Packer Notes: On Challenges, Special Teams, Tony Gonzalez, and Rankings
A look at how the Green Bay Packers do on challenges, special teams, and against Tony Gonzalez
| Final - 11.28.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Stories
A Look At The Falcons Red Zone Performance: Week 12
In this week's edition of the red zone report, The Falcoholic takes a closer look at how the Falcons did against the Packers. Hint: Good.
Who Powered Through: Eric Weems And The Giant Return
This week, Eric Weems powered through. The kick returner's huge return and penalty helped ensure victory for the Atlanta Falcons.
Recap: No Big Plays, But Don't Blame The Packers Defense
A look at the Green Bay Packers defense in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Packers Injuries: Jennings To Miss Practice
A look at the injured Green Bay Packers, including WR Greg Jennings.
Recap: Packers Passing Offense Is Great, Rushing Offense Is Not
A look at how the Green Bay Packers offense played in their 20-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons-Packers Recap: A Winning Season And Cheer
The Falcoholic's Dave Choate runs down a great win against the Green Bay Packers. The Atlanta Falcons are the real deal, he writes.
Packers Game Ball: Packers Lose Another Close One, 17-20
Vote for the Green Bay Packers MVP in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons-Packers Postgame Thread: 9-2 And Happy To Be There
The Falcoholic rejoices after the Atlanta Falcons pull off a 20-17 win against the Green Bay Packers. The discussion continues into the night.
Falcons-Packers Second Half Open Thread
Up 10-3, the Atlanta Falcons are holding on to a slim lead over the ambitious Green Bay Packers. The second half discussion starts now.
Open Thread: Packers at Falcons - Second Half
Put on the rally hat.
Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: John Abraham Is One Falcon To Watch
A sponsored post by Absolut brings us the player to watch this game. Banged up but still dangerous, defensive end John Abraham draws the honors against the Green Bay Packers.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 9:31 left: Atlanta Field Goal - 38-yarder by Matt Bryant. 10 plays, 55 yds, 5:29 min. |
| 0:04 left: Green Bay Field Goal - 22-yarder by Mason Crosby. 9 plays, 81 yds, 5:01 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 0:08 left: Atlanta Touchdown - 4-yard pass from Matt Ryan to Tony Gonzalez. (Matt Bryant extra point is good). 14 plays, 80 yds, 7:24 min. |
| 0:08 left: 14 plays, 80 yds, 7:24 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 7:17 left: Green Bay Touchdown - 1-yard run by Aaron Rodgers. (Mason Crosby extra point is good). 7 plays, 80 yds, 2:52 min. |
| 7:17 left: 7 plays, 80 yds, 2:52 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 14:24 left: Atlanta Touchdown - 1-yard run by Michael Turner. (Matt Bryant extra point is good). 14 plays, 80 yds, 7:53 min. |
| 14:24 left: 14 plays, 80 yds, 7:53 min. |
| 0:56 left: Green Bay Touchdown - 10-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson. (Mason Crosby extra point is good). 16 plays, 90 yds, 5:03 min. |
| 0:56 left: 16 plays, 90 yds, 5:03 min. |
| 0:09 left: Atlanta Field Goal - 47-yarder by Matt Bryant. 6 plays, 20 yds, 0:47 min. |
| Team statistics | Green Bay | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 418 7.1 59 | 294 5.2 57 |
| Time of Possession | 28:20 | 31:40 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 22 5 15 2 | 19 6 12 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 4-11-36% | 4-12-33% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 2-3-67% | 2-2-100% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 341 26-35 9.5 0-0 1-3 | 177 24-28 5.9 0-0 2-20 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 77 23 3.3 | 117 27 4.3 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 89 2-2 4-87 | 93 0-0 3-93 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 1 4-1 0-0 | 0 1-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 8-66 | 4-50 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 2-44.0 (44.0) | 4-40.3 (39.8) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 62 39 23 | 51 41 10 |
Officials: Peter Morelli (Referee), Ruben Fowler (Umpire), George Hayward (Head Linesman), John Hussey (Line Judge), Don Carlsen (Side Judge), Rob Vernatchi (Back Judge), Jon Lucivansky (Field Judge)
