Jordy Nelson’s TD catch tied Sunday’s game against the Vikings at 34 in the fourth quarter.
Let’s keep it positive for this week’s Packers Drive Rewind and focus on Green Bay’s game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter.
The Situation
Down 34-27, the Packers get the ball at their own 22-yard line with 7:54 to play.
The result
Aaron Rodgers overcomes a sack and a penalty, and leads the Packers on an 11-play touchdown drive that ties the game at 34. Green Bay’s defense was so impressed with Rodgers’ effort that it decided to let the Vikings march right back down the field and win the game on their ensuing possession.
Play 1: Rodgers to James Jones for 12 yards
This is what happens when Rodgers can just stand in the pocket, find a favorable matchup, and exploit it. It looks so easy. Jones is one-on-one with A..J. Jefferson and it looks like Jefferson doesn’t want anything to do with him. Jones takes advantage of the loose coverage and runs a nice hitch route for the easy catch. If th...
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December 31, 2012
