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Packers have traveled long road to wild-card meeting with Giants

By Brad Miller

Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) pumps his fist after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Packers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) pumps his fist after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Packers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (22) in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Green Bay defeated Philadelphia 27-13. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll (22) in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Green Bay defeated Philadelphia 27-13. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

The beginning of the turnaround

The Packers had to finish their long road trip in Philadelphia. It was considered winnable but that’s what we thought of the prior three games. This was the game that Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy seemed to finally be on the same page.

McCarthy, instead of pushing a dormant running game and having Rodgers roll out on pass plays, used the quick, short passing game to get his quarterback in a groove. It worked and you could see Rodgers’ confidence start to build.

Rodgers threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns as he out-dueled rookie quarterback Carson Wentz. He connected with Davante Adams for 113 yards and both of his touchdowns.

The Packers finally got off the snide. The losing streak was finally over. Packers 27, Eagles 13.

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