The Green Bay Packers will make a playoff return after a Week 16 victory over the New Orleans Saints. In addition to clinching their postseason ticket, the Packers completed the first shutout win in the 2024 NFL season.
It was all Packers, starting with a two-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks in the first quarter. Throughout the game, Green Bay completed touchdown runs from Josh Jacobs, Chris Brooks, and Emanuel Wilson. Brandon McManus added ten points on four extra points and two field goals.
The Packers didn’t do much to complete the shutout. Love finished the game with 16 completions for 182 yards and a touchdown. Jacobs led the ground game with 13 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Jayden Reed needed only three catches to collect 76 yards.
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With the playoffs secured, the Packers will close the season with back-to-back games against their division rivals. In Week 17, Green Bay will try to extend its winning streak to three games against the Minnesota Vikings. The following week, they will host the Chicago Bears.
Conversely, the Saints didn’t exert much effort, as Spencer Rattler led all New Orleans rushers with only 28 yards. Foster Moreau added 33 yards to lead all Saints receivers.
-Lance Fernandez