1/24/2024 0 Comments Packers and browns score![]() Just when they got in the red zone, though, things went a little south. The Browns responded with a big drive, utilizing the ground game of Chubb, Johnson, and even Mayfield. K Mason Crosby came on for a 32-yard field goal attempt, which extended Green Bay’s lead to 24-12 with 9:12 remaining in the third quarter. Rodgers got the Packers into a third down situation in the red zone again, but this time, pressure came off the edge and his pass to the tight end in the end zone fell incomplete, with LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in coverage. But after a holding penalty on the kickoff, the defense didn’t start well, giving up a 27-yard run by RB Aaron Jones. All three of Mayfield’s interceptions led to touchdowns for the Packers.Ĭleveland was in need of a Christmas miracle for the second half, especially with Green Bay getting the ball first. That gave the Packers the ball at midfield, and Rodgers kept throwing passes to Adams like clockwork, eventually getting the touchdown connection with 0:12 remaining in the half and a 21-12 lead for Green Bay. Three-straight home games with an INT for #CLEvsGB | #GoPackGoįOX, NFLN + PRIME /zTL2tLFj65- Green Bay Packers December 25, 2021 That gave the Packers a 14-6 lead with 10:47 remaining in the second quarter. Adams won that matchup easily, as Rodgers floated the ball to him for the wide open touchdown. On 3rd-and-goal from the 9 yard line, Cleveland opted to bring a blitz, which left Adams matched up one-on-one with S Richard LeCounte over the middle. Green Bay continued moving the chains and then faced another third down red zone situation. The Packers got another big play from Lazard, as he caught a pass 1-handed for 34 yards to the Browns’ 44 yard line. Mayfield tried to hit Landry in the seam, but his throw sailed and was picked off, returned to the 22 yard line. Given the team’s kicking situation, that made the scenario all-the-more-challenging. Mayfield was dumped for a 9 yard sack on the next play, though, and his second down pass was incomplete to set up 3rd-and-19. The next play saw the first successful reverse for WR Anthony Schwartz of the season, for 11 yards. Green Bay challenged the ruling, but there was no doubt that it was a catch, so the ruling on the field stood.Īfter the challenge, Cleveland got a big 27-yard run from Chubb to put them just outsize the red zone again. Cleveland came out throwing, and Mayfield hit Peoples-Jones for a 5-yard completion to move the chains. The Browns got a 4th-and-1 situation on their next drive from their own 34 yard line, and this time it was head coach Kevin Stefanski’s to take a chance. sets the #Packers all-time passing TD record! #CLEvsGB | #GoPackGoįOX, NFLN + PRIME /76qDrsouON- Green Bay Packers December 25, 2021 The play also gave Rodgers the all-time passing touchdown record for the Packers, passing up QB Brett Favre. He dove for the pylon for the touchdown, and with K Mason Crosby hitting the extra point, the Packers took a 7-6 lead. Down in the red zone on 3rd-and-5 from the 11 yard line, Rodgers hit WR Allen Lazard on a quick out route. Rodgers got a picture perfect 33-yard pass to WR Davante Adams on the Packers’ next drive. Upon replay, you could see that the Packers clearly committed a penalty on Peoples-Jones, though, and Mayfield saw that and thought he would get a free shot. He was double covered, though, and the safety came away with the interception at the Packers’ 47 yard line. On first down, Mayfield wanted to take a shot deep down the middle for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Browns would begin their next drive from the 8 yard line, due to an illegal block in the back penalty. The defense held strong again after that, though, and this time on 3rd-and-5, the Packers brought out the punt unit. They went for it, though, showing some boldness early in the game and converted with a pitch to RB Aaron Jones for 4 yards and a first down. ![]() : /0XTT5NHIiO- NFL December 25, 2021Ĭleveland’s defense forced what look to be a three-and-out, as the Packers faced 4th-and-1 from the 37 yard line.
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