Too Little, Too Late: Why Green Bay Packers lost to Indianapolis Colts
By Kenn Korb
![Nov 6, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field. The Colts beat the Packers 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Nov 6, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field. The Colts beat the Packers 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Flombardiave-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F11-2F9659843-aaron-rodgers-nfl-indianapolis-colts-green-bay-packers-1-850x560-c01de4246239dbc3ec81e1f0a08ea6900712407fb65fd3f0628f93c8ec29f7df.jpg)
Though they lost in Week 8, the Green Bay Packers seemed to be at a decent place coming into Week 9.
Despite coming in with injuries decimating both sides of the ball and the offense not looking great, the Packers ended up almost stealing away a game few thought they had a chance in behind a great effort and rhythm from the Aaron Rodgers-led offensive unit.
With an seemingly shoddy Indianapolis Colts team coming into Lambeau Field and the team looking better, this appeared to be a romp in the making.
Or so we thought.
Indianapolis jumped out to a quick lead and manhandled the Packers in all facets of the game before holding on for a 31-26 surprise win.
What in the world happened out there? How did the Packers lose so handily to a team most thought they should have blown apart?
Let’s dive into the details.