Despite some more questionable calls and a suspect pass defense, the Green Bay packers persevered at home to outlast the New Orleans Saints by the score of 28-27.
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t quite Drew Brees, but still effective while going 31-of-41 for 319 yards, four touchdowns and just the one interception.
The Packers (2-2) kept pace in a competitive NFC North division while the Saints (0-4) pretty much doomed their playoff chances.
What It Means: Green Bay appeared to be cruising to a win with a 21-7 lead in the second quarter, but a single play would change all of that. On that play, Green Bay’s need to keep Rodgers healthy became apparent when he had to sit out one play for being poked in the eye. Back-up Graham Harrell came in and fumbled on the three yard line in his first ever regular season action. This would lead to a Joe Morgan 80 yard touchdown to give the Saints a 24-21 lead, a 14 point swing which the Packers had a hard time overcoming in the second half.
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October 02, 2012
