2007 Green Bay Packers season

NFL team season March 2012 March 2026 Lambeau_Field_50th_season_logo.png Green Bay Packers 2007 13–3 1st NFC North Mike McCarthy Joe Philbin Bob Sanders Ted Thompson Green Bay Packers, Inc. Lambeau Field Won Divisional Playoffs(vs. Seahawks) 42–20Lost NFC Championship(vs. Giants) 20–23 (OT Overtime) File:Packers 12 uniform.xcf 5 QB Brett Favre WR Donald Driver OT Chad Clifton DE Aaron Kampman CB Al Harris 4 QB Brett Favre (2nd team) DE Aaron Kampman (2nd team) MLB Nick Barnett (2nd team) CB Al Harris (2nd team) Packers seasons thumb|270px|The Packers on offense at home to the Carolina Panthers in week 11 The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League (NFL). The Packers finished the regular season with a 13–3 record and clinched their first winning season, playoff appearance and division title since 2004. They received for the first time since 1997 a bye for the first round of the playoffs, and won their divisional round playoff game to advance to the franchise's first NFC Championship Game in 10 years. The Packers ultimately lost the NFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. It was the first time the Packers had lost a home NFC Championship game, and only their third home playoff loss ever. This was the last season for quarterback Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer, as he initially retired following the season but came out of retirement and was subsequently traded to the New York Jets during the offseason. This season also marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Packers' home stadium of Lambeau Field. The Packers' tenure at Lambeau, now at 64 seasons, is the longest in NFL history at a single stadium, breaking the Chicago Bears' previous record of 50 seasons at Wrigley Field (1921–1970). Offseason On February 2, 2007, Brett Favre announced that he would return for the 2007 season. "I am so excited about coming back," the 37-year-old quarterback said on the website of The Sun Herald in Biloxi, Mississippi. He also commented, "We have a good nucleus of young players. We were 8–8 last year, and that's encouraging." http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/GB/9970509 Packers' Favre to play in 2007 NFL.com February 2, 2007 February 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070203235520/http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/GB/9970509 February 3, 2007 http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/02/02/1/ Favre to return in 2007 Packers.com February 2, 2007 February 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070204013335/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/02/02/1/ February 4, 2007 http://www.sunherald.com/fmld/sunherald/16607933.htm Favre to play in 2007 The Sun Herald February 2, 2007 February 2, 2007 October 2010 H3llBot Ted Thompson, Green Bay's general manager, confirmed the news, saying, "The Packers are excited by his decision and look forward to a successful 2007 campaign." http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/GB/9970509 Favre to return for 17th season NFL.com February 2, 2007 February 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070203235520/http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/GB/9970509 February 3, 2007 This would be, however, Brett Favre's last season with the Packers, after 16 years on the team. 2007 NFL draft The 2007 NFL draft occurred on April 28–29. The Packers picked 16th overall, selecting defensive tackle Justin Harrell in the first round.http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/draftorder.html 2007 NFL Draft Order NFLDraftCountdown.com February 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080516025336/http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/draftorder.html May 16, 2008 dead mdy + 2007 Packers draft selections Round/Pick Player Position College1/16 Justin Harrell Defensive tackle Tennessee2/47 Traded to NY Jets along with No. 235 for Nos. 63, 89, and 1912/63 (From NY Jets) Brandon Jackson Running back Nebraska3/78 James Jones Wide receiver San Jose State3/89 (From NY Jets) Aaron Rouse Safety Virginia Tech4/112 Traded to Pittsburgh for Nos. 119 & 1924/119 (From Pittsburgh) Allen Barbre Offensive tackle Missouri Southern St.5/157 David Clowney Wide Receiver Virginia Tech6/191 (from NY Jets) Korey Hall Inside linebacker Boise State6/192 (From Pittsburgh) Desmond Bishop Inside linebacker Cal6/193 Mason Crosby Kicker Colorado7/228 DeShawn Wynn Running Back Florida7/235 Traded to NY Jets along with No. 47 for Nos. 63, 89, and 1917/243 (compensatory) Clark Harris Tight end Rutgers Reportedly, the Packers were in talks with Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss at the behest of Brett Favre.http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/16655406.htm Randy Moss would fit with Favre and Packers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Hunt Michael February 8, 2007 February 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070219125651/http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/16655406.htm February 19, 2007 live mdy If the Packers had made the move to acquire the 30-year-old wide receiver, the trade would no doubt have been a controversial one, as Moss had a long and storied history with the Green Bay franchise. While Moss's salary was high, Green Bay, at the time, reportedly had $24 million of cap space, and could have absorbed his contract easily. http://nfl.com/news/story/9988414 With games over, it's down to business Kirwan Pat NFL.com February 13, 2007 February 13, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070220000304/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9988414 February 20, 2007 These rumors were put to an end on April 29, 2007, when Oakland dealt Moss to New England for a 4th round draft pick. http://nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10156954 Raiders send WR Moss to Patriots NFL.com Schefter Adam April 29, 2007 April 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070501031922/http://nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10156954 May 1, 2007 In the days following the NFL draft, Favre was upset concerning Green Bay's inability to acquire Moss.http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6805790?MSNHPHMA Favre asked for trade after draft Glazer Jay FoxSports.com May 14, 2007 May 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071007100500/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6805790?MSNHPHMA October 7, 2007 dead mdy Favre was reportedly so upset that his agent requested that the Packers trade him. Coach Mike McCarthy was able to calm Favre down over the phone, and Favre eventually admitted that while he wanted to win, he did not want to be traded in order to do so. Departures On March 5, the Texans signed running back Ahman Green to a contract.http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=572985 Greener Pastures Silverstein Tom JS Online March 4, 2007 April 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071109002132/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=572985 November 9, 2007 dead mdy On March 5, the Dolphins signed tight end David Martin to a contract.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/adding-david-martin-among-dolphins-moves-1.641415 Adding David Martin among Dolphins' moves CBC.ca March 5, 2007 April 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026023600/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2007/03/05/nfl-dolphins-martin.html October 26, 2012 live mdy On March 7, the Packers cut fullback William Henderson. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=574864 Packers cut Henderson Silverstein Tom Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 7, 2007 April 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070320141254/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=574864 March 20, 2007 Free agents heading into the 2007 season Position Player Free agencytag Date signed 2007 team DT Kenderick Allen UFA May 11 Cincinnati Bengals QB Todd Bouman UFA October 25 Jacksonville Jaguars RB Ahman Green UFA March 5 Houston Texans TE Donald Lee UFA February 20 Green Bay Packers TE David Martin UFA March 5 Miami Dolphins LB Ben Taylor UFA OG Tyson Walter UFA March 5 Green Bay Packers LB Tracy White UFA March 7 Green Bay PackersRFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent Roster 2007 Green Bay Packers 53 11 9  4 Brett Favre 16 Craig Nall 12 Aaron Rodgers 25 Ryan Grant 35 Korey Hall FB 32 Brandon Jackson 30 John Kuhn FB 34 Vernand Morency 19 Shaun Bodiford 80 Donald Driver 85 Greg Jennings 89 James Jones 82 Ruvell Martin 81 Koren Robinson 88 Bubba Franks 87 Ryan Krause 86 Donald Lee 78 Allen Barbre RT 76 Chad Clifton LT 73 Daryn Colledge G 62 Junius Coston G 75 Tony Moll G 72 Jason Spitz C 65 Mark Tauscher RT 63 Scott Wells C 93 Conrad Bolston DT 94 Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila DE 91 Justin Harrell DT 57 Jason Hunter DE 77 Cullen Jenkins DE 74 Aaron Kampman DE 96 Michael Montgomery DE 95 Daniel Muir DT 79 Ryan Pickett DT 99 Corey Williams DT 56 Nick Barnett MLB 55 Desmond Bishop MLB 50 A. 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Hawk OLB 51 Brady Poppinga OLB 59 Tracy White OLB 20 Atari Bigby SS 27 Will Blackmon CB 24 Jarrett Bush CB 36 Nick Collins FS 31 Al Harris CB 26 Charlie Peprah SS 37 Aaron Rouse FS 41 Frank Walker CB 38 Tramon Williams CB 21 Charles Woodson CB  2 Mason Crosby K 60 Rob Davis LS  9 Jon Ryan P 90 Colin Cole DT (IR) 7px 29 Tyrone Culver S (IR) 7px 23 Noah Herron RB (IR) 7px -- Abdul Hodge MLB (IR) 7px 18 Carlyle Holiday WR (IR) 7px 84 Tory Humphrey TE (IR) 7px 93 Johnny Jolly DT (IR) 7px 64 Tony Palmer G (IR) 7px -- Ryan Powdrell FB (IR) 7px 70 Tyson Walter C (IR) 7px 42 DeShawn Wynn RB (IR) 7px 47 Carl-Johan Björk OLB Int'l 83 Chris Francies WR 53 Spencer Havner OLB 98 Alfred Malone DT 61 Chris Patrick OT 40 Joe Porter CB 71 Cameron Stephenson G 69 Orrin Thompson OT 45 Corey White RB Preseason Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 11, 2007 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 13–9 1–0 Heinz FieldRecap 2 August 18, 2007 Seattle Seahawks W 48–13 2–0 Lambeau FieldRecap 3 August 23, 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars L 13–21 2–1Lambeau FieldRecap 4 August 30, 2007 at Tennessee Titans L 14–30 2–2 LP FieldRecap Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1September 9Philadelphia EaglesW 16–131–0Lambeau FieldRecap 2September 16at New York GiantsW 35–132–0Giants StadiumRecap 3September 23San Diego ChargersW 31–243–0Lambeau FieldRecap 4September 30at Minnesota VikingsW 23–164–0Hubert H. Humphrey MetrodomeRecap 5October 7Chicago BearsL 20–274–1Lambeau FieldRecap 6October 14Washington RedskinsW 17–145–1Lambeau FieldRecap 7 Bye 8October 29, 2007at Denver BroncosW 19–13 (OT)6–1Invesco Field at Mile HighRecap 9 November 4 at Kansas City Chiefs W 33–22 7–1 Arrowhead StadiumRecap 10 November 11 Minnesota Vikings W 34–0 8–1 Lambeau FieldRecap 11 November 18 Carolina Panthers W 31–17 9–1 Lambeau FieldRecap 12 November 22 at Detroit Lions W 37–26 10–1 Ford FieldRecap 13 November 29, 2007 at Dallas Cowboys L 27–37 10–2 Texas StadiumRecap 14 December 9 Oakland Raiders W 38–7 11–2 Lambeau FieldRecap 15 December 16 at St. Louis Rams W 33–14 12–2 Edward Jones DomeRecap 16 December 23 at Chicago Bears L 7–35 12–3 Soldier FieldRecap 17 December 30 Detroit Lions W 34–13 13–3 Lambeau FieldRecap Standings Regular season results Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles Eagles 0 10 3 0 Packers 10 0 3 3 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT 62 F (Cloudy) 70,598 Mike Carey Fox Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentator), & Tony Siragusa (sideline reporter) The Packers began their season at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the first quarter, Green Bay's Jarrett Bush recovered the Eagles' Greg Lewis's muffed punt in the end zone for a touchdown. The contest was tied in the closing minutes but the Eagles again muffed a punt return, setting up a 42-yard kick from Packers rookie kicker Mason Crosby. This was the only game the Packers did not score an offensive touchdown. Crosby was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/12/3/ Mason Crosby Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Packers.com October 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080115161602/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/12/3/ January 15, 2008 Crosby is the only player in league history to boot a 50-plus-yard field goal and game winning field goal in the final minute in his first NFL game. http://www.madison.com/tct/sports/264614 Packers: Consistent Crosby keeps on course Madison.com December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080929175037/http://www.madison.com/tct/sports/264614 September 29, 2008 dead mdy-all Week 2: at New York Giants Packers 0 7 7 21 Giants 0 10 3 0 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 1:00 PM EDT 64 F (Mostly Cloudy) 78,701 Gene Steratore Fox Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator), & Pam Oliver (sideline reporter) thumb|right|The Packers in the shotgun Playing a close game until the fourth quarter, the Packers took a commanding lead late in the game (racking up 21 points in the final fifteen minutes) and winning the game 35–13. Early in the 4th quarter, Favre capped off a drive with a pass to the outside of the endzone to Donald Lee, and then followed it up with a 10-yard pass to Donald Driver by the goalpost for a score after the Giants fumbled the ensuing kickoff deep in their own territory. In the victory, Brett Favre threw for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns and gave him his 149th career win as a starter, the most by any quarterback in NFL history, surpassing John Elway. Favre was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played September 16–17. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/19/5/ Brett Favre Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week Packers.com September 28, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071226181953/http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/19/5/ December 26, 2007 Mike McCarthy was voted the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/21/2/ Mike McCarthy Named NFL Coach Of The Week Packers.com October 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080115161607/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/21/2/ January 15, 2008 Week 3: vs. San Diego Chargers Chargers 7 7 7 3 Packers 3 14 0 14 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 10:00 a.m. PDT/12:00 p.m. CDT 73 F (Sunny) 70,733 Jeff Triplette CBS Jim Nantz (play-by-play) & Phil Simms (color commentator) Quarterback Brett Favre threw three touchdown passes against the Chargers in the victory, bringing his career total to 420 and tying Dan Marino's career touchdown record. With just over two minutes remaining in the game and San Diego leading 21–17, Favre found wide receiver Greg Jennings for a 57-yard catch and run across the middle of the field for the go-ahead score. On the Chargers ensuing drive, linebacker Nick Barnett intercepted a Philip Rivers pass and returned it to the San Diego 1-yard line setting up the Packers final score and a 10-point lead. Barnett was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on September 23 – 24. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/27/1/ Nick Barnett Named Defensive Player Of The Week Packers.com October 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080124145316/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/27/1/ January 24, 2008 dead This win made the Packers the only team to have missed the playoffs the previous season to return to open 3–0 against teams that made the playoffs the year before. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/23/1/printable/ Packers-Chargers Press Box Notes Packers.com January 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080724153636/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/09/23/1/printable/ July 24, 2008 dead Week 4: at Minnesota Vikings Packers 7 3 3 10 Vikings 0 6 3 7 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1:05 P.M. EDT/12:05 P.M. CDT Indoors 63,779 Ed Hochuli Fox Ron Pitts (play-by-play) and J.C. Pearson (color commentator) thumb|Brett Favre broke Dan Marino's TD pass record during Week 4 at the HHH Metrodome Coming off their home win over the Chargers, the Packers flew to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome for an NFC North division game against Minnesota. In the first quarter, quarterback Brett Favre threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings surpassing Dan Marino as the league's all-time leader in touchdown passes. He also became the league leader in pass attempts (8,393 at game's end).http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270930016 Favre's record-setting day helps Green Bay stay perfect ESPN.com November 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110622114348/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270930016 June 22, 2011 dead mdy Favre was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, having thrown for 344 yards and two touchdowns. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/10/03/4/ Brett Favre Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week. Packers.com October 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071008193245/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/10/03/4/ October 8, 2007 With the win, the Packers stayed undefeated and improved to their first 4–0 start since 1998. http://www.spokesmanreview.com/sports/story.asp?ID=212492 Packers 4–0 Associated Press November 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071016233917/http://spokesmanreview.com/sports/story.asp?ID=212492 October 16, 2007 live spokesmanreview.com Week 5: vs. Chicago Bears Bears 0 7 10 10 Packers 7 10 3 0 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 8:15 PM EDT/7:15 PM CDT 79 F (Cloudy) 70,904 Larry Nemmers NBC Al Michaels (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator), & Andrea Kremer (sideline reporter) Coming off a record-setting divisional road game against the Vikings, the Packers went home for a Sunday night divisional clash with their nemesis, the Chicago Bears. This would be the 174th meeting between the two teams. In the first quarter, Green Bay got off to a fast start by capping off the game's opening drive with rookie running back DeShawn Wynn getting a 2-yard touchdown run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Bears tied the game with running back Cedric Benson's 10-yard touchdown run. The Packers would end the first half with quarterback Brett Favre completing a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings, along with rookie kicker Mason Crosby converting a 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Chicago crept closer with kicker Robbie Gould converting a 44-yard field goal. Green Bay responded with Crosby kicking a 37-yard field goal, yet the Bears pulled to within three as quarterback Brian Griese completed a 19-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. In the fourth quarter, Chicago erased their deficit completely with Gould's 36-yard field goal and Griese's 34-yard touchdown pass to tight end Desmond Clark. With a turnover-plagued loss (5 turnovers on the night), the Packers fell to 4–1. Also, with two interceptions, Favre tied QB George Blanda at 277 for the most career interceptions.Walter David Mistakes hurt Packers in first loss of the season http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4106874.htm sportsnetwork.com April 30, 2006 dead http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20020828083334/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork August 28, 2002 mdy Also of note, Brady Poppinga intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, extending the streak of at least one Packer interception per game for the 11th consecutive game. This matched the longest streak in team history, which occurred during an 11-game stretch in 1984–1985.Calhoun George George Whitney Calhoun The Dope Sheet Packers.com October 9, 2007 http://www.packers.com/pdfs/07dopesheet_vs_was.pdf 26 February 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080724064933/http://www.packers.com/pdfs/07dopesheet_vs_was.pdf July 24, 2008 Week 6: vs. Washington Redskins Redskins 7 7 0 0 Packers 7 0 10 0 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 47 F (rain) 70,761 Terry McAulay Fox Kenny Albert (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color commentator). Pam Oliver was the sideline reporter. On October 14, 2007 Charles Woodson picked up a Santana Moss fumble and returned it 57 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in a 17–14 victory over the Washington Redskins.NFL, Woodson returns fumble for touchdown as Packers beat Redskins, 17–14, October 14, 2007 August 2017 medicmedic He also recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. This was the 12 straight game that Green Bay has recorded an interception, making it a new team record surpassing an 11-game stretch in 1984–1985.Fly Colin Despite surprising start, Packers trying to stay grounded with 5–1 record https://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20071020/ca_pr_on_fo/nfl_packers_bye_1 Yahoo.com October 21, 2007 May 2016 medicmedic In the third quarter, Redskins safety Sean Taylor intercepted a Brett Favre pass making Favre the career interception leader in NFL history, eclipsing George Blanda's record of 277 interceptions. Favre threw two interceptions for the game. Associated Press Woodson returns fumble for touchdown as Packers beat Redskins, 17–14 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/101507dnsponflredskins.22851d9.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071015113741/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/101507dnsponflredskins.22851d9.html dead October 15, 2007 October 14, 2007 Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus the Redskins. It was the first time he has received this award.Associated Press Packers' Woodson Wins NFC's Defensive Player Of Week http://www.channel3000.com/sports/14363376/detail.html?rss=c3k&psp=news channel3000.com October 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071108214433/http://www.channel3000.com/sports/14363376/detail.html?rss=c3k&psp=news November 8, 2007 dead mdy With the win, the Packers entered its bye week at 5–1. Week 8: at Denver Broncos Packers 7 6 0 0 6 Broncos 7 0 3 3 0 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 8:30 PM EDT (Monday Night Football) 67 °F °C on, (Partly Cloudy) 77,160 Ron Winter ESPN Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser (color commentators), Michele Tafoya, & Suzy Kolber (sideline reporters) Following their bye week, the Packers flew to Denver to take on the Broncos on Monday Night Football. In the first quarter, Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler opened the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Scheffler. On the first play of the ensuing series Brett Favre completed a 79-yard touchdown to rookie wide receiver James Jones. In the second quarter, rookie kicker Mason Crosby converted a 19-yard field goal, followed by a 26-yard field goal, and the Packers took a 13–7 lead into halftime. In the third quarter, Broncos kicker Jason Elam converted a 45-yard field goal to cut Green Bay's lead to 3 points. In the fourth quarter, after getting the ball back with 2:27 remaining in the game, Cutler led a drive that began on the Bronco seven-yard line down the length of the field to the Green Bay four-yard line. On a 3rd and 1 Cutler attempted a quarterback draw to win the game, but Ryan Pickett stopped Cutler for no gain on the play. With no time outs remaining Elam and the kicking unit ran onto the field and converted a field goal to tie the game on the final play of the quarter. Greg Jennings called heads and won the overtime coin toss, allowing Green Bay to receive the ball to begin overtime. On the first play, Favre threw an 82-yard touchdown pass to Jennings, who had outrun Broncos cornerback Dré Bly for the catch. This was Favre's 13th touchdown pass of 75 yards or more, most of any player in NFL history.Calhoun George George Whitney Calhoun The Dope Sheet Packers.com October 30, 2007 http://www.packers.com/pdfs/071030_atChiefs.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20080724211445/http://www.packers.com/pdfs/071030_atChiefs.pdf July 24, 2008 dead Favre also becomes the first Packers player to throw two touchdown passes of 75 yards or more in the same game. Only three quarterbacks have accomplished the feat since 1990. Ryan Grant ran for 104 yards, the first Packer to break the 100 yard rushing mark this season. With the win (their first ever in Denver), the Packers improved to 6–1. On November 1, 2007 Aaron Kampman was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, having recorded 5.5 sacks during that time period.Jacobs, Kampman and Akers nab NFC monthly awards http://www.nbc15online.com/sports/nfl/story.aspx?content_id=2d266496-a0dd-4ce3-868a-26e1c24d3555 https://archive.today/20070630021108/http://www.nbc15online.com/sports/nfl/story.aspx?content_id=2d266496-a0dd-4ce3-868a-26e1c24d3555 dead June 30, 2007 November 2, 2007 Brett Favre was voted the Fedex Air and Ground NFL Player of the Week award for games played on October 28 – 29, the third time this season he has received this award. Brett Favre Named FedEx Air Player Of The Week http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/01/2/ November 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071103064133/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/01/2/ November 3, 2007 Wide receiver James Jones of the Packers was announced as the Diet Pepsi 2007 Rookie of the Week for games played on October 28–29. Jones made three receptions for 107 yards including a first-quarter 79-yard touchdown. James Jones Named NFL Rookie Of The Week http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/02/2/ November 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071107064453/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/02/2/ November 7, 2007 Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs Packers 0 6 7 20 Chiefs 0 7 0 15 Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST 61 F (Clear skies) 78,988 Walt Anderson Fox Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator), & Pam Oliver (sideline reporter) Coming off their Monday Night road win over the Broncos, the Packers flew to Arrowhead Stadium for a Week 9 interconference duel with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a scoreless first quarter, Green Bay drew first blood with rookie kicker Mason Crosby getting a 48-yard and a 36-yard field goal. However, the Chiefs would take the lead into halftime as running back Larry Johnson completed a 1-yard touchdown run. In the third quarter, the Packers regained the lead as Favre completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Kansas City regained the lead with quarterback Damon Huard completing a 30-yard touchdown pass to Johnson. Green Bay replied with Crosby kicking a 32-yard field goal, yet the Chiefs answered with Huard completing a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez (with running back Priest Holmes getting the 2-point conversion run). The Packers pulled back into the lead as Favre and Jennings hooked up again on a 60-yard touchdown pass. Afterwards, Crosby made a 45-yard field goal, and cornerback Charles Woodson returned an interception 46 yards for a touchdown. With the win, the Packers improved to 7–1. Brett Favre also became the third quarterback to defeat all of the other 31 NFL teams at least once. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady had been the first two to do so, just hours apart, the week before. The Packers scored 17 points in the final 3:05 on a defense that hadn't given up more than 20 all year.Associated Press Favre magical again, leads comeback against Chiefs NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29314&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2007&week=REG9 November 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080504034956/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=29314&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2007&week=REG9 May 4, 2008 live Favre joined Peyton Manning and Tom Brady as quarterbacks who've beaten all 31 other teams in the NFL. Favre rallied the Packers to victory from a fourth-quarter deficit or tie for the fourth time this season and 40th in his career, second only to John Elway's 46 fourth-quarter comebacks. Covitz Randy Favre adds to his historic totals in his first win against the Chiefs http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/346792.html November 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071105234908/http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/346792.html November 5, 2007 dead The Packers have won 11 of their last 12 games, dating back to last season. Their sixth straight road wins tie for the second-longest away-from-home streak in team history.Associated Press Packers win battle of first place teams http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7400078?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5 November 4, 2007 https://www.webcitation.org/5wiTFFrzp?url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7400078?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5 February 23, 2011 dead Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings Vikings 0 0 0 0 Packers 7 6 14 7 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT 53 °F °C on (Sunny) 70,945 Gerry Austin Fox Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Brian Baldinger (color commentator) Playing their first home game since mid-October, the Packers hosted their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. In the first half, the first career touchdownUSA Today Adrian Peterson injures knee in loss to Green Bay https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/vikings/2007-11-11-peterson-injured_N.htm November 11, 2007 November 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110523235642/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/vikings/2007-11-11-peterson-injured_N.htm May 23, 2011 live mdy by Ryan Grant came on a 30-yard run and gave the Packers a 7–0 lead, and two field goals by Mason Crosby (a 39-yard field goal midway through the 2nd quarter and a 24-yard field goal at the end of the half) would provide all the first half scoring, as the Packers went to the locker room leading 13–0. In the second half, Brett Favre threw a pair of third-quarter touchdown passes, one to Donald Lee and one to Ruvell Martin (which was Favre's 200th TD pass at Lambeau Field),Sporting Life Packers crush vikings http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/07/11/11/GRIDIRON_USA-Green_Bay_Nightlead.html November 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110605001246/http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed%2F07%2F11%2F11%2FGRIDIRON_USA-Green_Bay_Nightlead.html June 5, 2011 dead mdy-all giving the Packers a 27–0 lead. With an additional Martin touchdown catch in the 4th quarter, the Packers shut out the Vikings 34–0, their first shutout of 2007. The Packers defense held Adrian Peterson to a season-low 45 yards on 11 carries a week after he set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against the San Diego Chargers.Bloomberg Green Bay Favre Has Three Touchdowns for Packers: NFL Week 10 (Update1) https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=atEyDv6WWymc&refer=home November 11, 2007 https://archive.today/20120720211533/http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=atEyDv6WWymc&refer=home July 20, 2012 live November 11, 2007 Grant became the first running back to reach the century mark against the Vikings this season, rushing for 119 yards on 25 carries, his career best. With the win, the Packers improved to 8–1, which matched the best start to a season in Brett Favre's career (in 1996 and 2002). This game was the first time the Vikings had been shut out since 1991, Associated Press Peterson sprains knee, Packers shutout Vikings, 34–0 http://www.kare11.com/news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=269385 November 11, 2007 October 2010 H3llBot and halted the Vikings’ NFL-record run of 260 consecutive regular-season games with a point.Souhan Jim Vikings thoroughly embarrassed in Green Bay http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2007/11/12/sports/1sports12.txt November 12, 2007 dead https://archive.today/20120903205318/http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2007/11/12/sports/1sports12.txt September 3, 2012 The game was Green Bay's first shutout of the Vikings in 94 games of the rivalry.Korth Todd Packers whip Vikings, 34–0 https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/?Notification.Info=The%20legacy%20url%20is%20not%20supported 247Sports.com November 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021158/http://chi.scout.com/a.z?s=25&p=2&c=700565 July 16, 2011 live During the game, Favre became only the second NFL quarterback to throw for 60,000 yards in a career. He now has 60,257 yards' passing in his 17-year NFL career, second only to Dan Marino's career passing record of 61,361 yards. The Canadian Press Green Bay Packers rough up Adrian Peterson in 34–0 win over Vikings http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iHzmqluXhTGEi-N6qIeQc3vhXgFw November 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071114010057/http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iHzmqluXhTGEi-N6qIeQc3vhXgFw November 14, 2007 dead On November 15, 2007, the NFL announced Favre and running back Ryan Grant were voted the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on November 11–12. Favre, Grant Named FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players Of The Week http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/15/3/ November 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071119003814/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/15/3/ November 19, 2007 Favre has received the FedEx Air award four times this season. Coach McCarthy was voted the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week for games played on November 11–12, the second time he has received the award this season. FavreMike McCarthy Named NFL Coach Of The Week http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/16/2/ November 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080516151953/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/16/2/ May 16, 2008 dead Week 11: vs. Carolina Panthers Panthers 3 0 7 7 Packers 7 14 7 3 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT 42 °F °C (Mostly Cloudy) Fox Dick Stockton (play-by-play) & Brian Baldinger (color commentator) 70,805 Gene Steratore 38-year-old Brett Favre faced off against 44-year-old Carolina quarterback Vinny Testaverde in a game that featured the oldest starting quarterbacks duo in NFL history. Jenkins Chris Green Bay 31, Carolina 17 https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071118009 November 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071213074801/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071118009 December 13, 2007 live Favre threw 3 touchdown passes, and Tramon Williams returned a punt 94-yard for another touchdown as Green Bay defeated the Carolina Panthers 31–17. It was Favre's 62nd career game with at least three touchdown passes, tying Dan Marino's record. The win moved Green Bay to 9–1 on the season, its best start through the first 10 games since 1962. This is also Favre's best 10 game start to a season in his career.STATS Inc. STATS INC: Week 11 pregame notes http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7446378 November 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071123151714/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7446378 November 23, 2007 dead mdy Packers punt returner Tramon Williams was named Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the 11th week of the 2007 season (November 18–19). Packers.com PR Tramon Williams Named NFC Player Of The Week http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/21/2/ November 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071217084306/http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/21/2/ December 17, 2007 Packers defensive tackle Corey Williams was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on November 18–19. Williams posted four solo tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles during the game. Packers.com Corey Williams Named Defensive Player Of The Week http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/22/3/ November 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071217084311/http://packers.com/news/releases/2007/11/22/3/ December 17, 2007 Week 12: at Detroit Lions Packers 0 17 14 6 Lions 6 3 3 14 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan 12:30 PM EDT/11:30 AM CDT 68 °F °C on Fox Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator), & Pam Oliver (sideline reporter) 63,257 Scott Green Coming off their home win over the Panthers, the Packers flew to Ford Field for a Week 12 Thanksgiving NFC North duel with the Detroit Lions. Lions kicker Jason Hanson completed a 47-yard field goal, and followed it with a 41-yarder to give the Lions a 6–0 lead after the first quarter. Brett Favre started the second quarter with an 11-yard TD pass to Greg Jennings. The Packers held on to the lead for the remainder of the game, winning 37–26. The win moved the Packers to 10–1 on the season. Favre finished the game with 3 touchdowns, the 63rd time he has thrown 3 or more touchdowns in a game, breaking the record he held with Dan Marino. At one point during the game, Favre completed 20 consecutive passes, breaking the Packers team record of 18 (held by Don Majkowski and Lynn Dickey).Sporting Life Packers continue superb start http://www.sportinglife.com/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/07/11/22/manual_213433.html November 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110605001254/http://www.sportinglife.com/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed%2F07%2F11%2F22%2Fmanual_213433.html June 5, 2011 dead mdy-all Favre threw for 381 passing yards, which was his seventh 300-yard passing game of the season, tying a career-high.Bensch Bob Favre Leads Packers Over Lions 37–26 for Sixth-Straight Victory https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=aOGPTfBupG5g&refer=home November 22, 2007 https://archive.today/20120720203403/http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=aOGPTfBupG5g&refer=home July 20, 2012 live Bloomberg November 22, 2007 mdy-all For his performance, Favre was awarded Fox's Galloping Gobbler Award. Favre also was voted Fedex Air NFL Player of the Week, the fifth time this year he has received the award.National Football League Favre, Gore named Week 12 FedEx Air and Ground NFL Players of the Week NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground November 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20100105013511/http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground January 5, 2010 dead mdy Green Bay has equaled its best 11-game record since 1929.Korth Todd Packers stave off hungry Lions, 37–26 http://gnb.scout.com/2/704489.html November 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021255/http://gnb.scout.com/2/704489.html July 16, 2011 dead mdy-all With the win, the Packers improved to 10–1 (the team's best start since 1962). Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys Packers 10 7 7 3 Cowboys 13 14 0 10 Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas 8:15 PM EDT/7:15 PM CDT 56 F (Clear) NFL Network Bryant Gumbel (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator) 64,167 John Parry Coming off their Thanksgiving win over their divisional foe, the Lions, the Packers flew to Texas Stadium for a Week 13 Thursday night intraconference duel with the throwback-clad Dallas Cowboys. This match-up would see two 10–1 teams face one another for the first time since 1990 when the New York Giants lost to the San Francisco 49ers.http://www.latimes.com/sports/motorracing/la-sp-briefing25nov25,1,6288379.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-autoracing&ctrack=1&cset=true Not perfect, but 10 isn't bad number LA Times 2007-11-26 May 2016 medicmedic Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo faced off against his boyhood idol Brett Favre in the game.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/2007-11-26-romo-wisconsin_N.htm Romo remembers Wisconsin roots in test with Packers USA Today November 27, 2007 April 22, 2010 Pete Dougherty https://web.archive.org/web/20110524003949/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/2007-11-26-romo-wisconsin_N.htm May 24, 2011 live mdy The Packers started the game missing two key players of their defense, with injured cornerback Charles Woodson (tied for 7th in the NFL with 4 interceptions) and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (tied for 6th in the NFL with 9.5 sacks) on the inactive list.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/29/AR2007112902609.html?hpid=moreheadlines Favre Gets Hurt, Cowboys Get Ahead Washington Post November 30, 2007 Mark Maske November 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103212054/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/29/AR2007112902609.html?hpid=moreheadlines November 3, 2012 live mdy-all In the first quarter, Green Bay took the early lead as rookie kicker Mason Crosby completed a 47-yard field goal. On the second play of the Cowboys opening drive, Al Harris stripped the ball from Terrell Owens and side judge Laird Hayes signaled Green Bay ball, but head linesman Derick Bowers overruled him. The only option for Mike McCarthy to challenge on the play, since the whistle was blown, was whether it was a reception – the strip could not be reviewed. The replay upheld the reception and Dallas retained possession.Banks Don http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071130/PKR0201/711300656/1989 Notebook: Woodson, KGB injuries hurt 'D' PackersNews.com November 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080307080235/http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20071130%2FPKR0201%2F711300656%2F1989 March 7, 2008 live mdy http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/11/29/snap.judgments/1.html Favre's bad night, cable wars, Barber, T.O. and more Sports Illustrated November 30, 2007 November 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604144354/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/11/29/snap.judgments/1.html June 4, 2011 dead mdy http://www.footballoutsiders.com/print/5827/ Audibles at the Line: Packers at Cowboys FootballOutsiders.com November 30, 2007 https://archive.today/20130123084912/http://www.footballoutsiders.com/print/5827/ dead January 23, 2013 Wilde Jason http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=259758&ntpid=3 Left guard still not right Wisconsin State Journal December 1, 2007 May 2016 medicmedicPelissero Tom http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/PKR01/712050554/1989 Notebook: QB Nall—It's 'great to be back' PackersNews.com December 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071208053804/http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20071205%2FPKR01%2F712050554%2F1989 December 8, 2007 live mdy Nick Folk completed a 26-yard field goal to tie the game. Folk also completed a 51-yard field goal, and QB Tony Romo threw a 3-yard TD pass to WR Patrick Crayton. The Packers would end the first quarter with rookie RB Ryan Grant running for a 62-yard touchdown. In the second quarter, Dallas responded with Romo completing a 26-yard TD pass to TE Anthony Fasano and a 10-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens. Brett Favre left the game in the second quarter after he hit his right elbow on the helmet of a blitzing Cowboys CB Nate Jones. The throw led to Favre's second interception. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took over for the Packers next series and led the offense on a 74-yard drive, capping it off with an 11-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings. In the third, Grant finished off a 69-yard Packer drive with a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Romo completed a 4-yard TD pass to Crayton. Mason Crosby kicked a 52-yard field goal with just over 5 minutes remaining in the game to pull the Packers within a field goal. Dallas sealed the win as Folk kicked a 25-yard field goal with 1:03 left in the game. The Packers were flagged for a season-high 142 penalty yards. With the loss, the Packers fell to 10–2. This is the last Packers loss in Dallas to date, as the two teams would not meet again in Dallas until the 2013 season, where Green Bay overcame a 26–3 deficit to beat the Cowboys 37–36. The Packers, since then, have gone 3–0–1 in Dallas in the regular season, the latest result being a 40–40 tie in 2025. Week 14: vs. Oakland Raiders Raiders 0 7 0 0 Packers 0 14 17 7 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CDT 18 F (Mostly Cloudy) 70,828 Ed Hochuli CBS Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) & Rich Gannon (color commentator) Hoping to rebound from their Thursday night road loss to the Cowboys, the Packers went home for Favre's 250th (270th including playoffs) consecutive start,https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-09-2027733741_x.htm In 250th straight start, Packers' Favre is effective, unspectacular USA Today.com Fly Colin December 9, 2007 December 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110524013824/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-09-2027733741_x.htm May 24, 2011 live mdy along with Green Bay's Week 14 interconference duel with the Oakland Raiders. After a scoreless first quarter, the Packers sliced away in the second quarter with rookie RB Ryan Grant getting a 6-yard TD run, while CB Will Blackmon returned a punt 57 yards for a touchdown. The Raiders would end the half with their only score of the game as QB Josh McCown completed a 25-yard TD pass to WR Jerry Porter. In the third quarter, Green Bay took control with rookie Mason Crosby nailing a 44-yard field goal, QB Brett Favre completing an 80-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings, while Blackmon recovered an Oakland fumble in their endzone for a touchdown (making him the first player since Cincinnati's Lemar Parrish in 1974 to return a punt and a fumble for a touchdown in one game). In the fourth quarter, the Packers pulled away with Favre completing a 46-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee. With the win, not only did Green Bay improve to 11–2, but they also clinched the NFC North division title. http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2007/12/09/5/ Game Review: Division Title is First Step Packers.com Spofford Mike December 9, 2007 December 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071212070048/http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2007/12/09/5/ December 12, 2007 It was the Packers' 18th division title, along with their 24th playoff berth with three games remaining in the season – the second-fastest division title in team history. http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=261221 Packers: Easy win wraps up NFC North title Wisconsin State Journal Wilde Jason December 9, 2007 December 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071211182403/http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=261221 December 11, 2007 Blackmon was awarded NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his performance.http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4117155.htm Collins, Trufant and Blackmon earn NFC weekly honors SportsNetwork.com December 12, 2007 December 12, 2007 https://www.webcitation.org/5wiTRMGpI?url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=%2Fnfl%2Fnews%2FABN4117155.htm February 23, 2011 dead Week 15: at St. Louis Rams Packers 7 10 10 6 Rams 7 7 0 0 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 PM EDT Game Played Indoors (Domed Stadium) 66,008 Ron Winter Fox Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentator), & Tony Siragusa (sideline reporter) Coming off their dominating home win over the Raiders, the Packers flew to the Edward Jones Dome for a Week 15 duel with the St. Louis Rams. In the first quarter, Green Bay drew first blood as rookie RB Ryan Grant got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams responded with QB Marc Bulger completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt. In the second quarter, Green Bay went back into the lead as QB Brett Favre completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee, yet St. Louis answered with RB Steven Jackson getting a 46-yard TD run. The Packers would regain the lead prior to halftime with rookie kicker Mason Crosby getting a 44-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Green Bay took control as Crosby kicked a 50-yard field goal, along with Favre completing a 44-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings. In the fourth quarter, the Pack finished the Rams off with Crosby nailing a 25-yard and a 46-yard field goal. With the win, the Packers improved to 12–2. Brett Favre came into the contest needing 184 yards to break Dan Marino's all-time record mark of 61,361 career passing yards. He broke the record, as he threw for 227 total yards in the game. The new record came on a seven-yard completion to Donald Driver. Ryan Grant and Greg Jennings each had a touchdown during the game, making it the first time two Packers players have each scored a touchdown in the same four consecutive games.Goska Eric http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071217/PKR07/712170567/1989 Eric Goska column: Grant-Jennings scoring streak sets team record PackersNews.com December 17, 2007 https://www.webcitation.org/5wiTSFqRQ?url=http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20071217%2FPKR07%2F712170567%2F1989 February 23, 2011 live mdy Atari Bigby was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on December 13 – 17. Bigby made four tackles and two interceptions (a career high). Bigby intercepted the ball on the Packers' 22-yard line late in the second quarter to keep the Packers ahead by three going into halftime. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ Atari Bigby Voted Defensive Player Of The Week Packers.com December 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080424135012/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ April 24, 2008 Kicker Mason Crosby was voted the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on December 13 – 17. Crosby went four-for-four in field goals, including a long 50-yard field goal and 46-yard and 44-yard kicks, and 3 for 3 in extra points. http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/21/2/ Mason Crosby Voted NFL Rookie Of The Week Packers.com December 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071225050248/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/21/2/ December 25, 2007 With the Carolina Panthers defeating the Seattle Seahawks on the day, the Packers clinched a first round bye for the playoffs. Week 16: at Chicago Bears Packers 0 7 0 0 Bears 3 10 15 7 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 1:00 PM EDT 16 °F °C on, Wind chill: -1 F, Winds: 30 - 40 mph on gusts) 62,272 Jeff Triplette Fox Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator), & Pam Oliver (sideline reporter) In cold and windy conditions, Brett Favre threw 2 interceptions, and the Bears blocked 2 punts, en route to a 35–7 victory over the Packers, giving the Bears a sweep against Green Bay for the 2007 season. The Packers had not had a punt blocked in 12 years (929 punts).http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=a4b8f194-cde1-4a43-b798-16240c3f1b91 Ryan wants to forget Bears game The Leader Post December 26, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103150114/http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=a4b8f194-cde1-4a43-b798-16240c3f1b91 November 3, 2012 dead mdy The last time the Packers had 2 punts blocked in a game was September 21, 1975, in a game against Detroit.http://www.post-trib.com/sports/710878,bearsnotes.article NFL: Special use of weather aids punt-block team Post Tribune December 26, 2007 May 2016 medicmedic Favre ended the game with 158 passing yards, and he surpassed 4,000 yards passing for the season, the 5th time in his career to achieve the mark. Ryan Grant ran for 100 total yards and the only touchdown for the Packers. With the loss, the Packers fell to 12–3 on the season. Week 17: vs. Detroit Lions Lions 3 7 3 0 Packers 14 7 10 3 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:00 PM EDT 20 °F °C (Cloudy) 70,869 Pete Morelli Fox Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentator), & Tony Siragusa (sideline reporter) Brett Favre left less than a minute into the second quarter with the game well in hand, as he had thrown two touchdown passes, and running back Ryan Grant had another one on a 27-yard run. Backup quarterback Craig Nall threw another touchdown in his first playing time in the NFL since 2004. Packers punter Jon Ryan had a 72-yard punt in the fourth quarter, the longest punt at Lambeau Field since 1965.http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?season=2007&week=REG17&game_id=29440 Green Bay rolls over Detroit NFL.com December 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20090307075502/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?season=2007&week=REG17&game_id=29440 March 7, 2009 live Running back Brandon Jackson topped the 100 yard mark for the first time in his career, running for 113 yards.http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports//index.php?ntid=264752 Running in relief a thriller for Jackson Wisconsin State Journal January 1, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090707140025/http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=264752 July 7, 2009 Packers rookie kicker Mason Crosby finished the season leading the NFL with 141 points, the highest-scoring season by a kicker in franchise history and third-highest season point total by any Packers player. Jenkins Chris https://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20071230/ca_pr_on_fo/nfl_det_gb_4 Green Bay Packers prepare for playoffs with 34–13 victory over Lions Associated Press January 1, 2008 Yahoo.com October 2010 H3llBot Green Bay has 17 consecutive home victories over Detroit, a team that has not recorded a victory in Wisconsin since 1991.Cotsonika Nicholas http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/SPORTS01/712310347 https://archive.today/20070613003348/http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/SPORTS01/712310347 dead June 13, 2007 Green Bay had nothing to gain, still dominated Lions to win 17th straight in Wisconsin Free Press January 1, 2008 With their 5th straight win over the Lions, the Packers finished the season with a record of 13–3. The 13-win season was the fourth in the history of the Packer team (1997, 1996, and 1962 were the others). On January 2, 2008, Brandon Jackson was voted NFL Rookie of the Week for games played December 29–30, 2007. Jackson ran the ball 20 times for 113 yards and made two receptions for 22 yards in the Packers' 34–13 win over the Detroit Lions. Packers.com RB Brandon Jackson Voted NFL Rookie Of The Week http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/01/02/2/ January 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080105031913/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/01/02/2/ January 5, 2008 On January 3, 2008, the NFL announced McCarthy finished second in voting for The Associated Press 2007 NFL Coach of the Year, garnering 15 votes to Bill Belichick's leading 29 votes. Associated Press Unbeaten regular season lifts Belichick to second AP Coach of Year honor NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d805b47b4&template=without-video&confirm=true January 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080104153614/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d805b47b4&template=without-video&confirm=true January 4, 2008 Playoffs 2007–08 NFL playoffs Playoff round Date Opponent (seed) Result Record Game site NFL.comrecap Divisional January 12, 2008 Seattle Seahawks (3) W 42–20 1–0Lambeau Field Recap NFC Championship January 20, 2008 New York Giants (5) L 20–23 (OT) 1–1 Lambeau Field Recap Divisional Round: Seattle Seahawks Snow Globe Game Seahawks 14 3 3 0 Packers 14 14 7 7 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 4:30 PM EDT 28 F (heavy snow) 72,168 Mike Carey Fox Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentator), & Tony Siragusa (sideline reporter) Mike Holmgren and the Seattle Seahawks played the Green Bay Packers for a chance to play in the NFC Championship game. The Packers beat the Seahawks 42–20. Ryan Grant fumbled twice in the first 69 seconds, the turnovers led to an early 14–0 Seahawk lead. Grant redeemed himself by running for 201 yards and three touchdowns – both franchise playoff records (Ahman Green had run for 156 yards in a 2004 playoff game).Cooney Bill Packers 42, Seahawks 20: From Grant's tomb to Ryan's hope http://www.madison.com/wsj/mad/sports/index.php?ntid=267032 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110613142100/http://www.madison.com/wsj/mad/sports/index.php?ntid=267032 June 13, 2011 dead mdy-all Brett Favre went 18-for-23 for 173 yards and three touchdowns, two to Greg Jennings, joining Joe Montana as the only passers in league history with 5,000 yards in postseason play.Biggs Brad Favre plows ahead http://www.suntimes.com/sports/739037,CST-SPT-pack13.article January 13, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080116105334/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/739037%2CCST-SPT-pack13.article January 16, 2008 Sun Times Other Packer team records set during the game include most points in a game with 42, most touchdowns with six, and most first downs with 25.Thiel Art This was humiliation, pure and simple http://www.seattlepi.com/football/347175_thiel13.html January 13, 2008 https://archive.today/20120913014516/http://www.seattlepi.com/football/347175_thiel13.html September 13, 2012 live Seattle Post-Intelligencer January 12, 2008 mdy NFC Championship: New York Giants 2007 NFC Championship Game Giants 3 3 14 0 3 Packers 0 10 7 3 0 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 6:30 PM EDT -1 to -40 F wind chill 72,740 Terry McAulay Fox Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color commentator), Chris Myers and Pam Oliver (field reporters) The Green Bay Packers were defeated by the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in overtime. It was the 3rd coldest game in NFL history at the time. Favre extended his NFL record to 18 straight playoff games with at least one touchdown pass. It came on a 90-yard touchdown throw to Donald Driver, the longest playoff pass in Packers team history.Wilner Barry Another Manning headed to Super Bowl http://www.seattlepi.com/football/2021ap_fbn_nfc_championship.html?source=mypi January 24, 2008 SeattlePi.comMay 2016 medicmedic This would also be the final game in Favre's legendary career as a Green Bay Packer. This was also the last time the Packers hosted the NFC Championship until the 2020 season.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lambeau-field-host-nfc-championship-game-first-time-since-2008 Lambeau Field to host NFC Championship game for first time since 2008 Fox News January 16, 2021 January 23, 2021 January 24, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210124204341/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lambeau-field-host-nfc-championship-game-first-time-since-2008 live Season statistical leaders Passing Yards: Brett Favre 4,155 Yards Passing Touchdowns: Brett Favre 28 TD Rushing Yards: Ryan Grant, 956 Yards Rushing Touchdowns: Ryan Grant, 8 TD Receiving Yards: Donald Driver, 1,048 Yards Receiving Touchdowns: Greg Jennings, 12 TD Points: Mason Crosby, 141 points Kickoff Return Yards: Tramon Williams, 684 Yards Punt Return Yards: Charles Woodson, 268 Yards Tackles: Nick Barnett, 131 Tackles Sacks: Aaron Kampman, 12 Sacks Interceptions: Atari Bigby, 5 Interceptions Awards and records Awards Brett Favre was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Brett Favre was named FedEx Air Player of the Year. Brett Favre was awarded Fox's Galloping Gobbler Award. Brett Favre was voted 5x for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week. Mason Crosby was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on Week 1. Brett Favre was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played September 16–17 Mike McCarthy was voted the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week for games played on September 16–17. Nick Barnett was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on September 23–24. Brett Favre was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 4. Charles Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Week 6. Aaron Kampman was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. James Jones was announced as the Diet Pepsi 2007 Rookie of the Week for games played on October 28–29. Mike mccarthy was voted the motorola nfl coach of the week for games played on November 11–12. Tramon Williams was named Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on November 18–19. Corey Williams was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on November 18–19. Will Blackmon was awarded NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for games played on Week 14. Atari Bigby was voted the GMC Defensive Player of the Week for games played on December 13–17. Mason Crosby was voted the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on December 13–17. Brandon Jackson was voted NFL Rookie of the Week for games played December 29–30. Atari Bigby was voted NFC Defensive Player of the Month for games played in December. Chris Francies was the winner of the Packers' Ed Block Courage Award. Mike McCarthy was voted 2007 NFL Alumni's Coach of the Year. Mike McCarthy was voted 2007 Motorola NFL Coach of the Year. Records Individual Brett Favre surpassed John Elway as the leagues's all-time leader in career wins as a starter. Brett Favre surpassed Dan Marino as the league's all-time leader in touchdown passes. Brett Favre set the league record for most pass attempts in a career. Brett Favre surpassed George Blanda as the league's all-time leader in interceptions thrown. Brett Favre set the league record for the most career touchdown passes of 75 yards or more. Brett Favre joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks who've beaten all 31 other teams in the NFL. Brett Favre surpassed Dan Marino as the league's all-time leader in career 3 touchdown games. Brett Favre surpassed Don Majkowski and Lynn Dickey setting the Packers record of most consecutive completions in a game with 20. Brett Favre surpassed himself setting the Packers record for Highest Completion Percentage, Season (140 att.) with 66.54%. Brett Favre tied Don Majkowski for the team record of Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game with 46 vs. Min on November 11, 2007. Will Blackmon became only the second player in league history to return a punt and a fumble for a touchdown in the same game. Brett Favre surpassed Dan Marino as the league's all-time leader in career passing yards. Brett Favre joined Joe Montana as the only passers in league history to eclipse 5,000 passing yards in career postseason play. Mason Crosby lead the NFL in points scored with 141. Mason Crosby broke the team record of Most Points, No Touchdowns, Season with 141. Mason Crosby broke the team record of Most Points, Rookie, Season with 141. Ryan Grant broke the franchise playoff rushing yards in playoff game record with 201 yards against the Seattle Seahawks. Ryan Grant broke the franchise rushing touchdowns in a playoff game record with 3 touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks. Nick Barnett tied Brian Noble and Bernardo Harris for the team record of, Tackles, Most Seasons Leading Team (1975–2007) with 4. Team Most Games Won, Regular Season: 13 (1962, 1996, 1997 also won 13) Most First Downs Allowed By Penalty, Season: 44 Most First Downs, Passing, Game: 22 vs. Minnesota, November 11, 2007 Most Games, 300 Net Yards Passing, Season: 7 Most Consecutive Games, 300 Net Yards Passing: 3 (twice) (1984, 2004 also had 3 consecutive) Highest Completion Percentage, Season: 66.26% (383 completions in 578 attempts) Most TD, Opponents' Fumbles Recovered, Season: 3 (2004 also had 3) 2008 Pro Bowl selections The Packers had five 2008 Pro Bowl selections, 9th most in the NFL. Head coach Mike McCarthy was also the coach of the NFC. Position Player Team Quarterback Brett Favrereplacement a a Starter Wide receiver Donald Driver Reserve Offensive Tackle Chad Cliftoninjury b b Reserve Defensive end Aaron Kampman Starter Cornerback Al Harris Starter Notes: replacement a aInjured player; selected but did not play injury b bReplacement selection due to injury or vacancy 2007 All-Pro selections The following is a list of players that were named to the Associated Press 2007 All-Pro Team. Position Player Team Quarterback Brett Favre Second Defensive end Aaron Kampman Second Linebacker Nick Barnett Second Cornerback Al Harris Second Hall of Fame Inductions In July 2007 the following players were inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Robert Brooks, WR, 1992–98 LeRoy Butler, SS, 1990–2001 References 30em Category:Green Bay Packers seasons Green Bay Packers Category:NFC North championship seasons Green Bay Packers