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Packers vs. Giants: 5 Observations from Green Bay’s 38-35 Win over New York

Posted in 1 - Injuries,2011 - 2012 Season,2011 Regular Season,Aaron Rodgers,Andrew Quarless,Charles Woodson,Charlie Peprah,Clay Matthews,D.J. Smith,Defense,Desmond Bishop,Donald Driver,Evan Dietrich-Smith,Features,Game Recaps,Greg Jennings,James Jones,James Starks,Jermichael Finley,John Kuhn,Jordy Nelson,Josh Sitton,Linebackers,Marshall Newhouse,Mason Crosby,Mike McCarthy,Mike Neal,Offense,Offensive Line,Quarterbacks,Randall Cobb,Robert Francois,Running Backs,Ryan Grant,Seasons,Special Teams,Stats,Tight Ends,Tom Crabtree,Wide Receivers,Zach Kruse by Zach Kruse

The Green Bay Packers ran their unbeaten streak to 12 games this season and 18 overall as quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Packers on a game-winning drive during the final minute to help Green Bay secure a 38-35 win over the New York Giants Sunday from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Here are five observations from the game:

1. Cross it off

What hasn’t Aaron Rodgers done in 2011? He can officially cross a game-winning drive off the list. After Eli Manning’s short touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks (and ensuing two-point conversion) tied the game at 35, Rodgers took over at his own 20-yard-line with 58 seconds left and one timeouts. Rodgers hasn’t been in that situation yet this season, but he was calm and razor sharp as he completed all four of his passes—including three of 18 yards or more—to set the Packers up for a 30-yard field goal try. Mason Crosby banged home the kick as the fourth quarter clock expired to push the Packers to 12-0.

In a season full of important drives, Rodgers’ last minute masterpiece was far-and-away the most impressive and important. If they hadn’t already, the engravers for the NFL MVP trophy can begin putting in Rodgers’ name with confidence.

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Posted in 1 - Injuries, 2011 - 2012 Season, 2011 Regular Season, Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Quarless, Charles Woodson, Charlie Peprah, Clay Matthews, D.J. Smith, Defense, Desmond Bishop, Donald Driver, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Features, Game Recaps, Greg Jennings, James Jones, James Starks, Jermichael Finley, John Kuhn, Jordy Nelson, Josh Sitton, Linebackers, Marshall Newhouse, Mason Crosby, Mike McCarthy, Mike Neal, Offense, Offensive Line, Quarterbacks, Randall Cobb, Robert Francois, Running Backs, Ryan Grant, Seasons, Special Teams, Stats, Tight Ends, Tom Crabtree, Wide Receivers, Zach Kruse by Zach Kruse | December 5, 2011 at 8:00 am | 31 Comments »