Week 3: September 16, 2007
San Diego Chargers at Green Bay Packers
The offensive line stepped up this week and provided great protection for QB-Brett Favre. Because he had plenty of time to look at the field and let receivers get open, he had a big day passing.
The Packers ended their first possession on the Chargers 39 yard line after failing to convert on a fourth and two.
A pass interference call on CB-Charles Woodson put the Chargers on the Packers 25 yard line. QB-Phillip Rivers threw deep to WR-Vincent Jackson for a 27-yard touchdown.
Chargers were called for a personal foul--leading with the helmet--putting the Packers on the Chargers 35. Driving downfield, Favre scrambles, reaches line of scrimmage, fires and is almost intercepted in the end zone. K-Mason Crosby's 28-yard field goal is good.
* First Quarter: 3-7 ~ Chargers *
During an exciting second quarter, the Chargers reverse to RB-LaDanlian Tomlinson for a loss of five. Next play, DE-Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila sacks Rivers and the Chargers punt.
On a Packers third and 10, Favre passes to WR-Donald Driver for 46 yards. A pass to WR-Greg Jennings, back in his first game of the season, goes nine yards. First and inches, Chargers recover a Favre fumble. Packers challenge the call, it’s ruled as an incomplete pass: Packers ball. Second and goal on the five, Favre pump fakes then passes to TE-Bubba Franks for the touchdown.
Chargers drive down field. Rivers passes to Jackson for 12 yards, good for a first down. Rivers passes to Davis for 12 yards--first down. Rivers passes to TE-Antonio Gates twice for a combined 12 yards and a first down. DE-Cullen Jenkins pressures Rivers, incomplete. Rivers to WR-Craig Davis for the touchdown.
* Second Quarter: 17-14 ~ Packers *
Tomlinson scores a 21-yard touchdown on a reverse.
* Third Quarter: 17-21 ~ Chargers *
Packers give the Chargers the ball back on another turnover on downs in the redzone. But Chargers punt after a drive of 27 yards.
In the pass seen around the league, Favre hits Jennings, 57-yards for Favre's 420 touchdown, tying Dan Marino.
LB-Nick Barnett intercepts Rivers and returns the ball to the two. RB-Brandon Jackson takes it in the end zone for the score. Packers put two touchdowns on the board in 64 seconds.
Trying to come from behind, Chargers kick an onside kick after they score a 43-yard field goal. Driver recovers the kick, sealing the Packers 3-0 start to the 2007 season.
The Packers defense makes a stand, allowing 73 yards rushing, 306 passing and 2 sacks.
* Fourth Quarter: 31-24 ~ Packers *
Packer News
Coach Mike McCarthy was Week 2's Coach of the Week. Favre was the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. RB-Verdand Morency still hasn't played a game.
Driver propels himself to the Packers record book with the most catches: 214 receptions.
NFL News
Miami Dolphin's Zack Thomas is out with a concussion.
New York Jets QB-Chad Pennington plays again after being booed off the field last week.
Buffalo Bills TE-Kevin Everett, who suffered a life threatening injury in the first week is transported to Houston for further recovery and rehabilitation. Doctors report he’ll be walking within a couple of months.
Bills QB-JP Lossman is injured and won’t play in week 3-5 at least.
Oakland Raiders QB-Josh McCown is out, Daunte Culpepper will start.
Four teams returned kicks for touchdowns: Texans—84-yards, Jets—98-yards, Ravens—75-yards and Steelers—98-yards.
Commentary
I wish I could go back in time to truly see how many people thought the Packers might win this games—and not just the optimistic cheeseheads. Because I certainly didn't think they had it in them. This was one of the four losses I thought they'd have.
I don’t like the new nfl.com. It takes too long to load. And I have to get used to the new arrangement.
I remember why I don’t watch FOX Sports pre game/post game shows anymore. It’s because they’re stupid. I enjoy Jimmie Johnson, and at times, Howie Long. But put the three (add Terry Bradshaw) together, remove James Brown and throw in random people that have nothing to do with sports and you just completed the recipe for crap. CBS has a much more intelligent crew that discusses the actual games, players and various implications they could have in the NFL.
They have also found the balance between male banter and testosterone. Banter is witty and fun, testosterone belongs in bars.
I came to these realizations after watching FOX’s OT. CBS didn’t have a late game, so I was relying on FOX to give the late scores. They covered the early scores (that they had covered during half time) scrolled through the early games’ stats and then went on to cover next week! I got so fed up after 10 minutes that I flipped the channel. Thankfully NBC had started their coverage of Sunday Night Football, and I was able to obtain my information.
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