We headed up to Green Bay on Friday before the November 11th game. Usually we go up on Thursday and return on Monday, but my Dad’s funeral came first. Above, as we drive through Milwaukee, the sign says that all lanes head to Green Bay.
The upper midwest got some snow Thursday night, but the roads were clear. Here you can see a picturesque eastern Wisconsin farm scene along Interstate 43.
Winter has shown up before Thanksgiving, giving us sights like this.
The view while driving into northeast Wisconsin.
This is our favorite sign that we see on each trip to Titletown.
The view out the back of Packerville, U.S.A.’s Green Bay headquarters.
We took this photo of Lambeau Field on Friday evening while driving back from Festival Foods on Mason St.
On Saturday morning, the Miami Dolphins’ equipment truck was unloading on the south end of the stadium.
The two returning Packers Alumni for the Dolphins game.
Sunday morning — game day — dawned with a light covering of snow in Green Bay.
After parking in a neighborhood near Lambeau Field, we noticed this house flying a San Francisco 49ers flag. Two guesses: 1.) This California native wants to make it clear that he may have moved to Green Bay, but he is not a fan of the local team, or 2.) this fan got sick of the Packers’ losing in the 1980’s and latched onto a “winning team” in that decade.
A view of Lambeau Field not long after the gates have opened.
A close-up helmet view of LS Hunter Bradley (#43).
K Mason Crosby (#2) going through his pre-game warm-ups.
K Mason Crosby (#2) practicing field goals about 90 minutes before kick-off.
While not as many as during a Vikings’ or Cowboys’ game, the team from Miami was fairly well represented.
RB Aaron Jones (#33) during pre-game warm-ups.
Most of the team coming out for warm-ups before the game.
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (#83) and WR J’Mon Moore (#82) catching some passes along the Packers’ sideline.
K Mason Crosby (#2) and P JK Scott (#6) see something in the stands that amuses him.
Packers players doing some calisthenics and stretches.
With starting QB Ryan Tannehill out with an injury, QB Brock Osweiler (#8) took his place behind center.
Packers’ GM Brian Gutekunst (left) and Co-Director of Player Personnel John Wojciechowski watch their players on the field.
The Miami Dolphins doing their pre-game work on the north end of the field.
The coin toss with Packers’ captains LB Kyler Fackrell (#51), DE Dean Lowry (94), and RB Jamaal Williams (#30) participating. The Packers won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
Pre-kickoff special teams huddle.
The kicking team waiting to be given the signal for the game to begin.
K Mason Crosby (#2) performs the opening kickoff.
The Miami Dolphins with the ball first.
DL Kenny Clark (#97) takes out both RB Frank Gore (#21) and his blocker, G/T Jesse Davis (#77).
LB Blake Martinez (#59) waits in the hole to confront RB Kenyon Drake (#32).
RB Frank Gore (#21) has several members of the Packers’ defense close in on him.
Time-out time.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) looks right, as TE Jimmy Graham (#80) and RB Aaron Jones (#33) head out on the left.
The handoff is made to RB Aaron Jones (#33).
Unable to find an open receiver, QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) takes off on his own.
K Mason Crosby (#2) kicks an extra point.
The Dolphins’ kickoff team receives their instructions.
The crowd on the first downright chilly night of the 2018 season.
QB Aaron Rodgers (#12) awaits his turn to get back on the field with the offense.
CB/S Tramon Williams (#38) shoots though an opening on a punt return.
S Kentrell Brice (#29) is injured in the first half. Head Coach Mike McCarthy (in dark green coat with red flag in his back pocket) comes out to check on him.
The crowd is urged to let the medical team do its job.
Coming This Weekend: Part II
