Ryan Grant finally hit his stride for the Green Bay Packers,
rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown in a dominant 37-3 victory over the
Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The win boosts the playoff hopes of the Packers (5-5), who came in on a two-game
losing streak and trailing the Bears and Minnesota Vikings by one game in the
NFC North standings. It also was the Packers’ first victory over the Bears at
Lambeau Field since Lovie Smith took over as Chicago’s head coach.
Chicago (5-5) didn’t look much like a division co-leader or playoff contender on
either side of the ball Sunday.
Kyle Orton started at quarterback for the Bears after sitting out last Sunday’s
game with a sprained right ankle. But Orton was outplayed by Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, who completed 23 of 30 passes for 227 yards with two touchdowns
and an interception.
Orton was 13-of-26 for 138 yards, completing only two passes to a wide receiver
against the Packers’ strong secondary. Orton appeared to take a shot in the leg
from Aaron Kampman in the first quarter and was limping at times throughout the
game...more
Scoring Summary
CHI - GB
1st Quarter
2:28
GB
TD
Aaron Rodgers passed to Greg Jennings to the left for 3
yard gain (Mason Crosby made PAT)
0 - 7
2nd Quarter
12:12
CHI
FG
Robbie Gould kicked a 35-yard field goal
3 - 7
1:11
GB
TD
Ryan Grant rushed to the right for 4 yard gain (Mason
Crosby made PAT)
3 - 14
0:15
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 53-yard field goal
3 - 17
3rd Quarter
3:01
GB
TD
Aaron Rodgers passed to Donald Lee to the right for 5
yard gain (Mason Crosby made PAT)
3 - 24
4th Quarter
9:51
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 33-yard field goal
3 - 27
7:31
GB
TD
Kyle Orton rushed up the middle for no gain. Kyle Orton
fumbled. Jason Hunter recovered fumble and returned for 54 yards (Mason
Crosby made PAT)
3 - 34
1:56
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 45-yard field goal
3 - 37
Team Statistics
CHI
GB
First Downs
9
24
Passing
5
12
Rushing
3
11
Penalty
1
1
Third Down Efficiency
3-12
7-14
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-2
1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
234
427
Total Plays
54
68
Average Gain Per Play
4.3
6.3
NET YARDS RUSHING
83
200
Rushes
20
38
Average Per Rush
4.2
5.3
NET YARDS PASSING
151
227
Completions-Attempts
17-33
23-30
Yards Per Pass Play
4.4
7.6
Times Sacked
1
0
Yards Lost to Sacks
8
0
Had Intercepted
0
1
PUNTS
6
2
Average Punt
39.8
35.0
PENALTIES
8
6
Penalty Yards
65
55
FUMBLES
1
0
Fumbles Lost
1
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
22:32
37:28
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
In the NFC North,
longtime rivals Chicago and
Green Bay are both striving for
first place. The Bears look to
at least keep a share of the
division lead, while the Packers
try to tighten up the race by
avoiding their third straight
loss when the teams meet for the
175th time Sunday at Lambeau
Field. Chicago (5-4) is tied
atop the North with Minnesota,
while Green Bay (4-5) is one
game back. The Bears had a
one-game lead in the division
going into last Sunday, but they
lost 21-14 to Tennessee while
the Vikings rallied for a 28-27
win over the Packers, who have
lost two straight and five of
seven...more
Prediction: Losing five of
the past six to the Bears does not bode well for the Pack. Green Bay is 4-5
while Chicago is 5-4. Aaron Rodgers deserves better than he is getting. All the post
Favre
rhetoric you can deal with, a shabby offensive line
is not helping any. In fact, the Packers defensive line isn't
much better. The Bears have their own problems
dealing with a defense that's showing some chinks
from the air which Rodgers can exploit,
but with Kyle Orton expected back here Chicago will
keep it close. The Packers have played well after losing games though, and I expect a good game from
Aaron Rodgers. The Packers should win a close one. Which means
you take the Bears and the points. Packers 30 - Bears 27
Video Preview: The Chicago
Bears and Green Bay Packers are fighting for first place in the NFC North.
Charley Casserly and Jason Horowitz break down the upcoming game between these
two rivals
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