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Five takeaways from Packers’ season-saving win at Eagles

By Freddie Boston

Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field.The Packers defeated the Eagles 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field.The Packers defeated the Eagles 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) runs with the ball against Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Green Bay Packers won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) runs with the ball against Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Green Bay Packers won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Offense wins the day

Green Bay’s offensive struggles appear to be a distant memory. Injuries forced Mike McCarthy to adapt his scheme, and he left no tricks in the bag Monday night.

McCarthy used more two-back sets, allowing Aaron Ripkowski more time on the field. And of course it was Ripkowski, not James Starks or Christine Michael, who scored the first rushing touchdown by a running back in green and gold this season.

Michael saw just two snaps as he continues to learn the playbook, Randall Cobb and Ty Montgomery continuing to spend time in the backfield. Even fullback Joe Kerridge got on the field.

Aaron Rodgers threw darts all night, completing 30 of his 39 pass attempts for 313 yards and two touchdowns.

Jordy Nelson was reliable, Davante Adams electric. Nelson moved the chains while the big plays belonged to the third-year man. It’s hardly a surprise to see the correlation between Adams’ rapid rise and the Packers’ improvements on offense.

Green Bay will need to continue to lean on Rodgers’ arm for the remainder of the season. The Packers controlled the tempo of the game offensively, keeping their ailing defense on the sideline.

To escape the NFC North, the Packers must continue to win with offense.

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