Facing the second to last game of the regular season, the Packers were just one game behind the Dallas Cowboys in gaining home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Football fans may know that the Packers do have a history of successful home games in Green Bay during the cold season. Unfortunately, the Cowboys won the previous night. Still, if the Packers could win their final two games against mediocre opponents and the Cowboys lost their final game, the Packers would be on top. With the Cowboys diminished playing recently, this was a very plausible scenario.
And during one of their best seasons ever, the Packers played one of their worst games. Besides losing the chance for home field advantage, Packer fans also were saddened by the embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears of all teams.
The final score was 35-7. Favre threw for a mere 153 yards (and only 9 in the first half). He threw 2 interceptions (one run in for a touchdown). Two punts were blocked (one run in for a touchdown). And the Packers generally couldn't hold on to the ball at all.
Sure it was cold. It was 16 degrees with snow falling and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. It looked like a difficult game. Still, it's an ominous sign for Packers fans hopeful for a Super Bowl appearance.
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