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2008 Green Bay Packers season
Head coachMike McCarthy
Home fieldLambeau Field
Results
Record2-3
Division place2nd NFC North
Playoff finishTBD

The 2008 Green Bay Packers season is the 88th season in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and the 90th season for the team overall. They will look to improve upon their 13-3 record from 2007 and attempt to defend their NFC North title.

Offseason

2008 NFL Draft

Main article: 2008 NFL Draft

The Packers held Pick 1-30 in the NFL Draft but traded it to the New York Jets for picks 2-36 and 4-113. In the second round they selected wide receiver Jordy Nelson of Kansas State with pick 2-36, quarterback Brian Brohm of Louisville with pick 2-56 and cornerback Patrick Lee of Auburn with pick 2-60.

During day 2 of the NFL Draft, The Packers started off their day pick tight end Jermichael Finley of Texas with pick 3-91.

In the fourth round, The Packers traded picks 4-113 and 5-162 to the New York Jets for pick 4-102. They then used that pick to select defensive end Jeremy Thompson of Wake Forest. The Packers then traded pick 4-128 to the St Louis Rams for picks 5-137 and 7-217. They then used pick 4-135 to select offensive guard Josh Sitton of Central Florida.

In the 5th round they traded pick 5-137 to the Minnesota Vikings for picks 5-150 and 7-209. With pick 5-150 the Packers selected offensive tackle Breno Giacomini of Louisville.

After waiting for the 6th round to pass in which the Packers did not hold any picks, they finished their draft by selecting quarterback Matt Flynn of LSU and wide receiver Brett Swain of San Diego State with picks 7-209 and 7-217 respectively. They traded pick 7-237 to the New Orleans Saints for their 6th round pick of the 2009 NFL Draft.

2008 Green Bay Packers NFL Draft selections
Draft order Player name Position Height Weight College
Round Choice
2 36 Jordy Nelson Wide Receiver 6'3 217 Kansas State
2 56 Brian Brohm Quarterback 6'4 225 Louisville
2 60 Patrick Lee Cornerback 6'0 201 Auburn
3 91 Jermichael Finley Tight End 6'4 243 Texas
4 102 Jeremy Thompson Defensive End 6'4 264 Wake Forest
4 135 Josh Sitton Offensive Guard 6'3 324 Central Florida
5 150 Breno Giacomini Offensive Tackle 6'7 303 Louisville
7 209 Matt Flynn Quarterback 6'2 227 LSU
7 217 Brett Swain Wide Receiver 6'1 200 San Diego State

Undrafted free agents

Following the 2008 NFL Draft, the Packers signed 11 undrafted free agents. They were:

On May 7, the Packers signed Cornerback Condrew Allen (Portland State), Offensive tackle Ryan Considine (Louisiana Tech) and Cornerback Kyle Ward (Louisiana-Lafayette) after they attended a minicamp on a tryout basis. On May 22, the Packers also signed Evan Moore (Stanford).

Departures

Additions

Free agents

Position Player Free agency
tag		 Date signed 2008 team
QB Craig Nall UFA
RB Ryan Grant ERFA August 2 Green Bay Packers
RB Vernand Morency RFA April 4 Green Bay Packers
FB John Kuhn ERFA March 19 Green Bay Packers
WR Carlyle Holiday ERFA February 29 Released
WR Ruvell Martin ERFA March 31 Green Bay Packers
TE Tory Humphrey ERFA March 19 Green Bay Packers
TE Ryan Krause UFA May 19 Houston Texans
T/G Tyson Walter UFA
DT Colin Cole RFA April 17 Green Bay Packers
DT Corey Williams UFA March 1 Cleveland Browns
LB Tracy White UFA March 25 Green Bay Packers
CB Frank Walker UFA March 13 Baltimore Ravens
SS Atari Bigby ERFA March 20 Green Bay Packers
LS Rob Davis UFA March 26 Retired
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent

Favre Retirement, Reinstatement and Trade

On March 6, 2008, Favre formally announced his retirement.[14][15][16][17] Favre's agent, Bus Cook, stated "Nobody pushed Brett Favre out the door but then nobody encouraged him not to go out that door either. I don't think he had a lot of encouragement to stay, but nobody told him to leave either."[18] Cook also believed that Favre had not gotten the impression from the Packers that they wanted him back. Although Favre stated that he had been willing to play another year, he felt that another season would only be successful if he led his team to another Super Bowl victory. He added the chances for a Super Bowl win are small, and that he wasn't up for the challenge. At his press conference, Favre openly wept about leaving the NFL. He stated that his decision, regardless of what was being said in the media, had nothing to do with what the Packers did or didn't do. He said, seemingly contradictory to Cook's statements, that his decision to retire was based on the fact that he didn't want to play anymore. He said during the conference, "I know I can play, but I don't think I want to. And that's really what it comes down to." He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. The Packers plan to retire Favre's No. 4 jersey during their regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8. Favre will appear on the cover of the Madden NFL 09 video game, due to be released on August 13, 2008.[19]

Favre has stated that if the Packers asked him to return in an emergency situation, that "it would be hard to pass up." He stressed, however, that he would only return if he was in shape.[20]

On July 2, 2008, it was reported that Favre was in contact with the Packers about a possible return to the team.[21] On July 11, 2008, Favre sent a letter to the Packers asking for his unconditional release to allow him to play for another NFL team.[22] Packers general manager Ted Thompson announced he would not grant Favre an unconditional release[23] and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to Aaron Rodgers as its new quarterback.[24] Complicating matters is Favre's unique contract giving him the leverage to void any potential trade by not reporting to the camp of the team he might be traded to if the Packers elect to go that route.[25]

Favre spoke publicly for the first time about his potential comeback in a July 14, 2008 interview with Greta Van Susteren on the Fox News Channel's On the Record with Greta Van Susteren. In the interview, Favre said he was "guilty of retiring early," that he was "never fully committed" to retirement, and that he was pressured by the Packers to make a decision before the NFL Draft and the start of the free agent signing period.[26] Favre disputed the notion that he doesn't want to play for Green Bay and said that while he understands the organization has decided to move on, they should now allow him to do the same. He made clear that he would not return to the Packers as a backup and reiterated his desire to be released rather than traded, which would allow him the freedom to play for a competitive team. Favre also accused the Packers of being dishonest, wishing the team would have been straightforward with him and the public.[27]

In the second part of the interview, which aired on July 15, Favre expressed his frustration with Packer management, spoke of his sympathy for successor Aaron Rodgers' predicament, and affirmed he is 100 percent committed to playing football in 2008.[28] As of July 16, 2008, Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, has stated Favre has "no definite plans to seek reinstatement" and that "It's [the Packers] move."[29] Cook reasoned that applying for reinstatement at this time would give Green Bay the opportunity to activate Favre, relegate him to a backup role he is unwilling to accept, and fine him $15,000 a day for failing to report to training camp.[29]

FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reported on July 16, 2008, that the Packers filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings with the league office, alleging improper communication between Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre,[30] although one source suggested that Favre may have been in contact with Vikings head coach Brad Childress.[31] After an investigation, Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled there had been no violation of tampering rules.[32]

Favre formally filed for reinstatement with the NFL on July 29, 2008, and his petition was granted by Commissioner Goodell, effective August 4, 2008.[33] Favre then flew to Green Bay to report to Packers training camp. After a lengthy meeting with head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson, however, both sides agreed it was time for Favre and the organization to part ways.[34] McCarthy sensed Favre wasn't in "the right mind-set" to resume playing for the Packers, while Favre felt that his relationship with Packer management had deteriorated to the point that a return to the team would be untenable.[34]

After the Packers entered into trade discussions with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets, Favre was traded to the Jets on August 6, 2008 for a conditional draft pick.[35][36]

Training Camp

The Packers will hold their training camp sessions at Clarke Hinkle Field across the street from Lambeau Field. Practices will be moved inside the Don Hutson Center if inclement weather occurs. St. Norbert College will serve as the team base for all living arrangements for the 51st consecutive season. Players are expected to report on July 27, practices will commence the following day and continue through August 27. Throughout the thirty one day span, seventeen will include public practices. For the third straight year, night practices are again a part of the training camp schedule under Head Coach Mike McCarthy. Seven night practices, all beginning at 6:30 p.m., are scheduled.

During the first day of practice, Brett Favre did not file his reinstatement papers and did not appear at camp. Favre told GM Ted Thompson he would give him a couple of days to work out a trade before he reported. The only player on the active roster absent was RB Ryan Grant who is currently going through a contract dispute. All of the 2008 draft class was signed by the start of camp and participated.

After the first day McCarthy stated that he thought the evening practice was sloppy, as the morning practice was. There again were many penalties before the snap. That's no surprise on Day 1, though. "As a whole, I thought the pad level was high on both sides of the ball. I thought the footwork was sloppy. It looked like we were in mud at times. So, we'll look at the film." The pace of the practice was excellent -- 14 minutes ahead of schedule. [37]

During the evening practice on July 29, the Packers got word that Brett Favre had submitted him papers for reinstatement.

On Wednesday July 29 ESPN's NFL Live was broadcasting from Packers camp. Much of the broadcast circled around Brett Favre's return to football with minor focus on Aaron Rodgers performance as well as Ryan Grant and his current contract holdout situation.

Thursday the Packers did not have a formal practice but the team was addressed in the afternoon by former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer. During the late afternoon, it was reported by ESPN that Brett Favre had chartered a flight to Green Bay and would arrive later in the day in time to attend camp on Friday. After a series of delays, the flight was canceled and Favre did not fly to Green Bay.

On Saturday August 2 it was announced that Ryan Grant came to terms with a four-year deal that could be worth as much as $30 million dollars. Ryan Grant was in attendance for the 2008 Family Night scrimmage on Sunday August 3 but did not participate. A few hours before the scrimmage had taken place, quarterback Brett Favre was officially reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and landed in Wisconsin.

On Monday August 4 Brett Favre was officially added to the Packers active roster and it was announced that he would now compete against Aaron Rodgers for the Packers starting quarterback job. After a long conversation with Mike McCarthy over the next couple of days, McCarthy felt that Favre wasn't committed to the team and they began working out a trade.

After Brett Favre was traded to the New York Jets, new starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the target of heckling by a few disgruntled fans at training camp for the next couple of days.

After the Packers pre season game on August 11, it was apparent that second string rookie quarterback Brian Brohm was in danger of being passed on the depth chart by another rookie quarterback, Matt Flynn due to Brian's lack of success in the pre season contest.

Another camp battle that had emerged is one between rookie offensive guard Josh Sitton, Daryn Colledge and Allen Barbre for the starting left guard spot. Josh Sitton replaced right guard Jason Spitz in training camp due to Spitz being moved over to center in place of the injured Scott Wells. Sitton played so well in camp and in the first pre season game that he is now still taking reps with the first string offense at left guard even after the return of center Scott Wells.

Family Night Scrimmage

On Aug 3 Lambeau Field held a full pads inter-team scrimmage that was delayed by rain and lightning. The scrimmage finally started around 8:00 p.m. CST in front of 56,600 in attendance.

Head Coach Mike McCarthy has talked about the defense being the starting point and common thread that will run through the team in 2008, and on Sunday night, several members of the secondary made an impact. "As a whole, I thought their production was outstanding," McCarthy said of the defense. "I really thought they flew to the ball. It looked to me, from not studying it, it looked like they did a good job with the bump at the line of scrimmage, disrupting the routes. I thought the defense had a very good night."[38]

Rookie cornerback Pat Lee led the team with four passes defensed, Cornerback Tramon Williams, who missed a good part of practice this week with a hip flexor injury, was back on the field and posted two pass breakups, both on third-down plays. Safety Charlie Peprah made his presence felt with three tackles and a pass breakup, as well as one of the bigger hits of the night. Safety Aaron Rouse posted the lone takeaway of the night when he intercepted a desperation heave by Rodgers to the back of the end zone intended for Jennings as time ticked away in the two-minute drill.[38]

One area that impressed on Sunday night was the punt return game for the Packers. Rookie wide receiver Brett Swain was credited with two returns for 80 yards, including a 66-yarder. He wasn't the only player to post a big play during the special teams work, with cornerback Will Blackmon recording a 56-yard return. Also, Punter Jon Ryan averaged 54.8 yards on his four punts.[38]

Most of the team participated with exception to recently re-signed running back Ryan Grant, corner back Al Harris and corner back Charles Woodson. All three were healthy but did not participate. Brett Favre also was not in attendance due to the fact that he was just reinstated back into the NFL earlier in the day.

Six other players did not participate due to injury. This list included defensive tackles Justin Harrell (knee) and Ryan Pickett (back), running back DeShawn Wynn (concussion), corner back Condrew Allen (knee), center Scott Wells (trunk) and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee).[38]

Roster

Green Bay Packers roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams


Rookies in italics

Roster updated June 3, 2024

88 active (+1 exempt), 1 unsigned

→ AFC rosters → NFC rosters

Regular Season Transactions

Schedule

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Time/Result Game Site TV Final Score Record
1 August 11, 2008 Cincinnati 7 p.m. CST Lambeau Field ESPN L, 20–17 0–1
2 August 16, 2008 San Francisco 8 p.m. CST Candlestick Park State L, 34–6 0–2
3 August 22, 2008 Denver 8 p.m. CST Invesco Field at Mile High State W, 27–24 1–2
4 August 28, 2008 Tennessee 6 p.m. CST Lambeau Field State L, 23-21 1–3

Regular season

Week Date Opponent Time/Time Zone Game Site TV Final Score Record
1 September 8, 2008 Minnesota 6 p.m. CDT Lambeau Field ESPN W, 24-19 1-0
2 September 14, 2008 Detroit 12 p.m. CDT Ford Field FOX W, 48-25 2-0
3 September 21, 2008 Dallas 7:15 p.m. CDT Lambeau Field NBC L, 27-16 2-1
4 September 28, 2008 Tampa Bay 12 p.m. CDT Raymond James Stadium FOX L, 30-21 2-2
5 October 5, 2008 Atlanta 12 p.m. CDT Lambeau Field FOX L, 27-24 2-3
6 October 12, 2008 Seattle 3:15 p.m. CDT Qwest Field FOX
7 October 19, 2008 Indianapolis 3:15 p.m. CDT Lambeau Field CBS
8 Bye
9 November 2, 2008 Tennessee 12 p.m. CST LP Field FOX
10 November 9, 2008 Minnesota 12 p.m. CST HHH Metrodome FOX
11 November 16, 2008 Chicago 12 p.m. CST Lambeau Field FOX
12 November 24, 2008 New Orleans 7:30 p.m. CST Louisiana Superdome ESPN
13 November 30, 2008 Carolina 12 p.m. CST Lambeau Field FOX
14 December 7, 2008 Houston 12 p.m. CST Lambeau Field CBS
15 December 14, 2008 Jacksonville 12 p.m. CST Jacksonville Municipal Stadium FOX
16 December 22, 2008 Chicago 7:30 p.m. CST Soldier Field ESPN
17 December 28, 2008 Detroit 12 p.m. CST Lambeau Field FOX

Note: Game times in weeks 13-15 & 17 are subject to change pursuant to the NFL's flexible scheduling policy. Weeks 12 and 16 are both Monday Night Football games and are exempt to this rule.

Division standings

NFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Minnesota Vikings 10 6 0 .625 4–2 8–4 379 333 W1
Chicago Bears 9 7 0 .563 4–2 7–5 375 350 L1
Green Bay Packers 6 10 0 .375 4–2 5–7 419 380 W1
Detroit Lions 0 16 0 .000 0–6 0–12 268 517 L16

Regular season

Week 1: vs. Minnesota Vikings

1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 0 3 3 13 19
Packers 0 10 7 7 24

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Packers began their 2008 campaign at home against their NFC North foe, the Minnesota Vikings, in the first game of 2008's Monday Night Football doubleheader. Green Bay struggled early to move the ball, but a 56-yard Aaron Rodgers pass to Greg Jennings set the Packers up with a 1st and goal at the Vikings 6. The Packers scored 4 plays later on a 3rd down pass from Aaron Rodgers to fullback Korey Hall. Punt returner Will Blackmon also scored in the 3rd quarter on a 76 yard punt return to give the Packers a commanding 17-6 lead. Later in the 3rd, the Vikings scored a TD paired with a failed 2 point conversion attempt. The Packers responded with a 57 yard run by Ryan Grant to the Minnesota 2 that set up a 1 yard touchdown rush by Aaron Rodgers to make the score 24-12. The Vikings Adrian Peterson scored a 3 yard rushing touchdown on their next drive to bring the Packers lead back to 5 points with 2:43 left in the 4th quarter. The following Vikings onside kick was knocked out of bounds after touching safety Atari Bigby. The Packers then went three and out and punted the ball back to the Vikings with 2 minutes left. Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was later intercepted by Atari Bigby which sealed the victory for the Packers. Will Blackmon was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Week 2: at Detroit Lions

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 14 3 24 48
Lions 0 3 6 16 25

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Coming off an impressive divisional home win over the Vikings, the Packers flew to Ford Field for a Week 2 NFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions. In the first quarter, Green Bay got the first strike with QB Aaron Rodgers completing a 9-yard TD pass to WR James Jones. In the second quarter, the Packers increased ther lead with Rodgers completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Donald Driver and a 29-yard TD pass to rookie WR Jordy Nelson. The Lions would close out the first half with kicker Jason Hanson getting a 38-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Detroit continued to hack away at Green Bay's lead with Hanson nailing a 49-yard and a 53-yard field goal. The Packers responded with kicker Mason Crosby kicking a 25-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Detroit clawed away at the Pack's lead with QB Jon Kitna completing a 38-yard TD pass to WR Calvin Johnson. The Lions closed in as Packers punter Derrick Frost's punt was high, causing it to go through the back of his end zone, giving Detroit a safety. The Lions would take the lead on Kitna's 47-yard TD pass to C. Johnson. Fortunately, Green Bay rebounded with Crosby's 39-yard field goal, RB Brandon Jackson's 19-yard TD run, CB Charles Woodson's 41-yard interception return for a touchdown, and safety Nick Collins' 42-yard interception return for a touchdown. Aaron Rodgers was voted FedEx Air Player of the Week.

With the win, the Packers improved to 2-0.

Week 3: vs. Dallas Cowboys

1 2 3 4 Total
Cowboys 3 10 7 7 27
Packers 3 3 3 7 16

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Packers returned home week three for a Sunday night clash against the Dallas Cowboys.

In the first quarter, Green Bay's first possession, RB Ryan Grant fumbled the football and it was recovered by Dallas. Green Bay's defense responded by keeping Dallas out of the end zone and they had to settle for a 25 yard Nick Folk field goal. Green Bay moved the ball quite effectively the next drive, starting it off with a 26 yard completion to Greg Jennings. The drive ended when Aaron Rodgers was sacked for an 11 yard loss on 3rd down. The Packers settled for a Mason Crosby 36 yard field goal. The Cowboys next drive was fueled by a couple of long runs by RB Marion Barber. Dallas moved all the way down to Green Bay's 14, but on 3rd down Cowboy's QB Tony Romo threw a pass intended for TE Jason Witten and it was intercepted in the end zone by FS Nick Collins and returned to the Cowboy's 43 yard line.

In the second quarter, Green Bay started off the quarter with some quick and effective short throws. The Packers managed to move the ball to the Dallas 20 without running the ball once on the drive. An Aaron Rodgers incomplete pass to WR James Jones on 3rd down set up a 38 yard Mason Crosby field goal. The Cowboys managed to get one first down on the next drive, but were stopped on 3rd down the next drive after Aaron Kampman and Cullen Jenkins teamed up for the sack on Tony Romo. Dallas punted and Green Bay went three and out with a couple of minimal runs by Ryan Grant and an incomplete pass to Greg Jennings forcing the Packers to punt. The Cowboys closed out the half with a RB Felix Jones 60 yard touchdown and a 39 yard Nick Folk field goal. The Packers were down 13-6 at the half.

In the third quarter, Dallas received the ball first but were forced to punt 6 plays later. Green Bay's first drive of the second half started off with some solid runs by RB Brandon Jackson, but the higlight of the drive was 50 yard pass to Donald Driver on 3rd and 5 that set the Packers up with a 1st and goal at the Dallas 8. Aaron Rodgers was then sacked on 2nd and 3rd down and the Packers yet again were held to another Mason Crosby field goal. This field goal marked the 3rd time the Packers were shut down in the red zone and had to settle for a field goal in the game. On the Cowboy's next drive, Tony Romo completed a 63 yard pass to Miles Austin which set the Cowboy's up for a 2 yard Marion Barber touchdown extending their lead to 11 points going into the 4th quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Dallas extended their lead to 18 points with a 52 yard Miles Austin catch and touchdown. Later in the 4th, RB Marion Barber fumbled the ball and it was recovered by CB Will Blackmon at the Green Bay 12 yard line. With Dallas playing a prevent style defense, Rodgers completed 8 of 10 passes down to the Dallas 1 yard line. Rodgers sneeked the ball into the end zone for the touchdown bringing the Dallas lead back down to 11 points. After the touchdown the Packers attempted an onside kick which was recovered by Tramon Williams but he was flagged for illegal touching and possession was awarded to Dallas along with a 5 yard penalty from the spot of the foul. Dallas moved the ball into field goal range but Romo threw an incomplete pass to Terrell Owens on 3rd down and followed it up with another incomplete pass to Jason Witten on 4th down giving the Packers the ball back. The Packers moved the ball slightly, but the drive ended when Brandon Jackson caught a pass on 4th down and ran out of bounds before the 1st down marker. Dallas took over and ran out the clock with a Romo kneel down.

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Packers 27-16.

Week 4: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 0 7 7 21
Buccaneers 0 13 7 10 30

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

After loosing to the 2007 NFC East Champion Dallas Cowboys the week before, The Packers headed down south to play the 2007 NFC South Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Packers started the game with the ball and scored first on a 25 yard Aaron Rodgers pass to Greg Jennings and took the early 7-0 lead into the 2nd quarter.

On the Packers first drive the 2nd quarter, Rodgers pass intended for Brandon Jackson was tipped and intercepted by LB Derrick Brooks. Tampa Bay later tied the game 7-7 with a 9 yard touchdown pass from Brian Griese to TE Alex Smith. The Packers went three and out and punted, and the Buccaneers took the 10-7 lead on the next drive with a 23 yard field goal. On the next Packers drive was ended when Aaron Rodgers overthrew Donald Driver and Tampa Bay's Barrett Ruud intercepted the pass. The Bucanneers were held to another field goal and took a 13-7 lead into the half.

Tampa Bay received the ball after the half and drove down into the redzone, but a Brian Griese pass was tipped by a Packers defender and intercepted by Packers CB Tramon Williams and returned to the GB 44 yard line. The Packers went 3 and out and the Buccaneers were forced to punt on there next drive. Ryan Grant fumbled on the first play of the Packers next drive and the Buccaneers Jason Phillips picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown to take a 20-7 lead. The Packers responded with a 48 yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings to decrease the lead to 20-14 going into the 4th. Aaron Rodgers left the field in pain after throwing the touchdown pass. Nick Collins picked off Brian Griese close to the end of the 3rd quarter.

The Packers started the foruth quarter with the ball with rookie quarterback Matt Flynn under center. After going three and out, the Packers were forced to punt. 4 plays later, Charles Woodson intercepted Brian Griese and returned it for a lead changing touchdown, making the score 21-20 with 13:43 left in the 4th. After forcing the Buccaneers to punt again, Matt Flynn lead another uneventful drive and Tampa Bay responded with a field goal to take the 23-21 lead with 6:04 left in the game. After the kickoff, Aaron Rodgers replaced Matt Flynn to lead a hopeful game winning touchdown drive, but Rodgers forced a ball into coverage and it was intercepted by Tampa Bay. On the next play, Tampa Bay RB Earnest Graham ran the ball all the way down to the 1 yard line and scored a rushing touchdown on the next play to increase their lead to 30-21. With the game out of reach, Matt Flynn replaced Aaron Rodgers again and turned over the ball on downs.

The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 30-21.

Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons

1 2 3 4 Total
Falcons 10 7 0 10 27
Packers 0 7 3 14 24

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Seahawks 0

at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington

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Week 7: vs. Indianapolis Colts

1 2 3 4 Total
Colts 0
Packers 0

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Week 9: at Tennessee Titans

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Titans 0

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

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Week 10: at Minnesota Vikings

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Vikings 0

at HHH Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Week 11: vs. Chicago Bears

1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0
Packers 0

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Week 12: at New Orleans Saints

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Saints 0

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers

1 2 3 4 Total
Panthers 0
Packers 0

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Week 14: vs. Houston Texans

1 2 3 4 Total
Texans 0
Packers 0

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Jaguars 0

at ALLTEL Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

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Week 16: at Chicago Bears

1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0
Bears 0

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

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Week 17: vs. Detroit Lions

1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0
Packers 0

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Season Statistical Leaders

BOLD = current league leader.

Note: Statistics are totals through week 5.

Awards and Records

Awards

Players of the Week

  • PR/KR Will Blackmon was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on September 4-8. [40]
  • QB Aaron Rodgers was named FedEx Air Player of the Week for games played on September 14-15. [41]

Players of the Month

Records

Injuries

Training Camp and Pre Season

Regular Season

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b "Packers Place Franchise Tag On DT Williams, Release TE Franks" (Press release). Green Bay Packers. 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  2. ^ McGinn, Bob (2008-02-29). "Packers release WR Carlyle Holiday". JSOnline.com. Retrieved 2008-04-02. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ "Packers Trade Williams To Cleveland" (Press release). Green Bay Packers. 2008-03-01. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  4. ^ Thompson, Ted (2008-03-04). "Favre Informs Thompson He Intends To Retire". Green Bay Packers. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  5. ^ Dougherty, Pete (2008-03-13). "Walker Leaves For Ravens". PackersNews.com. Retrieved 2008-03-20. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  6. ^ Bedard, Greg (2008-03-26). "Davis announces retirement, joins staff". JSOnline.com. Retrieved 2008-03-26. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
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