Game Recap
In a September week 1 contest in Green Bay, the Packers got a 42-34 win over the Saints. The Packers played well at the start and held on for the win.
The Packers were led by Aaron Rodgers who had 312 passing yards, 3 TDs, 0 picks, was 27 of 35 passing. James Starks had 1 touchdown. Greg Jennings caught 89 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Saints, Drew Brees tossed in 419 passing yards, 3 TDs, zero INTs, was 32 of 49 passing. Devery Henderson had 100 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
In the shootout, the Packers finished with 399 total yards, 27 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 8 of 12 on third downs. The Saints registered 477 total yards, 27 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 9 of 14 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 42-34
- Date: Thursday, September 8, 2011
- Game Time Kickoff: 8:40PM
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 399, Turnovers: 0
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 477, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: GNB by 5.0
- -- Over/Under: 48.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NOR |
7 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
34 |
| GNB |
21 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
42 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Brees | NOR | 32-49 | 419 | 3 | 0 | 36 | |
| Aaron Rodgers | GNB | 27-35 | 312 | 3 | 0 | 36 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| James Starks | GNB | 12 | 57 | 1 | 17 | |
| Ryan Grant | GNB | 9 | 40 | 0 | 10 | |
| Mark Ingram | NOR | 13 | 40 | 0 | 9 | |
| Pierre Thomas | NOR | 5 | 31 | 0 | 21 | |
| Darren Sproles | NOR | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| John Kuhn | GNB | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Drew Brees | NOR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Devery Henderson | NOR | 6 | 100 | 1 | 29 | |
| Greg Jennings | GNB | 7 | 89 | 1 | 22 | |
| Marques Colston | NOR | 6 | 81 | 0 | 23 | |
| Jordy Nelson | GNB | 6 | 77 | 1 | 36 | |
| Darren Sproles | NOR | 7 | 75 | 0 | 36 | |
| Robert Meachem | NOR | 5 | 70 | 1 | 31 | |
| Jimmy Graham | NOR | 4 | 56 | 1 | 21 | |
| Jermichael Finley | GNB | 3 | 53 | 0 | 20 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 27 | 103 | 2 | | |
| NOR | 21 | 81 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 27-35 | 312 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| NOR | 32-49 | 419 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers
- Attendance: 70,555
- Weather: 68 degrees, relative humidity 67%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:09 - 3 hours, 09 minutes
