FOXBORO, MA (WTAQ) – The Packers’ starting offense has problems in the red zone, but the prospects made sure Green Bay won its pre-season opener at New England Thursday night 22-to-11.
Aaron Rodgers completed 11-of-19 passes for 117 yards, but his starters failed to score on two long drives. They finally settled for a field goal the third time down.
Scott Tolzien completed 10 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown to Jeff Janis. Undrafted Alonzo Harris ran for a 25-yard TD, and Packers’ rookie Brett Hundley threw a 10-yard scoring strike to John Crockett.
The Green Bay defense sacked Patriots’ quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo 7 times. He went 20-for-30 for 159 yards. Tom Brady did start. He went three-and-out and four-and-out in two series.
Green Bay reported two injuries. Corner Kyle Sebetic sprained an ankle, and tight end Justin Perillo had a concussion.
Packers’ coach Mike McCarthy is now 19-18 in exhibition games.
The Packers’ next one is a week from Sunday at Pittsburgh.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
