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2010 Green Bay Packers season
Owner Green Bay Packers, Inc. (112,158 stockholders)
(Since 1923)
Head Coach Mike McCarthy
(5th season)
General Manager Ted Thompson
(6th season)
Home Field Lambeau Field
Results
Record 10–6
Place 2nd NFC North
Playoff Finish Won Wild Card Playoffs (Eagles) 21–16
Won Divisional Playoffs (Falcons) 48–21
Won Conference Championship (Bears) 21–14
Won Super Bowl XLV (Steelers) 31–25
Pro Bowlers WR Greg Jennings
LT Chad Clifton
OLB Clay Matthews
CB Charles Woodson
CB Tramon Williams
FS Nick Collins
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The 2010 Green Bay Packers season was the 90th season in the National Football League for the Packers and the 92nd season for the team overall. With a record of 10–6, the Packers entered the playoffs as the NFC's sixth seed. After defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 21–16 in the Wild Card round, the Atlanta Falcons 48–21 in the Divisional round and the Bears 21–14 in the NFC Championship, the team advanced to Super Bowl XLV in which they faced the AFC's 2nd seed Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers defeated the Steelers 31–25 to win their fourth Super Bowl and 13th NFL championship.[1][2]

Offseason[]

2010 NFL Draft[]

After finishing the 2009 season with a 11–5 record, the Packers held the 23rd selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. With the pick they selected Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga from Iowa.

On the second day of the draft, with pick 2–56 the Packers selected Defensive end Mike Neal from Purdue. The Packers then traded picks 3–86 and 4–122 to the Philadelphia Eagles for pick 3–71. With pick 3–71, the Packers selected Safety Morgan Burnett from Georgia Tech.

On the third and final day of the draft, with pick 5–154 the Packers selected Tight end Andrew Quarless from Penn State. With their compensatory selection pick 5–169, the Packers selected Offensive guard Marshall Newhouse from Texas Christian. In the sixth round with pick 6–193, the Packers selected Running back James Starks from Buffalo. Their final selection of the draft came when the Packers selected Defensive end C. J. Wilson of East Carolina with pick 7–230.

  • The Packers were awarded a 5th round pick (5–169) for their loss of DT Colin Cole in the 2009 free agency period.

Draft Pick Trades[]

2010 Green Bay Packers NFL Draft selections
Draft order Player name Position Height Weight College
Round Choice
1 23 Bryan Bulaga OT 6'5" 314 lbs. Iowa
2 56 Mike Neal DE 6'3 294 lbs. Purdue
3 71 Morgan Burnett S 6'1 205 lbs. Georgia Tech
5 154 Andrew Quarless TE 6'4 248 lbs. Penn State
5 169 Marshall Newhouse OG 6'4 319 lbs. Texas Christian
6 193 James Starks RB 6'2 218 lbs. Buffalo
7 230 C. J. Wilson DE 6'3 290 lbs. East Carolina

Undrafted Free Agents[]

Following the 2010 NFL Draft, the Packers signed 11 undrafted free agents.[3] They were:

On May 3, the Packers signed wide receiver Shawn Gore, safety Anthony Levine and nose tackle Aleric Mullins after they attended a minicamp on a tryout basis.[4]

Additions[]

  • On March 9, former Indianapolis Colts WR Charles Dillon was signed to a contract.[5]
  • On March 16, former Australian Football League P Chris Bryan was signed to a contract.[6]
  • On April 26, S Charlie Peprah was signed to a contract.[7]
  • On May 20, QB Graham Harrell was signed to a contract.[8]
  • On Aug 5, WR Jason Chery was signed to a contract.[9]
  • On Aug 10, LB Maurice Simpkins was signed to a contract.[10]
  • On Sept 6, QB Graham Harrell, RB James Johnson, LB Robert Francois, WR Chastin West, T Chris Campbell, LB Maurice Simpkins, S Anthony Levine and T Breno Giacomini were signed to practice squad a day after they were all cut from the active roster and cleared waivers.

Departures[]

  • On May 12, G Stanley Daniels was released.
  • On March 5, S Matt Giordano and DE Michael Montgomery were released.[11]
  • On March 7, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed DE Aaron Kampman to a contract.
  • On April 26, LB Jeremy Thompson was released.[12]
  • On April 26, TE Devin Frischknecht was released.[7]
  • On May 20, QB Chris Pizzotti was released.[8]
  • On June 18, CB Trevor Ford, S Khalil Jones, LB Tim Knicky and QB Noah Shepard were released.[13]
  • On July 30, LB John Russell was released.[14]
  • On August 28, WR Shawn Gore was released.[15]
  • On Sept 4, LB Maurice Simpkins, DE Ronald Talley, NT Anthony Toribio, WR Chastin West, WR Patrick Williams, DE Jarius Wynn, P Chris Bryan, T Chris Campbell, WR Jason Chery, CB D. J. Clark, C/G Evan Dietrich-Smith, WR Charles Dillon, LB Robert Francois, T Breno Giacomini, QB Graham Harrell, TE Spencer Havner, LB Alex Joseph, S Anthony Levine, RB Kregg Lumpkin and LB Cyril Obiozor were all released.

Suspensions[]

  • On July 16, The NFL indefinitely suspended DE Johnny Jolly due to his July 8, 2008 second-degree felony charge for possession of at least 200 grams of codeine.

Training Camp and Preseason Injuries[]

  • On July 30, DT Aleric Mullins was placed on the reserve/did not report list.
  • On Aug 5, WR Jeff Moturi was placed on injured reserve.
  • On Aug 10, CB Josh Bell was placed on injured reserve.
  • On Aug 31, S Atari Bigby, CB Al Harris and RB James Starks were all placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. RB Quinn Porter was placed on injured reserve.
  • On Sept 4, T/G Allen Barbre and S Will Blackmon were placed on injured reserve.

Free Agents[]

Position Player Free agency
tag
Date signed 2010 team
RB Ahman Green UFA Omaha Nighthawks (UFL)
RB DeShawn Wynn RFA/UFAa  August 23 New Orleans Saints
FB John Kuhn RFA April 15 Green Bay Packers
FB Spencer Havner ERFA April 2 Green Bay Packers
G Daryn Colledge RFA May 10 Green Bay Packers
T Chad Clifton UFA March 6 Green Bay Packers
T Mark Tauscher UFA March 15 Green Bay Packers
C Jason Spitz RFA April 5 Green Bay Packers
DE Johnny Jolly RFA June 15 Green Bay Packers
NT Ryan Pickett UFA (FT) March 12 Green Bay Packers
OLB Aaron Kampman UFA March 7 Jacksonville Jaguars
CB Will Blackmon RFA March 18 Green Bay Packers
CB Tramon Williams RFA June 17 Green Bay Packers
SS Atari Bigby RFA July 27 Green Bay Packers
FS Nick Collins RFA March 12 Green Bay Packers
FS Derrick Martin RFA February 22 Green Bay Packers
P Jeremy Kapinos ERFA/UFAa  December 7 Pittsburgh Steelers
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise Tag

Notes:

a : Did not receive an exclusive rights/restricted free agent qualifying offer from the Packers and became an unrestricted free agent.

Coaching Changes[]

  • On January 29, Mark Lovat was promoted to strength and conditioning coordinator, with Dave Redding being demoted to assistant strength and conditioning coach from a result of the departure of Mondray Gee.[16]

Final Roster - Super Bowl XLV Champions[]

2010 Green Bay Packers final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

  • 35 Korey Hall FB
  • 32 Brandon Jackson
  • 45 Quinn Johnson FB
  • 30 John Kuhn RB/FB
  • 23 Dimitri Nance
  • 44 James Starks

Wide receivers

Tight ends

  • 83 Tom Crabtree
  • 86 Donald Lee
  • 81 Andrew Quarless
Offensive linemen
  • 75 Bryan Bulaga T/G
  • 76 Chad Clifton T
  • 73 Daryn Colledge G/T
  • 62 Evan Dietrich-Smith G/C
  • 70 T. J. Lang T/G
  • 67 Nick McDonald G/C
  • 71 Josh Sitton G
  • 72 Jason Spitz C/G
  • 63 Scott Wells C

Defensive linemen

  • 95 Howard Green NT
  • 77 Cullen Jenkins DE
  • 79 Ryan Pickett DE/NT
  • 90 B. J. Raji NT
  • 98 C. J. Wilson DE
  • 94 Jarius Wynn DE
Linebackers
  • 55 Desmond Bishop ILB
  • 53 Diyral Briggs OLB
  • 49 Robert Francois ILB
  • 50 A. J. Hawk ILB
  • 52 Clay Matthews III OLB
  • 93 Erik Walden OLB
  • 57 Matt Wilhelm ILB
  • 58 Frank Zombo OLB

Defensive backs

  • 20 Atari Bigby SS
  • 24 Jarrett Bush S/CB
  • 36 Nick Collins FS
  • 40 Josh Gordy CB
  • 22 Pat Lee CB
  • 26 Charlie Peprah SS
  • 37 Sam Shields CB/KR
  • 28 Brandon Underwood CB
  • 38 Tramon Williams CB/PR
  • 21 Charles Woodson CB

Special teams

Reserve lists
  • 56 Nick Barnett ILB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • -- Josh Bell CB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 42 Morgan Burnett SS (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 54 Brandon Chillar ILB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 88 Jermichael Finley TE (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 25 Ryan Grant RB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 91 Justin Harrell DE (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 41 Spencer Havner TE (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 97 Johnny Jolly DE (Susp.)
  • 59 Brad Jones OLB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 29 Derrick Martin FS (IR) Injury icon 2
  • -- Aleric Mullins NT (Did Not Report)
  • 96 Mike Neal DE (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 74 Marshall Newhouse G/T (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 51 Brady Poppinga OLB (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 27 Anthony Smith FS (IR) Injury icon 2
  • 65 Mark Tauscher OT (IR) Injury icon 2


Practice squad

  • 64 Adrian Battles G
  • 69 Chris Campbell OT
  • 43 Michael Greco SS
  • 48 Cardia Jackson ILB
  • 34 Anthony Levine FS (Injured) Injury icon 2
  • 17 Antonio Robinson WR
  • 68 Jay Ross NT
  • 11 Chastin West WR
  • 60 Curtis Young OLB


Rookies in italics
53 Active, 17 Inactive, 9 Practice squad

Coaching Staff - Super Bowl XLV Champions[]

Green Bay Packers 2010 staff
Front Office
  • Executive Committee – Board of Directors
  • President/CEO – Mark Murphy
  • Executive Vice President/General Manager/Director of Football Operations – Ted Thompson
  • Vice President of Football Administration/Player Finance – Russ Ball
  • Director of Football Operations – Reggie McKenzie
  • Director of College Scouting – John Dorsey
  • Assistant Director of College Scouting – Shaun Herock
  • Assistant Director of Pro Personnel – Eliot Wolf
  • Assistant Director of Pro Personnel – Tim Terry

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator – Joe Philbin
  • Quarterbacks – Tom Clements
  • Running Backs – Edgar Bennett
  • Wide Receivers – Jimmy Robinson
  • Tight Ends – Ben McAdoo
  • Offensive Line – James Campen
  • Assistant Offensive Line – Jerry Fontenot
  • Offensive Quality Control – John Rushing
 

Defensive Coaches

  • Defensive Coordinator – Dom Capers
  • Defensive Line – Mike Trgovac
  • Outside Linebackers – Kevin Greene
  • Secondary – Cornerbacks – Joe Whitt, Jr.
  • Secondary – Safeties – Darren Perry
  • Defensive Quality Control – Scott McCurley

Special Teams Coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator – Shawn Slocum
  • Special Teams Assistant – Chad Morton

Strength and Conditioning

  • Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Mark Lovat
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Dave Redding
  • Strength and Conditioning Assistant – Thadeus Jackson

Regular Season[]

Regular Season Transactions[]

  • On September 14, The Packers signed RB Dimitri Nance from the Atlanta Falcons practice squad and previously released DE Jarius Wynn. RB Ryan Grant and DE Justin Harrell were also placed on injured reserve.[17]
  • On September 15, The Packers signed CB Josh Gordy to their practice squad; LB Robert Francois released from practice squad.
  • On September 23, The Packers signed LB Robert Francois to their practice squad; T Chris Campbell released from practice squad.
  • On September 29, The Packers signed T Chris Campbell to practice squad.
  • On October 7, The Packers signed LB Maurice Simpkins to the active roster from the practice squad, LB Johnny Williams was signed to the practice squad and S Morgan Burnett was place on injured reserve due to a knee injury.[18]
  • On October 13, The Packers signed LB Robert Francois to the active roster from the practice squad, S Derrick Martin was placed on injured reserve, S Michaell Greco and LB Mike Rivera were both signed to the practice squad and LB Johnny Williams was released from the practice squad.
  • On October 15, The Packers signed DE Michael Montgomery and placed LB Nick Barnett on injured reserve with a wrist injury.[19]
  • On October 18, The Packers traded a conditional draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for former 2009 preseason Packers safety Anthony Smith. TE Jermichael Finley was also placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
  • On October 20, The Packers signed DT Jay Ross to the practice squad and released RB James Johnson from the practice squad.
  • On October 26, The Packers claimed LB Diyral Briggs off waivers from the Denver Broncos, signed free agent LB Matt Wilhelm, placed DE Mike Neal and LB Brady Poppinga on injured reserve and released LB Maurice Simpkins.
  • On October 27, The Packers signed LB Erik Walden.
  • On October 28, The Packers claimed NT Howard Green off waivers from the New York Jets and LB Brad Jones was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
  • On November 2, The Packers released DE Michael Montgomery.
  • On November 6, The Packers activated S Atari Bigby from the physically unable to perform list.
  • On November 7, The Packers released 2x Pro Bowl CB Al Harris after being on the physically unable to perform list for the season.
  • On November 9, The Packers activated RB James Starks from the physically unable to perform list and released LB Robert Francois.[20]
  • On November 12, The Packers signed TE Spencer Havner and placed T Mark Tauscher on injured reserve.
  • On November 15, The Packers signed LB Robert Francois to the practice squad.
  • On November 30, The Packers placed LB Brandon Chillar and TE Spencer Havner on injured reserve.
  • On December 1, The Packers promoted LB Robert Francois and CB Josh Gordy from the practice squad to the active roster and signed WR Terrance Smith and LB/DE Curtis Young to the practice squad.
  • On December 18, The Packers promoted QB Graham Harrell from the practice squad to the active roster and put S Anthony Smith on injured reserve.
  • On December 21, The Packers signed G Adrian Battles and S Michael Greco to the practice squad and WR Terrance Smith was placed on practice squad/injured reserve.
  • On December 29, The Packers signed LB Cardia Jackson to the practice squad and released WR Terrance Smith.
  • On December 31, The Packers signed C/G Evan Dietrich-Smith to the active roster and placed T/G Marshall Newhouse on injured reserve.
  • On January 20, The Packers signed WR Antonio Robinson to the practice squad and placed S Anthony Levine on practice squad/injured reserve.

Starters on Offense[]

POS Name GS Name GS Name GS
QB Aaron Rodgers 15+4 playoff Matt Flynn 1
RB Brandon Jackson 15+1 playoff James Starks 0+3 playoff Ryan Grant Injury icon 2 (IR) 1
FB Korey Hall 12 Quinn Johnson 4+4 playoff
WR Donald Driver 15+4 playoff Jordy Nelson 1
WR Greg Jennings 16+4 playoff
TE Andrew Quarless 9+4 playoff Jermichael Finley Injury icon 2 (IR) 5 Donald Lee 2
LT Chad Clifton 16+4 playoff
LG Daryn Colledge 16+4 playoff
C Scott Wells 16+4 playoff
RG Josh Sitton 16+4 playoff
RT Bryan Bulaga 12+4 playoff Mark Tauscher Injury icon 2 (IR) 4

Starters on Defense and Special Teams[]

POS Name GS Name GS Name GS Name GS
LDE Ryan Pickett 14+4 playoff C. J. Wilson 2
NT B. J. Raji 16+4 playoff
RDE Cullen Jenkins 12+4 playoff Howard Green 3 C. J. Wilson 1
LOLB Clay Matthews 15+4 playoff Brady Poppinga Injury icon 2 (IR) 1
MLB Desmond Bishop 12+4 playoff Nick Barnett Injury icon 2 (IR) 4
MLB A. J. Hawk 15+4 playoff Brandon Chillar Injury icon 2 (IR) 1
ROLB Frank Zombo 7+1 playoff Brad Jones Injury icon 2 (IR) 6 Erik Walden 2+3 playoff Robert Francois 1
RCB Tramon Williams 16+4 playoff
LCB Charles Woodson 16+4 playoff
SS Charlie Peprah 12+4 playoff Morgan Burnett Injury icon 2 (IR) 4
FS Nick Collins 16+4 playoff
K Mason Crosby 16+4 playoff
P Tim Masthay 16+4 playoff

Schedule[]

Preseason[]

Date Opponent Results Game site NFL.com recap
Final score Team record
August 14 Cleveland L 24–27 0–1 Lambeau Field Recap
August 21 at Seattle W 27–24 1–1 Qwest Field Recap
August 26 Indianapolis W 59–24 2–1 Lambeau Field Recap
September 2 at Kansas City L 13–17 2–2 Arrowhead Stadium Recap

Regular season[]

Week Date Opponent Results Game site NFL.com recap
Score Record
1 September 12 at Philadelphia W 27–20 1–0 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
2 September 19 Buffalo W 34–7 2–0 Lambeau Field Recap
3 September 27 at Chicago L 17–20 2–1 Soldier Field Recap
4 October 3 Detroit W 28–26 3–1 Lambeau Field Recap
5 October 10 at Washington L 13–16 (OT) 3–2 FedEx Field Recap
6 October 17 Miami L 20–23 (OT) 3–3 Lambeau Field Recap
7 October 24 Minnesota W 28–24 4–3 Lambeau Field Recap
8 October 31 at NY Jets W 9–0 5–3 Meadowlands Stadium Recap
9 November 7 Dallas W 45–7 6–3 Lambeau Field Recap
10 Bye week
11 November 21 at Minnesota W 31–3 7–3 Metrodome Recap
12 November 28 at Atlanta L 17–20 7–4 Georgia Dome Recap
13 December 5 San Francisco W 34–16 8–4 Lambeau Field Recap
14 December 12 at Detroit L 3–7 8–5 Ford Field Recap
15 December 19 at New England L 27–31 8–6 Gillette Stadium Recap
16 December 26 NY Giants W 45–17 9–6 Lambeau Field Recap
17 January 2 Chicago W 10–3 10–6 Lambeau Field Recap

Postseason[]

Week Date Opponent Results Game site NFL.com
recap
Final score Team record
NFC Wild Card January 9 at Philadelphia Eagles W 21–16 11–6 Lincoln Financial Field Fox Recap
NFC Divisional January 15 at Atlanta W 48–21 12–6 Georgia Dome Recap
NFC Championship January 23 at Chicago W 21–14 13–6 Soldier Field Recap
Super Bowl XLV February 6 Pittsburgh W 31–25 14–6 Cowboys Stadium Recap

Standings[]

Template:2010 NFC North standings

Regular Season Results[]

Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles[]

Week One: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 13 14 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Eagles 3 0 7 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 18 carries, 63 yards
  • PHI – Michael Vick – 11 carries, 103 yards
Leading Receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Clay Matthews – 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble
  • PHI – Trent Cole – 6 tackles, 1 sack

The Packers began their season at Lincoln Financial Field against the throwback-cladded Philadelphia Eagles. Green Bay trailed in the first quarter as Eagles kicker David Akers made a 45-yard field goal. The Packers would then take control in the second quarter as kicker Mason Crosby nailed a 49-yard field goal, followed by quarterback Aaron Rodgers completing a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver. Crosby would then end the half with a 56-yard field goal.

Eagles starting quarterback Kevin Kolb left the game with concussion at halftime, and was replaced by second string quarterback Michael Vick for the remainder of the contest.

Philadelphia would respond in the third quarter as running back LeSean McCoy scored on a 12-yard touchdown run, yet Green Bay came right back with Rodgers finding wide receiver Greg Jennings on a 32-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles tried to rally in the fourth quarter as quarterback Michael Vick completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, followed by a 24-yard field goal from Akers. Fortunately, the Packers' defense prevented any further progress stopping Michael Vick on a key 4th and 1 rush up the middle for no gain.

With the win, Green Bay not only began its season at 1–0, but also got its first victory in Philadelphia since 1962.

However, the Packers victory was not without cost. During the game Justin Harrell injured his ACL and Ryan Grant injured his ankle. Both players were placed on injured reserve for the rest season.

Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills[]

Week Two: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
  • BUF – Fred Jackson 3 yd. TD run, R. Lindell XP good (GB 13–7)
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Bills 0 7 0 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 13 0 14 7 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • BUF – Roscoe Parrish – 2 receptions, 34 yards
  • GB – Jermichael Finley – 4 receptions, 103 yards
Leading Tacklers

Hoping to continue their current winning streak the Packers returned to Lambeau Field for their home opener, an Interconference duel with the Buffalo Bills. In the 1st quarter Green Bay took the early lead as kicker Mason Crosby made two field goals from 44 and a 24-yards. RB Brandon Jackson added a touchdown on a 1 yard run. The Bills then answered in the 2nd quarter when RB Fred Jackson scored a touchdown on a 3 yard run. In the third quarter the Packers increased their lead when WR Donald Driver hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass from QB Aaron Rodgers, followed by Rodgers scrambling 9 yards to the endzone for a touchdown. The Packers continued to dominate in the fourth quarter when Rodgers completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to WR James Jones.

With the win, Green Bay improved their record to 2–0 on the season tied with the Chicago Bears for the division lead. Both the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions fell to 0–2.

Week 3: at Chicago Bears[]

Week Three: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
  • No Scoring
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 3 0 7 {{{RTotal}}}
Bears 0 7 0 13 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • GB – Jermichael Finley – 9 receptions, 115 yards
  • CHI – Johnny Knox – 4 receptions, 94 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Tramon Williams – 7 tackles, 1 sack
  • CHI – Brian Urlacher & Lance Briggs – 9 tackles each, 1 INT (Briggs), 1 forced fumble (Urlacher)

Coming off their home win over the Bills, the Packers flew to Soldier Field for a Week 3 Monday night duel with their hated divisional rival, the Chicago Bears. Green Bay would deliver the opening strike in the first quarter as quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings. The Packers would add onto their lead in the second quarter as kicker Mason Crosby got a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Bears would close out the half as quarterback Jay Cutler found tight end Greg Olsen on a 9-yard touchdown run. After a scoreless third quarter, Chicago took the lead in the fourth quarter as wide receiver Devin Hester returned a punt 62 yards for a touchdown. Fortunately, Green Bay came right back with a 9-yard touchdown run from Rodgers. However, the Bears' Robbie Gould scored two field goals, from 25 and 19 yards, to win the game for Chicago.

The Packers committed a franchise record 18 penalties in the game.

With the loss, the Packers fell to 2–1.

Week 4: vs. Detroit Lions[]

Week Four: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0 14 6 6 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 7 14 7 0 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • DET – Brandon Pettigrew – 91 yards
  • GB – Donald Driver – 89 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • DET – Louis Delmas – 5 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack
  • GB – Charles Woodson – 11 tackles, 2 assists, 1 INT, 1 TD

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Bears the Packers played on home ground for an NFC North rivalry match against the Lions. The Packers took the lead in the 1st quarter when QB Aaron Rodgers made a 29-yard TD pass to WR Donald Driver. The Lions replied in the 2nd quarter with QB Shaun Hill making a 23-yard TD pass to WR Calvin Johnson. The Packers started to rally with Rodgers making a 13-yard TD pass to TE Jermichael Finley and then a 17-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings. The Lions cut the lead as QB Shaun Hill made a 21-yard TD pass to WR Calvin Johnson. The Packers continued to progress in the 3rd quarter when CB Charles Woodson returned an interception 48 yards into the endzone for a touchdown. The Lions tried to cut the lead with four field goals by kicker Jason Hanson. He kicked a 39 and a 52-yard field goal for the rest of the 3rd quarter, and then a 49 and a 24-yard field goal in the fourth. However the Packers' defense prevented anything else from happening.

With the close win, the Packers improve to 3–1.

Week 5: at Washington Redskins[]

Week Five: Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Overtime
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 3 3 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Redskins 0 3 0 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 115 yards
  • WAS – Ryan Torain – 40 yards
Leading Receivers
  • GB – James Jones – 65 yards
  • WAS – Santana Moss – 118 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Desmond Bishop – 6 tackles, 7 assists, 1 sack
  • WAS – LaRon Landry – 10 tackles, 3 assists, 1 INT, 1 FF

Coming off their win over the Lions the Packers flew to FedEx Field for an NFC duel with the Redskins. In the first quarter the Packers took the lead as QB Aaron Rodgers completed a 5-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee. This was followed in the 2nd quarter by kicker Mason Crosby hitting a 52-yard field goal. The Redskins replied with kicker Graham Gano getting a 26-yard field goal. Then in the third quarter Crosby made a 36-yard field goal to put the Packers up 13–3. The Redskins rallied to tie the game with QB Donovan McNabb completing a 48-yard TD pass to WR Anthony Armstrong, followed by Gano making a 45 yard-field goal. At overtime, the decision was made when Gano successfully put away a 33-yard field goal to give the Packers their second loss of this season. Donavan McNabb would finish the game with 357 passing yards and run his career record against Green Bay to 6 wins and 1 loss.

With the loss, Green Bay fell to 3–2.

Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins[]

Week Six: Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Overtime
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Dolphins 7 3 3 7 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 10 0 0 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • MIA – Ronnie Brown – 73 yards
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 53 yards
Leading Receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • MIA – Karlos Dansby – 4 tackles
  • GB – Charlie Peprah – 9 tackles, 2 assists

For the second consecutive week the Packers lost by an overtime field goal, falling to 3–3 on the season.

Week 7: vs. Minnesota Vikings[]

Week Seven: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
  • GB – Brandon Jackson 1 yd. TD run, , M. Crosby XP good (GB 7–0)
  • MIN – Percy Harvin 17 yd. TD run, , R. Longwell XP good (7–7)
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

No Scoring

Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 7 10 7 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 7 7 14 0 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson – 28 carries, 131 yards, 1 TD
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 13 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD
Leading Receivers
  • MIN – Percy Harvin – 5 receptions, 65 yards
  • GB – James Jones – 4 receptions, 107 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • MIN – Chad Greenway – 10 tackles, 2 assists
  • GB – A. J. Hawk – 6 tackles, 5 assists

Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Packers stayed at home for a Week 7 NFC North Sunday night duel with the Minnesota Vikings, as quarterback Brett Favre made his return to Lambeau Field. Green Bay delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as running back Brandon Jackson got a 1-yard touchdown run. The Vikings answered with wide receiver Percy Harvin getting a 17-yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, the Packers regained the lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers finding tight end Andrew Quarless on a 9-yard touchdown pass. Minnesota would take the lead with running back Adrian Peterson getting a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by kicker Ryan Longwell making a 28-yard field goal.

Green Bay would regain the lead in the third quarter as Rodgers hooking up with wide receiver Greg Jennings on a 14-yard touchdown pass, followed by linebacker Desmond Bishop returning an interception 32 yards for a touchdown. The Vikings answered with Favre completing a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Randy Moss. For the rest of the game, the Packers' defense would prevent any further rally from Minnesota.

With the win, Green Bay improved to 4–3.

Week 8: at New York Jets[]

Week Eight: Green Bay Packers at New York Jets — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
  • No Scoring
Third Quarter
  • No Scoring
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 0 0 6 {{{RTotal}}}
Jets 0 0 0 0 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 15 carries, 55 yards
  • NYJ – LaDainian Tomlinson – 16 carries, 54 yards
Leading Receivers
  • GB – Greg Jennings – 6 receptions, 81 yards
  • NYJ – Jerricho Cotchery – 4 receptions, 89 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Desmond Bishop – 10 tackles
  • NYJ – David Harris 8 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack

After finally beating former quarterback Brett Favre in Week 7, the Packers traveled to New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ to take on the New York Jets. The Packers took a 3–0 lead on a Mason Crosby 20 yard field goal in the first quarter and held that lead until the fourth quarter. Crosby then hit two field goals in the fourth quarter (from 41 and 40 yards respectively) to seal the victory for the Packers. While Aaron Rodgers and the Packer offense sputtered against the vaunted Jet defense, Green Bay's defense excelled in stopping the NFL's second-ranked rushing offense and intercepted Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez twice.

The win improved the Packers to 5–3 and in first place in the NFC North.

Week 9: vs. Dallas Cowboys[]

Week Nine: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
  • No Scoring
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 0 7 0 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 0 28 7 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • DAL – Dez Bryant – 9 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD
  • GB – James Jones – 8 receptions, 123 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers

After winning against the New York Jets for the first time in the New York Area, the Green Bay Packers took on the lowly Dallas Cowboys. After a scoreless first quarter, the Packers offense that was limited to 9 points against the New York Jets, built a 28–0 lead before the Cowboys scored their only touchdown before the end of the first half. The Packers would score 17 more points in the second half before closing the game out 45–7 over the Dallas Cowboys. The Green Bay Packers intercepted Jon Kitna 3 times including one to Clay Matthews which would result in 62 yard touchdown, while Aaron Rodgers threw for 3 touchdowns. With the win, the Packers improved to 6–3.

Week 10: BYE[]

Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings[]

Week Eleven: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 17 7 7 {{{RTotal}}}
Vikings 3 0 0 0 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Dimitri Nance – 12 carries, 37 yards
  • MIN – Adrian Peterson – 14 carries, 72 yards
Leading Receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Nick Collins – 6 tackles, 1 assist
    GB – Charles Woodson – 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 forced fumble
  • MIN – E. J. Henderson – 5 tackles, 2 assists

Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons[]

Week Twelve: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 0 7 7 {{{RTotal}}}
Falcons 3 7 0 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Aaron Rodgers – 12 carries, 51 yards
  • ATL – Michael Turner – 23 carries, 110 yards
Leading Receivers
  • GB – Greg Jennings – 5 receptions, 119 yards
  • ATL – Tony Gonzalez – 6 receptions, 51 yards, TD
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Charlie Peprah – 7 tackles, 2 assists
  • ATL – Brent Grimes – 6 tackles

Week 13: vs. San Francisco 49ers[]

Week Thirteen: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
  • SF – Jeff Reed 44 yd. FG (SF 3–0)
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
49ers 3 10 3 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 0 14 14 6 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
Leading Tacklers

Week 14: at Detroit Lions[]

Week Fourteen: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions — Game Summary
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: None (dome stadium)
  • TV announcers: (FOX) Sam Rosen & Tim Ryan
First Quarter
  • No Scoring
Second Quarter
  • No Scoring
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 0 3 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Lions 0 0 0 7 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Aaron Rodgers – 2 carries, 25 yards
  • DET – Maurice Morris – 11 carries, 51 yards
Leading Receivers
  • GB – Andrew Quarless – 5 receptions, 62 yards
  • DET – Calvin Johnson – 1 receptions, 44 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Ryan Pickett – 8 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack
  • DET – Landon Johnson – 5 tackles, 2 assists

Green Bay lost to Detroit for the first time in 11 games against the Lions. Also at the end of the 1st half, Aaron Rodgers suffered a concussion and wouldn't play the next week.

Week 15: at New England Patriots[]

Week Fifteen: Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 14 7 3 {{{RTotal}}}
Patriots 7 7 7 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
  • GB – Matt Flynn – 24/37, 251 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
  • NE – Tom Brady – 15/24, 163 yards, 2 TDs
Leading Rushers
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 22 carries, 99 yards
  • NE – Danny Woodhead – 9 carries, 59 yards
Leading Receivers
  • GB – James Jones – 5 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD
  • NE – Wes Welker – 3 receptions, 42 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Desmond Bishop – 7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
  • NE – Jerod Mayo – 10 tackles, 6 assists

Week 16: vs. New York Giants[]

Week Sixteen: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Giants 0 14 3 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 14 7 10 14 {{{HTotal}}}



Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
  • NYG – Brandon Jacobs – 8 carries, 47 yards
  • GB – Brandon Jackson – 18 carries, 39 yards
Leading Receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • NYG – Antrel Rolle – 7 tackles, 1 forced fumble
  • GB – Desmond Bishop – 7 tackles, 2 assists

Week 17: vs. Chicago Bears[]

Week Seventeen: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers — Game Summary
First Quarter
  • No Scoring
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 3 0 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 0 0 3 7 {{{HTotal}}}



Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • CHI – Rashied Davis – 7 receptions, 63 yards
  • GB – Greg Jennings – 4 receptions, 97 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • CHI – Lance Briggs – 7 tackles, 2 assists
  • GB – Erik Walden – 10 tackles, 1 assist, 2 sacks

The Packers finished the 2010 regular season vs the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Going into the final Sunday of the season, the Packers needed a win or a New York Giants and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to clinch the sixth and final NFC wild card seed. The Bears on the other hand had the NFC North Division title and the number 2 NFC seed wrapped up, though played their starters for the entire contest. Tampa defeated the New Orleans Saints in their 1 o'clock contest before the Packers game, so the Packers had to come out of the game with a win.

During the first quarter, the Packers and Bears offenses exchanged possession with no scoring. The Bears forced a turnover with 5:58 left in the 1st when Donald Driver was stripped of the ball after an 8 yard reception and the fumble was recovered by the Bears.

In the second quarter, the Bears put their first and only points on the board for the day when Robbie Gould successfully converted a 30 yard field goal with 4:35 left in the half. The scoring drive was highlighted with two 20+ yard passes by Jay Cutler to WR Rashied Davis and RB Matt Forte to get them into field goal range. The teams entered went into half time of the defensive contest with the Bears holding onto a slim 3–0 lead.

After the half, the Bears started the quarter with the ball. After moving the ball into Packers territory, the Bears chose to go for it on a fourth and two at the Packers 40. Jay Cutler failed to complete a short pass to Rashied Davis and the Packers took over on downs. On the Packers first play of the second half, Rodgers threw a deep pass intended for Greg Jennings but the pass was intercepted by CB Charles Tillman and returned to the Packers 15 yard line. The interception was challenged but upheld. After a holding penalty and a couple of short gains by the Bears, Jay Cutler was intercepted on 3rd down in the endzone by Packers safety Charlie Peprah for a touchback.

The Packers and Bears swapped possessions and CB Tramon Williams returned the Bears punt back to the Bears 44 yard line to set the Packers up in optimal field position. Three plays into the drive, Aaron Rodgers completed a 33 yard pass to Greg Jennings down to the Bears 1 yard line. The Packers failed to score a touchdown and settled for a 23 yard field goal attempt by Mason Crosby which was successfully converted to tie the game at 3–3.

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Packers had possession and again got into the red zone highlighted by two key plays, a 21 yard pass over the middle to Donald Driver and a 46 yard pass deep right to Greg Jennings that set up the Packers for a 1st and goal at the Bears 1 yard line for the second time of the game. This time though, the Packers scored a touchdown on 1st down when Aaron Rodgers completed a pass into the end zone to Donald Lee short right for his second 1 yard touchdown reception in two games to give the Packers a 10–3 lead with 12:46 remaining in the game.

After exchanging possessions, the Bears took over with 4:49 left in the game at the Bears 2 yard line. The Bears moved the ball into Packers territory with many short passes down to the Packers 32 yard line. Needing a touchdown to tie the game, the Bears continued to pass the ball but their drive came to an end when Cutler passed deep left to Devin Hester and the pass was intercepted by Nick Collins and returned 24 yards to the Bears 35 yard line. The game marked the 16th time in the past 17 seasons that Green Bay had won its final regular season game.

With the interception, the Packers sealed their victory over the rival Bears along with the 6th seed in the NFL playoffs. The Giants later won their game against the Redskins, but it was all for naught due to the Packers holding tie breakers over the Giants and Buccaneers.

Postseason (Playoffs)[]

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Schedule[]

Playoff Round Date Opponent (seed) Result Game Site NFL Recap
Wild Card January 9 Philadelphia (3) W 21–16 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
Divisional January 15 Atlanta (1) W 48–21 Georgia Dome Recap
NFC Championship January 23 Chicago (2) W 21–14 Soldier Field Recap
Super Bowl XLV February 6 Pittsburgh (2) W 31–25 Cowboys Stadium Recap

NFC Wildcard Round: at Philadelphia Eagles[]

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NFC Wild Card Round: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles — Game Summary
First Quarter
Second Quarter
  • GB – James Jones 9 yd. TD reception from Aaron Rodgers, M. Crosby XP good (GB 14–0)
  • PHI – David Akers 29 yd. FG (GB 14–3)
Third Quarter
  • PHI – Jason Avant 24 yd. TD reception from Michael Vick, D. Akers XP good (GB 14–10)
  • GB – Brandon Jackson 16 yd. TD reception from Aaron Rodgers, M. Crosby XP good (GB 21–10)
Fourth Quarter
  • PHI – Michael Vick 1 yd. TD run, M. Vick 2 point conversion pass failed (GB 21–16)
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 7 7 0 {{{RTotal}}}
Eagles 0 3 7 6 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading Passers
Leading Rushers
Leading Receivers
  • GB – Donald Driver - 5 receptions, 56 yards,
  • PHI – Jason Avant - 7 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
Leading Tacklers
  • GB – Charles Woodson - 5 tackles
  • PHI – Jamar Chaney - 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble

Entering the postseason as the NFC's #6 seed, the Packers began their playoff run at Lincoln Financial Field for the NFC Wild Card game against the #3 Philadelphia Eagles, in a rematch of their Week 1 win. The Packers delivered the game's opening strike in the first quarter as quarterback Aaron Rodgers found rookie tight end Tom Crabtree on a 4-yard touchdown pass. Green Bay would add onto their lead in the second quarter as Rodgers connected with wide receiver James Jones on a 9-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles answered with kicker David Akers getting a 29-yard field goal.

Philadelphia managed to cut away at their deficit in the third quarter as quarterback Michael Vick completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Avant, yet the Packers responded with Rodgers hooking up with running back Brandon Jackson on a 16-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles tried to rally as Vick got a 1-yard touchdown run (with a failed two-point conversion), yet Green Bay's defense held on to preserve the victory as Tramon Williams intercepted a Michael Vick pass in the end zone with 36 seconds remaining.

With the win, the Packers improved their overall record to 11–6.

NFC Divisional Round: at Atlanta Falcons[]

NFC Divisional Round: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons — Game Summary
1st Quarter
  • ATL – Michael Turner 12 yd. TD run, M. Bryant XP good (ATL 7–0)
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 28 14 6 {{{RTotal}}}
Falcons 7 7 0 7 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading passers
Leading rushers
  • GB – James Starks - 25 carries, 66 yards
  • ATL – Michael Turner - 10 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD
Leading receivers
Leading Tacklers

Coming off their win over the Eagles, the Packers flew to the Georgia Dome for the NFC Divisional Round against the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons, in hopes to avenge their Week 12 loss. Green Bay trailed in the first quarter as Falcons running back Michael Turner got a 12-yard touchdown run. The Packers answered in the second quarter as quarterback Aaron Rodgers found wide receiver Jordy Nelson on a 6-yard touchdown pass, but Atlanta immediately struck back as wide receiver Eric Weems returned a kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown. Green Bay took the lead with a 1-yard touchdown run from fullback John Kuhn, followed by Rodgers finding James Jones on a 20-yard touchdown, along with cornerback Tramon Williams returning an interception 70 yards for a touchdown as time expired in the first half.

The Packers added onto their lead in the third quarter with a 7-yard touchdown run from Rodgers, followed by his 7-yard touchdown pass to Kuhn. Atlanta tried to rally in the fourth quarter as quarterback Matt Ryan completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roddy White, yet Green Bay closed out their dominating night with a 43-yard and a 32-yard field goal from Crosby.

With the win, the Packers improved their overall record to 12–6.

Green Bay's 48 points became the franchise's single-game postseason record.

NFC Championship Game: at Chicago Bears[]

NFC Championship Game: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears — Game Summary
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter

No Scoring

4th Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 7 0 7 {{{RTotal}}}
Bears 0 0 0 14 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading passers
Leading rushers
Leading receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • GB - Desmond Bishop - 7 tackles, 1 assist
  • CHI - Brian Urlacher - 9 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack, 1 interception

Coming off their win over the Falcons, the Packers flew to Soldier Field for the NFC Championship Game against their historic rival, the No. 2 seed Chicago Bears, in Round 3 of their 2010 series. This would be the second playoff meeting between the two teams, the first since falling to Chicago 33–14 in 1941.

Green Bay delivered the game's opening strike in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers added onto their lead in the second quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run from rookie running back James Starks. After a scoreless third quarter, the Bears answered in the fourth quarter as running back Chester Taylor got a 1-yard touchdown run. Afterwards, Green Bay struck back with nose tackle B.J. Raji returning an interception 18 yards for a touchdown. Chicago tried to rally as quarterback Caleb Hanie completed a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Earl Bennett, the Packers' defense held on to preserve the victory.

With the win, not only did they improve their overall record to 13–6, but they advanced to Super Bowl XLV (their first appearance since Super Bowl XXXII). In the process, they became the NFC's first #6 seed to reach the Super Bowl. They also became the 3rd NFC wild card team to reach the Super Bowl, and the first since the New York Giants in 2008.

The Packers also went 3-0 on the road in the postseason after going 3-5 on the road in the regular season, including losses in their last three road games.

Super Bowl XLV: vs Pittsburgh Steelers[]

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Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers — Game Summary
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Team 1 2 3 4 Total
Steelers 0 10 7 8 {{{RTotal}}}
Packers 14 7 0 10 {{{HTotal}}}


Leading passers
Leading rushers
Leading receivers
Leading Tacklers
  • PIT - Ryan Clark - 6 tackles, 2 assists
  • GB - Charlie Peprah - 9 tackles, 1 assist

Regular season statistical leaders[]

Player(s) Value NFL Rank NFC Rank
Passing Yards Aaron Rodgers 3,922 Yards 7th 3rd
Passing Touchdowns Aaron Rodgers 28 TDs T-6th T-3rd
Rushing Yards Brandon Jackson 703 Yards 32nd 15th
Rushing Touchdowns Aaron Rodgers and John Kuhn 4 TDs T-32nd T-14th
Receiving Yards Greg Jennings 1,265 Yards 4th 2nd
Receiving Touchdowns Greg Jennings 12 TDs T-2nd T-2nd
Points Mason Crosby 112 Points 11th 5th
Kickoff Return Yards Jordy Nelson 496 Yards 34th 29th
Punt Return Yards Tramon Williams 326 Yards 9th 7th
Tackles A. J. Hawk 111 Tackles T-22nd 12th
Sacks Clay Matthews 13.5 Sacks 4th 2nd
Interceptions Tramon Williams 6 INTs T-5th T-2nd

stats are correct through Week 17.

Post season statistical leaders[]

Player(s) Value NFL Rank NFC Rank
Passing Yards Aaron Rodgers 1,094 Yards 1st 1st
Passing Touchdowns Aaron Rodgers 9 TDs 1st 1st
Rushing Yards James Starks 315 Yards 1st 1st
Rushing Touchdowns Aaron Rodgers 2 TDs T-2nd T-2nd
Receiving Yards Greg Jennings 303 Yards 1st 1st
Receiving Touchdowns Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson & James Jones 2 TDs T-2nd T-2nd
Points Mason Crosby 25 Points 1st 1st
Kickoff Return Yards James Starks 70 Yards T-7th T-3rd
Punt Return Yards Tramon Williams 31 Yards 4th 2nd
Tackles Desmond Bishop 26 Tackles 2nd 1st
Sacks Clay Matthews 3.5 Sacks 3rd 1st
Interceptions Tramon Williams 3 INTs 1st 1st

stats are correct through Super Bowl XLV.

Statistical league rankings[]

  • Total Offense (YPG): 8th
  • Passing (YPG): 5th
  • Rushing (YPG): 22nd
  • Points (PPG): 8th
  • Total Defense (YPG): 9th
  • Passing (YPG): 5th
  • Rushing (YPG): 18th
  • Points (PPG): 2nd

Stats correct through week 16.

Awards and records[]

Awards[]

Weekly awards[]

  • K Mason Crosby was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on the NFL Kickoff 2010 Weekend (September 9, 12–13).[21]
  • OLB Clay Matthews was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 2 (September 18–20).
  • CB Charles Woodson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 4 (October 3–4).
  • P Tim Masthay was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on Week 8 (October 31 – November 1).
  • OLB Clay Matthews was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 9 (November 7–8).
  • WR Greg Jennings was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 11 (November 18, 21–22).
  • QB Aaron Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 13 (December 2, 5–6).
  • OLB Erik Walden was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 17 (January 2).

Monthly awards[]

  • OLB Clay Matthews was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month of September.
  • QB Aaron Rodgers was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of December/January.

Annual awards[]

  • OLB Clay Matthews was named Sporting News 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
  • QB Aaron Rodgers was named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year.
  • OG Josh Sitton was named Lineman of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association.
  • OT Bryan Bulaga was named to the 2010 NFL All Rookie Team.
  • QB Aaron Rodgers was named Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowl XLV.

Records[]

Team[]

Game[]
  • The Packers committed a team record 18 penalties in their 20–17 loss on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 27.[22] The previous club record was 17 penalties against the Boston Yanks in 1945.
  • The Packers scored a franchise postseason record 48 points in their 48-21 win against the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round in the playoffs.
  • The Packers and Steelers set the Super Bowl record for Fewest Rushing Attempts, Game, Both Teams – 36, Green Bay (13) vs. Pittsburgh (23).
Season[]
  • With the Packers never trailing in the Super Bowl, they became the first team in the Super Bowl era that never trailed by more than 7 points at any point of any game during the season. The last team to achieve this feat was the 1962 Detroit Lions.[23]
  • The Packers were the first team in NFL history to have at least 5 losses and all of those losses being by 4 points or less.[24]
Playoffs[]

Individual[]

Game[]
Season[]
  • QB Aaron Rodgers tied Lynn Dickey for 2nd place on the Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Yards Passing list with 3 seasons.
  • QB Aaron Rodgers passed Brett Favre for 2nd place on the Most Consecutive Attempts, Without Interception list with 177 consecutive attempts (active streak wk 13).
Career[]
  • CB Charles Woodson set the Packers record for Most Touchdowns on Interceptions, Career with 8 on his interception return for a touchdown vs the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
  • OLB Clay Matthews tied three players for the Packers record of Most Seasons, 10 or More Sacks with 2.
  • OLB Clay Matthews tied three players for the Packers record of Most Consecutive Seasons, 10 or More Sacks with 2.

2011 Pro Bowl selections[]

The Packers 2011 Pro Bowl selections were announced on December 28. The Packers initially had five players on the Pro Bowl list. These players were WR Greg Jennings, LT Chad Clifton, OLB Clay Matthews, CB Charles Woodson and S Nick Collins. CB Tramon Williams was later added as a reserve on January 20 when Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel pulled out of the Pro Bowl due to injury. The Packers also had a first alternate in QB Aaron Rodgers and four lower alternates, NT B. J. Raji, G Josh Sitton, LB A. J. Hawk and WR Donald Driver. No Packers took part in the Pro Bowl, due to their participation in Super Bowl XLV.

Position Player Team
WR Greg Jennings Reserve
OT Chad Clifton Reserve
OLB Clay Matthews Starter
CB Charles Woodson Starter
CB Tramon Williams Reserve
FS Nick Collins Starter

Notes:

b : Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy.

Notes and references[]

  1. Aaron Rodgers tosses 3 TD passes as Packers drop Steelers to win Super Bowl XLV. ESPN (2011-02-07). Retrieved on 2011-02-07.
  2. "Super Bowl XLV, Packers Beat Steelers, 31-25", New York Times, 2011-02-07. Retrieved on 2011-02-07. 
  3. Packers Sign 11 Non-Drafted Free Agents
  4. Packers Sign Three Players
  5. Packers Sign WR Dillon
  6. Packers Sign P Bryan
  7. 7.0 7.1 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2010/04/26/3/ Packers Sign S Peprah, Release TE Frischknecht
  8. 8.0 8.1 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2010/05/20/1/ Packers Sign QB Harrell; Release QB Pizzotti
  9. Packers Sign WR Chery
  10. Packers Sign LB Simpkins
  11. Packers Release S Giordano And DE Montgomery
  12. Packers Release LB Jeremy Thompson
  13. Packers Release Four Players
  14. Packers Release LB Russell
  15. Packers Release WR Gore
  16. Lovat Promoted To Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Packers.com
  17. Packers Sign Nance And Wynn, Place Grant And Harrell On I.R.
  18. Packers Sign LB Simpkins To Active Roster, LB Williams To Practice Squad, Place S Burnett On I.R.
  19. Packers Sign DE Montgomery, Place LB Barnett On Injured Reserve
  20. Packers Activate RB Starks, Release LB Francois
  21. K Mason Crosby Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week.
  22. http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300927003
  23. Stuart, Chase (January 26, 2011). Super Bowl notes: Stat of the Year and Updated SRS Standings. Pro Football Reference Blog. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved on February 6, 2011.
  24. "Green Bay May Be the Greatest Six-Loss Team", The Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2011. 

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