
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