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2021 Green Bay Packers season
103rd season in franchise history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2021 season was the Green Bay Packers' 101st season in the National Football League (NFL), their 103rd overall and their third under head coach Matt LaFleur.
With a Week 15 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Packers won the NFC North for the third consecutive year.[1] With their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, they earned home field advantage, a first round bye, and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.[2] They also became the first team in NFL history to finish three consecutive seasons with 13 or more wins. Aaron Rodgers was also named MVP for the fourth time and the second year in a row.[3]
However, their season came to an abrupt end for the third time in a row, with a 13–10 upset loss to the underdog San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round; this marked the Packers' fourth loss against the 49ers in the postseason and in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs since Aaron Rodgers became the starting quarterback, with it also being their second home divisional loss in the Rodgers era.[4]
While the Packers were able to clinch the top seed and clinching the NFC’s best record, the Packers special teams received scrutiny during the entire season as they were ranked 32nd in the NFL by the Football Outsiders DVOA, Packer Central, and Sports Illustrated writer Rick Gosselin.[5][6] This special teams unit was one of the primary reasons why the Packers lost in the NFC Divisional Game to the 49ers. Following the loss to the 49ers, Maurice Drayton was fired as special teams coordinator.[7]
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- Green Bay traded their 3rd round pick (#92) and 4th round pick (#135th) for the Tennessee Titans 3rd round pick (#85).[93]
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Roster cuts
The roster was cut to 53 on August 31, 2021.[97]
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The Packers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 12.[107]
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Schedule
The first week was announced 11 hours ahead of the rest of the season on May 12.[108][109]
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
Week 1: Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida[A]
- Date: September 12
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 83 °F (28 °C)
- Game attendance: 35,242
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
- Recap, Game Book
The Packers start off their season with a 35-point loss to the New Orleans Saints. This took place in Jacksonville due to expected power outages to the Superdome.
Week 2: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 2: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 77,240
- Referee: Adrian Hill
- TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, Lisa Salters and John Parry
- Recap, Game Book
Week 3: at San Francisco 49ers
Week 3: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Date: September 26
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. CDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: Scattered clouds, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Game attendance: 69,853
- Referee: Jerome Boger
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya and Terry McAulay
- Recap, Game Book
Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 4: Pittsburgh Steelers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: October 3
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,281
- Referee: Scott Novak
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson and Gene Steratore
- Recap, Game Book
This was the Packers' first regular season win against the Steelers since Week 17 in 1995, and their first win against them overall since Week 2 of the 2018 Preseason. This also gave Aaron Rodgers his first regular season win over the Steelers which in turn gave him a regular season win over every team but the Packers.
Week 5: at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5: Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Date: October 10
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Partly sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 64,195
- Referee: Bill Vinovich
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Lindsay Czarniak
- Recap, Game Book
Week 6: at Chicago Bears
Week 6: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Game summary
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: October 17
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 62 °F (17 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,332
- Referee: Brad Rogers
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Week 7: vs. Washington Football Team
Week 7: Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: October 24
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,219
- Referee: Ronald Torbert
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Week 8: at Arizona Cardinals
Week 8: Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Date: October 28
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. CDT/5:20 p.m. MST
- Game weather: Sunny, 86 °F (30 °C) (retractable roof open)
- Game attendance: 63,696
- Referee: Alex Kemp
- TV announcers (Fox/NFLN/Prime Video): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink
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The Packers handed the previously undefeated Cardinals their first loss of the season following a game-ending interception by cornerback Rasul Douglas.[112]
Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 9: Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Date: November 7
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: 51 °F (11 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,476
- Referee: Shawn Smith
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
- Recap, Game Book
This was the Packers' first loss since Week 1 against the Saints, as star QB Aaron Rodgers missed this game due to contracting COVID-19.
Week 10: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 10: Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: November 14
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Sunny, 35 °F (2 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,235
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, and Gene Steratore
- Recap, Game Book
Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 11: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: November 21
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,959
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 12: Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: November 28
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C)
- Game attendance: 77,948
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
- Recap, Game Book
The Packers held off the Rams in their home in Lambeau Field. After the Rams would score to make it 20 - 17, the Packers would take a lead they would never surrender, scoring 16 unanswered points in the process to improve to 9 - 3.
Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 14: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens
Week 15: Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Week 16: vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 16: Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre with his 443rd touchdown pass to Allen Lazard.[113]
Week 17: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 17: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: January 2
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Clear, 11 °F (−12 °C)
- Game attendance: 77,832
- Referee: Clay Martin
- TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Kathryn Tappen and Terry McAulay
- Recap, Game Book
The game was the coldest of the NFL season, with a game-time temperature of 11 degrees Fahrenheit, and a wind chill of 1 degree Fahrenheit.[114] With the win, Green Bay clinched the #1 seed in the NFC for the second straight year,[115] and their 3rd straight 13-win season.
Week 18: at Detroit Lions
Week 18: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
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As the result of clinching the NFC North division title and the best record in the NFC, the Packers hosted a playoff game in the Divisional round. Despite hoisting the number 1 seed in the NFC, the Packers lost to the 49ers in the divisional round due to several special teams blunders during the game. Prior to the postseason, the special teams unit was scrutinized during the 2021 season as they were ranked 32nd in DVOA by Football Outsiders.
Game summaries
NFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (6) San Francisco 49ers
NFC Divisional Playoffs: (6) San Francisco 49ers at (1) Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: January 22, 2022
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 14 °F (−10 °C)
- Game attendance: 79,132
- Referee: Ronald Torbert
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi
- Recap, Game Book
Despite leading 7–0 and 7–3 throughout most of the game, the Packers went on to lose 13–10 to the 49ers. During the game, the special teams received scrutiny after allowing a blocked field goal, a 32-yard kick return by JaMycal Hasty, a 45-yard return by Deebo Samuel, and blocked punt that would tie the game at 10–10 in the 4th quarter. Prior to the game, the special teams was scrutinized during the entire season as they were ranked 32nd in the NFL DVOA by Football Outsiders.[116]
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Notes
- Due to Hurricane Ida, the Packers' Week 1 game at the New Orleans Saints was relocated to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.[110] While Caesars Superdome did not receive any direct damage, power outages were not expected to be resolved within the city of New Orleans by the day of kickoff.[111]
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