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Packers vs. Lions: 5 Observations from Green Bay’s 45-41 Win over Detroit

Posted in 2011 - 2012 Season,2011 Regular Season,Aaron Rodgers,Brad Jones,Chad Clifton,Charles Woodson,Clay Matthews,Defense,Desmond Bishop,Erik Walden,Game Recaps,Greg Jennings,James Starks,Jermichael Finley,Jordy Nelson,Marshall Newhouse,Matt Flynn,Mike McCarthy,Offense,Offensive Line,Pat Lee,Playoffs,Quarterbacks,Randall Cobb,Ryan Grant,Seasons,Vic So'oto,Zach Kruse by Zach Kruse

Packers QB Matt Flynn broke several franchise records Sunday. (Photo: Tom Lynn, JSOnline)

Backup quarterback Matt Flynn threw six touchdowns in relief of a deactivated Aaron Rodgers Sunday, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 45-41 shootout win over the Detroit Lions in Week 17 at Lambeau Field.

Here are five observations from the Packers’ win:

1. Cha-Ching 

In throwing for a Packers’ record in both passing yards (480) and touchdowns (six), Matt Flynn vaulted himself to the top of the 2012 free agent quarterback class. He’ll become a rich man sometime this summer, as there will likely be at least one quarterback-needy team that pays big money to Flynn despite only two NFL starts.

Any chance of the Packers trying to re-sign as a backup him went out the window Sunday. He’s ready to start, and that’s not happening in Green Bay. It’ll be interesting to see how the Packers approach the impending situation this offseason, however. They could choose to let Flynn walk and simply net the compensatory pick in next year’s draft. Or, they could franchise tag him and then pursue a trade, which gives them control over the compensation and location. I don’t think any team in the division is a threat to sign Flynn, but the Packers’ decision regarding their backup quarterback is definitely something to watch after this season.

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Posted in 2011 - 2012 Season, 2011 Regular Season, Aaron Rodgers, Brad Jones, Chad Clifton, Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, Defense, Desmond Bishop, Erik Walden, Game Recaps, Greg Jennings, James Starks, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Marshall Newhouse, Matt Flynn, Mike McCarthy, Offense, Offensive Line, Pat Lee, Playoffs, Quarterbacks, Randall Cobb, Ryan Grant, Seasons, Vic So'oto, Zach Kruse by Zach Kruse | January 2, 2012 at 8:45 am | 22 Comments »