October 20, 2013 - 3:25 p.m. - CBS
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Packers 31 - Browns 13
The Packers cruised to victory over the Cleveland Browns, but suffered even more injuries to the offensive side of the ball.
Four weeks prior to this game, I discovered that I had two days off at work that I had to use by October 31st, or else I was going to lose them. I looked at my calendar and quickly realized there was a possibility I could attend a Packers game. Lo and behold, the only matchup that would fit my schedule was the Packers playing the Cleveland Browns. Because I live a lovely 14-hour drive away from Green Bay, I booked the Monday and Tuesday off at work and drove up to Wisconsin on the Saturday before game day. It was a lot of driving in a matter of four days, but it was worth every second to get back to Lambeau.I have a jinx for poor weather when I get to watch the Packers play in person. And this game didn't disrupt that streak. Game time temperatures were in the mid-forty's and dropped throughout the game. There was also a steady rain and wind for much the game. Nevertheless, I was prepared with many layers of cold weather gear.
This was the first Packers game I've attended at Lambeau Field since 2007 and, obviously, the first time since the completion of the south end zone. Because of the new addition to Lambeau Field, I decided to sit in the south end zone. Lambeau Field was still as beautiful as it has ever been.
Back to the game. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense started quickly against the Cleveland Browns. The Packers found the end zone on their fourth play from scrimmage when Rodgers connected with Jermichael Finley for a 10-yard touchdown. Later in the first quarter, Eddie Lacy punched in from 1-yard out to give the Packers a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. The Browns were no match for the Packers in this contest. The Packers took a 17-3 lead in halftime.The Cleveland Browns have many flaws, but their defense is by far their strength. The Browns defense gave the Packers fits in the third quarter holding the Packers scoreless. Unfortunately for the Browns, their offense is so pitiful, they were only able to manage a field goal to cut the Packers lead to 17-6 heading to the fourth quarter.
The Packers offense found its stride in the fourth quarter thanks to Jarrett Boykin and Jordy Nelson. Nelson found himself on the receiving end of a 1-yard touchdown from Rodgers that was setup after a 39-yard reception by Boykin. Jermichael Finley suffered a horrifying injury on the possession. Finley caught a slant pass and suffered a head-to-head collision with Browns safety Tashaun Gipson. Finley remained motionless for several minutes and later was removed from the field on a stretcher.
Again, the Browns were no match for the Packers in this game. The Browns finally found the end zone with six minutes remaining in the game, but still trailed 24-13. Rodgers took the next Packers possession and finished off the Browns by connecting with Boykin in the end zone and pushing the lead to 31-13.
Rodgers threw for a modest 260 yards and three touchdowns. Eddie Lacy rushed for 82 yards on 22 carries and added one touchdown. Jarrett Boykin led the team in receiving with eight receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown. This was quite the coming out party for Boykin, who is taking advantage of injuries to Randall Cobb and James Jones.
For the Browns, quarterback Brandon Weeden played horrible. Weeden threw for 149 yards on 17/42 passing. Weeden threw a late touchdown in garbage time and was also intercepted by Davon House in the first quarter. Willis McGahee rushed for 39 yards on 11 carries. And Jordan Cameron led the Browns in receiving hauling in seven balls for 55 yards and a touchdown.I am very thankful I received the opportunity to make it to a Packers game this season. Living so far away makes it difficult to attend games, especially in Green Bay, but I had the time of my life.
Green Bay Packers 4-2
Detroit Lions 4-3
Chicago Bears 4-3
Minnesota Vikings 1-5
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