Story Created:
Sep 23, 2007
Story Updated:
Sep 24, 2007
Next Game: Sunday, September 30 at Vikings
Packers Gameday starts at 9:00 a.m. on Newsradio 620 WTMJ
The Packers shocked the Chargers to go to a 3-0 record on Sunday with a final score of 31-24.
Brett Favre tied Dan Marino for the all-time record for most touchdown passes with a 57-yard pass to Greg Jennings late in the 4th quarter to put the Packers ahead for good. He completed 28 of 45 passes for 369 yards and 3 touchdowns on the day.
Donald Driver was the leading reciever with six catches for 126 yards and a touchdown.
The rush defense held LaDainian Tomlinson to only 62 yards rushing as he continues to struggle this season. Philip Rivers threw for 306 yards, 3 TD's and 1 INT.
The Packers' run game was still no where to be found as they ran for only 42 yards on 13 attempts. Brandon Jackson was the leading rusher with 22 yards on the ground and a touchdown.
The Packers will now head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in their first divisional matchup of the season. Kickoff is at noon.
Game Summary:
3:08pm :19 4th Quarter
Donald Driver recovers the onside kick to seal the Packers victory.
3:06pm :20 4th Quarter
Packers 31 Chargers 24
Nate Kaeding kicks 44 yard field goal to give the Chargers a glimmer of hope.
3:01pm :59 4th Quarter
Packers 31 Chargers 21
The Packers are going to be 3-0 as Brandon Jackson punches one in for a touchdown and effectively slamming the door on the Chargers.
2:59pm 1:12 4th Quarter
The dagger has been called for as Nick Barnett picks off Philip Rivers and returns it the San Diego 3 yard line.
2:52pm 2:03 4th Quarter
Packers 24 Chargers 21
Brett Favre has tied Dan Marino on the all-time touchdown passes list as Greg Jennings turns a short pass into a 57 yard TD gain. The Chargers will get one more crack with 1:58 and two timeouts.
2:51pm 2:18 4th Quarter
Brett Favre will get one more shot to lead the Pack to victory as the Packers take over on their own 43 yard.
2:40pm 5:51 4th Quarter
The Packers aren't able to open the touchdown door as Favre can't connect with Bubba Franks on 4th down on the 1 yard line and the Packers turn the ball over on downs.
2:35pm 7:59 4th Quarter
The Packers are knocking on the touchdown door as Favre throws a 18 yard pass to Donald Lee as he gets to the Chargers 11.
2:32pm 11:07 4th Quarter
The Packers get back into Chargers territory when Favre connects with Donald Driver for a 26 yard pass to the Chargers 46.
2:24pm 12:10 4th Quarter
Aaron Kampman sacks Philip Rivers and forces a fumble. San Diego is able to recover but is forced to punt.
1:57pm 9:02 3rd Quarter
Chargers 21 Packers 17
Philip Rivers swings a pass to LaDainian Tomlinson who goes 21 yards for the touchdown to give the lead back to the Chargers.
1:46pm 15:00 3rd Quarter
Game action has resumed and the Chargers will start off the 2nd half with the football on their own 20.
1:31pm Halftime
The Packers head into the locker room with a 17-14 lead. Brett Favre is 15 of 26 with 185 yards passing and 2 TD passes. The run game is still non-existent as Brandon Jackson has only 18 yards on 3 carries. Donald Drive leads all receivers with 67 yards on 3 catches with a touchdown. The Packers defense have kept LaDainian Tomlinson in check by holding him to only 23 yards rushing on 10 carries.
1:28pm :41 2nd Quarter
Packers 17 Chargers 14
Philip Rivers finds Craig Davis for a 9 yard TD pass.
1:13pm 2:48 2nd Quarter
Packers 17 San Diego 7
Favre is now one TD pass away from tying Dan Marino's record as he finds Bubba Franks for a 5 yard touchdown pass.
1:06pm 4:24 2nd Quarter
Donald Driver turns a short Brett Favre pass into a big 46 yard gain to the San Diego 22.
12:51pm 11:58 2nd Quarter
Packers 10 San Diego 7
Favre throws his 418th career TD pass to Donald Driver as the Pack pull ahead of the Chargers. Donald Driver has become the all time reception leader at Lambeu Field passing Antonio Freeman.
12:43pm 14:57 2nd Quarter
Favre connects with Donald Driver for a 16 yard completion to put the Pack deep into Charger territory.
12:29pm 2:44 1st Quarter
San Diego 7 Packers 3
Bubba Franks can't haul in a Favre pass in the end zone forcing the Packers to settle for a Mason Crosby 28 yard field goal.
12:27pm 4:54 1st Quarter
Packers are back in San Diego territory as Favre finds James Jones for 26 yard completion to the San Diego 30.
12:19pm 7:13 1st Quarter
San Diego 7 Green Bay 0
Phillip Rivers finds Vincent Jackson for a 27 yard touchdown pass as the Chargers grab an early 7-0 lead.
12:09pm 12:50 1st Quarter
Packers go for it on 4th and 2 but Favre can't connect with Donald Driver and the Packers turn the ball over on downs.
12:04pm 14:14 1st Quarter
Brett Favre finds James Jones for a 22 yard completion on 2nd down to the San Diego 47.
12:00pm Pregame
The Packers have won the toss and will receive.
11:50am Pregame
Kickoff is moments away. Running back Vernand Morency is inactive but WR's Greg Jennings and James Jones will suit up. The Chargers will be without starting RT Shane Olivea. The coin-toss is coming up as the Packers try to take down the Charges to go 3-0.
