2004 Green Bay Packers season

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2004 Green Bay Packers season
General managerMike Sherman
Head coach Mike Sherman
Home field Lambeau Field
Results
Record10–6
Division place1st NFC North
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Vikings) 17–31
Pro Bowlers
4
AP All-Pros
1
Uniform
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The 2004 season was the Green Bay Packers' 84th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 86th overall. The team started the season by losing four of their first five games, before winning their next six in a row, followed by victories over their three divisional opponents in their last five to finish with a 10–6 record and qualify for the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. As the number three seed in the NFC, they hosted their divisional rivals, the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round, but lost 31–17; it was the second time the Packers had lost a playoff game at Lambeau Field.

Contents

Offseason

The Packers did not make many offseason moves, signing safety Mark Roman, cornerback Chris Watson, as well as quarterback Tim Couch who was cut after the preseason. They lost punter Josh Bidwell and safety Antuan Edwards to free agency and released defensive tackle Gilbert Brown, defensive end Jamal Reynolds, and wide receiver Travis Williams.

AdditionsSubtractions
FS Mark Roman (Bengals)FS Marques Anderson (Raiders)
QB Tim Couch (Browns)S Antuan Edwards (Dolphins)
CB Chris Watson (Lions)P Josh Bidwell (Buccaneers)
P Bryan Barker (Redskins)LB Marcus Wilkins (Cardinals)

NFL Draft

With the 25th pick of the 2004 NFL draft, the Packers selected cornerback Ahmad Carroll from the University of Arkansas.

The team leaving the field after the inter-squad scrimmage in preseason, August 2004 Packers leave the field in 2004.jpg
The team leaving the field after the inter-squad scrimmage in preseason, August 2004
2004 Green Bay Packers draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
125 Ahmad Carroll   CB Arkansas
370 Joey Thomas  CB Montana State
372 Donnell Washington   DT Clemson
387 B.J. Sander   P Ohio State
6179 Corey Williams  DT Arkansas State
7251 Scott Wells   C Tennessee
      Made roster    †    Pro Football Hall of Fame     *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

2004 Undrafted Free Agents of note
PlayerPositionCollege
Atlas Herrion Guard Alabama
Vonta Leach Fullback East Carolina

Personnel

Staff

2004 Green Bay Packers staff

Front office

  • President and chief executive officer – Bob Harlan
  • Executive vice president and chief operating officer – John Jones
  • Vice president of player finance/general counsel – Andrew Brandt
  • Director of college scouting – John Dorsey
  • Director of pro personnel – Reggie McKenzie
  • Personnel analyst to general manager – John Schneider
  • Assistant director of college scouting – Shaun Herock
  • Assistant director of pro personnel – Marc Lillibridge

Head coaches

  • Executive vice president/general manager/head coach – Mike Sherman
  • Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator – Bob Slowik

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning


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Roster

2004 Green Bay Packers roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 10 reserve, 8 practice squad

Schedule

Panorama of Lambeau Field during the week 4 game between Green Bay and the New York Giants, October 3 Lambeau Field panorama.jpg
Panorama of Lambeau Field during the week 4 game between Green Bay and the New York Giants, October 3
WeekDateOpponentResultVenueAttendance
1September 13at Carolina Panthers W 24–14 Bank of America Stadium 73,656
2September 19 Chicago Bears L 10–21 Lambeau Field 70,688
3September 26at Indianapolis Colts L 31–45 RCA Dome 57,280
4October 3 New York Giants L 7–14Lambeau Field70,623
5October 11 Tennessee Titans L 27–48Lambeau Field70,420
6October 17at Detroit Lions W 38–10 Ford Field 62,938
7October 24 Dallas Cowboys W 41–20Lambeau Field70,679
8October 31at Washington Redskins W 28–14 FedExField 89,295
9Bye week
10November 14 Minnesota Vikings W 34–31Lambeau Field70,671
11November 21at Houston Texans W 16–13 Reliant Stadium 70,769
12November 29 St. Louis Rams W 45–17Lambeau Field70,385
13December 5at Philadelphia Eagles L 17–47 Lincoln Financial Field 67,723
14December 12Detroit LionsW 16–13Lambeau Field70,497
15December 19 Jacksonville Jaguars L 25–28Lambeau Field70,437
16December 24at Minnesota VikingsW 34–31 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,311
17January 2, 2005at Chicago BearsW 31–14 Soldier Field 62,197
WCJanuary 9, 2005Minnesota VikingsL 17–31Lambeau Field71,075

Game summaries

Week 1

1234Total
•Packers3714024
Panthers070714
Scoring summary
Q13:28GB Ryan Longwell 41 yard field goalGB 3–0
Q27:43CAR Brad Hoover 1 yard pass from Jake Delhomme (John Kasay kick)CAR 7–3
Q23:25GB Ahman Green 6 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 10–7
Q310:59GBAhman Green 3 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 17–7
Q32:01GBAhman Green 3 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 24–7
Q44:46CAR Muhsin Muhammad 30 yard pass from Jake Delhomme (John Kasay kick)GB 24–14

Ahman Green 33 Rush, 119 Yds [2]

Week 2

1234Total
•Bears0147021
Packers307010
Scoring summary
1GB Ryan Longwell 25 yard field goalPackers 3–0
2Chi Bryan Johnson 11 yard pass from Rex Grossman (Paul Edinger kick)Bears 7–3
2Chi Mike Brown 95 yard fumble return (Paul Edinger kick)Bears 14–3
3Chi Thomas Jones 1 yard run (Paul Edinger kick)Bears 21–3
3GB Robert Ferguson 18 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Bears 21–10

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Week 3

1234Total
Packers1437731
•Colts211401045
Scoring summary
1Ind Reggie Wayne 36 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 7–0
1GB Javon Walker 36 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 7–7
1Ind Marvin Harrison 28 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 14–7
1GBJavon Walker 79 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 14–14
1Ind Brandon Stokley 34 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 21–14
2IndBrandon Stokley 27 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 28–14
2GBRyan Longwell 38 yard field goalColts 28–17
2Ind James Mungro 1 yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 35–17
3GBJavon Walker 12 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Colts 35–24
4IndMike Vanderjagt 45 yard field goalColts 38–24
4GB Donald Driver 27 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Colts 38–31
4Ind Edgerrin James 1 yard run (Mike Vanderjagt kick)Colts 45–31

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Week 4

1234Total
•Giants007714
Packers00707
  • Date: October 3
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 70,623
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), wind 18 mph (29 km/h)
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth & Pam Oliver
Scoring summary
3GB Javon Walker 28 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell) kickPackers 7–0
3NYG Tiki Barber 52 yard run (Steve Christie kick)Tie 7–7
4NYG Jeremy Shockey 4 yard pass from Kurt Warner (Steve Christie kick)Giants 14–7

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Week 5

1234Total
•Titans171071448
Packers31001427
  • Date: October 11
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 9:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 70,420
  • Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), wind 2 mph (3.2 km/h)
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels, John Madden, & Michele Tafoya
Scoring summary
1Ten Chris Brown 37 yard run (Gary Anderson) kickTitans 7–0
1TenChris Brown 29 yard run (Gary Anderson kick)Titans 14–0
1TenGary Anderson 36 yard field goalTitans 17–0
1GB Ryan Longwell 39 yard field goalTitans 17–3
2Ten Troy Fleming 14 yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick)Titans 24–3
2GB Bubba Franks 1 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Titans 24–10
2TenGary Anderson 38 yard field goalTitans 27–10
2GBRyan Longwell 53 yard field goalTitans 27–13
3Ten Eddie Berlin 11 yard pass from Steve McNair (Gary Anderson kick)Titans 34–13
4Ten Derrick Mason 26 yard pass from Drew Bennett (Gary Anderson kick)Titans 41–13
4GBBubba Franks 11 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Titans 41–20
4Ten Antowain Smith 15 yard run (Gary Anderson kick)Titans 48–20
4GB Javon Walker 1 yard pass from Craig Nall (Ryan Longwell kick)Titans 48–27

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Week 6

1234Total
•Packers71014738
Lions730010
Scoring summary
1GB Donald Driver 7 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 7–0
1DET Az-Zahir Hakim 28 yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick)Tie 7–7
2GB Tony Fisher 13 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 14–7
2DETJason Hanson 48 yard field goalPackers 14–10
2GBRyan Longwell 50 yard field goalPackers 17–10
3GB Darren Sharper 36 yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 24–10
3GB Najeh Davenport 13 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 31–10
4GBDonald Driver 20 yard pass from Ahman Green (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 38–10

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Week 7

1234Total
Cowboys607720
•Packers31721041
  • Date: October 24
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 4:15 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 70,679
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), wind 8 mph (13 km/h)
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth and Pam Oliver
Scoring summary
1Dal Billy Cundiff 46 yard field goalCowboys 3–0
1GB Ryan Longwell 26 yard field goalTie 3–3
1DalBilly Cundiff 24 yard field goalCowboys 6–3
2GB Ahman Green 1 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 10–6
2GB Javon Walker 5 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 17–6
2GBRyan Longwell 40 yard field goalPackers 20–6
3GB Bubba Franks 8 yard pass from Tony Fisher (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 27–6
3Dal Jason Witten 42 yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Billy Cundiff kick)Packers 27–13
3GB Donald Driver 33 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 34–13
3GBAhman Green 90 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 41–13
4Dal Eddie George 5 yard run (Billy Cundiff kick)Packers 41–20

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Week 8

1234Total
•Packers3143828
Redskins070714
  • Date: October 31
  • Location: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland
  • Game start: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 89,295
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C); wind 9 mph (14 km/h)
  • Referee: Tom White
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dan Miller, Brian Baldinger, & Jay Glazer
Scoring summary
Q15:55GB Ryan Longwell 37 yard field goalGB 3–0
Q213:41GB Ahman Green 1 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 10–0
Q26:28GB Javon Walker 9 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 17–0
Q21:50Was Rod Gardner 12 yard pass from Mark Brunell (Ola Kimrin kick)GB 17–7
Q312:49GBRyan Longwell 39 yard field goalGB 20–7
Q44:46WasRod Gardner 12 yard pass from Mark Brunell (Ola Kimrin kick)GB 20–14
Q41:44GBAhman Green 11 yard run (Robert Ferguson pass from Brett Favre)GB 28–14

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Week 10

1234Total
Vikings7371431
•Packers71701034
  • Date: November 14
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 4:15 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 70,671
  • Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), wind 7 mph (11 km/h)
  • Referee: Ron Winter
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth and Pam Oliver
Scoring summary
1GB Javon Walker 50 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 7–0
1Min Jermaine Wiggins 13 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Tie 7–7
2GB Tony Fisher 2 yard pass from Brett FavrePackers 14–7
2MinMorten Anderson 40 yard field goalPackers 14–10
2GB Bubba Franks 17 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 21–10
2GBRyan Longwell 43 yard field goalPackers 24–10
3Min Nate Burleson 8 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Packers 24–17
4GB William Henderson 6 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 31–17
4Min Onterrio Smith 2 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Packers 31–24
4Min Moe Williams 17 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 31–31
4GBRyan Longwell 33 yard field goalPackers 34–31

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Week 11

1234Total
•Packers0301316
Texans0130013
Scoring summary
2GB Ryan Longwell 23 yard field goalPackers 3–0
2Hou Domanick Williams 6 yard pass from David Carr (Kris Brown kick)Texans 7–3
2HouKris Brown 46 yard field goalTexans 10–3
2HouKris Brown 40 yard field goalTexans 13–3
4GB Donald Driver 24 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Texans 13–10
4GBRyan Longwell 39 yard field goalTie 13–13
4GBRyan Longwell 46 yard field goalPackers 16–13

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Week 12

1234Total
Rams0100717
•Packers71471745
Scoring summary
Q112:23GB Ahmad Carroll 40 yard fumble return (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 7–0
Q212:47STL Jeff Wilkins 34 yard field goalGB 7–3
Q27:25GB Bubba Franks 7 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 14–3
Q22:50GB Javon Walker 10 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 21–3
Q2:30STL Isaac Bruce 4 yard pass from Marc Bulger (Jeff Wilkins kick)GB 21–10
Q31:44GB Donald Driver 16 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 28–10
Q414:19STL Marshall Faulk 8 yard pass from Marc Bulger (Jeff Wilkins kick)GB 28–17
Q48:29GBRyan Longwell 27 yard field goalGB 31–17
Q41:52GB Najeh Davenport 40 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 38–17
Q4:46GB Michael Hawthorne 34 yard fumble return (Ryan Longwell kick)GB 45–17

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Week 13

1234Total
Packers0301417
•Eagles7289347
Scoring summary
1Phi Terrell Owens 41 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick)Eagles 7–0
2Phi Brian Westbrook 9 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick)Eagles 14–0
2PhiBrian Westbrook 41 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick)Eagles 21–0
2Phi L.J. Smith 6 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick)Eagles 28–0
2PhiBrian Westbrook 12 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick)Eagles 35–0
2GB Ryan Longwell 40 yard field goalEagles 35–3
3PhiDavid Akers 22 yard field goalEagles 38–3
3PhiDavid Akers 45 yard field goalEagles 41–3
3PhiDavid Akers 47 yard field goalEagles 44–3
4PhiDavid Akers 22 yard field goalEagles 47–3
4GB William Henderson 1 yard pass from Craig Nall (Ryan Longwell kick)Eagles 47–10
4GB Javon Walker 17 yard pass from Craig Nall (Ryan Longwell kick)Eagles 47–17

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Week 14

1234Total
Lions3100013
•Packers0010616
  • Date: December 12
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 4:15 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 70,497
  • Game weather: 33 °F (1 °C), wind 28 mph (45 km/h)
  • Referee: Larry Nemmers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston, and Tony Siragusa
Scoring summary
1Det Jason Hanson 31 yard field goalLions 3–0
2Det Kevin Jones 24 yard run (Jason Hanson kick)Lions 10–0
2DetJason Hanson 36 yard field goalLions 13–0
3GB Ryan Longwell 36 yard field goalLions 13–3
3GB Donald Driver 23 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Lions 13–10
4GBRyan Longwell 28 yard field goalTie 13–13
4GBRyan Longwell 23 yard field goalPackers 16–13

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Week 15

1234Total
•Jaguars777728
Packers0107825
Scoring summary
1Jax Jimmy Smith 31 yard pass from Byron Leftwich (Josh Scobee kick)Jaguars 7–0
2GB Ryan Longwell 35 yard field goalJaguars 7–3
2GB Darren Sharper 15 yard fumble return (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 10–7
2JaxJimmy Smith 16 yard pass from Byron Leftwich (Josh Scobee kick)Jaguars 14–10
3GB Donald Driver 32 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 17–14
3Jax Fred Taylor (Josh Scobee kick)Jaguars 21–17
4Jax Greg Jones 1 yard run (Josh Scobee kick)Jaguars 28–17
4GB Antonio Chatman 6 yard pass from Brett Favre (Donald Driver pass from Brett Favre)Jaguars 28–25

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Week 16

1234Total
•Packers01771034
Vikings02101031
Scoring summary
2Min Randy Moss 12 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 7–0
2GB Ahman Green 1 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 7–7
2Min Nate Burleson 68 yard pass from Daunte Culpepeer (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 14–7
2GB Bubba Franks 22 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 14–14
2Min Michael Bennett 38 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 21–14
2GBRyan Longwell 42 yard field goalVikings 21–17
3GB Javon Walker 9 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 24–21
4MinMorten Anderson 29 yard field goalTie 24–24
4Min Chris Claiborne 15 yard interception return (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 31–24
4GB Donald Driver 3 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 31–31
4GBRyan Longwell 29 yard field goalPackers 34–31

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Week 17

1234Total
•Packers7213031
Bears707014
  • Date: January 2
  • Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
  • Game start: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 62,197
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C) • Wind 12 mph (19 km/h)
  • Referee: Ron Winter
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth, and Pam Oliver
Scoring summary
1CHI Thomas Jones 2 yard run (Paul Edinger kick)Bears 7–0
1GB Bubba Franks 17 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Tie 7–7
2GB William Henderson 38 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 14–7
2GB Darren Sharper 43 yard interception return (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 21–7
2GB Javon Walker 25 yard pass from Craig Nall (Ryan Longwell kick)Packers 28–7
3CHIThomas Jones 1 yard run (Paul Edinger kick)Packers 28–14
3GBRyan Longwell 20 yard field goalPackers 31–14

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Wild Card

1234Total
•Vikings1770731
Packers370717
  • Date: January 9
  • Location: Lambeau Field
  • Game start: 4:40 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 71,075
  • Game weather: 26 °F (−3 °C), wind 4 mph (6.4 km/h)
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth and Pam Oliver
Scoring summary
1Min Moe Williams 68 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 7–0
1Min Randy Moss 20 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 14–0
1MinMorten Anderson 35 yard field goalVikings 17–0
1GB Ryan Longwell 43 yard field goalVikings 17–3
2GB Bubba Franks 4 yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick)Vikings 17–10
2Min Nate Burleson 19 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 24–10
4GB Najeh Davenport 1 yard run (Ryan Longwell kick)Vikings 24–17
4MinRandy Moss 34 yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Morten Anderson kick)Vikings 31–17

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Standings

NFC North
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3) Green Bay Packers 1060.6255–19–3424380W2
(6) Minnesota Vikings 880.5003–35–7405395L2
Detroit Lions 6100.3752–45–7296350L1
Chicago Bears 5110.3132–44–8231331L4
NFC [19]
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 Philadelphia Eagles East1330.8136–011–1.453.409L2
2 Atlanta Falcons South1150.6884–28–4.420.432L2
3 Green Bay Packers North1060.6255–19–3.457.419W2
4 Seattle Seahawks West970.5633–38–4.445.368W2
Wild cards
5 [a] St. Louis Rams West880.5005–17–5.488.438W2
6 [a] [b] Minnesota Vikings North880.5003–35–7.480.406L2
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 [a] [b] New Orleans Saints South880.5003–36–6.465.427W4
8 Carolina Panthers South790.4383–36–6.496.366L1
9 [c] Detroit Lions North6100.3752–45–7.496.417L2
10 [c] Arizona Cardinals West6100.3752–45–7.461.417W1
11 [c] [d] New York Giants East6100.3753–35–7.516.417W1
12 [c] [d] [e] Dallas Cowboys East6100.3752–45–7.516.375L1
13 [c] [d] [e] Washington Redskins East6100.3751–56–6.477.333W1
14 [f] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South5110.3132–44–8.477.413L4
15 [f] Chicago Bears North5110.3132–44–8.465.388L4
16 San Francisco 49ers West2140.1252–42–10.488.375L3
Tiebreakers [g]
  1. 1 2 3 St. Louis clinched the NFC #5 seed instead of Minnesota or New Orleans based on better conference record (7–5 to Minnesota’s 5–7 to New Orleans’ 6–6).
  2. 1 2 Minnesota clinched the NFC #6 seed instead of New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Detroit finished ahead of Arizona and New York Giants based upon head-to-head record (2–0 versus Arizona’s 1–1 and New York Giants’ 0–2). Division tiebreak was initially used to eliminate Dallas and Washington.
  4. 1 2 3 New York Giants finished ahead of Dallas and Washington in the NFC East based on better head-to-head record (3–1 to Dallas‘ 2–2 to Washington’s 1–3).
  5. 1 2 Dallas finished ahead of Washington in the NFC East based on head-to-head sweep.
  6. 1 2 Tampa Bay finished ahead of Chicago based upon head-to-head victory.
  7. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

Season statistical leaders

Training camp in August 2004. L-R: #89 wide receiver Robert Ferguson; #83 kick returner Antonio Chatman, #86 wide receiver Carl Ford, #84 wide receiver Javon Walker, and #81 wide receiver Andrae Thurman Packers wide receivers training camp 2004.jpg
Training camp in August 2004. L-R: #89 wide receiver Robert Ferguson; #83 kick returner Antonio Chatman, #86 wide receiver Carl Ford, #84 wide receiver Javon Walker, and #81 wide receiver Andrae Thurman

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The 1996 season was the Green Bay Packers' 76th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall and their fifth under head coach Mike Holmgren. The franchise won its third Super Bowl and league-record 12th NFL Championship. The Packers posted a league-best 13–3 regular season win-loss record, going 8–0 at home and 5–3 on the road. It was the first time since 1962 that the team went undefeated at home. Additionally, the Packers had the NFL's highest-scoring offense (456) and allowed the fewest points on defense (210). Green Bay was the first team to accomplish both feats in the same season since the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins. They finished the season with the number one ranked offense, defense, and special teams. They also set a then NFL record for the fewest touchdowns allowed in a 16-game season, with 19. The Packers also allowed the fewest yards in the NFL and set a record for punt return yardage. Brett Favre won his second straight MVP award while also throwing for a career-high and league-leading 39 touchdown passes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Green Bay Packers season</span> NFL team season

The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League (NFL). The Packers finished the regular season with a 13–3 record and clinched their first winning season, playoff appearance and division title since 2004. They received for the first time since 1997 a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in the NFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants. It was the first time the Packers had lost a home NFC Championship game, and only their third home playoff loss ever. This was the last season for quarterback Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer, as he initially retired following the season but came out of retirement and was subsequently traded to the New York Jets during the offseason.

The 2000 season was the Green Bay Packers' 80th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 82nd overall. It was the first season for which Mike Sherman was the head coach of the team. Sherman was the thirteenth head coach in franchise history. The Packers finished 9–7, failing to qualify for the playoffs. Both the Packers' total offense and total defense ranked 15th in the league.

The 1993 season was the Green Bay Packers' 73rd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 75th overall. They had a 9–7 record and won their first playoff berth in 11 years, but their first in a non-strike year in 21 years. The record also marked the first back-to-back winning season since the Packers 1967 season. During the regular season, the Packers finished with 340 points, ranking sixth in the National Football League, and allowed 282 points, ranking ninth. In his third year as a pro and second with the Packers, quarterback Brett Favre led the Packers offense, passing for 3,303 yards and 19 touchdowns. Favre, who played his first full season, was selected to his second of eleven Pro Bowl appearances.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Green Bay Packers season</span> NFL team season

The 2008 season was the Green Bay Packers' 88th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall and their 3rd under head coach Mike McCarthy. The Packers were aiming to improve their 13–3 record from last season, but finished the season with a 6–10 record and missed the playoffs. Until the 2017 season, this was the last season in which the Packers did not qualify for the playoffs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tracy Porter</span> American football player (born 1986)

Tracy O'Neil Porter is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. Porter is best known for being a crucial player during the Saints’ 2009 season, in which he intercepted Brett Favre in the NFC Championship Game and then won Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts, sealing the game by famously intercepting Peyton Manning and returning it for a touchdown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Green Bay Packers season</span> NFL team season

The 2009 Green Bay Packers season was the team's 91st season overall and their 89th in the National Football League (NFL). The Packers finished with an 11–5 record but lost in the wild card round of the playoffs to the Arizona Cardinals 51–45. They scored a then franchise record 461 points besting the 1996 Super Bowl team's 456. Charles Woodson was named Defensive Player of the Year for the season, leading the league with 9 interceptions. The defense ranked 1st in the league against the run.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Minnesota Vikings season</span> 50th season in franchise history

The 2010 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), and the fifth and final under head coach Brad Childress. After a loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship ended their 2009 season, the Vikings had hoped to defend their NFC North division title for the third year in a row and contend again for a Super Bowl championship. However, Brett Favre was unable to recover from the injuries he had sustained in the NFC Championship and turned in abysmal performances for most of the season, being forced to sit out three games due to injuries and breaking his consecutive start record at 297 games since September 1992. After the Vikings fell to a 3–7 record with a 31–3 division loss to the Green Bay Packers in week 11, Childress was fired and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was named as his interim replacement, going 3–3 in his six games in charge before taking over the job permanently at the end of the season. The team finished 6–10 and ended up in last place in the division for the first time since 1990. The Vikings also missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Packers–Vikings rivalry</span> National Football League rivalry

The Packers–Vikings rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings.

Favre's Dad Game was a National Football League (NFL) regular season game played on December 22, 2003, between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. The game, which was broadcast on television nationally on Monday Night Football (MNF), was contested at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California, during the 2003 NFL season. Brett Favre, the Packers quarterback and a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, had started 204 consecutive games leading up to the game against the Raiders, a record for NFL quarterbacks. The day before the game, Favre's father, Irvin, died while driving after suffering a heart attack. In the build-up to the game, there was much discussion regarding whether Favre would play, with Favre ultimately deciding to suit up and continue his consecutive start streak. The game, which had playoff implications for the Packers, ended up being one of Favre's best statistical performances of his career, as he threw for 399 yards and 4 touchdowns en route to a 41–7 blow-out. Post-game analysis focused on Favre's resolve to play even after his father's death, his successful completion of numerous high-difficulty passes and the Packers path to the playoffs. The Packers ended up making the playoffs, beating the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round before losing in the Divisional round to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 4th and 26 game. In 2019, the NFL identified this game as the 52nd best in NFL history.

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  5. ↑ "New York Giants at Green Bay Packers - October 3rd, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  6. ↑ "Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers - October 11th, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
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  8. ↑ "Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers - October 24th, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
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  11. ↑ "Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans - November 21st, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
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