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    2015 Green Bay Packers season

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    2015 Green Bay Packers season
    OwnerGreen Bay Packers, Inc. (360,760 stockholders)[1]
    General managerTed Thompson
    Head coachMike McCarthy
    Home fieldLambeau Field
    Results
    Record10–6
    Division place2nd NFC North
    Playoff finishWon Wild Card Playoffs
    (at Redskins) 35–18
    Lost Divisional Playoffs
    (at Cardinals) 20–26 (OT)
    Pro Bowlers
    5
    • QB Aaron Rodgers
    • FB John Kuhn
    • G Josh Sitton
    • OLB Julius Peppers
    • MLB Clay Matthews
    AP All-Pros
    1
    • G Josh Sitton (2nd team)
    Uniform
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    The 2015 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 97th season overall, 95th in the National Football League (NFL), and the tenth under head coach Mike McCarthy. With a Week 15 win over the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive season, but they failed to win their fifth consecutive NFC North title after a Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, the fifth-seeded Packers traveled to Washington to face the fourth-seeded Redskins in the wild-card round. They beat the Redskins 35–18, and then traveled to Arizona for a rematch against the second-seeded Arizona Cardinals, where the Packers' season ended as they lost to the Cardinals in overtime, 26–20. One highlight of the Packers' season was a stunning come-from-behind victory over their division rivals Detroit Lions, which resulted in a 61-yard game-winning Hail Mary pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers to tight end Richard Rodgers II as time expired.

    Although the Packers finished the season with a 10–6 record and made the playoffs, their offense struggled throughout the entire season after Jordy Nelson suffered a torn ACL in the preseason.[2] The team started the season 6–0, but went 4–6 in their next 10 games. Second year wide receiver Davante Adams struggled throughout the season, leading for calls to give snaps to Jeff Janis.[3][4] The offense finished the season 23rd in yards, their worst since Lindy Infante’s final season.[5]

    Offseason

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    Free agents

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    Position Player Free agency
    tag     		Date signed 2015 team
    QB Matt Flynn* UFA June 11, 2015[6] New England Patriots
    QB Scott Tolzien UFA March 8, 2015[7] Green Bay Packers
    RB DuJuan Harris ERFA March 19, 2015[8] Minnesota Vikings
    FB John Kuhn UFA April 13, 2015[9] Green Bay Packers
    WR Jarrett Boykin RFA March 27, 2015[10] Carolina Panthers
    WR Randall Cobb UFA March 7, 2015[11] Green Bay Packers
    OT Don Barclay RFA April 9, 2015[12] Green Bay Packers
    OT Bryan Bulaga UFA March 10, 2015[13] Green Bay Packers
    NT Letroy Guion UFA March 30, 2015[14] Green Bay Packers
    NT B. J. Raji UFA March 30, 2015[14] Green Bay Packers
    ILB Jamari Lattimore UFA April 1, 2015[15] New York Jets
    CB Jarrett Bush[16] UFA
    CB Davon House UFA March 10, 2015 [17] Jacksonville Jaguars
    CB Tramon Williams UFA March 16, 2015 [18] Cleveland Browns
    SS Sean Richardson RFA April 13, 2015[19] Green Bay Packers
    FS Chris Banjo ERFA April 17, 2015[20] Green Bay Packers

          Re-signed         Signed Away         Suspended, Released
    RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise Tag
    *Player was signed after the June 1st deadline and will not count towards compensatory selections.

    Draft

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    Main article: 2015 NFL draft
    2015 Green Bay Packers draft
    Round Pick Player Position College Notes
    1 30 Damarious Randall  Cornerback[21] Arizona State
    2 62 Quinten Rollins  Cornerback Miami (OH)
    3 94 Ty Montgomery  Wide receiver Stanford
    4 129 Jake Ryan  Linebacker Michigan
    5 147 Brett Hundley  Quarterback UCLA from Cleveland via New England
    6 206 Aaron Ripkowski  Fullback Oklahoma
    6 210 Christian Ringo  Defensive end Louisiana-Lafayette compensatory selection
    6 213 Kennard Backman  Tight end Alabama-Birmingham compensatory selection
          Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

    Notes

    • The Packers received two compensatory selections in the sixth round of the 2015 draft.[22]
    • The Packers traded picks No. 166 and No. 247 to receive No. 147 from the New England Patriots.[23]

    Staff

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    2015 Green Bay Packers staff

    Front office

    • Executive committee – Board of Directors
    • President/CEO – Mark Murphy
    • Executive vice president/general manager/director of football operations – Ted Thompson
    • Vice president of football administration/player finance – Russ Ball
    • Director of college scouting – Brian Gutekunst
    • Director of player personnel – Eliot Wolf
    • Assistant director of pro personnel – Tim Terry
    • Senior personnel executive – Alonzo Highsmith

    Head coaches

    • Head coach – Mike McCarthy
    • Associate head coach/offense – Tom Clements
    • Assistant head coach/linebackers – Winston Moss

    Offensive coaches

    • Offensive coordinator – Edgar Bennett
    • Quarterbacks/wide receivers – Alex Van Pelt
    • Running backs – Sam Gash
    • Tight ends – Jerry Fontenot
    • Offensive line – James Campen
    • Assistant offensive line – Mike Solari
    • Offensive quality control – Luke Getsy
    		 Defensive coaches
    • Defensive coordinator – Dom Capers
    • Defensive line – Mike Trgovac
    • Assistant linebackers – Scott McCurley
    • Secondary (Cornerbacks) – Joe Whitt Jr.
    • Secondary (Safeties) – Darren Perry
    • Defensive front assistant – Jerry Montgomery
    • Defensive quality control – John Rushing

    Special teams coaches

    • Special teams coordinator – Ron Zook
    • Assistant special teams – Jason Simmons

    Strength and conditioning

    • Strength and conditioning coordinator – Mark Lovat
    • Strength and conditioning assistant – Chris Gizzi
    • Strength and conditioning assistant – Thadeus Jackson


    Final roster

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    2015 Green Bay Packers roster
    Quarterbacks (QB)
    •  7 Brett Hundley
    • 12 Aaron Rodgers
    • 16 Scott Tolzien

    Running backs (RB)

    • 38 John Crockett
    • 30 John Kuhn FB
    • 27 Eddie Lacy
    • 22 Aaron Ripkowski FB
    • 44 James Starks

    Wide receivers (WR)

    • 17 Davante Adams
    • 84 Jared Abbrederis
    • 18 Randall Cobb
    • 83 Jeff Janis
    • 89 James Jones

    Tight ends (TE)

    • 86 Kennard Backman
    • 80 Justin Perillo
    • 81 Andrew Quarless
    • 82 Richard Rodgers
    		 Offensive linemen (OL)
    • 69 David Bakhtiari T
    • 67 Don Barclay T
    • 75 Bryan Bulaga T
    • 70 T. J. Lang G
    • 63 Corey Linsley C
    • 71 Josh Sitton G
    • 65 Lane Taylor G
    • 73 JC Tretter C
    • 79 Josh Walker G

    Defensive linemen (DL)

    • 76 Mike Daniels DE
    • 98 Letroy Guion DE
    • 95 Datone Jones DE
    • 64 Mike Pennel DE
    • 90 B. J. Raji NT
    		 Linebackers (LB)
    • 91 Jayrone Elliott OLB
    • 52 Clay Matthews ILB
    • 55 Andy Mulumba OLB
    • 96 Mike Neal OLB
    • 51 Nate Palmer ILB
    • 56 Julius Peppers OLB
    • 53 Nick Perry OLB
    • 47 Jake Ryan ILB
    • 48 Joe Thomas ILB

    Defensive backs (DB)

    • 32 Chris Banjo SS
    • 42 Morgan Burnett SS
    • 21 Ha Ha Clinton-Dix FS
    • 39 Demetri Goodson CB
    • 36 LaDarius Gunter CB
    • 29 Casey Hayward CB
    • 33 Micah Hyde S
    • 23 Damarious Randall CB
    • 24 Quinten Rollins CB
    • 37 Sam Shields CB

    Special teams

    •  2 Mason Crosby K
    • 59 Rick Lovato LS
    •  8 Tim Masthay P
    		 Practice squad
    • 54 Carl Bradford OLB
    • 31 Robertson Daniel CB
    • 85 Mitchell Henry TE
    • 10 Jamel Johnson WR
    • 77 B. J. McBryde DE
    • 97 Christian Ringo NT
    • 74 Matt Rotheram G
    • 26 Ross Scheuerman RB
    • 60 Jeremy Vujnovich LT
    • 19 Ed Williams WR

    Reserve

    • 58 Sam Barrington ILB (IR)
    • 93 Josh Boyd DE (IR)
    • 61 Brett Goode LS (IR)
    • 88 Ty Montgomery WR (IR)
    • 87 Jordy Nelson WR (IR)
    • 28 Sean Richardson SS (IR)
    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 6 reserve, 10 practice squad

    Starters

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    Regular season

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    Offense

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    POS Name GS Name GS
    QB Aaron Rodgers 16
    RB Eddie Lacy 12 James Starks 3
    FB John Kuhn 6 James Starks 1
    WR Randall Cobb 15
    WR James Jones 15
    WR Davante Adams 12 Ty Montgomery 3
    TE Richard Rodgers II 12 Andrew Quarless 1
    LT David Bakhtiari 14
    LG Josh Sitton 16
    C Corey Linsley 13 J. C. Tretter 3
    RG T. J. Lang 15 Lane Taylor 2
    RT Bryan Bulaga 12 Don Barclay 5

    Defense

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    POS Name GS Name GS Name GS
    DE Mike Pennel 5 Letroy Guion 1
    DT Mike Daniels 16 Mike Neal 2
    NT B. J. Raji 15 Letroy Guion 3
    OLB Mike Neal 12 Nick Perry 1
    OLB Julius Peppers 16
    ILB Clay Matthews III 16 Jake Ryan 5
    ILB Nate Palmer 11 Sam Barrington 1
    CB Sam Shields 12 Damarious Randall 9
    CB Casey Hayward 11 Quinten Rollins 4 Micah Hyde 2
    SS Morgan Burnett 11 Micah Hyde 5
    FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 16
    S Sean Richardson 1 Chris Banjo 1

    Playoffs

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    Offense

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    POS Name GS Name GS
    QB Aaron Rodgers 2
    RB Eddie Lacy 2
    FB John Kuhn 1
    WR Randall Cobb 2 Jared Abbrederis 1
    WR James Jones 2
    TE Richard Rodgers II 2
    LT J. C. Tretter 1 David Bakhtiari 1
    LG Josh Sitton 2
    C Corey Linsley 2
    RG T. J. Lang 2
    RT Bryan Bulaga 2

    Defense

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    POS Name GS Name GS
    DT Mike Daniels 2
    NT B. J. Raji 2
    OLB Mike Neal 2
    OLB Julius Peppers 2
    ILB Clay Matthews III 2
    ILB Jake Ryan 2
    CB Quinten Rollins 1 Sam Shields 1
    CB Casey Hayward 2
    CB Damarious Randall 2
    SS Morgan Burnett 2
    FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 2

    Standings

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    Division

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    NFC North
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    		 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
    (3) Minnesota Vikings 11 5 0 .688 5–1 8–4 365 302 W3
    (5) Green Bay Packers 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 368 323 L2
    Detroit Lions 7 9 0 .438 3–3 6–6 358 400 W3
    Chicago Bears 6 10 0 .375 1–5 3–9 335 397 L1

    Conference

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    NFC
    • v
    • t
    • e
    # Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
    Division Leaders
    1 Carolina Panthers South 15 1 0 .938 5–1 11–1 .441 .438 W1
    2 Arizona Cardinals West 13 3 0 .813 4–2 10–2 .477 .457 L1
    3 Minnesota Vikings North 11 5 0 .688 5–1 8–4 .504 .449 W3
    4 Washington Redskins East 9 7 0 .563 4–2 8–4 .465 .403 W4
    Wild Cards
    5[a] Green Bay Packers North 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .531 .450 L2
    6[a] Seattle Seahawks West 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .520 .431 W1
    Did not qualify for the postseason
    7 Atlanta Falcons South 8 8 0 .500 1–5 5–7 .480 .453 L1
    8[b] St. Louis Rams West 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 .527 .482 L1
    9[b] Detroit Lions North 7 9 0 .438 3–3 6–6 .535 .429 W3
    10[b] Philadelphia Eagles East 7 9 0 .438 3–3 4–8 .508 .473 W1
    11[b] New Orleans Saints South 7 9 0 .438 3–3 5–7 .504 .402 W2
    12[c] New York Giants East 6 10 0 .375 2–4 4–8 .500 .396 L3
    13[c] Chicago Bears North 6 10 0 .375 1–5 3–9 .547 .469 L1
    14[c] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 6 10 0 .375 3–3 5–7 .484 .406 L4
    15 San Francisco 49ers West 5 11 0 .313 1–5 4–8 .539 .463 W1
    16 Dallas Cowboys East 4 12 0 .250 3–3 3–9 .531 .438 L4
    Tiebreakers[d]
    1. ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory.
    2. ^ a b c d St. Louis and Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on conference record. St. Louis finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
      Detroit finished ahead of Philadelphia and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep, while Philadelphia finished ahead of New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
    3. ^ a b c The New York Giants and Chicago each finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on head-to-head victory, while the Giants finished ahead of Chicago based on conference record.
    4. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

    Schedule

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    Preseason

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
    recap
    1 August 13 at New England Patriots W 22–11 1–0 Gillette Stadium Recap
    2 August 23 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 19–24 1–1 Heinz Field Recap
    3 August 29 Philadelphia Eagles L 26–39 1–2 Lambeau Field Recap
    4 September 3 New Orleans Saints W 38–10 2–2 Lambeau Field Recap

    Regular season

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
    recap
    1 September 13 at Chicago Bears W 31–23 1–0 Soldier Field Recap
    2 September 20 Seattle Seahawks W 27–17 2–0 Lambeau Field Recap
    3 September 28 Kansas City Chiefs W 38–28 3–0 Lambeau Field Recap
    4 October 4 at San Francisco 49ers W 17–3 4–0 Levi's Stadium Recap
    5 October 11 St. Louis Rams W 24–10 5–0 Lambeau Field Recap
    6 October 18 San Diego Chargers W 27–20 6–0 Lambeau Field Recap
    7 Bye
    8 November 1 at Denver Broncos L 10–29 6–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
    9 November 8 at Carolina Panthers L 29–37 6–2 Bank of America Stadium Recap
    10 November 15 Detroit Lions L 16–18 6–3 Lambeau Field Recap
    11 November 22 at Minnesota Vikings W 30–13 7–3 TCF Bank Stadium Recap
    12 November 26 Chicago Bears L 13–17 7–4 Lambeau Field Recap
    13 December 3 at Detroit Lions W 27–23 8–4 Ford Field Recap
    14 December 13 Dallas Cowboys W 28–7 9–4 Lambeau Field Recap
    15 December 20 at Oakland Raiders W 30–20 10–4 O.co Coliseum Recap
    16 December 27 at Arizona Cardinals L 8–38 10–5 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
    17 January 3, 2016 Minnesota Vikings L 13–20 10–6 Lambeau Field Recap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Postseason

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    See also: 2015–16 NFL playoffs
    Playoff round Date Opponent (seed) Result Record Game site NFL.com
    recap
    Wild Card January 10, 2016 at Washington Redskins (4) W 35–18 1–0 FedExField Recap
    Divisional January 16, 2016 at Arizona Cardinals (2) L 20–26 (OT) 1–1 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap

    Game summaries

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    Regular season

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    Week 1: at Chicago Bears

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    Week One: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 7 3 71431
    Bears 3 10 3723

    at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

    • Date: September 13
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
    • Game attendance: 62,442
    • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers opened their season against their famed arch-rival, the Bears. The Bears, behind the strong running of Matt Forte, had the early lead against the Packers, but the Packers were able to gain the advantage in the second half behind Aaron Rodgers' three touchdown passes, two of which were to James Jones, who had been cut by the New York Giants just a week prior. The Packers clinched the win with a Clay Matthews interception, followed by an Eddie Lacy touchdown run, giving the Packers their tenth win over the Bears in the rivals' 12 most recent games.

    Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks

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    Week Two: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 3 0 14017
    Packers 10 3 31127

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: September 20
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C), clear
    • Game attendance: 78,433
    • Referee: Gene Steratore
    • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers' home opener featured a rematch of the 2014 NFC Championship Game between the Packers and the Seattle Seahawks, who had won in their previous three meetings with the Packers, all of them in Seattle. The Packers got the early 13–3 lead, helped by James Jones' 3rd touchdown reception in only two games, but the Seahawks were able to rally back on two Russell Wilson touchdown passes, giving Seattle a 17–13 lead in the third quarter. The Packers then scored 14 unanswered points, aided by two Seahawks turnovers and shut down the Seahawks offense, holding their star running back, Marshawn Lynch, to only 42 yards rushing with a 2.7 yards per carry average. The Packers won 27–17, building up a 2–0 record and adding to a ten-game winning streak at Lambeau Field.

    Week 3: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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    Week Three: Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chiefs 0 7 71428
    Packers 14 10 7738

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: September 28
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), light showers
    • Game attendance: 78,214
    • Referee: John Parry
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Chiefs came in as one of only two teams in the NFL, the other being the Houston Texans, who have never lost at Lambeau Field (until Week 13 of the 2016 NFL season.) The Packers dominated the Chiefs for most of the game, with Aaron Rodgers throwing five touchdown passes, though the Chiefs managed to outscore the Packers 21–14 in the second half. The Packers' 38–28 victory ended the Chiefs' being undefeated at Lambeau and extended the Packers' own home winning streak to eleven games.

    Week 4: at San Francisco 49ers

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    Week Four: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 7 0 10017
    49ers 0 3 003

    at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

    • Date: October 4
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), sunny
    • Game attendance: 70,799
    • Referee: Terry McAulay
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    This game was the Packers first trip to Levi's Stadium, which opened in 2014.[24]

    With the win, the Packers improved to 4–0.[25] The Packers not only got their first win over the 49ers since 2010, but it was also the Packers' first victory over Colin Kaepernick.

    Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams

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    Week Five: St. Louis Rams at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Rams 0 10 0010
    Packers 14 0 7324

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: October 11
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), clear
    • Game attendance: 78,432
    • Referee: Brad Allen
    • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    Aaron Rodgers threw his first interception at home since 2012, which was picked off by James Laurinaitis.[26] The Packers' defense intercepted St. Louis quarterback Nick Foles four times, one of them returned for a touchdown by Quinten Rollins for 45 yards.

    The Packers went to 5–0 for the first time since 2011.

    Week 6: vs. San Diego Chargers

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    Week Six: San Diego Chargers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 7 7320
    Packers 14 3 7327

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: October 18
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
    • Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), clear
    • Game attendance: 78,434
    • Referee: Walt Anderson
    • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers wore new throwback uniforms, replicas of their uniforms from the 1940s, for their game against the Chargers.

    The Packers took another early lead, helped by James Starks' two touchdown runs, but the Chargers came back, with Philip Rivers hitting key passes to Keenan Allen. The two teams traded points in the second half, with the Chargers able to keep pace with the Packers. In the last play of the game, Packers rookie cornerback Damarious Randall has deflected what could have been a game-tying touchdown pass from San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers.

    With the win, the Packers entered their bye week at 6–0. It is also the second time the Packers started 6–0 after the 2011 season.

    Week 7: Bye week

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    No game. Green Bay had a bye week.

    Week 8: at Denver Broncos

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    Week Eight: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 0 7 3010
    Broncos 7 10 7529

    at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

    • Date: November 1
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST/6:30 p.m. MST
    • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), partly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 77,075
    • Referee: John Parry
    • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers flew to Denver for a duel with Peyton Manning and the undefeated Denver Broncos. The Broncos wore their alternate blue uniforms with white pants as worn in Super Bowl XXXII.

    Packers cornerbacks Sam Shields and rookie cornerback Quinten Rollins suffered a shoulder injury in the game and their returns were questionable.[27]

    The Broncos took the lead early in the first quarter when Ronnie Hillman scored a 1-yard touchdown.

    In the second quarter, Hillman scored another touchdown and the Broncos led 14–0. The Broncos lead became 17–0 when Brandon McManus made a 50-yard field goal. Von Miller was injured during the second quarter. The Packers struck back when Eddie Lacy scored on a 2-yard touchdown run. They trailed 7–17 at halftime.

    In the third quarter, the Packers cut Denver's lead to seven when Mason Crosby made a 56-yard field goal. Denver extended their lead to 24–10 when C. J. Anderson made a 28-yard run.

    Denver continued to dominate when Brandon McManus made a 24-yard field goal and DeMarcus Ware sacked Aaron Rodgers for a safety, making the score 10–29.

    The Packers defense finally recorded an interception when Damarious Randall picked off Peyton Manning. In this game, the Broncos held Rodgers to 77 yards passing, the lowest of his starting career in a game where he hasn't come off with injury.

    Week 9: at Carolina Panthers

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    Week Nine: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 7 0 71529
    Panthers 3 24 3737

    at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

    • Date: November 8
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), cloudy
    • Game attendance: 74,461
    • Referee: Gene Steratore
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    Green Bay would travel to Charlotte to take on the undefeated Panthers. The Panthers would lead all game. The Panthers would lead 37–14 at one point. Green Bay would try to come back, but they wouldn't, as Carolina hung on for the win. Despite the loss, Aaron Rodgers would throw 4 touchdown passes with only 1 interception.

    With the loss, the Packers fell to 6–2.

    Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

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    Week Ten: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Lions 0 3 6918
    Packers 3 0 01316

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: November 15
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), sunny
    • Game attendance: 78,526
    • Referee: John Hussey
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    For the first time since 1991, the Packers lost to the Lions at home.

    Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings

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    Week Eleven: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 6 10 31130
    Vikings 6 0 7013

    at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    • Date: November 22
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 30 °F (−1 °C), mostly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 52,529
    • Referee: Walt Coleman
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information
    Green Bay visits Minnesota to play the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium

    The Packers broke their three-game losing streak with a victory in Minnesota. Green Bay held Minnesota to two scores, including a 47-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater to Kyle Rudolph for the game's first touchdown. The Vikings' extra point try went wide, and after three Green Bay field goals, the Packers closed out the first half with a TD pass from Rodgers to Cobb to take a 10-point lead. Adrian Peterson scored in the third quarter to bring the Vikings within six points of the Packers, but Green Bay got it back with a long pass from Rodgers to James Jones in the corner of the end zone. Two second-half Crosby field goals brought Green Bay's total to 30, and the Vikings relinquished their brief first-place standing in the NFC North back to the Pack.

    Week 12: vs. Chicago Bears

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    Thanksgiving Day game

    Week Twelve: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Bears 0 14 0317
    Packers 7 6 0013

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: November 26
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 39 °F (4 °C), rain
    • Game attendance: 78,488
    • Referee: Ed Hochuli
    • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    On a night where the Packers would retire long-time star quarterback Brett Favre's jersey, Chicago would upset Green Bay, winning 17–13. The Packers had a chance near the end to steal the win from Chicago, but the Bears defense would force a turnover on downs to end the game.

    With the loss, the Packers fell to 7–4.

    Week 13: at Detroit Lions

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    See also: Miracle in Motown
    Week Thirteen: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 0 0 141327
    Lions 17 0 3323

    at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

    • Date: December 3
    • Game time: 8:25 p.m. EST/7:25 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
    • Game attendance: 63,207
    • Referee: Carl Cheffers
    • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    Week 14: vs. Dallas Cowboys

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    Week Fourteen: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Cowboys 0 0 707
    Packers 0 14 01428

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: December 13
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C), rain
    • Game attendance: 78,369
    • Referee: Brad Allen
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    In a rematch of "Dez Bryant's no catch game", the Packers rattled the depleted Cowboys 28–7. This was the first game Mike McCarthy took back play-calling duties after relinquishing it to Tom Clements.[28][29]

    With the win, the Packers improved to 9–4.

    Week 15: at Oakland Raiders

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    Week Fifteen: Green Bay Packers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 14 0 10630
    Raiders 0 13 7020

    at O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

    • Date: December 20
    • Game time: 3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), cloudy
    • Game attendance: 55,087
    • Referee: Walt Anderson
    • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Jennifer Hale
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers would travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders. The defense had a good day, intercepting Derek Carr twice, as the Packers won 30–20.

    With the win, the Packers improved to 10–4.

    Week 16: at Arizona Cardinals

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    Week Sixteen: Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 0 0 808
    Cardinals 0 17 21038

    at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    • Date: December 27
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST/2:25 p.m. MST
    • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
    • Game attendance: 64,878
    • Referee: Terry McAulay
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    In this game, Aaron Rodgers suffered, what many call, the worst game of his career, as the Packers got destroyed 38–8 in Glendale to a good Arizona Cardinals team. The Packers would commit 4 turnovers in this game and Rodgers would be sacked a career-high 9 times.

    With the mistake-filled loss, the Packers fell to 10–5, and would have to face Minnesota the following week for the NFC North championship.

    Week 17: vs. Minnesota Vikings

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    Week Seventeen: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Vikings 3 3 14020
    Packers 3 0 01013

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: January 3, 2016
    • Game time: 7:30 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C), cloudy
    • Game attendance: 78,412
    • Referee: Bill Vinovich
    • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers looked to complete a 2–0 season sweep against the Vikings in order to win the division, but their hopes died late in the fourth quarter as Aaron Rodgers attempted another hail mary play that ended up being tipped by the Vikings defense, allowing Minnesota to win the division title for the first time since 2009 and preventing Green Bay from winning the division title for the fifth straight season. This was also the first time in franchise history that the Packers would go 0–3 at home against their division.

    This loss dropped the Packers to 10–6, splitting the season series with Minnesota, 1–1.

    Postseason

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    See also: 2015–16 NFL playoffs

    NFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (4) Washington Redskins

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    NFC Wild Card Playoffs: (5) Green Bay Packers at (4) Washington Redskins – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Packers 0 17 71135
    Redskins 5 6 7018

    at FedExField, Landover, Maryland

    • Date: January 10, 2016
    • Game time: 4:40 p.m. EST/3:40 p.m. CST
    • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), cloudy
    • Game attendance: 81,367
    • Referee: Gene Steratore
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Chris Myers
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    The Packers would play in Washington for the first playoff game. The first half was all Redskins, as they jumped out to an 11–0 lead during the early point of the second quarter. However, the Packers would come back, and would outscore Washington 35-7 the rest of the game.

    With the win, the Packers advanced to the Divisional Playoffs.

    NFC Divisional Playoffs: at (2) Arizona Cardinals

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    See also: Hail Larry
    NFC Divisional Playoffs: (5) Green Bay Packers at (2) Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
    Packers 0 6 77020
    Cardinals 7 0 310626

    at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    • Date: January 16, 2016
    • Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST/6:15 p.m. MST
    • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
    • Game attendance: 65,089
    • Referee: Clete Blakeman
    • TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
    • Recap, Gamebook
    Game information

    In a rematch of week 16's game, the Packers went back to Arizona for a showdown with the Cardinals. This game was a lot closer, as the Packers lost a shootout 26–20 in overtime. This game was wild, especially towards the end. In the fourth quarter, trailing by 7 with less than 2 minutes left, facing a 4th and 20, the Packers converted with Rodgers completing a 61-yard pass to receiver Jeff Janis to set the Packers up. Later, with 5 seconds left, Aaron Rodgers would throw another Hail Mary pass, this time to Janis, and to tie the game at 20. In overtime, the Cardinals would get the ball first. On the first play from scrimmage, Carson Palmer would complete a pass to Larry Fitzgerald, who was able to run through the Packers defense for a gain of 75 yards and be tackled at the Green Bay 4 yard line. Two plays later, the Cardinals would win it after Fitzgerald took it in on a flip from Palmer to end the game and send Arizona to the NFC Championship game.

    With the loss, the Packers ended their season with an overall record of 11–7.

    Statistics

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    Regular season statistical leaders

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    Player(s) Value
    Passing Yards Aaron Rodgers 3821 Yards
    Passing Touchdowns Aaron Rodgers 31
    Rushing Yards Eddie Lacy 758 Yards
    Rushing Touchdowns Eddie Lacy 3
    Receptions Randall Cobb 79 Receptions
    Receiving Yards James Jones 890 Yards
    Receiving Touchdowns Richard Rodgers II
    James Jones    		 8
    Kickoff Return Yards Jeff Janis 406 yards
    Punt Return Yards Micah Hyde 184 yards
    Tackles Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 100 tackles
    Sacks Julius Peppers 10.5 sacks
    Interceptions Micah Hyde
    Damarious Randall
    Sam Shields    		 3 INTs

    Statistical values are correct through Week 17[30]
    *leads the league in statistical category

    Best game performances

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    Player(s) Value Opponent
    Passing yards Aaron Rodgers 369 yards @ Carolina Panthers
    Passing touchdowns Aaron Rodgers 5 Kansas City Chiefs
    Rushing yards Eddie Lacy 124 yards Dallas Cowboys
    Rushing touchdowns Eddie Lacy
    Eddie Lacy
    John Kuhn
    James Starks
    Aaron Rodgers
    Eddie Lacy
    James Starks
    John Kuhn    		 1 @ Chicago Bears
    @ Denver Broncos
    @ San Francisco 49ers
    San Diego Chargers
    Detroit Lions
    Dallas Cowboys
    Dallas Cowboys
    @ Oakland Raiders
    Receiving yards Richard Rodgers II 146 yards Detroit Lions
    Receiving touchdowns Randall Cobb 3 Kansas City Chiefs
    Tackles Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
    Micah Hyde
    Nate Palmer
    Ha Ha Clinton-Dix    		 9 tackles Seattle Seahawks
    San Diego Chargers
    San Diego Chargers
    Detroit Lions
    Sacks Julius Peppers 2.5 sacks @ Oakland Raiders
    Interceptions Quinten Rollins 2 INT St. Louis Rams

    Statistical values are correct through Week 17

    Awards

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    Recipient Award(s)
    Mason Crosby Week 11: Special Teams Player of the Week[31]
    Eddie Lacy Week 14: FedEx Ground Player of the Week[32]
    Damarious Randall Week 6: Castrol Edge Clutch Performer[33]
    November: Rookie of the Month[34]
    Aaron Rodgers Week 3: NFC Offensive Player of the Week[35]
    Week 3: FedEx Air Player of the Week[36]
    Week 11: Castrol Edge Clutch Performer[37]

    See also

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    • 2015 NFL season
    • Miracle in Motown (Week 13)

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