2006 Green Bay Packers season
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The 2006 Green Bay Packers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4-12 record in 2005.
Offseason
After some uncertainty, quarterback Brett Favre announced on April 26, 2006 that he would indeed return for the 2006-2007 season.[1][2] The Packers also acquired Oakland Raiders three-time Pro Bowl Defensive Back Charles Woodson through free agency later that day.[3] He officially signed with the team on May 1.
The Packers drafted Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft on April 29, 2006. The Packers also traded star wide receiver (and potential holdout) Javon Walker to the Denver Broncos for a second round pick, which they then traded for multiple picks. With those picks, they selected Boise St. OT Daryn Colledge, Western Michigan WR Greg Jennings, Iowa LB Abdul Hodge, Louisville Center Jason Spitz, Texas Christian WR Cory Rodgers, Boston College CB Will Blackmon, Furman University QB Ingle Martin, Nevada OT Tony Moll, Texas A&M DT Johnny Jolly, Fresno St. DB Tyrone Culver, and Northwest Missouri St. DE Dave Tollefson.
| Round/Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | AJ Hawk | Linebacker | Ohio State |
| 2/47 (From Atlanta) | Daryn Colledge | Offensive Tackle | Boise State |
| 2/52 (From New England) | Greg Jennings | Wide Receiver | Western Michigan |
| 3/67 | Abdul Hodge | Linebacker | Iowa |
| 3/75 (From New England) | Jason Spitz | Center | Louisville |
| 4/104 | Cory Rodgers | Wide Receiver | TCU |
| 4/115 (From Philadelphia) | Will Blackmon | Wide Receiver/Cornerback | Boston College |
| 5/148 (From Atlanta) | Ingle Martin | Quarterback | Furman |
| 5/165 (Compensatory) | Tony Moll | Offensive Tackle | Nevada |
| 6/183 (From St. Louis) | Johnny Jolly | Defensive Tackle | Texas A&M |
| 6/185 (From Philadelphia) | Tyrone Culver | Safety | Fresno State |
| 7/253 (Compensatory) | Dave Tollefson | Defensive End | Northwest Missouri State |
Regular season
Week 1: vs. Chicago Bears
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| Packers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Packers opened the regular season on September 10 with a 26-0 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Packers' first scoreless game since Oct 17, 1991.[4] The day after the game the Packers acquired wide receiver Koren Robinson, who was released by the Minnesota Vikings after his second DUI in two years.[5]
Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 0 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 34 |
| Packers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
The Packers hosted the New Orleans Saints on September 17, losing 34-27.[6]
Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| Lions | 14 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
The Packers posted their first win for the season while playing the Detroit Lions in Detroit, 31-24. Brett Favre completed his 400th career touchdown pass on a 75 yard play to rookie Greg Jennings, becoming only the second person (in addition to Dan Marino) to reach 400.[7]
Week 4: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Eagles | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 31 |
The Packers went to Philadelphia to play the Eagles on Monday Night Football. The Packers started running back Vernand Morency as Ahman Green was inactive due to injury. The Packers held the lead at half time, but the Eagles scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to earn the victory.[8] As a result of Ahmad Carroll's performance in week 4, as well as previous weeks, the Packers have released him from the team.[9]
Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| Packers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Noah Herron rushes for a career best 106 yards against the St. Louis Rams, but quarterback Marc Bulger of the Rams throws for two touchdowns to help his team to victory. The Packers had a chance to even up the score with a field goal or take the lead with a touchdown in thier final possession, but were unable to do so as quarterback Brett Favre is sacked and fumbles at the St. Louis 18 yard line. The Rams were able to recover the ball.
Week 7: vs. Miami Dolphins
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 34 |
| Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 24 |
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Miami Dolphins on the road as the Packers defense intercepted quarterback Joey Harrington three times, including one for a touchdown by Charles Woodson. Ahman Green carried the ball 18 times for 118 yards, including a 70 yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, QB Brett Favre went 19 of 35 of 206 yards with 2 touchdown passes.
Week 8: vs. Arizona Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Packers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
The Green Bay Packers won over the visiting Arizona Cardinals at home as running backs Ahman Green and Vernand Morency each rush for over 100 yards. Quarterback Brett Favre threw for 180 yards and one touchdown, as well as one rushing touchdown. Leading Green Bay's receiving corps was Donald Driver, who had five receptions for 58 Yards. Coming up behind him was David Martin, who had four receptions for 48 Yards and one touchdown. On defense, the Packers limited Cardinals rookie quarterback Matt Leinart to 14/35 for 157 yards with one touchdown and one interception. They also held Cardinals running back Edgerrin James to 84 rushing yards on 24 carries, along with three receptions for 25 receiving yards.
Week 9: vs. Buffalo Bills
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Bills | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
The Green Bay Packers traveled on the road to face the Buffalo Bills. The Bills were able to lead the Packers at half time with a 10-0 lead, capitalizing on an interception return for a touchdown by London Fletcher. In the second half, the Packers tied the score with a touchdown pass to Donald Driver. The Bills were able to score in the fourth quarter with 43 yard touchdown pass to receiver Lee Evans. The Packers drove the ball deep to the one yard line, but on first down the ball is intercepted and returned deep in Packer territory. The Bills were able to score three plays later to increase the lead by 14 and earn a victory.
Week 10: vs. Minnesota Vikings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Vikings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
The Green Bay Packers traveled to the Metradome to face the Vikings. The game would give the winner second place in the NFC North. The Packers were able to score early in the first quarter with a field goal by Dave Rayner. Shortly after, Packer linebacker Brady Poppinga sacked Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson causing him to fumble and the Packers to recover the ball. The fumble set up a Brett Favre touchdown pass to Noah Herron. The Vikings were able to regain the lead with two touchdowns, one a 40 yard touchdown pass to Billy McMullen. Under two minutes remaining in the half, the Packers regained the lead when Brett Favre threw a 82 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver. The Packers would hold lead the rest of the game.
Brett Favre finished the game with 347 yards and two touchdowns and no interceptions. Receiver Donald Driver had six catches for 191 yards. Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson threw for 257 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Packer kicker Dave Rayner made three field goals in three attempts.
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