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Five takeaways from Packers’ wild-card victory over Giants

By Freddie Boston

Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs past New York Giants cornerback Trevin Wade (31) to score a touchdown during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs past New York Giants cornerback Trevin Wade (31) to score a touchdown during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) celebrates with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers win without Jordy Nelson

As Jordy Nelson’s game, and potentially season, was ended by the helmet of Giants cornerback Leon Hall, you could be forgiven for fearing the worst. The Packers posted just seven offensive yards in the first quarter, New York’s defense having its way. But as it turned out, there was no reason to worry.

Randall Cobb looked like he’d time-traveled to 2014, hauling in three touchdowns in a game for the first time since a Week 3 blowout of Kansas City last season. Davante Adams picked up where he left off in the regular season, catching his 13th touchdown of the campaign.

Nelson’s status is uncertain for next week’s trip to Dallas. The Packers proved on Sunday they can move the football without their star receiver, something that couldn’t be said often enough last year, but missing him next week would still be a significant blow to this red-hot offense.

The status of Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target will be the biggest story to follow as the week progresses. Sunday’s performance at least showed Green Bay can move the ball even without their trusted veteran.

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