The Green Bay Packers are laying another thumping on an opponent at Lambeau Field. Jordy Nelson scored a touchdown to make it 31-7 at the half.
The Green Bay Packers are hammering another team at home. On Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons have assumed the role of Washington Generals to the Packers’ Harlem Globetrotters.
Shortly before halftime, the Packers increased their lead to 31-7 on this 10-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson.
For Nelson, it was his 11th touchdown reception of the season, one behind Julius Thomas of the Denver Broncos for the NFL lead.
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The Packers are dominating the game to the tune of 22 first downs to just nine for Atlanta as Green Bay outgained Atlanta 296-161 in the first half.
Rodgers was 18-for-25 for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and Green Bay, even running a lot of no-huddle, held the ball for 21:06 to just 8:54 for the Falcons.
Green Bay is outscoring opponents 245-141 in their first six home games, going 6-0. A win Monday night will allow the Packers to keep pace with the Arizona Cardinals at 10-3 in the NFC playoff picture.
Atlanta, even with a loss, will retain the NFC South lead, even with a 5-8 record.
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