Coming off a loss at Minnesota in their season opener, the Green Bay Packers rediscovered their winning ways with a 27-10 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sept. 18 at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter en route to a relatively comfortable win against its rival, according to Lombardi Ave. The Packers dominated the game statistically against the Bears, earning more total yards (414-228), first downs (26-11) and total plays (66-41). Consequently, Green Bay held a huge time of possession edge 37:15 to 22:45.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (19-for-25, 234 yards, 2 TDs) turned in an efficient performance, while Aaron Jones (15 carries, 132 yards, TD) powered the running game. AJ Dillon added 61 yards on 18 carries and eight players caught at least a pass or more for the balanced Packers.
While he was generally pleased with his team’s showing, Packers coach Matt LaFleur cited Chicago’s long drive in the fourth quarter as cause for concern. Although the Bears failed to score, they won the line of scrimmage with a 13-play, 89-yard drive.
“It wasn’t good enough, certainly on that drive. I think we can all acknowledge that,” LaFleur said to Packers News about the Bears’ late-game march. “They did a nice job. I gotta give [Bears offensive coordinator Luke] Getsy credit because that’s hard. It’s hard to do when it’s a two-possession game in the fourth quarter to just stay disciplined and I thought he did a really nice job with that.”
The Bears’ attempt to get in the end zone was denied after an initial touchdown ruling by quarterback Justin Fields was overturned, giving the ball back to Green Bay on its own 1-yard line.
With the exception of running back David Montgomery (15 carries, 122 yards) and the aforementioned two drives, Chicago was held in check offensively.
The Packers (1-1) visit Tampa Bay (2-0) on Sunday, Sept. 25. Kickoff is 3:25 p.m. (CST).
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