Packers Claim NFC North
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When Green Bay started the season at 4-6 very few people believed the Packers would make the playoffs, especially win the division. They defeated the Detroit Lions 31 to 24. Green Bay claims the NFC North crown once again.
Aaron Rodgers was outstanding once again for Green Bay. He threw for 300 yards and 4 touchdowns. During the Packers 6-game win streak, he has thrown for 1567 yards 15 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
In the second quarter, Rodgers threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Ripkowski. Ripkowski had 2 catches for 15 yards receiving and 1 touchdown, along with 61 yards rushing. Later in the period, Detroit scored touchdowns by Zach Zenner (1-yard run) and Golden Tate (3-yard reception from Stafford). Zenner finished with 69 yards rushing and 1 touchdown. Tate finished with 6 catches for 77 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.
With the Packers trailing 14 to 10 in the third-quarter, Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Davante Adams from 3 yards out. In the fourth quarter, Aaron Rodgers threw a ridiculous on the run 10-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison. Allison finished with 4 catches for 91 yards receiving and 1 touchdown.
With the Packers up 23 to 17 later in the fourth, Rodgers threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams. Adams finished with 6 catches for 31 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns and 1 2-point conversion scored.
With 13 seconds remaining, Matthew Stafford threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin. Boldin finished with 4 catches for 57 yards receiving and 1 touchdown. Stafford finished with 347 yards passing 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Detroit attempted the onside kick and failed. Detroit will travel to Seattle next Saturday Night and Green will host New York next Sunday.
