The Green Bay Packers, (3-3-1) will travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts to take on the (6-2-0) NE Patriots on Sunday, November 4th for a Sunday Night match-up. Kickoff is at 7:20 PM CT on NBC.
The Packers, coming off a disturbing loss against the Rams scored first. The Packers were up 10-0 when a Rams punt was downed late in the second quarter within one foot line of the goal. Instead of passing the ball out of the end zone, Coach Mike McCarthy called a run play that resulted in a safety. That questionable call may have changed the momentum of the entire game, as from then on the Rams momentum took over, scoring 29 points.
Late in the fourth quarter with 2;05 minutes left the Packers got the ball back after a Rams touchdown. With 1 time-out left and the 2 minute warning remaining, it was Aaron Rodgers turn to do what he does best under pressure, win games. However, running back Ty Montgomery(against being told to kneel down)chose to run the ball out of the end zone. As he was tackled early in the run by Rams linebacker Ramik Wilson, he fumbled the ball and the Rams recovered sealing the win with the Packers only down 2 points. Even though the Packers ended up loosing 29-27, as disappointing the loss was, the Packers may have played their best game of season.
The Patriots are coming off their win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football with a score of 25-6.
This Sunday it’ll be Rodgers vs. Brady, the big reason everyone will be watching, but the Packers and Patriots are two of the most popular NFL teams and they only get together once every four years. Since 1993, the Packers have been to the playoffs 19 times, won the division title 12 times, been to the NFC Championship game seven times and have been to the Super Bowl three times, winning two of them. Since 2001, the Patriots have been in the playoffs 15 times, won 15 division titles, been to the AFC Championship game 12 times and have reached the Super Bowl eight times winning five of them. Probably the most recognized game was Super Bowl XXXI between Brett Favre and Drew Bledsoe with the Packers winning.
This will be the second time ever Rodgers and Brady will square off. The last meeting took place in 2014 with the Packers winning a close battle at Lambeau Field 26-21. Rodgers threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns while Brady threw for 245 yards and two scores. The Packers went on to lose to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game and the Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl beat the Seahawks to claim their fourth world championship.
Combined, Rodgers and Brady have six Super Bowl victories, five Super bowl MVP awards, five MVP awards and 19 Pro Bowl selections. Brady has the majority of the awards and accomplishments, but some would argue Rodgers is more talented than Brady, which makes this upcoming game a must-see. With Rodgers coming back from a knee injury he will look to have his best season yet. A win in New England would be big for him and the Packers as they try to get back into the NFC playoff picture.
The Packer and the Patriots first met on November 18, 1973 with the Patriots winning 33-24. They last played on November 30th, 2014 with the Packers winning 26-21. The Packers lead the series at 6-5-0.
This weeks “Ultimate” pick has the Packer coming out on top 34-30.
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