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2014 Program Covers Review

Here’s a post that we’ve been planning to do since the end of the 2014 season: a review of the home game program covers from Lambeau Field this past season. We attended every single game (11 total), and compiled this gallery from our archives. Starting with the first preseason game, here are the details:

Date: Friday, August 22, 2014
Opponent: Oakland Raiders
Score: W, 31-21

Recap: Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and Eddie Lacy ran for a first-quarter score in the Green Bay Packers' 31-21 preseason victory Friday night over the Oakland Raiders.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2104
Opponent: Kansas City Chiefs
Score: W, 34-14

Recap: Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien each threw for two touchdowns in their competition to back up starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas Chiefs 34-14 in a preseason finale Thursday night.

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014
Opponent: New York Jets
Score: W, 31-24

Recap: Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns, Jordy Nelson had a career-high 209 yards receiving and the Green Bay Packers rallied from an 18-point deficit for a 31-24 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Score: W, 42-10

Recap: Julius Peppers returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, Eddie Lacy ran for a season-high 105 yards and two touchdowns, Aaron Rodgers threw for three scores, and the Green Bay Packers routed the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 on Thursday night.

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2014
Opponent: Carolina Panthers
Score: W, 38-17

Recap: Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, Randall Cobb torched the Carolina secondary for 121 yards receiving and the Green Bay Packers routed the Carolina Panthers 38-17 on Sunday.

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014
Opponent: Chicago Bears
Score: W, 55-14

Recap: Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes to tie the Green Bay game record and match the NFL record for a half, and the Packers routed the reeling Chicago Bears 55-14 on Sunday night.

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2014
Opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
Score: W, 53-20

Recap: Aaron Rodgers passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns, Julius Peppers returned his second interception of the season for a score, and the Green Bay Packers defense stuffed the high-octane Philadelphia Eagles for a 53-20 rout Sunday.

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2014
Opponent: New England Patriots
Score: W, 26-21

Recap: Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards in the fourth quarter and the Green Bay Packers fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.

Date: Monday, December 8, 2014
Opponent: Atlanta Falcons
Score: W, 43-37

Recap: Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers' three TD passes, and the Green Bay Packers built a 24-point lead before holding off the Atlanta Falcons for a 43-37 victory Monday night.

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2014
Opponent: Detroit Lions
Score: W, 30-20

Recap: Limping Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Randall Cobb, Eddie Lacy gashed Detroit's defense for 100 yards and the Green Bay Packers claimed a fourth straight NFC North title with 30-20 victory Sunday.

Date: January 11, 2015

Opponent: Dallas Cowboys

Score: W, 26-21

Recap: Green Bay rallied from an 11-point deficit as Aaron Rodgers threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday in an NFC divisional-round playoff. The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with 4:06 remaining, went undefeated at Lambeau Field this season.

It’s a pretty good deal to see eleven consecutive games in person and never see a loss — even in the “meaningless” games of the preseason. The longest win streak we’ve seen in person at home is 18 games. Hopefully, they can establish this kind of dominance in years to come.

A Different Look Back at 2014

If you don’t follow the folks at Packers Everywhere, you didn’t see this the other day. It‘s a look at some statistics from the 2014 season, both on and off the field. Just some things to whet your Packers’ appetite here in the offseason.

Commemorate the M.V.P.

We were in Green Bay for the weekend (after three weeks away, we had to get back), and stopped by the Packers Pro Shop. The latest hot items are the commemorative merchandise of Aaron Rodgers’ second MVP award. Yep, we picked up one of the t-shirts. It‘ll be nice to wear for Training Camp this summer. See, we’re recovering nicely from the wounds of the final game. Just don’t pick at the scabs.

On the Cover... *Sigh*

It’s nice when the Packers make the cover of Sports Illustrated, but this week it’s for the wrong reason — by losing the NFC Championship game to the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. O.K., they might’ve made the cover for beating the Seahawks, but it’s sad to see this and wonder what should’ve been... up until that last 3:52 or so in the 4th Quarter. Will the disappointment wear off eventually? Remember Super Bowl XXXII, or the 4th and 26, or the six INTs in St. Louis, or Atlanta freezing the Packers in Lambeau, or Favre’s last throw for Green Bay?... exactly.

The Packers Say Thanks

It may not exactly make anyone feel better after Sunday’s game, but the Packers took out this full page “Thank You” ad in both the Green Bay Press-Gazette and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Monday, January 19th. Our grieving and recovering continues...

Well, we’re guessing that the photo above represents the mood of most Green Bay Packers fans following yesterday’s stunning collapse in the NFC Championship Game. It was all there for the taking, when various factors and decisions squandered a sufficient lead, allowing the Seahawks to once again defeat the Packers — this time with a Super Bowl XLIX appearance on the line. 

Fingers can, will be, and have been pointed, but you won’t find that here. This site is for celebrating the long, storied history of the team, and we will continue our mission into the offseason and beyond. But this loss will take a very, very long time to get over — if fans can ever get over it.

Green Bay vs. Dallas Playoff

Time to post the images from the Packers’ last home game of the 2014 season, which was the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys. We went up to Titletown on Saturday, and spent a while in the Lambeau Field Atrium. There seemed to be quite a lot less fans milling about than before the Detroit game two weeks prior. This may be due to the fact that it was a game that many people decided to come up just for the day, instead of making it a game weekend. With the regular season games, people secure lodging and plan the trip for months, whereas with the postseason games, there isn't much lead time.

In fact, there were still Lambeau Field tours available in the late afternoon, when they sell out most any other game weekend.

Former DE Sean Jones (1994-1996) and DE Santana Dotson (1996-2001) were signing autographs in the Packers Pro Shop on Saturday afternoon.

See above...

Above and below, two festive ice sculptures outside Lambeau Field for the playoff game.

The way to go is to arrive early and snag a free parking spot on one of the city streets near the stadium.

Walking to the stadium.

Fans tailgating along Brookwood Drive on the west side of the stadium.

Empty Lambeau Field concourse early on.

The first view of the Lambeau Field field after arriving.

We spent our obligatory pre-game time behind the Packers’ bench.

Since this was the first Noon game in a while, the lines were long to grab a brat for lunch before the start.

NFC Divisional Playoffs banner.

WR Jordy Nelson is out early warming up.

All sorts of extra stuff ready to go on the sideline.

QBs Matt Flynn (left) and Scott Tolzien go through their warm-up paces.

Way too many Cowboys fans were at Lambeau on Sunday.

QB Aaron Rodgers (above and below) comes out to limber up the ol’ arm (and calf).

Looking up at the broadcast booths from the Packers sideline.

K Mason Crosby talks with a staff member.

All of the Microsoft Surface tablets are readied for use during the game.

WR Randall Cobb is out in full uniform before much of the rest of the team.

Rodgers leads the majority of the team out of the tunnel for warm-ups.

Team huddle outside the tunnel.

Rodgers comes over to the sideline to make some throws.

Calf? What calf?

Nelson gets in game mode.

The pre-game coin toss.

Crosby kicks off to the Cowboys.

QB Tony Romo at work on the Cowboys’ first possession.

S Micah Hyde awaits a Dan Bailey punt.

Packers’ offensive huddle.

Rodgers at work in the pocket, where he spent much of the day.

Making a throw downfield.

RB Eddie Lacy hits a big hole.

A pitch-out to Lacy heading left.

Crosby kicks a field goal.

Romo passing against the Packers’ defense near midfield.

Apparently, the Cowboys ran a few plays with no Packers on the field(?).

Dallas Head Coach Jason Garrett (on field at left), watches his team in action.

Packers’ Head Coach Mike McCarthy (far right), does the same.

Hyde awaits the kickoff following a Dallas score.

With Lacy’s asthma trouble, RB James Starks gets into the game.

Rodgers looks for a receiver with great protection.

But he gets sacked here following the breakdown of this play.

Cobb makes a leaping grab over the top.

Starks is corralled by two Cowboys defensemen...

… and knocked down on this play.

Romo gives the ball to RB DeMarco Murray.

A glimpse into the Dallas offensive huddle.

The Lambeau Field faithful watch the action. The weather was mild and not anywhere near “Ice Bowl II” levels that were hoped for all week.

P Tim Masthay gets some game action.

On the ensuing return, WR Dwayne Harris is stopped by Green Bay defenders LB Jayrone Elliott (#91) and LS Brett Goode (#61).

Cheerleaders from local colleges supply the on-field team spirit.

LB A.J. Hawk is double-teamed in his attempt to tackle Murray.

LB Clay Matthews nearly gets to Romo on a rush.

Veterans of the original “Ice Bowl” are introduced to the crowd during a time out. From left to right, LB Dave Robinson, RB Donny Anderson, RB Chuck Mercein, G Jerry Kramer, and WR Boyd Dowler.

Packers offensive linemen in the bench area, waiting to get back in the game.

FOX analysts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck call the game from the broadcast booth.

Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren bring you the Packers Radio Network broadcast.

K Dan Bailey misses not one, but two field goals.

Crosby warms up on the sideline in case he’s needed.

Rodgers ready to let a long one go...

… to Cobb, who makes the catch right at the sideline.

What it’s like to be in the Packers’ backfield.

The Cowboys get into our end zone on a two-point conversion.

Giant flag.

The Lambeau Field turf in January.

TE Jason Witten is hard to cover and bring down.

The NFL Films crew working their field-level camera in the North end zone.

DT Mike Daniels gets a sack of Romo.

The disputed catch, as we saw it (it was at the other end of the field).

Rodgers in conference with McCarthy during a time out.

DT Tyrone Crawford takes flight in front of a surprised Rodgers.

Rodgers and his teammates enjoying a time out once victory is assured.

Game over!

The final score (whew!).

You’re welcome.

Darn right.

Rodgers is interviewed after the game.

Cobb is interviewed as well.

Rodgers leaves the field.

Fans linger after the game (above and below).

Your Packerville, U.S.A. editor, who normally stays behind the scenes, says “good bye” from Lambeau Field — and “GO PACK!”