Thursday night’s Packers vs. Bears game was a real barn-burner, if you like to see Green Bay crush their opponent. But, the price was several more injuries, so we’ll see what develops from here.
Walking to the stadium (above and below) in the evening sunlight.
Lambeau Field shortly after the gates opened at 5:25 p.m.
Some fans like to sit in their seats for two hours before the game starts.
Looking up at the press boxes along the western side of the stadium.
The jumbotron says it all.
Not a lot of warm-ups going on yet.
Grabbing some dinner on the stadium’s upper concourse.
Traditional pre-game meal: bratwurst, of course. Need you ask?
Checking out what’s going on along the Packers’ sideline before game time (above and below). We did get to say “Hi’ to former Packers’ QB Lynn Dickey (1976-85) as he walked in front of us.
Some Chicago Bears out on the field before a number of Packers came out.
Coming out of a tunnel in the Lambeau Field stands.
The game action is down by the north end zone — our seat location.
This play resulted in the WR Randall Cobb (#18) touchdown.
Bears on offense now. They had some offensive troubles last night, wouldn’t you say? Yeah, that’s a shame.
We’re guessing that this is some sort of digital 360° camera or something.
And then the storm came. It has happened before in the preseason, but we’ve never had to clear the stands before in the regular season.
So, a whole lot of the 78,000 people ended up down in the lower concourse. It was a little tight (above and two below).
Heading back out into the stadium to resume the game once the storm passed.
The teams getting ready to play again after a 47-minute rain delay.
The offense gets going again...
... but rookie RB Jamaal Williams (#30) gets injured and needs attention.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) looking to pass southward.
This guy didn’t have much to cheer about all night.
Your Packerville, U.S.A. editor (right) enjoys the second batch of rain with his brother.
Another touchdown? Sure, why not. Go ahead and throw it to WR Jordy Nelson (#87).
That’s it. The final score puts the Packers ahead by one game in the overall series between the two teams for the first time since the 1930’s.
A large group of Packers fans gathers by the NFL Network stage to chant “GO PACK GO!! GO PACK GO!! GO PACK GO!!
Heading back to the Packerville, U.S.A. world headquarters. With the delay, we didn’t get back until after midnight.
Here is the second gallery of images from Sunday’s game — Cincinnati at Green Bay. Here, QB Andy Dalton throws on one of the first plays of the game.
Early action of the Packers’ defense looking to stop the Bengals’ run game.
It was a very hot day, and the folks on the east side of the Lambeau Field stands looked into the sun almost the whole game. You might want to take that into account if you’re spending a lot of money on tickets during the early season.
RB Joe Mixon, who the defense saw a lot of on Sunday, side-steps CB Kevin King (#20), who has been taken out of the action.
Mixon gets the ball again, as LB Blake Martinez (#50), DT Kenny Clark (#97), and DE Dean Lowry (#94) are neutralized, leaving S Josh Jones (#27) unblocked and in pursuit.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) looking for a receiver on the Packers’ first drive of the game.
RB Ty Montgomery (#88) scoots around the left end down in Bengals’ territory.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) gets the ball off to TE Lance Kendricks (#84, not seen) for a TD.
LB Ahmad Brooks (#55) and DT Kenny Clark (#97) get their hands up in an attempt to block an Andy Dalton pass.
The Packers’ offense waits for a TV time-out to end before huddling.
RB Ty Montgomery (#88) tries — unsuccessfully — to back through the line for yardage.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) eludes a Cincinnati defender who has blown by T Kyle Murphy (#68).
On another pass play, QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) taps a new elevated throwing motion.
DT Kenny Clark (#97) has three Bengals’ linemen tying him up.
A Bengals’ extra point on one of their three first half touchdowns.
Cincinnati special teams get their kick-off instructions.
Once halftime rolled around, we were in the shade for the rest of the game, which made a big difference.
The Bengals’ defense awaits the Packers’ offense.
The Packers try to get the running game going.
Good protection for QB Aaron Rodgers (#12).
Three yards and a cloud of dust.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) winds up without a helmet after a sack.
The Packers’ defense eyeing the competition.
S Marwin Evans (#25) and S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (#21) chase down RB Joe Mixon.
RB Ty Montgomery (#88) trying to elude Cincinnati defenders.
It really was a nice day, if it just hadn’t been so darn hot.
Packers GM Mark Murphy talks with GM Ted Thompson next to the Packers Radio Network broadcast booth.
The CBS television broadcast booth in action.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) rolls out to the right, looking for his receivers.
“Roll Out The Barrel”... nowhere but at Lambeau Field.
Packers’ games feature death-defying stunts by local college cheerleading units.
Head Coach Mike McCarthy (looking down at his play chart) plots the offense’s next moves.
Inciting the Lambeau crowd to make more noise.
A scrambling QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) gains enough yards for a first down.
WR Geronimo Allison (#81) makes a crucial fourth-quarter catch for a first down.
QB Andy Dalton (#14) downs the ball to end regulation time.
The tied score as the regulation clock ran out.
Beginning the overtime period.
After the thrilling pass to WR Geronimo Allison, QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) kneels on first down to secure a straight-on kick.
K Mason Crosby (#2) kicks the game-winning field goal.
The final score!
Our favorite Lambeau Field graphic.
Lambeau Field empties out, with happy Packers fans heading out into the twilight.
Looking back at the stadium for the few blocks drive to our Packerville, U.S.A. Green Bay World Headquarters. And we’ll be back on Thursday for the Bears game.
