PACKERS POST-GAME QUOTES
HEAD COACH MIKE SHERMAN
(general comments on game)
It's been a tough week of practice, obviously, getting ready for this game, but obviously our secondary was exploited by a great quarterback and receiving corps. They did an excellent job of exploiting us. We played a multitude of looks and coverages to try and confuse them, but obviously we did not do that. (Peyton Manning) performed as he usually does, in a stellar fashion.
(on the Colts' offense)
They did a great job with their play-pass, absorbed our safeties early, and then they had us one-on-one on the outside because the safeties were supporting the run. They started the game with a fair number of play-action passes that were fairly effective. We pressured about 30 percent of the time in the game overall and had some hits on the quarterback early, but he was talented enough and quick enough to get rid of the ball where he made some really good plays.
QB-BRETT FAVRE
(on injury)
I think I got kicked or kneed in the hamstring or so the coaches told me. It doesn't feel real good right now. It feels more like a charlie-horse than an actual hamstring pull.
(on Colts' big plays in the first half)
Obviously it was a concern of ours going into half-time because that was putting a lot of pressure on us and it felt like we had to score on every possession. It was a real shoot-out between both teams. But we knew it was going to be that way and it was on our minds on practice all week, especially playing in their place. In the second half, in the huddle, I tried to tell our guys not to get down and that we had nothing to loose, so lets have fun. And I told our receivers you're going to have plenty of balls thrown your way. I have to give them (Colts) credit, they played a heck of a game. We just couldn't match them in the scoring category."
(on WR-Javon Walker)
He had a great day and I know how he felt after that last play. I know he will really feel bad about that play. That's the kind of guy he is. He really cares and that's what counts. The good part about today with these players if there was bright spot, is that these players really want to win. We are just going back to the drawing board this week to prepare for next week's game.
(on QB-Peyton Manning)
There's not much more you can say other than he has developed into a great player and he had a great game.
WR-JAVON WALKER
(on Packers' offensive game)
We just wanted to come out and try and compete. That's a great team. We just tried to execute our offense to the best of our ability and put up points.
That's what we do. We knew we were going to have to go out and make plays. Bret's comfortable with us doing that.
(on his fumble)
It shouldn't have happened. I should have secured the ball better. It's something I'm going to work on.
(on competing against the injured Colts' secondary)
Banged up or not banged up, we feel like we can do that every week. Things just didn't go our way in the end.
(on his touchdown receptions)
I didn't do anything but beat the defender. Nothing fancy, I just beat him. They might have blown a coverage on the third one because I was really wide open.
S - DARREN SHARPER
(on the Colts not running the ball early)
It was surprising, but once they started rolling, they saw they could get it to anyone on the passing game.
(on adjusting to the Colts no-huddle)
It was tough when they get going; it was tough to slow them down. Everything they did worked. The no-huddle added disarray to what we were trying to do.
RB - WILLIAM HENDERSON
(general on game)
(The Colts) did a lot of good things in the first half. They caused some soft spots. Every coverage, every defense has soft spots, and Peyton did a good job of picking his throws well.
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Today's paid attendance was 57,280.
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End of game.
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Pederson's pass intended for David Martin was intercepted by LB David Thornton.
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Doug Pederson replaces Brett Favre at quarterback (1:45, 4th quarter).
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The Colts extended their lead late in the 4th quarter as Edgerrin James scored from 1 yard away (1:52, 4th quarter).
James had 7 carries for 10 yards on the drive. Reggie Wayne had two catches for 24 yards.
The Colts' scoring drive was 9 plays for 36 yards. Time of the drive was 4:18.
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Javon Walker's fumble near midfield returned the ball to the Colts, as Nick Harper returned it 11 yards to the Packers' 36 yard line. Jason David was credited with stripping Walker of the ball.
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Robert Ferguson ignited the Packers' offense with a 71-yard kickoff return on the ensuing play.
The Packers used 2 plays to find the end zone as Brett Favre connected with Donald Driver for a 27-yard touchdown (13:18, 4th quarter).
The Packers' scoring drive was 2 plays for 22 yards. Time of the drive was :22.
Notes: For Favre, Sunday marked his 37th game in which he has passed for over 300 yards, and his 17th game in which he has thrown for at least 4 touchdowns, tying him with Johnny Unitas for 2nd most in NFL history. Only Dan Marino (21) has more games with at least 4 touchdowns.
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The Colts added three points to their lead (38-24) early in the fourth quarter as Mike Vanderjagt connected on a 45-yard field goal (13:34, 4th quarter).
Edgerrin James rushed 6 times for 27 yards on the drive. Manning completed 2-of-3 passes for 40 yards.
The Colts' scoring drive was 10 plays for 52 yards. Time of the drive was 5:32
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End of 3rd quarter.
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The Packers opened the second half with a 65-yard scoring drive as Brett Favre found Javon Walker in the end zone for a 12-yard touchdown (9:59, 3rd quarter).
Favre completed 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards on the drive. Walker had 2 catches for 26 yards. Ahman Green had 2 carries for 5 yards.
The Packers' scoring drive was 12 plays for 65 yards. Time of the drive was 5:01.
Notes: For Walker, the score marked the first time in his career in which he has had 3 touchdowns in a single game. In addition, his 8 catches is also a new career high.
For Favre, Sunday marked the 50th time in his career in which he has thrown for at least three touchdowns in a single game. Only Dan Marino (62) has more games throwing for three-or-more touchdowns.
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Halftime Notes
The combined total of 52 points scored by both teams in the first half ties for third place in Packers history for most points scored in a single half.
In addition, Bryan Barker became the third player in NFL history to have 300 career punts 'inside the 20.'
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End of half.
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Following Ryan Longwell's missed field goal, which hit the crossbar from 52 yards away, Manning led the Colts on another scoring drive just before the end of the half, when he found James Mungro in the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown (0:57, 2nd quarter).
Manning completed 4 passes for 40 yards on the drive.
On 2nd-and-17, Jason Horton was flagged for pass interference in the end zone, as Manning attempted to connect with Reggie Wayne. The ball was placed at the 1 yard line.
The Colts' scoring drive was 6 plays for 57 yards. Time of the drive was 2:27.
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The Packers, set up by a 50-yard kickoff return by Antonio Chatman, the longest of his NFL career, pulled three points closer to the Colts (28-17) when Ryan Longwell connected on a 38-yard field goal (9:34, 2nd quarter).
Nick Luchey logged his first carry (2 yards) of the season for the Packers on the drive.
The Packers' scoring drive was 8 plays for 22 yards. Time of the drive was 4:09.
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The Colts opened the second quarter with Brandon Stokley's second touchdown reception of the game, a 27-yard strike from Manning along the right sideline (13:43, 2nd quarter).
Manning completed 6-of-7 passes for 81 yards on the drive.
The Colts' scoring drive was 10 plays for 94 yards. Time of the drive was 3:33.
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End of 1st quarter.
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The Colts found the end zone for the third time in the first quarter, this time when Manning found a wide open Brandon Stokley in the middle of the field for a 34-yard touchdown (4:11, 1st quarter).
Manning completed 4-of-8 passes for 67 yards on the drive.
The Colts' scoring drive was 8 plays for 72 yards. Time of the drive was 2:32.
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Brett Favre answered the Colts' score again, this time needing only one play to tie the score at 14 (6:54, 1st quarter).
Favre connected with Javon Walker for a 79-yard touchdown strike along the left sideline.
The Packers' scoring drive was 1 play for 79 yards. Time of the drive was :16.
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The Colts, on their next possession, found the end zone for the second time of the game when Manning found Harrison for a 28-yard touchdown (7:04, 1st quarter).
The Colts' scoring drive was 4 plays for 60 yards. Time of the drive was 1:40.
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For Favre, the score marked his 28th consecutive game with a touchdown pass, tying him with Dave Kreig for third all-time in NFL history.
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The Packers answered on the ensuing drive when Brett Favre connected with Javon Walker for a 36-yard touchdown pass (8:46, 1st quarter).
Favre completed 4-of-4 passes for 64 yards on the drive. Ahman Green had 4 carries for 27 yards.
The Packers scoring drive was 9 plays for 82 yards. Time of the drive was 4:36.
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The Colts took the early lead on their first possession of the game when Peyton Manning found Reggie Wayne in the end zone for a 36-yard score (13:15, 1st quarter).
Manning completed 4-of-5 passes for 66 yards on the drive. Marvin Harrison had two catches for 22 yards, while Reggie Wayne had 2 catches for 44 yards.
The Colts' scoring drive was 5 plays for 66 yards. Time of the drive was 1:45.
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The Indianapolis Colts have won the coin toss and have elected to receive.
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The following Packers players are inactive for today's contest: Ahmad Carroll, Najeh Davenport, Grady Jackson, James Lee, Mike McKenzie, Steve Morley, Craig Nall (third quarterback) and B.J. Sander.
Cletidus Hunt will start at NT in place of Grady Jackson. Cullen Jenkins will start at DT. Donald Driver will start at WR in place of Robert Ferguson, and Javon Walker will start opposite Driver. |
