New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (September 30, 2012)

Game Recap


In a September week 4 collision in Green Bay, the Packers enjoyed a 28-27 win over the Saints. The Saints had the advantage heading into into the deciding quarter 24-21 when Packers made a comeback for the victory, outscoring the Saints 7-3.

The Packers were led by Aaron Rodgers who had 319 yards passing, 4 touchdowns, was 31 of 41 passing. Cedric Benson ran for 84 yards on the ground. Jordy Nelson had 93 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Saints, Drew Brees tossed in 446 yards passing in the air, 3 touchdowns, zero INTs, was 35 of 54 passing. Marques Colston had 153 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 9 receptions.

The Packers ended with 421 total yards, 30 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 8 on third downs. The Saints finished with 474 total yards, 25 first downs, 0 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 9 of 17 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 28-27
  • Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:25PM
  • Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 421, Turnovers: 2
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 474, Turnovers: 0
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: GNB by 7.5
  • -- Over/Under: 53.5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NOR 7 7 10 3 27
GNB 7 14 0 7 28

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Drew BreesNOR35-544463080
Aaron RodgersGNB31-413194120

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Cedric BensonGNB188409
Darren SprolesNOR52009
Pierre ThomasNOR91406
Aaron RodgersGNB513010
Mark IngramNOR51103
John KuhnGNB1505
Graham HarrellGNB1000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Marques ColstonNOR9153127
Jordy NelsonGNB893118
Joe MorganNOR180180
Jimmy GrahamNOR776024
Lance MooreNOR767019
Randall CobbGNB766017
James JonesGNB556220
Jermichael FinleyGNB454020

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
GNB251020
NOR19450

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
GNB31-41319410
NOR35-54446302

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers

  • Attendance: 70,571
  • Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 7 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:18 - 3 hours, 18 minutes
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