Rodgers carves up Skins in rout

Week 2
September 15, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - FOX
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Packers 38 - Redskins 20

Aaron Rodgers had a career day in the 2013 home opener at Lambeau Field.  Rodgers completed 34 of 42 passes for a career-high 480 yards and four touchdowns.  Rodgers tied the Packers record for single game passing yards with, believe it or not, Matt Flynn.

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The score appears a lot closer than this game really was.  The Packers dominated Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins.  Taking a 24-0 lead into halftime, the Packers lead 31-0 late in the 3rd quarter before the Redskins finally got some points.  On paper, the defense did not look very good.  However, before we started playing soft coverage in the 2nd half to protect the lead and bleed the clock, our defense performed well.

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The streak is over!  For the first time in 44 straight games, the Packers have a 100-yard rusher thanks to James Starks' 132 rushing yards.  Unfortunately, starting running back and rookie Eddie Lacy experienced a concussion on his first carry of the game.  Starks got the opportunity and took advantage.

James Jones also had a career day receiving.  After Jones had zero catches in Week 1 versus the 49ers, Jones hauled in 11 balls for 178 yards against the Redskins.  Randall Cobb had nine receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown; Jordy Nelson had three receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns; and Jermichael Finley had six receptions for 65 yards and one touchdown.  The receiving corp had a field day.

Sunday was the first time in NFL history a team had a 450-yard passer and a 125-yard rusher.

"We were able to catch the ball well, had yards after the catch and we were able to run the ball better than we have in a long time," Rodgers said.

Chicago Bears  2-0
Green Bay Packers  1-1
Detroit Lions  1-1
Minnesota Vikings  0-2

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