2015 Green Bay Packers season

The 2015 season was the Green Bay Packers' 95th in the National Football League (NFL), their 97th overall and their 10th under head coach Mike McCarthy. With a Week 15 win over the Oakland Raiders, the Packers clinched a playoff spot for the seventh consecutive season, but 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 as time expired.

2015 Green Bay Packers season
Owner	Green Bay Packers, Inc. (360,760 stockholders)[1]
General manager	Ted Thompson
Head coach	Mike McCarthy
Home stadium	Lambeau Field
Results
Record	10–6
Division place	2nd NFC North
Playoffs	Won Wild Card Playoffs (at Redskins) 35–18 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Cardinals) 20-26 (OT)
All-Pros	1 G Josh Sitton (2nd team)
Pro Bowlers	5 QB Aaron Rodgers FB John Kuhn G Josh Sitton OLB Julius Peppers MLB Clay Matthews
Uniform
← 2014 Packers seasons 2016 →

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

Free agents

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

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

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

2015 Green Bay Packers roster

Quarterbacks (QB)  7 Brett Hundley 12 Aaron Rodgers 16 Scott Tolzien Running backs (RB) 38 John Crockett 46 Alonzo Harris 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 (ST)  2 Mason Crosby K 59 Rick Lovato LS  8 Tim Masthay P

Practice squad 54 Carl Bradford OLB 31 Robertson Daniel CB 99 Bruce Gaston DT 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, 11 practice squad

Starters

Regular season

Offense

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	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

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

Offense

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	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

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

Division

NFC North
view talk edit	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

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]
Green Bay finished ahead of Seattle based on head-to-head victory. 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. 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. 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

Preseason

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

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

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

Regular season

Week 1: at Chicago Bears

Week One: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	7	3	7	14	31
Bears	3	10	3	7	23

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

First quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 28-yard field goal, 09:32. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 05:32. (CHI 3–0) GB – James Jones 13-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:43. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 04:42. (GB 7–3) Second quarter CHI – Matt Forte 1-yard run, (Robbie Gould kick), 07:54. Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 07:54. (CHI 10–7) GB – Mason Crosby 37-yard field goal, 02:36. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 05:17. (10–10) CHI – Robbie Gould 50-yard field goal, 00:13. Drive: 12 plays, 47 yards, 02:24. (CHI 13–10) Third quarter GB – James Jones 1-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 11:59. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 03:04. (GB 17–13) CHI – Robbie Gould 44-yard field goal, 05:02. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 06:59. (GB 17–16) Fourth quarter GB – Randall Cobb 5-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 10:32. Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 09:31. (GB 24–16) GB – Eddie Lacy 2-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 01:59. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 01:46. (CHI 31–16) CHI – Martellus Bennett 24-yard pass from Jay Cutler, (Robbie Gould kick), 00:42. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 01:21. (GB 31–23) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 18/23, 189 Yds, 3 TDs CHI – Jay Cutler – 18/36, 225 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 19 Car, 85 Yds, 1 TD CHI – Matt Forte – 24 Car, 141 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers GB – Randall Cobb – 5 Rec, 38 Yds, 1 TD CHI – Martellus Bennett – 5 Rec, 55 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers GB – Sam Shields – 6 Tackles, 1 Assist CHI – Shea McClellin – 4 Tackles, 4 Assists

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

Week Two: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Seahawks	3	0	14	0	17
Packers	10	3	3	11	27

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

First quarter GB – James Jones 29-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 10:51. Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 04:15. (GB 7–0) GB – Mason Crosby 54-yard field goal, 06:57. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 01:55. (GB 10–0) SEA – Steven Hauschka 54-yard field goal, 03:13. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 03:39. (GB 10–3) Second quarter GB – Mason Crosby 18-yard field goal, 00:02. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 01:14. (GB 13–3) Third quarter SEA – Fred Jackson 5-yard pass from Russell Wilson, (Steven Hauschka kick), 10:01. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 05:03. (GB 13–10) SEA – Doug Baldwin 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson, (Steven Hauschka kick), 06:53. Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 01:45. (SEA 17–13) GB – Mason Crosby 44-yard field goal, 03:16. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 03:12. (SEA 17–16) Fourth quarter GB – Richard Rodgers 5-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Two-point conversion, Richard Rodgers pass from Aaron Rodgers), 09:28. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 06:16. (GB 24–17) GB – Mason Crosby 21-yard field goal, 02:00. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 04:54. (GB 27–17) Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson – 19/30, 206 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 25/33, 249 Yds, 2 TDs Top rushers SEA – Russell Wilson – 10 Car, 78 Yds GB – James Starks – 20 Car, 95 Yds Top receivers SEA – Doug Baldwin – 7 Rec, 92 Yds, 1 TD GB – Randall Cobb – 8 Rec, 116 Yds Top tacklers SEA – Marcus Burley – 7 Tackles GB – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix – 7 Tackles, 2 Assists

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

Week Three: Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Chiefs	0	7	7	14	28
Packers	14	10	7	7	38

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

First quarter GB – Ty Montgomery 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 09:50. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 02:30. (GB 7–0) GB – Randall Cobb 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 02:23. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 05:46. (GB 14–0) Second quarter KC – Jamaal Charles 9-yard run, (Cairo Santos kick), 12:08. Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 01:00. (GB 14–7) GB – Mason Crosby 44-yard field goal, 06:20. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 05:42. (GB 17–7) GB – James Jones 27-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:56. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 03:02. (GB 24–7) Third quarter GB – Randall Cobb 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 07:22. Drive: 1 plays, 4 yards, 00:00. (GB 31–7) KC – Jeremy Maclin 5-yard pass from Alex Smith, (Cairo Santos kick), 01:00. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 07:18. (GB 31–14) Fourth quarter GB – Randall Cobb 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 12:13. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 03:43. (GB 38–14) KC – Jamaal Charles 4-yard run, (Two-point conversion, Travis Kelce pass from Alex Smith), 10:01. Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 02:09. (GB 38–22) KC – Jamaal Charles 7-yard run, 01:30. Drive: 17 plays, 78 yards, 04:18. (GB 38–28) Top passers KC – Alex Smith – 24/40, 290 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 24/35, 333 Yds, 5 TDs Top rushers KC – Jamaal Charles – 11 Car, 49 Yds, 3 TDs GB – Eddie Lacy – 10 Car, 46 Yds Top receivers KC – Jeremy Maclin – 8 Rec, 141 Yds, 1 TD GB – James Jones – 7 Rec, 139 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers KC – Derrick Johnson – 8 Tackles GB – Sam Shields – 6 Tackles, 1 INT

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

Week Four: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	7	0	10	0	17
49ers	0	3	0	0	3

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

First quarter GB – Richard Rodgers 9-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 09:12. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 05:58. (GB 7–0) Second quarter SF – Phil Dawson 33-yard field goal, 04:28. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 06:23. (GB 7–3) Third quarter GB – John Kuhn 1-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 07:10. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 04:33. (GB 14–3) GB – Mason Crosby 31-yard field goal, 00:45. Drive: 8 yards, 35 yards, 04:38. (GB 17–3) Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 22/32, 224 Yds, 1 TD SF – Colin Kaepernick – 13/25, 160 Yds, 1 INT Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 18 Car, 90 Yds SF – Colin Kaepernick – 10 Car, 57 Yds Top receivers GB – James Jones – 5 Rec, 98 Yds SF – Torrey Smith – 2 Rec, 54 Yds Top tacklers GB – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix – 7 tackles SF – NaVorro Bowman – 7 tackles, 1 assist

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

Week Five: St. Louis Rams at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	0	10	0	0	10
Packers	14	0	7	3	24

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

First quarter GB – Ty Montgomery 31-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 12:16. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 01:48. (GB 7–0) GB – Quinten Rollins 45-yard Interception return, (Mason Crosby kick), 01:02, 6 plays, 56 yarde, 01:48. (GB 14–0) Second quarter STL – Tavon Austin 5-yard pass from Nick Foles, (Greg Zuerlein kick), 07:16. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 05:06. (GB 14–7) STL – Greg Zuerlein 42-yard field goal, 01:44. Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 02:19. (GB 14–10) Third quarter GB – James Jones 64-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 12:52. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 02:08. (GB 21–10) Fourth quarter GB – Mason Crosby 35-yard field goal, 01:07. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 02:16. (GB 24–10) Top passers STL – Nick Foles – 11/30, 141 Yds, 1 TD, 4 INTs GB – Aaron Rodgers – 19/30, 241 Yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs Top rushers STL – Todd Gurley – 30 Car, 159 Yds GB – Aaron Rodgers – 8 Car, 39 Yds Top receivers STL – Stedman Bailey – 3 Rec, 73 Yds GB – James Jones – 2 Rec, 77 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers STL – Lamarcus Joyner – 6 Tackles, 1 Assist GB – Mike Daniels – 7 Tackles, 1 Assist

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

Week Six: San Diego Chargers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Chargers	3	7	7	3	20
Packers	14	3	7	3	27

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

First quarter GB – James Starks 5-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 08:44. Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 03:38. (GB 7–0) SD – Josh Lambo 36-yard field goal, 03:21. Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 05:17. (GB 7–3) GB – James Starks 65-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 02:03. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 01:14. (GB 14–3) Second quarter GB – Mason Crosby 23-yard field goal, 06:51. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 03:55. (GB 17–3) SD – Dontrelle Inman 1-yard pass from Philip Rivers, (Josh Lambo kick), 00:02. Drive: 12 plays, 101 yards, 04:45. (GB 17–10) Third quarter SD – Ladarius Green 19-yard pass from Philip Rivers, (Josh Lambo kick), 09:29. Drive: 8 plays, 93 yards, 04:06. (17–17) GB – James Jones 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:49. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 02:45. (GB 24–17) Fourth quarter SD – Josh Lambo 32-yard field goal, 11:14. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 04:32. (GB 24–20) GB – Mason Crosby 28-yard field goal, 02:41. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 03:33. (GB 27–20) Top passers SD – Philip Rivers – 43/65, 503 Yds, 2 TDs GB – Aaron Rodgers – 16/29, 255 Yds, 2 TDs Top rushers SD – Melvin Gordon – 7 Car, 29 Yds GB – James Starks – 10 Car, 112 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers SD – Keenan Allen – 14 Rec, 157 Yds GB – Jeff Janis – 2 Rec, 79 Yds Top tacklers SD – Denzel Perryman – 7 Tackles, 1 Assist GB – Micah Hyde – 9 Tackles, 1 Assist

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 8: at Denver Broncos

Week Eight: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	0	7	3	0	10
Broncos	7	10	7	5	29

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

First quarter DEN – Ronnie Hillman 1-yard run, (Brandon McManus kick), 04:43. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 04:53. (DEN 7–0) Second quarter DEN – Ronnie Hillman 15-yard run, (Brandon McManus kick), 14:10. Drive: 6 plays, 95 yards, 02:35. (DEN 14–0) DEN – Brandon McManus 50-yard field goal, 07:51. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 04:07. (DEN 17–0) GB – Eddie Lacy 2-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 03:02. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 04:44. (DEN 17–7) Third quarter GB – Mason Crosby 56-yard field goal, 09:13. Drive: 11 plays, 37 yards, 05:47. (DEN 17–10) DEN – C. J. Anderson 28-yard run, (Brandon McManus kick), 05:32. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 03:35. (DEN 24–10) Fourth quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 24-yard field goal, 12:28. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 04:42. (DEN 27–10) DEN – Safety (Richard Rodgers tackled by Malik Jackson). (DEN 29–10) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 14/22, 77 Yds DEN – Peyton Manning – 21/29, 340 Yds, 1 INT Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 11 Car, 38 Yds, 1 TD DEN – C. J. Anderson – 14 Car, 101 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers GB – Randall Cobb – 6 Rec, 27 Yds DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 8 Rec, 168 Yds Top tacklers GB – Casey Hayward – 6 Tackles, 1 Assist DEN – Brandon Marshall – 6 Tackles, 1 forced fumble

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 responded with McManus kicking a 24-yard field goal and DeMarcus Ware sacking Aaron Rodgers for a safety, making the score 29–10.

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

Week Nine: Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	7	0	7	15	29
Panthers	3	24	3	7	37

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

First quarter CAR – Graham Gano 20-yard field goal, 10:16. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 04:48. (CAR 3–0) GB – Richard Rodgers 1-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 01:55. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 05:51. (GB 7–3) Second quarter CAR – Cam Newton 1-yard run, (Graham Gano kick), 12:14. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 03:46. (CAR 10–7) CAR – Greg Olsen 7-yard pass from Cam Newton, (Graham Gano kick), 08:59. Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 01:24. (CAR 17–7) CAR – Graham Gano 49-yard field goal, 05:05. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 02:55. (CAR 20–7) CAR – Corey Brown 39-yard pass from Cam Newton, (Graham Gano kick), 00:49. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 01:12. (CAR 27–7) Third quarter GB – Randall Cobb 53-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 14:10. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 01:00. (CAR 27–14) CAR – Graham Gano 22-yard field goal, 04:52. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 06:35. (CAR 30–14) Fourth quarter CAR – Devin Funchess 14-yard pass from Cam Newton, (Graham Gano kick), 09:27. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 02:21. (CAR 37–14) GB – James Starks 29-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Two-point conversion, Davante Adams pass from Aaron Rodgers), 08:04. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 01:28. (CAR 37–22) GB – James Starks 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 03:47. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 02:38. (CAR 37–29) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 25/48, 369 Yds, 4 TDs, 1 INT CAR – Cam Newton – 15/30, 297 Yds, 3 TDs, 1 INT Top rushers GB – James Starks – 10 Car, 39 Yds CAR – Jonathan Stewart – 20 Car, 66 Yds Top receivers GB – Davante Adams – 7 Rec, 93 Yds CAR – Greg Olsen – 4 Rec, 66 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers GB – Jake Ryan – 6 Tackles, 4 Assists CAR – Luke Kuechly – 6 Tackles, 3 Assists

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 ultimately fell short, 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

Week Ten: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Lions	0	3	6	9	18
Packers	3	0	0	13	16

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

First quarter GB – Mason Crosby 44-yard field goal, 10:11. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 04:54. (GB 3–0) Second quarter DET – Matt Prater 49-yard field goal, 00:17. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 00:33. (3–3) Third quarter DET – Brandon Pettigrew 2-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, 13:37. Drive: 3 plays, 1 yards, 01:27. (DET 9–3) Fourth quarter DET – Matt Prater 51-yard field goal, 13:15. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 01:39. (DET 12–3) GB – Richard Rodgers 4-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 05:59. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 04:05. (DET 12–10) DET – Lance Moore 4-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, 02:00. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 03:58. (DET 18–10) GB – Justin Perillo 11-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, 00:36. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 01:25. (DET 18–16) Top passers DET – Matthew Stafford – 24/38, 242 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 35/61, 333 Yds, 2 TDs Top rushers DET – Joique Bell – 14 Car, 17 Yds GB – James Starks – 15 Car, 42 Yds Top receivers DET – Calvin Johnson – 6 Rec, 81 Yds GB – Davante Adams – 10 Rec, 79 Yds Top tacklers DET – Isa Abdul-Quddus – 8 Tackles GB – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix – 9 Tackles, 2 Assists, 1 INT

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

Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings

Week Eleven: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	6	10	3	11	30
Vikings	6	0	7	0	13

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

First quarter GB – Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 04:54. Drive: 13 plays, 51 yards, 05:30. (GB 3–0) MIN – Kyle Rudolph 47-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater, 03:11. Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 01:38. (MIN 6–3) GB – Mason Crosby 47-yard field goal, 01:42. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 01:19. (6–6) Second quarter GB – Mason Crosby 40-yard field goal, 10:22. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 02:13. (GB 9–6) GB – Randall Cobb 10-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:10. Drive: 25 plays, 55 yards, 02:09. (GB 16–6) Third quarter GB – Mason Crosby 42-yard field goal, 10:18. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 04:42. (GB 19–6) MIN – Adrian Peterson 6-yard run, (Blair Walsh kick), 02:42. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 01:55. (GB 19–13) Fourth quarter GB – James Jones 27-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Two-point conversion, James Jones pass from Aaron Rodgers), 15:00. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 02:37. (GB 27–13) GB – Mason Crosby 52-yard field goal, 04:19. Drive: 4 plays, −1 yards, 00:18. (GB 30–13) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 16/34, 212 Yds, 2 TDs MIN – Teddy Bridgewater – 25/37, 296 Yds, 1 TD Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 22 Car, 100 Yds MIN – Adrian Peterson – 13 Car, 45 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers GB – James Jones – 6 Rec, 109 Yds, 1 TD MIN – Kyle Rudolph – 6 Rec, 106 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers GB – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix – 8 Tackles, 1 Sack MIN – Linval Joseph – 9 Tackles

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

Thanksgiving Day game

Week Twelve: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	0	14	0	3	17
Packers	7	6	0	0	13

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

First quarter GB – Eddie Lacy 25-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 05:28. Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 01:36. (GB 7–0) Second quarter CHI – Zach Miller 3-yard pass from Jay Cutler, (Robbie Gould kick), 06:08. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 04:36. (7–7) GB – Mason Crosby 22-yard field goal, 02:03. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 04:00. (GB 10–7) CHI – Jeremy Langford 1-yard run, (Robbie Gould kick), 00:34. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 01:24. (CHI 14–10) GB – Mason Crosby 50-yard field goal, 00:04. Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 00:26. (CHI 14–13) Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 21-yard field goal, 12:18. Drive: 15 plays, 65 yards, 07:26. (CHI 17–13) Top passers CHI – Jay Cutler – 19/31, 200 Yds, 1 TD GB – Aaron Rodgers – 22/43, 202 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers CHI – Jeremy Langford – 12 Car, 48 Yds, 1 TD GB – Eddie Lacy – 17 Car, 105 Yds Top receivers CHI – Alshon Jeffery – 7 Rec, 90 Yds GB – Randall Cobb – 6 Rec, 74 Yds Top tacklers CHI – Adrian Amos – 8 Tackles, 1 Assist GB – Morgan Burnett – 6 Tackles, 1 Assist

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

See also: Miracle in Motown

Week Thirteen: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	0	0	14	13	27
Lions	17	0	3	3	23

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

First quarter DET – Matt Prater 51-yard field goal, 8:53. Lions 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 4:04. DET – Eric Ebron 3-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:53. Lions 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:53. DET – Calvin Johnson 17-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater kick), 1:08. Lions 17–0. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:06. Second quarter No scoring plays. Third quarter DET – Matt Prater 34-yard field goal, 8:58. Lions 20-0. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:06. GB – Randall Cobb fumble recovery in end zone (Mason Crosby kick), 5:53. Lions 20–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:10. GB – Davante Adams 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 4:12. Lions 20–14. Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards, 1:31. Fourth quarter DET – Matt Prater 42-yard field goal, 7:11. Lions 23-14. Drive: 13 plays, 34 yards, 6:29. GB – Aaron Rodgers 17-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 3:12. Lions 23–21. Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 4:02. GB – Richard Rodgers 61-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (run failed), 0:00. Packers 27–23. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 0:23. Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 24/36, 273 yards, 2 TD, INT DET – Matthew Stafford – 23/35, 220 yards, 2 TD Top rushers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 4 rushes, 27 yards, TD DET – Ameer Abdullah – 13 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers GB – Richard Rodgers – 8 receptions, 146 yards, TD DET – Golden Tate – 8 receptions, 63 yards

Week 14: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week Fourteen: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	0	0	7	0	7
Packers	0	14	0	14	28

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

First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter GB – James Starks 13-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 9:55. Packers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 4:14. GB – Richard Rodgers 3-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (Mason Crosby kick), 2:45. Packers 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 4:14. Third quarter DAL – Robert Turbin 7-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 8:28. Packers 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:07. Fourth quarter GB – James Starks 30-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 4:50. Packers 21–7. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 6:34. GB – Eddie Lacy 1-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 2:50. Packers 28–7. Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 0:25. Top passers DAL – Matt Cassel – 13/29, 114 yards, INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 22/35, 218 yards, 2 TD Top rushers DAL – Darren McFadden – 9 rushes, 111 yards GB – Eddie Lacy – 24 rushes, 124 yards, TD Top receivers DAL – Jason Witten – 5 receptions, 40 yards GB – Randall Cobb – 8 receptions, 81 yards Top tacklers DAL – Barry Church – 9 tackles, 2 assists GB – Clay Matthews III – 5 tackles, 1 assist (1 quarterback sack)

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

Week Fifteen: Green Bay Packers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	14	0	10	6	30
Raiders	0	13	7	0	20

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

First quarter GB – John Kuhn 5-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 05:12. Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 01:12. (GB 7–0) GB – Damarious Randall 43-yard Interception return, (Mason Crosby kick), 05:03. (GB 14–0) Second quarter OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 23-yard field goal, 14:56. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 05:00. (GB 14–3) OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 30-yard field goal, 08:40. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 03:57. (GB 14–6) OAK – Amari Cooper 19-yard pass from Derek Carr, (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 00:25. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 01:02. (GB 14–13) Third quarter GB – Mason Crosby 24-yard field goal, 10:21. Drive: 16 plays, 28 yards, 02:54. (GB 17–13) OAK – Amari Cooper 26-yard pass from Derek Carr, (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 06:54. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 03:26. (OAK 20–17) GB – James Jones 30-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 05:52. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 00:56. (GB 24–20) Fourth quarter GB – Mason Crosby 21-yard field goal, 10:04. Drive: 19 plays, 92 yards, 08:08. (GB 27–20) GB – Mason Crosby 33-yard field goal, 04:29. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 02:25. (GB 30–20) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 22/39, 204 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT OAK – Derek Carr – 23/47, 276 Yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs Top rushers GB – James Starks – 9 Car, 51 Yds OAK – Latavius Murray – 21 Car, 78 Yds Top receivers GB – James Jones – 6 Rec, 82 Yds, 1 TD OAK – Amari Cooper – 6 Rec, 120 Yds, 2 TDs Top tacklers GB – Morgan Burnett – 7 Tackles, 1 Assist OAK – Malcolm Smith – 7 Tackles

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

Week Sixteen: Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	0	0	8	0	8
Cardinals	0	17	21	0	38

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

First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 3-yard pass from Carson Palmer, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 14:11. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 03:30. (ARI 7–0) ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 19-yard field goal, 05:51. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 05:02. (ARI 10–0) ARI – John Brown 7-yard pass from Carson Palmer, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 00:11. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 00:51. (ARI 17–0) Third quarter ARI – David Johnson 14-yard run, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 14:10. Drive: 2 plays, 28 yards, 00:47. (ARI 24–0) ARI – Cory Redding 36-yard fumble return, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 09:47. (ARI 31–0) GB – Eddie Lacy 28-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Two-point conversion, James Jones pass from Aaron Rodgers), 06:41. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 02:53. (ARI 31–8) ARI – Jerraud Powers 7-yard fumble return, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 03:11. (ARI 38–8) Fourth quarter Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 15/28, 151 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT ARI – Carson Palmer – 18/27, 265 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 12 Car, 60 Yds ARI – David Johnson – 9 Car, 39 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers GB – James Jones – 5 Rec, 46 Yds ARI – Michael Floyd – 6 Rec, 111 Yds Top tacklers GB – Morgan Burnett – 8 Tackles, 2 Assists ARI – Kevin Minter – 6 Tackles, 2 Assists

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

Week Seventeen: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	3	3	14	0	20
Packers	3	0	0	10	13

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

First quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 39-yard field goal, 10:49. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 04:15. (MIN 3–0) GB – Mason Crosby 28-yard field goal, 02:06. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 08:43. (3–3) Second quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 02:58. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 03:37. (MIN 6–3) Third quarter MIN – Adrian Peterson 3-yard run, (Blair Walsh kick), 10:37. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 02:55. (MIN 13–3) MIN – Captain Munnerlyn 55-yard fumble return, (Blair Walsh kick), 04:42. (MIN 20–3) Fourth quarter GB – Richard Rodgers 16-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 13:37. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 06:01. (MIN 20–10) GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 05:39. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 04:25. (MIN 20–13) Top passers MIN – Teddy Bridgewater – 10/19, 99 Yds, 1 INT GB – Aaron Rodgers – 28/44, 291 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT Top rushers MIN – Adrian Peterson – 19 Car, 67 Yds, 1 TD GB – Eddie Lacy – 13 Car, 34 Yds Top receivers MIN – Jerick McKinnon – 3 Rec, 33 Yds GB – James Jones – 4 Rec, 102 Yds Top tacklers MIN – Andrew Sendejo – 8 Tackles, 5 Assists GB – Morgan Burnett – 5 Tackles, 3 Assists

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 all of their division rivals, 1–1.

Postseason

See also: 2015–16 NFL playoffs

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (4) Washington Redskins

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: (5) Green Bay Packers at (4) Washington Redskins – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers	0	17	7	11	35
Redskins	5	6	7	0	18

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

First quarter WAS – Safety (Aaron Rodgers tackled by Preston Smith), 10:33. (WAS 2–0) WAS – Dustin Hopkins 25-yard field goal, 04:54. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 05:36. (WAS 5–0) Second quarter WAS – Jordan Reed 24-yard pass from Kirk Cousins, 13:07. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 03:22. (WAS 11–0) GB – Randall Cobb 12-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 09:09. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 03:58. (WAS 11–7) GB – Mason Crosby 43-yard field goal, 02:57. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 03:11. (WAS 11–10) GB – Davante Adams 10-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:33. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 01:54. (GB 17–11) Third quarter WAS – Kirk Cousins 3-yard run, (Dustin Hopkins kick), 09:44. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 05:19. (WAS 18–17) GB – James Starks 4-yard run, (Mason Crosby kick), 04:18. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 05:29. (GB 24–18) Fourth quarter GB – Eddie Lacy 2-yard run, Two-point conversion, (Jared Abbrederis pass from Aaron Rodgers), 12:27. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 05:39. (GB 32–18) GB – Mason Crosby 29-yard field goal, 04:43. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 00:19. (GB 35–18) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 21/36, 210 Yds, 2 TDs WAS – Kirk Cousins – 29/46, 329 Yds, 1 TD Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 12 Car, 63 Yds, 1 TD WAS – Alfred Morris – 11 Car, 50 Yds Top receivers GB – James Jones – 7 Rec, 81 Yds WAS – Jordan Reed – 9 Rec, 120 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers GB – Morgan Burnett – 5 Tackles, 6 Assists WAS – Will Blackmon – 6 Tackles, 2 Assists

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

See also: Hail Larry

NFC Divisional Playoffs: (5) Green Bay Packers at (2) Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Packers	0	6	7	7	0	20
Cardinals	7	0	3	10	6	26

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

First quarter ARI – Michael Floyd 8-yard pass from Carson Palmer, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 06:58. Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 06:21. (Cardinals 7–0) Second quarter GB – Mason Crosby 28-yard field goal, 11:27. Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 07:21. (ARI 7–3) GB – Mason Crosby 34-yard field goal, 01:01. Drive: 17 plays, 71 yards, 07:55. (ARI 7–6) Third quarter GB – Jeff Janis 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 10:25. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 03:05. (GB 13–7) ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 28-yard field goal, 05:09. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 05:12. (GB 13–10) Fourth quarter ARI – Michael Floyd 9-yard pass from Carson Palmer, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 03:50. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 07:09. (ARI 17–13) ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 36-yard field goal, 02:00. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 00:43. (ARI 20–13) GB – Jeff Janis 41-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, (Mason Crosby kick), 00:05. Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 01:55. (Tied 20–20) Overtime ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 5-yard pass from Carson Palmer, 14:00. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 01:05. (ARI 26–20) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 24/44, 261 Yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT ARI – Carson Palmer – 25/41, 349 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs Top rushers GB – Eddie Lacy – 12 Car, 89 Yds ARI – David Johnson – 15 Car, 35 Yds Top receivers GB – Jeff Janis – 7 Rec, 145 Yds, 2 TDs ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 8 Rec, 176 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers GB – Clay Matthews III – 5 Tackles, 1 Assist ARI – Tony Jefferson – 8 Tackles, 1 Assist

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 wild shootout 26–20 in overtime. 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

Regular season statistical leaders

	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 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

	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	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

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

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