2005 Green Bay Packers
The 2005 Green Bay Packers season marked their worst record since their 1991 season. The Packers suffered injuries to wide receivers Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson and running backs Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, Tony Fisher, and Samkon Gado. As a result of the season, many of the Packers coaches were fired, including head coach Mike Sherman.
[edit] Offseason
The Packers lost veteran offensive linemen Marco Rivera and Mike Wahle to free agency. Starting safety Darren Sharper parted the Green Bay Packers, signing with the Minnesota Vikings. With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the second quarterback taken in the draft. Wide receiver Javon Walker held out of the Packers training camp.
[edit] 2005 Packers Draft Selections
| Round | Overall | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | California |
| 2 | 51 | Nick Collins | FS | Bethune-Cookman |
| 2 | 58 | Terrence Murphy | WR | Texas A&M |
| 4 | 115 | Marviel Underwood | FS | San Diego State |
| 4 | 125 | Brady Poppinga | FS | BYU |
| 5 | 143 | Junius Coston | C | North Carolina A&T |
| 5 | 167 | Michael Hawkins | CB | North Carolina A&T |
| 6 | 180 | Mike Montgomery | DT | Texas A&M |
| 6 | 195 | Craig Bragg | WR | UCLA |
| 7 | 245 | Kurt Campbell | CB | Albany (N.Y.) |
| 7 | 246 | Will Whitticker | G | Michigan State |
[edit] Regular season
[edit] Week 1: at Detroit Lions
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lions | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
The Packers opened the 2005 NFL season with a loss to the Detroit Lions. First string wide receiver Javon Walker injured his right knee and did not play the rest of the season.
[edit] Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| Packers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
The Packers lose this match to the Cleveland Browns as quarterback Trent Dilfer throws for 336 yards. Former Packer Reggie White had his number (92) retired at half time after an unexpected death in 2004.
[edit] Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucs | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Packers | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win this close game as Carnell Williams rushes for 158 yards.
[edit] Week 4: at Carolina Panthers
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 29 |
| Panthers | 7 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
The Carolina Panthers cause the worst start in 17 years for the Packers as they could not complete a fourth quarter comeback to win the game.
[edit] Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Packers | 14 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 52 |
After starting the season 0-4, the Packers defeat the New Orleans Saints in this blowout. Running back Najeh Davenport ended his season with an ankle injury in the second quarter. This is the largest blowout in Brett Favre's career.
[edit] Week 7: at Minnesota Vikings
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| Vikings | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
The Minnesota Vikings score 23 second half points after being shut out the first half. Paul Edinger kicked a career long 56 yard field goal as time ran out to win this game. Ahman Green ended his season with a career threatening knee injury.
[edit] Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Bengals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Brett Favre throws five interceptions as the Cincinnati Bengals win this close game.
[edit] Week 9: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Packers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who were held without a third down conversion, forced three turnovers that turned into 17 points to help them defeat the Packers. Packer running back Samkon Gado scored his first career touchdown and ended the day with 62 yards.
[edit] Week 10: at Atlanta Falcons
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 14 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 33 |
| Falcons | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 25 |
On his 24th birthday, running back Samkon Gado makes has first career start against the Atlanta Falcons and finishes the day with 103 yards and three touchdowns to help the Packers win their second game of the year.
[edit] Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
| Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
The Minnesota Vikings win their second game against the Packers with another field goal as time expires. The Packers had only 21 yards rushing.
[edit] Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Eagles | 10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Packers as backup quarterback Mike McMahon leads his team to victory.
[edit] Week 13: at Chicago Bears
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Bears | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 19 |
The Chicago Bears beat the Packers at Soldier Field for the first time since 1993.
[edit] Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Packers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Samkon Gado helps the Packers win this overtime game over the Detroit Lions by rushing for 171 yards and a touchdown.
[edit] Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ravens | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 48 |
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Packers by 45 points as Kyle Boller passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns.
[edit] Week 16: vs. Chicago Bears
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
The Chicago Bears sweep the Packers for the first time since 1991 with this victory over the Packers.
[edit] Week 17: vs. Seattle Seahawks
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| Packers | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
The Packers win their last game of the season over the Seattle Seahawks. Packer fans gave Brett Favre a standing ovation at the beginning and end of the game as it was possibly his last game.
[edit] Season statistical leaders
- Passing Yards: Brett Favre 3,881 Yards
- Passing Touchdowns: Brett Favre 20 TD
- QB Rating: Brett Favre, 70.9
- Rushing Yards: Samkon Gado, 582 Yards
- Rushing Touchdowns: Samkon Gado, 6 TD
- Receiving Yards: Donald Driver, 1,221 Yards
- Receiving Touchdowns: Donald Driver, 5 TD
- Points: Ryan Longwell, 90 points
- Kickoff Return Yards: Ahmad Carroll, 390 Yards
- Punt Return Yards: Antonio Chatman, 381 Yards
- Tackles: Nick Barnett, 91 Tackles
- Sacks: Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, 8.0 Sacks
- Interceptions: Al Harris, 3 Interceptions
[edit] External links
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