2015 Green Bay Packers season
2015 Green Bay Packers season | |
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Owner | Green Bay Packers, Inc. (360,760 stockholders)[1] |
General manager | Ted Thompson |
Head coach | Mike McCarthy |
Home field | Lambeau Field |
Results | |
Record | 6–0 |
Division place | 1st NFC North |
Uniform | |
The 2015 Green Bay Packers season is the franchise's 96th season in the National Football League, the 97th overall, and the tenth under head coach Mike McCarthy.
Offseason
Free agents
Position | Player | Free agency tag |
Date signed | Team |
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QB | Matt Flynn* | UFA | June 11, 2015[2] | New England Patriots |
QB | Scott Tolzien | UFA | March 8, 2015[3] | Green Bay Packers |
RB | DuJuan Harris | ERFA | March 19, 2015[4] | Minnesota Vikings |
FB | John Kuhn | UFA | April 13, 2015[5] | Green Bay Packers |
WR | Jarrett Boykin | RFA | March 27, 2015[6] | Carolina Panthers |
WR | Randall Cobb | UFA | March 7, 2015[7] | Green Bay Packers |
OT | Don Barclay | RFA | April 9, 2015[8] | Green Bay Packers |
OT | Bryan Bulaga | UFA | March 10, 2015[9] | Green Bay Packers |
NT | Letroy Guion | UFA | March 30, 2015[10] | Green Bay Packers |
NT | B.J. Raji | UFA | March 30, 2015[10] | Green Bay Packers |
ILB | Jamari Lattimore | UFA | April 1, 2015[11] | New York Jets |
CB | Jarrett Bush | UFA | ||
CB | Davon House | UFA | March 10, 2015 [12] | Jacksonville Jaguars |
CB | Tramon Williams | UFA | March 16, 2015 [13] | Cleveland Browns |
SS | Sean Richardson | RFA | April 13, 2015[14] | Green Bay Packers |
FS | Chris Banjo | ERFA | April 17, 2015[15] | Green Bay Packers |
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise Tag
*Player was signed after the June 1st deadline and will not count towards compensatory selections.
2015 NFL Draft
2015 Green Bay Packers draft | |||||
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 30 | Damarious Randall | Cornerback[16] | Arizona State | |
2 | 62 | Quinten Rollins | Cornerback | Miami (OH) | |
3 | 94 | Ty Montgomery | Wide Receiver | Stanford | |
4 | 129 | Jake Ryan | Linebacker | Michigan | |
5 | 147 | Brett Hundley | Quarterback | UCLA | from Cleveland via New England |
6 | 206 | Aaron Ripkowski | Fullback | Oklahoma | |
6 | 210 | Christian Ringo | Defensive End | Louisiana-Lafayette | compensatory selection |
6 | 213 | Kennard Backman | Tight End | Alabama-Birmingham | compensatory selection |
Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career |
- Notes
- The Packers received two compensatory selections in the sixth round of the 2015 draft.[17]
- The Packers traded picks No. 166 and No. 247 to receive No. 147 from the New England Patriots.[18]
Staff
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Current roster
Starters
Regular season
Offense
POS | Name | GS | Name | GS |
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QB | Aaron Rodgers | 6 | ||
RB | Eddie Lacy | 5 | James Starks | 1 |
WR | Randall Cobb | 6 | ||
WR | James Jones | 6 | ||
WR | Davante Adams | 3 | Ty Montgomery | 3 |
TE | Richard Rodgers | 6 | ||
LT | David Bakhtiari | 6 | ||
LG | Josh Sitton | 6 | ||
C | Corey Linsley | 6 | ||
RG | T. J. Lang | 6 | ||
RT | Don Barclay | 3 | Bryan Bulaga | 3 |
Defense
POS | Name | GS | Name | GS | Name | GS |
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DE | Mike Pennel | 3 | ||||
DT | Mike Daniels | 6 | Mike Neal | 1 | ||
NT | B. J. Raji | 5 | Letroy Guion | 1 | ||
OLB | Mike Neal | 4 | Nick Perry | 1 | ||
OLB | Julius Peppers | 6 | ||||
ILB | Clay Matthews III | 6 | ||||
ILB | Nate Palmer | 5 | Sam Barrington | 1 | ||
CB | Sam Shields | 6 | ||||
CB | Casey Hayward | 4 | Damarious Randall | 2 | Micah Hyde | 1 |
SS | Micah Hyde | 5 | Morgan Burnett | 1 | ||
FS | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix | 6 | ||||
S | Sean Richardson | 1 | Chris Banjo | 1 |
Standings
Division
NFC North | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(3) Minnesota Vikings | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 5–1 | 8–4 | 365 | 302 | W3 |
(5) Green Bay Packers | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 7–5 | 368 | 323 | L2 |
Detroit Lions | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 6–6 | 358 | 400 | W3 |
Chicago Bears | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1–5 | 3–9 | 335 | 397 | L1 |
Conference
# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
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Division Leaders | |||||||||||
1 | Carolina Panthers | South | 15 | 1 | 0 | .938 | 5–1 | 11–1 | .441 | .438 | W1 |
2 | Arizona Cardinals | West | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 4–2 | 10–2 | .477 | .457 | L1 |
3 | Minnesota Vikings | North | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 5–1 | 8–4 | .504 | .449 | W3 |
4 | Washington Redskins | East | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 4–2 | 8–4 | .465 | .403 | W4 |
Wild Cards | |||||||||||
5[a] | Green Bay Packers | North | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .531 | .450 | L2 |
6[a] | Seattle Seahawks | West | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .520 | .431 | W1 |
Did not qualify for the postseason | |||||||||||
7 | Atlanta Falcons | South | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 1–5 | 5–7 | .480 | .453 | L1 |
8[b] | St. Louis Rams | West | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 4–2 | 6–6 | .527 | .482 | L1 |
9[b] | Detroit Lions | North | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .535 | .429 | W3 |
10[b] | Philadelphia Eagles | East | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 4–8 | .508 | .473 | W1 |
11[b] | New Orleans Saints | South | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 5–7 | .504 | .402 | W2 |
12[c] | New York Giants | East | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 2–4 | 4–8 | .500 | .396 | L3 |
13[c] | Chicago Bears | North | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1–5 | 3–9 | .547 | .469 | L1 |
14[c] | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | South | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 3–3 | 5–7 | .484 | .406 | L4 |
15 | San Francisco 49ers | West | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 1–5 | 4–8 | .539 | .463 | W1 |
16 | Dallas Cowboys | East | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 3–3 | 3–9 | .531 | .438 | L4 |
Tiebreakers[d] | |||||||||||
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Schedule
Preseason
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap |
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1 | August 13 | at New England Patriots | W 22–11 | 1–0 | Gillette Stadium | Recap |
2 | August 23 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19–24 | 1–1 | Heinz Field | Recap |
3 | August 29 | Philadelphia Eagles | L 26–39 | 1–2 | Lambeau Field | Recap |
4 | September 3 | New Orleans Saints | W 38–10 | 2–2 | Lambeau Field | Recap |
Regular season
Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | TV | NFL.com recap |
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1 | September 13 | 12:00 p.m. CDT | at Chicago Bears | W 31–23 | 1–0 | Soldier Field | Fox | Recap |
2 | September 20 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | Seattle Seahawks | W 27–17 | 2–0 | Lambeau Field | NBC | Recap |
3 | September 28 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | Kansas City Chiefs | W 38–28 | 3–0 | Lambeau Field | ESPN | Recap |
4 | October 4 | 3:25 p.m. CDT | at San Francisco 49ers | W 17–3 | 4–0 | Levi's Stadium | Fox | Recap |
5 | October 11 | 12:00 p.m. CDT | St. Louis Rams | W 24–10 | 5–0 | Lambeau Field | CBS | Recap |
6 | October 18 | 3:25 p.m. CDT | San Diego Chargers | W 27–20 | 6–0 | Lambeau Field | CBS | Recap |
7 | Bye | |||||||
8 | November 1 | 7:30 p.m. CST | at Denver Broncos | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | NBC | |||
9 | November 8 | 12:00 p.m. CST | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Fox | |||
10 | November 15 | 12:00 p.m. CST | Detroit Lions | Lambeau Field | Fox | |||
11 | November 22 | 12:00 p.m. CST | at Minnesota Vikings | TCF Bank Stadium | Fox | |||
12 | November 26 | 7:30 p.m. CST | Chicago Bears | Lambeau Field | NBC | |||
13 | December 3 | 7:25 p.m. CST | at Detroit Lions | Ford Field | CBS/NFLN[a] | |||
14 | December 13 | 3:25 p.m. CST | Dallas Cowboys | Lambeau Field | Fox | |||
15 | December 20 | 3:05 p.m. CST | at Oakland Raiders | O.co Coliseum | Fox | |||
16 | December 27 | 3:25 p.m. CST | at Arizona Cardinals | University of Phoenix Stadium | Fox | |||
17 | January 3 | 12:00 p.m. CST | Minnesota Vikings | Lambeau Field | Fox |
- Notes
- Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
- Networks and times for Sunday games from Weeks 10–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Chicago Bears
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Packers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Bears | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Mostly sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
- Game attendance: 62,442
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information | ||
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The Packers opened their season against their famed arch-rival, the Bears. The Bears, behind the strong running of Matt Forte, had the early lead against the Packers, but the Packers were able to gain the advantage in the second half behind Aaron Rodgers' three touchdown passes, two of which were to James Jones, who had been cut by the New York Giants just a week prior. The Packers clinched the win with a Clay Matthews interception, followed by an Eddie Lacy touchdown run, giving the Packers their tenth win over the Bears in the rivals' 12 most recent games.
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Seahawks | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Packers | 10 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C), clear
- Game attendance: 78,433
- Referee: Gene Steratore
- TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya
- Recap, Gamebook
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The Packers' home opener featured a rematch of the 2015 NFC Championship Game between the Packers and the Seattle Seahawks, who had won in their previous three meetings with the Packers, all of them in Seattle. The Packers got the early 13–3 lead, helped by James Jones' 3rd touchdown reception in only two games, but the Seahawks were able to rally back on two Russell Wilson touchdown passes, giving Seattle a 17–13 lead in the third quarter. The Packers then scored 14 unanswered points, aided by two Seahawks turnovers and shut down the Seahawks offense, holding their star running back, Marshawn Lynch, to only 42 yards rushing with a 2.7 yards per carry average. The Packers won 27–17, building up a 2–0 record and adding to a ten-game winning streak at Lambeau Field.
Week 3: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
Packers | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: September 28
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), light showers
- Game attendance: 78,214
- Referee: John Parry
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information | ||
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The Chiefs came in as one of only two teams in the NFL, the other being the Houston Texans, who have never lost at Lambeau Field. The Packers dominated the Chiefs for most of the game, with Aaron Rodgers throwing five touchdown passes, though the Chiefs managed to outscore the Packers 21–14 in the second half. The Packers' 38–28 victory ended the Chiefs' being undefeated at Lambeau and extended the Packers' own home winning streak to eleven games.
Week 4: at San Francisco 49ers
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Packers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
49ers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 70,799
- Referee: Terry McAulay
- TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information | ||
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This game was the Packers first trip to Levi's Stadium, which recently opened in 2014.[19]
With the win, the Packers improved to 4–0.[20]
The Packers not only got their first win over the 49ers since 2010, but it is also the Packers first victory over Colin Kaepernick.
Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Rams | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Packers | 14 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), clear
- Game attendance: 78,432
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information | ||
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Aaron Rodgers threw his first interception at home since 2012 which was picked off by James Laurinaitis.[21] The Packers defense intercepted St. Louis quarterback Nick Foles four times, one of them returned for a touchdown by Quinten Rollins for 45 yards.
The Packers would go to 5–0 for the first time since 2011.
Week 6: vs. San Diego Chargers
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Chargers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Packers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: October 18
- Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), clear
- Game attendance: 78,434
- Referee: Walt Anderson
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
- Recap, Gamebook
Game information | ||
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The Packers wore new throwback uniforms, replicas of their uniforms from the 1940's, for their game against the Chargers.
The Packers took another early lead, helped by James Starks' two touchdown runs, but the Chargers came back, with Phillip Rivers hitting key passes to Keenan Allen. The two teams traded points in the second half, with the Chargers able to keep pace with the Packers. In the last play of the game, Packers rookie cornerback Damarious Randall has deflected what could have been a game tying touchdown pass from San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 500 yards in a game and lose the game.
With the win, the Packers would enter their bye week at 6–0. It is also the second time the Packers started 6–0 after the 2011 season.
Week 7: Bye week
No game. Green Bay had a bye week.
Week 8: at Denver Broncos
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Packers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game information | ||
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The Packers flew to Denver for a duel with Peyton Manning and the undefeated Denver Broncos. The Broncos wore their alternate blue uniforms with white pants as worn in Super Bowl XXXII.
Packers cornerbacks Sam Shields and rookie cornerback Quinten Rollins suffered a shoulder injury in the game and their returns is questionable. [22] Also, [[W
The Broncos would take the lead early in the first quarter when Ronnie Hillman made a 1 yard touchdown.
In the second quarter, Hillman would again make another touchdown and the Broncos would lead 14-0. The Broncos lead became 17-0 when Brandon McManus made a 50 yard field goal. Von Miller was injured during the second quarter. The Packers would finally strike bike when Eddie Lacy made a 2 yard touchdown run. They would trail 7-17 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Packers cut Denver's lead to seven when Mason Crosby made a 56 yard field goal. Denver continued to lead 24-10 when C.J. Anderson made a 28 yard run.
Statistics
Regular season statistical leaders
Player(s) | Value | |
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Passing Yards | Aaron Rodgers | 1491 Yards |
Passing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers | 15 |
Rushing Yards | James Starks | 286 Yards |
Rushing Touchdowns | Eddie Lacy John Kuhn James Starks |
1 |
Receptions | Randall Cobb | 30 Receptions |
Receiving Yards | James Jones | 424 Yards |
Receiving Touchdowns | James Jones | 6 |
Kickoff Return Yards | Ty Montgomery | 218 Yards |
Punt Return Yards | Micah Hyde | 71 Yards |
Tackles | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix | 43 Tackles |
Sacks | Clay Matthews III Julius Peppers |
5.5 Sacks |
Interceptions | Quinten Rollins Sam Shields |
2 INTs |
Statistical values are correct through Week 6[23]
*leads the league in statistical category
Best game performances
Player(s) | Value | Opponent | |
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Passing Yards | Aaron Rodgers | 333 Yards | Kansas City Chiefs |
Passing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers | 5 | Kansas City Chiefs |
Rushing Yards | James Starks | 112 Yards | San Diego Chargers |
Rushing Touchdowns | Eddie Lacy John Kuhn James Starks |
1 | @ Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers San Diego Chargers |
Receiving Yards | Randall Cobb | 139 Yards | Kansas City Chiefs |
Receiving Touchdowns | Randall Cobb | 3 | Kansas City Chiefs |
Tackles | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Micah Hyde Nate Palmer |
9 Tackles | Seattle Seahawks San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers |
Sacks | Clay Matthews III Nick Perry |
2 Sacks | Kansas City Chiefs @ San Francisco 49ers |
Interceptions | Quinten Rollins | 2 INT | St. Louis Rams |
Statistical values are correct through Week 6
References
- ^ Shareholders Retrieved September 16, 2015
- ^ Kyed, Doug. "Reports: Patriots Sign Quarterback Matt Flynn, Waive Garrett Gilbert". NESN. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Packers re-sign backup QB Tolzien". Packersnews.com. 2015-03-08.
- ^ "Vikings sign RB DuJuan Harris". Packersnews.com. 2015-03-19.
- ^ "Report: Packers re-sign Kuhn for 9th season". Packersnews.com. 2015-04-13.
- ^ "Jarrett Boykin signs with Carolina Panthers". nfl.com. 2015-03-27.
- ^ "Report: Randall Cobb re-signs with Packers". Packersnews.com. 2015-03-07.
- ^ "Barclay signs restricted tender". Packersnews.com. 2015-04-09.
- ^ "Bulaga reportedly signs 5-year, $33.75 million deal". Packersnews.com. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
- ^ a b "Packers give Raji, Guion another chancel". Packersnews.com. 2015-03-30. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
- ^ "Jets sign former Packers LB Jamari Lattimore, re-sign LT Ben Ijalana". espn.com. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- ^ "Report: Davon House to join Jaguars at $6.25M per year". nfl.com. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
- ^ "Report: Browns add Randy Starks, Tramon Williams". nfl.com. Retrieved 2015-03-16.
- ^ "Report: Packers match Sean Richardson's offer sheet". Packersnews.com. 2015-04-13.
- ^ "Chris Banjo signs his exclusive-rights tender". packersnews.com. Retrieved 2015-04-17.
- ^ "Packers size up Damarious Randall as a cornerback". espn.go.com. April 30, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ^ "Packers get two sixth-round picks". jsonline.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ "Packers trade up for UCLA QB Hundley in 5th round". Packersnews.com. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ http://fox6now.com/2015/09/30/packers-hit-the-road-to-challenge-49ers-in-teams-first-visit-to-levis-stadium/
- ^ http://fox6now.com/2015/10/04/only-on-fox6-play-underway-at-levis-stadium-packers-look-to-improve-to-4-0-with-win-over-49ers/
- ^ http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/11/aaron-rodgers-1st-interception-home-since-2012/
- ^ http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2015/11/01/sam-shields-return-questionable-shoulder-injury/75021030/
- ^ Statistics