The Green Bay Packers (3-2) shut out the Detroit Lions (1-5) today and wide-receiver Donald Driver became the Packers’ franchise leader in career receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe’s 596 receptions. Aaron Rodgers had a big game with two touchdowns and 358 passing yards on 29/37 attempts, but he lacked protection once again. The Lions were able to sack Rodgers five times and forced him into an interception. The Packers defense completely shut down the Lions offense though, so they got plenty of points from Rodgers and the Packers offense.
Daunte Culpepper started for the Lions today, since their starter Mathew Stafford sat out with a knee injury. The Lions were also without their best offensive player in wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Culpepper joined them on the sideline after injuring his hamstring in the 3rd quarter and Drew Stanton replaced him. Both Culpepper and Stanton struggled with the Packers defense playing great. They combined for only 71 yards on 11/25 attempts and 3 interceptions (2 from Stanton). Rookie Clay Mathews had a great day for the Packers D, accounting for five tackles and two big sacks. The Packers could have, and should have put up more points than they did. They will need to do a better job getting touchdowns in the red-zone against other teams who are much better than the Lions. They are on the road against the Cleveland Browns next week.