2017 Green Bay Packers season | |
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Owner | Green Bay Packers, Inc. (360,760 stockholders)[1] (Since 1923) |
Head Coach | Mike McCarthy |
General Manager | Ted Thompson |
Home Field | Lambeau Field |
Results | |
Record | 7–9 |
Place | 3rd NFC North |
Playoff Finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | 2
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Uniform | |
Timeline | |
Previous Season | Next Season |
2016 | 2018 |
The 2017 Green Bay Packers season was their 99th season overall, 97th season in the National Football League, and the 12th under head coach Mike McCarthy. After reaching the NFC Championship Game in the previous season, the Packers failed to improve a 10–6 record from 2016 and were eliminated from postseason contention after Week 15, making this the first time since 2008 that they failed to make the playoffs. After a 4-1 start, the Packers lost starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a collarbone injury during the week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings, and went on to lose 8 of the 11 remaining games. A loss to the Lions in week 17 secured the Packers’ first losing season since 2008.
The Packers' opponents in this season were almost identical to that of their 2005 season in which the team finished 4-12; this season the Packers faced the Seattle Seahawks, and teams from the NFC South & AFC North. The lone difference between these two seasons was that the team faced the Dallas Cowboys, replacing the Philadelphia Eagles, as the Cowboys won their division in 2016. Template:TOC limit
Player movements[]
Free agents[]
Position | Player | Free agency tag |
Date signed | Team |
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WR | Geronimo Allison | ERFA | March 6, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[2] |
G | Don Barclay | UFA | March 10, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[3] |
TE | Jared Cook | UFA | March 16, 2017 | Oakland Raiders[4] |
RB | John Crockett | ERFA | July 14, 2017 | Oakland Raiders[5] |
OLB | Jayrone Elliott | RFA | March 13, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[6] |
LS | Brett Goode | UFA | August 12, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[7] |
SS | Micah Hyde | UFA | March 9, 2017 | Buffalo Bills[8] |
RB | Don Jackson | ERFA | March 8, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[9] |
OLB | Datone Jones | UFA | March 14, 2017 | Minnesota Vikings[10] |
FB | Joe Kerridge | ERFA | March 16, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[11] |
RB | Eddie Lacy | UFA | March 14, 2017 | Seattle Seahawks[12] |
G | T. J. Lang | UFA | March 12, 2017 | Detroit Lions[13] |
RB | Christine Michael | UFA | March 23, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[14] |
OLB | Julius Peppers | UFA | March 10, 2017 | Carolina Panthers[15] |
OLB | Nick Perry | UFA | March 9, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[16] |
DE | Christian Ringo | ERFA | March 7, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[17] |
P | Jake Schum | ERFA | March 8, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[18] |
LB | Joe Thomas | ERFA | March 7, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[19] |
C | JC Tretter | UFA | March 9, 2017 | Cleveland Browns[20] |
ILB | Jordan Tripp | RFA | March 15, 2017 | Green Bay Packers[21] |
Re-signed Signed Away Suspended, Released
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise Tag
Trades[]
September 3, 2017[22] | To Green Bay Packers Conditional 2018 7th-round pick |
To Dallas Cowboys Jayrone Elliott |
Signings[]
Position | Player | Last Team | Date |
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TE | Martellus Bennett | New England Patriots | March 10, 2017[23] |
TE | Lance Kendricks | Los Angeles Rams | March 11, 2017[24] |
CB | Davon House | Jacksonville Jaguars | March 14, 2017[25] |
DE | Ricky Jean Francois | Washington Redskins | March 24, 2017[26] |
G | Justin McCray | N/A | March 29, 2017[27] |
LS | Derek Hart | March 31, 2017[28] | |
G | Jahri Evans | New Orleans Saints | April 26, 2017[29] |
CB | Donatello Brown | N/A | May 5, 2017[30] |
OLB | Johnathan Calvin | ||
WR | Michael Clark | ||
WR | Montay Crockett | ||
G | Thomas Evans | ||
G | Geoff Gray | ||
ILB | Cody Heiman | ||
QB | Taysom Hill | ||
DE | Izaah Lunsford | ||
OT | Adam Pankey | ||
TE | Aaron Peck | ||
RB | Kalif Phillips | ||
CB | Lenzy Pipkins | ||
CB | David Rivers | ||
P | Justin Vogel | ||
OLB | Josh Letuligasenoa | May 8, 2017[31] | |
CB | Raysean Pringle | ||
RB | William Stanback | ||
OLB | David Talley | ||
S | Aaron Taylor | ||
WR | Colby Pearson | June 1, 2017[32] | |
OT | Robert Leff | June 6, 2017[33] | |
CB | Daquan Holmes | June 7, 2017[34] | |
TE | Emanuel Byrd | August 5, 2017[35] | |
DE | Shaneil Jenkins | Seattle Seahawks | August 13, 2017[36] |
NT | Calvin Heurtelou | N/A | August 21, 2017[37] |
LB | Ahmad Brooks | San Francisco 49ers | September 3, 2017[22] |
LB | Chris Odom | N/A | |
DT | Quinton Dial | San Francisco 49ers | September 5, 2017[38] |
G/T | Adam Pankey | September 13, 2017[39] | |
DE | Ricky Jean Francois | September 21, 2017[40] | |
RB | Joel Bouagnon | Chicago Bears | January 10, 2018[41] |
Subtractions[]
Position | Player | New team | Date |
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RB | Don Jackson | May 1, 2017[42] | |
RB | Christine Michael | Indianapolis Colts | May 1, 2017[42] |
P | Jake Schum | June 1, 2017[32] | |
C | Jacob Flores | June 6, 2017[33] | |
CB | David Rivers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | June 7, 2017[34] |
NT | Letroy Guion | August 8, 2017[43] | |
DE | Shaneil Jenkins | August 15, 2017[44] | |
LS | Derek Hart | August 28, 2017[45] | |
WR | Colby Pearson | ||
RB | William Stanback | ||
G | Kofi Amichia | September 2, 2017[46] | |
CB | Donatello Brown | ||
TE | Emanuel Byrd | ||
QB | Joe Callahan | ||
OLB | Johnathan Calvin | ||
WR | Michael Clark | ||
WR | Montay Crockett | ||
WR | Malachi Dupre | Buffalo Bills | |
G | Thomas Evans | ||
OLB | Reggie Gilbert | ||
G | Geoff Gray | ||
ILB | Cody Heiman | ||
NT | Calvin Heurtelou | ||
QB | Taysom Hill | New Orleans Saints | |
CB | Daquan Holmes | ||
OT | Robert Leff | ||
LB | Josh Letuligasenoa | ||
DE | Izaah Lunsford | ||
LB | Derrick Mathews | ||
WR | Max McCaffrey | New Orleans Saints | |
OT | Adam Pankey | ||
TE | Aaron Peck | ||
RB | Kalif Phillips | ||
DE | Brian Price | Dallas Cowboys | |
CB | Raysean Pringle | ||
S | Aaron Taylor | ||
ILB | Jordan Tripp | Atlanta Falcons | |
S | Jermaine Whitehead | ||
WR | DeAngelo Yancey | ||
DT | Christian Ringo | Cincinnati Bengals | September 5, 2017[38] |
CB | LaDarius Gunter | Carolina Panthers | September 12, 2017[47] |
DT | Ricky Jean Francois | New England Patriots | September 13, 2017[39] |
TE | Martellus Bennett | New England Patriots | November 8, 2017[48] |
Draft[]
- Main article: 2017 NFL Draft
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
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2 | 33 | Kevin King[49] | CB | Washington |
61 | Josh Jones[50] | S | NC State | |
3 | 93 | Montravius Adams[51] | DT | Auburn |
4 | 108 | Vince Biegel[52] | OLB | Wisconsin |
134 | Jamaal Williams[32] | RB | BYU | |
5 | 175 | DeAngelo Yancey[30] | WR | Purdue |
182 | Aaron Jones[30] | RB | UTEP | |
6 | 212 | Kofi Amichia[30] | G | South Florida |
7 | 238 | Devante Mays[30] | RB | Utah State |
247 | Malachi Dupre[30] | WR | LSU |
- Notes
- The Packers received one compensatory selection — No. 182 overall.
- Trades
- Green Bay traded their first-round selection (29th) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's second- and fourth-round selections (33rd and 108th).
- Green Bay traded their fifth-round selection (172nd) to Denver in exchange for Denver's fifth- and seventh-round selections (175th and 238th).
Staff[]
2017 Green Bay Packers final staff | |||||||||||||||||||
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Front Office
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
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Final roster[]
2017 Green Bay Packers roster | ||||||||||
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'Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
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Defensive Backs
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Special Teams
Reserve Lists
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Practice Squad
Unrestricted FAs
Restricted FAs
Exclusive-Rights FAs
Rookies in italics Roster updated January 19, 2018 |
Player codes[]
- Active/PUP - Active / Physically Unable to Perform
- PUP - Reserve / Physically Unable to Perform
- IR - Injured Reserve
- IR/DFR - Injured Reserve / Slated for Return
- R - Rookie (player name in italics)
- FA - Free Agent (Restriced)
- UFA - Unrestriced free agent
- NF-Inj. - Reserve-Non-Football Related Injury
- NF-Ill. - Reserve-Non-Football Related Illness
- PS-IR - Practice Squad/Injured Reserve
- S- Suspended
- SI - Suspended infdefinitely
- Did Not Report - Reserve/Did not report
- Exempt/Left Squad - Exempt/Left squad
- Left Squad - Reserve/Left squad
- Susp. or Suspended- Reserve/Suspended
- Military - Reserve/Military
- Future - Reserve/Future
- Exempt - Roster exemption
Offense[]
Pos. | Name | GS |
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QB | Brett Hundley Aaron Rodgers |
9 7 |
RB | Jamaal Williams Ty Montgomery Aaron Jones |
7 5 4 |
FB | Aaron Ripkowski | 2 |
WR | Randall Cobb | 14 |
WR | Jordy Nelson | 15 |
WR | Davante Adams Geronimo Allison |
14 2 |
TE | Lance Kendricks Martellus Bennett Richard Rodgers |
9 7 1 |
LT | David Bakhtiari Kyle Murphy Lane Taylor |
12 2 2 |
LG | Lane Taylor Justin McCray Lucas Patrick |
13 2 1 |
C | Corey Linsley | 16 |
RG | Jahri Evans Justin McCray Lucas Patrick |
14 1 1 |
RT | Bryan Bulaga Justin McCray Jason Spriggs Kyle Murphy |
5 5 5 1 |
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Defense[]
Pos. | Name | GS |
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DT | Mike Daniels Quinton Dial |
14 1 |
NT | Kenny Clark Quinton Dial |
15 1 |
DE | Dean Lowry | 11 |
LB | Ahmad Brooks | 1 |
OLB | Nick Perry Ahmad Brooks |
11 4 |
OLB | Clay Matthews III Kyler Fackrell |
14 2 |
ILB | Jake Ryan Morgan Burnett Josh Jones Joe Thomas |
12 2 1 1 |
ILB | Blake Martinez | 16 |
CB | Davon House Kevin King Lenzy Pipkins |
12 5 1 |
CB | Damarious Randall Josh Hawkins Quinten Rollins |
12 3 1 |
SS | Morgan Burnett Kentrell Brice Josh Jones Marwin Evans |
10 3 3 1 |
FS | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix | 1 |
S | Josh Jones | 2 |
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Standings[]
Division[]
Template:2017 NFC North standings
Conference[]
Template:2017 NFC standings
Schedule[]
Preseason[]
The Packers' preliminary preseason schedule was announced on April 10.[53]
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap |
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1 | August 10 | Philadelphia | W 24–9 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | Recap |
2 | August 19 | at Washington | W 21–17 | 2–0 | FedEx Field | Recap |
3 | August 26 | at Denver | L 17–20 | 2–1 | Mile High | Recap |
4 | August 31 | LA Rams | W 24–10 | 3–1 | Lambeau Field | Recap |
Regular season[]
The Packers' preliminary regular season schedule was announced on April 20.[54]
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap | ||
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1 | September 10 | Seattle | W 17–9 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
2 | September 17 | at Atlanta | L 23–34 | 1–1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap | ||
3 | September 24 | Cincinnati | W 27–24 (OT) | 2–1 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
4 | September 28 | Chicago | W 35–14 | 3–1 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
5 | October 8 | at Dallas | W 35–31 | 4–1 | AT&T Stadium | Recap | ||
6 | October 15 | at Minnesota | L 10–23 | 4–2 | U.S. Bank Stadium | Recap | ||
7 | October 22 | New Orleans | L 17–26 | 4–3 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
8 | Bye | |||||||
9 | November 6 | Detroit | L 17–30 | 4–4 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
10 | November 12 | at Chicago | W 23–16 | 5–4 | Soldier Field | Recap | ||
11 | November 19 | Baltimore | L 0–23 | 5–5 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
12 | November 26 | at Pittsburgh | L 28–31 | 5–6 | Heinz Field | Recap | ||
13 | December 3 | Tampa Bay | W 26–20 (OT) | 6–6 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
14 | December 10 | at Cleveland | W 27–21 (OT) | 7–6 | FirstEnergy Stadium | Recap | ||
15 | December 17 | at Carolina | L 24–31 | 7–7 | Bank of America Stadium | Recap | ||
16 | December 23 | Minnesota | L 0–16 | 7–8 | Lambeau Field | Recap | ||
17 | December 31 | at Detroit | L 11–35 | 7–9 | Ford Field | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries[]
Week 1: vs. Seattle Seahawks[]
Week 1: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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The Packers' offense struggled for the first half against the Seahawks. On the Packers' first drive, Aaron Rodgers threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, but an illegal block in the back penalty negated the score. Before that play Rodgers had gone his previous 251 regular season pass attempts without an interception, a career high. The Packers' defense held Seattle in check but trailed 3–0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Mike Daniels forced a fumble that Green Bay recovered at the Seattle 6-yard line, and Ty Montgomery ran in for a touchdown on the following play, giving the Packers a lead they wouldn't relinquish after that. Later Rodgers caught the Seahawks with 12 men on the field and capitalized on the free play by throwing a 32-yard touchdown to Jordy Nelson. The Packers only surrendered two field goals to Seattle for the rest of the game, giving a strong defensive showing in the season opener.
Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons[]
Week 2: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
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In a rematch of the 2017 NFC Championship game earlier that year, the Falcons defeated the Packers to open up their new stadium. The teams exchanged opening drive touchdowns, but with both starting tackles out of the game due to injury, the Packers' offense failed to keep pace. At the end of the first half, with the score 17–7, a 36-yard pass to Randall Cobb was called back due to a controversial Offensive Pass Interference call on tight end Martellus Bennet. On the ensuing play Aaron Rodgers threw an interception to Desmond Trufant that lead to a Falcons touchdown, making the score 24–7 at halftime. Aaron Rodgers fumbled on the Packers' first drive of the second half, leading to another Falcons' touchdown. Though the Packers would score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Falcons still prevailed, 34–23. On a one-yard pass to Ty Montgomery late in the fourth quarter, Aaron Rodgers recorded his 300th career touchdown. He is the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach the milestone, needing only 4,742 attempts.
Week 3: vs. Cincinnati Bengals[]
Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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Although the Bengals entered the game 0–2 without scoring an offensive touchdown, the Packers fell behind early once again, 21–7, with one of the Bengal scores being an interception of Aaron Rodgers returned for the touchdown, which was only the second time in Rodgers career that he'd given up an interception for a touchdown. The Packers were able to rally back, tying the game with 21 seconds left in the game on a pinpoint 3-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Jordy Nelson. After forcing Cincinnati to punt on the opening drive in overtime, the Packers found themselves in a 3rd and 10 situation but Aaron Rodgers managed to draw the Bengals offsides, allowing for a free play that resulted in a Geronimo Allison 72-yard catch to the Cincinnati 8-yard line. Mason Crosby then kicked the winning field goal, giving Aaron Rodgers his first ever overtime win, after having gone 0–7 for his career in overtime games, which included the playoffs. This also gave Rodgers his first win over the Bengals, giving him a win over every NFL team but the Packers (including the playoffs).
Week 4: vs. Chicago Bears[]
Week 4: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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In the 195th meeting between the Packers and Bears, the Packers took advantage early, scoring first on their opening drive, then scoring less than a minute later after recovering a Bear fumble. Taking advantage of several Chicago miscues, including three turnovers and a missed field goal, the Packers rolled to a convincing win over their rivals, with Aaron Rodgers throwing four touchdown passes. The victory also gave the Packers a 95–94–6 edge in the rivalry with the Bears, the first time the Packers had the lead in the rivalry since 1933. In the third quarter wide receiver Davante Adams took a vicious and illegal hit from Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan that required a stretcher to take Adams off the field. Adams was diagnosed with a concussion and immediately taken to the hospital, where he spent the night. He did not have any significant nerve damage and would return for next Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Week 5: at Dallas Cowboys[]
Week 5: Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
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In a rematch of the Divisional playoff game from the previous season, the Cowboys took an early 21–6 lead over the Packers, before the Packers rallied to pull themselves within six points at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the lead changed hands four times, with the Packers getting the last push. With just over a minute left, Aaron Rodgers led a drive that was capped off by a 12-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with eleven seconds left in the game, giving the Packers their third win in a row. Rookie running back Aaron Jones also had his first 100-yard game of his NFL game, as well as the first for any running back on the Packers for the season.
Week 6: at Minnesota Vikings[]
Week 6: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
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The Packers lost Aaron Rodgers to a shoulder injury early in the game after he took a big hit from Minnesota linebacker Anthony Barr. It was later revealed that he suffered a broken right collarbone and the injury could end his 2017 season. Brett Hundley threw one touchdown, but also threw three costly interceptions, in relief of Rodgers as the Packers took a 23–10 loss. After the game, Mike McCarthy announced that due to Rodgers' injury, Hundley will be given the starting quarterback position "indefinitely."
Week 7: vs. New Orleans Saints[]
Week 7: New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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In his first career start, Brett Hundley took a conservative approach and completed 12 of 25 passes for only 87 yards, adding an interception without any passing touchdowns. Rookie Aaron Jones rushed for 131 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown, his second 100-yard game in three career starts. Two first half interceptions from Drew Brees helped the Packers maintain a 14–7 lead at halftime, but the Saints came out of the half scoring 9 points on their first two drives to take a 16–14 lead. After the two teams exchanged field goals, the Saints took the lead for good on an 8-play, 55 yard drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown rush from Drew Brees. Green Bay's comeback effort was thwarted when Brett Hundley threw an interception to safety Kenny Vaccaro on the ensuing drive. The win marked the Saints' fourth consecutive victory after starting the season 0–2.
Week 8: Bye week[]
No game. Green Bay had a bye week.
Week 9: vs. Detroit Lions[]
Week 9: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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Although the Packers came into the game off of a 15-day break, they played sloppily and lost to the Lions for only the second time since 1991. The Packers' solid opening drive was spoiled when kicker Mason Crosby's 38-yard attempt was blocked. The Lions scored touchdowns on two of their next three possessions as the Packers' Offense stalled with consecutive three and outs. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford played an efficient game, registering two touchdowns with no interceptions, resulting in a 132.4 passer rating. In his second career start, Brett Hundley once again failed to attack the defense downfield or establish a comfortable pocket presence. He was sacked three times and failed to throw a passing touchdown for the second consecutive game.
Week 10: at Chicago Bears[]
Week 10: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Game summary
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Brett Hundley earned his first career win against rival Chicago Bears, finishing with one touchdown, no interceptions and a career high 110.8 passer rating. After failing to apply a solid pass rush in the previous two games, the Packers' Defense sacked Bears rookie Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky five times, with linebacker Nick Perry accounting for three. The Packers held Chicago's strong rushing attack to a mere 3.2 yards per carry. Packers' running backs Aaron Jones and Ty Montgomery left with knee and rib injuries, respectively, allowing rookie Jamaal Williams to see his first action in the NFL. Although only averaging 3.3 yards per rush, Williams ran well against a stout Chicago defensive front. In the second quarter, with Green Bay holding a 10–3 advantage, the Bears drove to Green Bay's 25-yard line and on third down and 13 Trubisky completed a short pass to running back Benny Cunningham that was first ruled down at the two yard line. Bears coach Jon Fox challenged the play, believing Cunningham reached the endzone, but upon review the officials determined that Cunningham lost the ball before stepping out of bounds, and in reaching for the pylon actually fumbled into the endzone. The resulting call was a touchback and Packers' ball at the 20-yard line. Although the Packers punted on the resulting possession, the reversal proved costly in a one score game.
Week 11: vs. Baltimore Ravens[]
Week 11: Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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The Packers wore their alternative throwback uniforms for this game.
For the first time in franchise history, the Packers lost to the Ravens at home. It was the second time in 11 years that the team was shut-out at home. After going the previous two games without a turnover, the Packers committed five: two fumbles and three interceptions. Brett Hundley threw three interceptions, including one in the end-zone on the team's opening drive, bringing his season interception total to seven, matching Rodgers' total from the entire 2016 regular season. Packers' rookie running back DeVante Mays fumbled on the first two carries of his career, losing one. Field position was key as the Ravens' special teams often kept the Packers starting drives deep in their own territory.
Week 12: at Pittsburgh Steelers[]
Week 12: Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
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In one of the NFL's best games of 2017, Brett Hundley played his best game as a Packer. He threw two dimes to Cobb and Jamaal Williams for touchdowns. He would throw a third to Davante Adams on the opening drive of the second half. The Steelers and the Packers traded blows all game. Field position, which is something the Packers have struggled with in 2017, cost them the game. After a one-minute drive led to a punt, the Steelers drove 35 yards down the field in 17 seconds in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. Chris Boswell hit a career long 53-yard field goal as time expired. It was also his second consecutive game hitting a game winning field goal; he would do it again the next two weeks. The Steelers won the game 31–28.
Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]
Week 13: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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The Packers had a 17–10 halftime lead, in large part to Lowry's defensive touchdown. Jameis Winston caught fire in the second half and gave the Buccaneers a 20–17 lead. Despite Brett Hundley only having 54 passing yards up to this point (37 on the Packers opening drive), he led the Packers down the field to tie the game at 20–20 with two minutes to play. The Packers started overtime with the ball, and Aaron Jones capped off the comeback win with a 20-yard touchdown run. Hundley would finish the game with 84 passing yards, and the Packers improved to 6–6.
Week 14: at Cleveland Browns[]
Week 14: Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
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The Packers were trailing the winless Cleveland Browns 14–7 in the third quarter. The Browns scored a touchdown to make it 21–7, but Hundley and the Packers responded with a touchdown drive of their own, making it 21–14. The Packers tied the game with 17 seconds left on a touchdown pass to Davante Adams. In overtime, Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer threw a costly interception to Josh Jones, and Adams took a screen pass to the end zone, improving the Packers record to 7–6 and setting the stage for Aaron Rodgers' comeback.
Week 15: at Carolina Panthers[]
Week 15: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
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Aaron Rodgers returned to the field for the first time since being injured in Week 6. His three touchdowns, however, were negated by his three interceptions as the Panthers won 31–24 by a forced fumble in the game's final minute. With Atlanta beating Tampa Bay the next day, the Green Bay Packers were eliminated from the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Despite the return of Rodgers, he under performed. He threw 3 touchdown passes, but he also threw 3 interceptions and got sacked 3 times in the loss.
Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings[]
Week 16: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
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This Christmas edition of Sunday Night Football was anticipated to be a critical NFC North game before the season, however, with Aaron Rodgers back on IR and the Packers eliminated, the game did not live up to such standards.
The Vikings played conservatively all night, and like the Ravens, won the game with expert field position and forced Brett Hundley to make mistakes. He threw two interceptions to Harrison Smith. The Packers were shut out twice at home in the same season for the first time since 2006, and their record dropped to 7–8.
Week 17: at Detroit Lions[]
Week 17: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
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The Packers were swept by the Lions for the first time since 1991. With this loss, Green Bay lost 3 straight games to close out a disappointing season with a 7-9 record, their first losing season since 2008.
Statistics[]
Statistical leaders[]
Statistic | Player(s) | Value |
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Passing yards | Brett Hundley | 1,836 |
Passing touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers | 16 |
Rushing yards | Jamaal Williams | 556 |
Rushing touchdowns | Aaron Jones Jamaal Williams |
4 |
Receptions | Davante Adams | 74 |
Receiving yards | Davante Adams | 885 |
Receiving touchdowns | Davante Adams | 10 |
Kickoff return yards | Trevor Davis | 707 |
Punt return yards | Trevor Davis | 278 |
Tackles | Blake Martinez | 144 |
Sacks | Clay Matthews III | 8.5 |
Interceptions | Damarious Randall | 4 |
League rankings[]
Category | Total yards | Yards per game | NFL rank (out of 32) |
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Passing offense | 3167 | 197.9 | 25 |
Rushing offense | 1724 | 107.8 | 17 |
Total offense | 4891 | 305.7 | 26 |
Passing defense | 3789 | 236.8 | 23 |
Rushing defense | 1793 | 112.1 | 17 |
Total defense | 5582 | 348.9 | 22 |
Statistical values are correct at the end of the season[55][56]
Awards[]
Recipient | Award(s) |
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Davante Adams | Probowler[57] |
David Bakhtiari | 2017 All-Pro second team[58] |
Mike Daniels | Probowler[59] |
Aaron Rodgers | Week 5: NFC Offensive Player of the Week[60] |
Dean Lowry | Week 13: NFC Defensive Player of the Week[61] |
Trevor Davis | Week 14: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week[62] |
References[]
- ↑ Shareholders Retrieved September 26, 2016
- ↑ Packers' Geronimo Allison: Staying in Green Bay for 2017. cbssports.com (March 6, 2017).
- ↑ Packers re-sign T/G Barclay. packers.com (March 10, 2017).
- ↑ Raiders agree to terms with Jared Cook on 2-year deal. nfl.com (March 16, 2017).
- ↑ Raiders add three free agents. Raiders.com (July 14, 2017). Retrieved on July 15, 2017.
- ↑ Packers re-sign LB Elliott. packers.com (March 14, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign LS Brett Goode. packers.com (August 12, 2017).
- ↑ Bills sign ex-Packers DB Micah Hyde to five-year deal (March 9, 2017).
- ↑ Packers' Don Jackson: Tendered by Packers. cbssports.com (March 8, 2017).
- ↑ Ex-Green Bay Packers 1st Rounder Datone Jones Signs Minnesota Vikings (March 14, 2017).
- ↑ "Green Bay Packers re-sign fullback Joe Kerridge", Green Bay Packers.
- ↑ Eddie Lacy agrees to terms with Seahawks (March 14, 2017).
- ↑ Detroit Lions sign guard T.J. Lang to three-year deal (March 12, 2017).
- ↑ Packers re-sign Michael. packers.com (March 23, 2017).
- ↑ Julius Peppers returning to sign with Carolina Panthers (March 10, 2017).
- ↑ Packers re-sign LB Nick Perry. packers.com (March 9, 2017).
- ↑ Report: Packers to re-sign DT Christian Ringo (March 7, 2017).
- ↑ Packers re-sign P Jacob Schum. packers.com (March 8, 2017).
- ↑ Report: Packers to re-sign LB Joe Thomas (March 7, 2017).
- ↑ Browns agree to terms with OL JC Tretter (March 9, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign House, re-sign Tripp. packers.com (March 15, 2017).
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Packers sign LB Brooks, claim LB Odom, place OL Barclay on IR. packers.com (September 3, 2017). Retrieved on September 3, 2017.
- ↑ Packers sign TE Martellus Bennett. packers.com (March 10, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign TE Lance Kendricks. packers.com (March 11, 2017).
- ↑ Davon House returning to Packers on one-year deal. nfl.com (March 14, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign DT Jean Francois. packers.com (March 24, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign G McCray. packers.com (March 29, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign LS Hart. packers.com (March 31, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign G Jahri Evans. packers.com (April 26, 2017).
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 Packers sign five draft picks, 15 rookie free agents. packers.com (May 5, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign five tryout players from rookie orientation. packers.com (May 8, 2017).
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Packers sign RB Jamaal Williams, release P Jacob Schum. packers.com (June 1, 2017).
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Packers sign T Robert Leff. packers.com (June 6, 2017).
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Packers sign CB Daquan Holmes. packers.com (June 7, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign TE Emanuel Byrd. packers.com (August 5, 2017).
- ↑ Packers claim DE Shaneil Jenkins. packers.com (August 13, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign DT Calvin Heurtelou. packers.com (August 21, 2017).
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Packers sign DT Quinton Dial. packers.com (September 5, 2017).
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Packers sign G/T Adam Pankey to active roster, G Darrell Greene to practice squad. packers.com (September 13, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign DT Ricky Jean Francois. packers.com (September 21, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign RB Joel Bouagnon. packers.com (January 10, 2018).
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Packers release two running backs. packers.com (May 1, 2017).
- ↑ Packers release DT Guion. packers.com (August 8, 2017).
- ↑ Packers release DE Jenkins. packers.com (August 15, 2017).
- ↑ Packers release three players. packers.com (August 28, 2017).
- ↑ Packers announce roster moves to reduce roster to 53. packers.com (September 2, 2017).
- ↑ Packers move WR Geronimo Allison to active roster. packers.com (September 12, 2017).
- ↑ Packers waive TE Martellus Bennett. packers.com (November 8, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign CB King. packers.com (May 11, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign S Jones. packers.com (May 19, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign DT Montravius Adams. packers.com (July 5, 2017).
- ↑ Packers sign LB Vince Biegel. packers.com (May 31, 2017).
- ↑ Packers' 2017 preseason opponents announced. packers.com (April 10, 2017).
- ↑ Packers announce 2017 schedule. packers.com (April 20, 2017).
- ↑ Statistics
- ↑ NFL.com Statistics. NFL.com (September 10, 2017). Retrieved on September 10, 2017.
- ↑ Packers WR Davante Adams named to Pro Bowl. Retrieved on January 16, 2018.
- ↑ 2017 All-Pro Team (January 5, 2018). Archived from the original on Jan 5, 2018. Retrieved on Jan 5, 2018.
- ↑ Packers DT Mike Daniels named to Pro Bowl. Retrieved on January 9, 2018.
- ↑ AFC & NFC Players of the Week – Week 5.
- ↑ AFC & NFC Players of the Week - Week 13 (in en). Retrieved on December 6, 2017.
- ↑ AFC & NFC Players of the Week - Week 14 (in en). Retrieved on December 13, 2017.
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