1996 Green Bay Packers
The 1996 Green Bay Packers season resulted in the Packers a league-best win-loss record at 13-3. In addition, the Packers had the highest-scoring offense in the NFL while allowing the fewest points, the first team to do so since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. In the postseason, the Packers defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI to win their third Super Bowl and twelfth NFL Championship.[1] Brett Favre was named NFL MVP for the second season in a row.[2]
[edit] Offseason
[edit] 1996 Packers Draft Selections [3]
| Round | Overall | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | John Michels | T | USC |
| 2 | 56 | Derrick Mayes | WR | Notre Dame |
| 3 | 90 | Mike Flanagan | C | UCLA |
| 3 | 93 | Tyrone Williams | CB | Nebraska |
| 4 | 123 | Chris Darkins | RB | Minnesota |
| 6 | 208 | Marco Rivera | G | Penn State |
| 7 | 240 | Kyle Wachholtz | QB | USC |
[edit] Game Schedule and Results [4]
[edit] Regular Season
[edit] Postseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC Divisional | January 4, 1997 | San Francisco 49ers | W 35-14 | Lambeau Field |
| NFC Championship | January 12, 1997 | Carolina Panthers | W 30-13 | Lambeau Field |
| Super Bowl XXXI | January 26, 1997 | New England Patriots | W 35-21 | Louisiana Superdome |
[edit] Season statistical leaders
Brett Favre broke the Packers single-season record for touchdown passes by throwing 39.[5]
- Passing Yards: Brett Favre 3,899 Yards
- Passing Touchdowns: Brett Favre 39 TD
- Rushing Yards: Edgar Bennett, 899 Yards
- Rushing Touchdowns: Dorsey Levens, 5 TD
- Receiving Yards: Antonio Freeman, 933 Yards
- Receiving Touchdowns: Keith Jackson, 10 TD
- Points: Chris Jacke, 114 points
- Kickoff Return Yards: Desmond Howard, 460 Yards
- Punt Return Yards: Desmond Howard, 875 Yards
- Tackles: George Koonce, 97 Tackles
- Sacks: Reggie White, 8.5 Sacks
- Interceptions: Eugene Robinson, 6 Interceptions
[edit] External links
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| 1980s | 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
| 1990s | 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 |
| 2000s | 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 |
