“I got more of a thrill out of that than what I was here for”.
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“It’s my left hand, I’ll be all right”, Rodgers said.
“When I think about it, I think about how much of an honor it is to play in a Packer uniform, but to have my jersey enshrined… what an honor”.
Only Forte played in the two teams’ first encounter, which the Bears dropped 31-23 in the season opener, but gashed the Packers for a season-high 141 rushing yards.
Packer fans will show their appreciation for what Favre accomplished in Green Bay and it will be a special Thanksgiving for Favre and his family.
Additionally, Aaron Rodgers is one touchdown pass away from 250 scoring throws.
Favre later had his name and retired No. 4 unveiled on the facade at Lambeau Stadium at halftime of the Bears-Packers game Thursday night.
The 18-16 loss to Detroit, considered by many to be the NFL’s worst team after a 1-7 start, follows losses at Denver and Carolina – a three game losing streak that followed six straight wins to start 2015.
Starr, who has been battling health problems, has developed a relationship with Rodgers, as he had with Favre as well, and so the current Packers quarterback said he’s excited to see the Lombardi-era legend again. Favre then spoke briefly to the crowd before Starr, with his wife of 61 years seated next to him, rode onto the field in a cart. The Packers initially had planned to hold the ceremony for Favre in November 2014, but the former Southern Miss star didn’t want to hold it if Starr could not attend.
“I just felt, not obligated, but I felt compelled to include him”, Favre explained during the third quarter of what ended up being a 17-13 Packers loss to the Chicago Bears. It put a premium this week on paying attention in meetings and mastering the playbook.
About four minutes into the second quarter, the one-time backup safety – starting for the injured Antrel Rolle – forced an Eddie Lacy fumble. The Green Bay Packers are tied for the lead in the division with the Minnesota Vikings, whom they defeated last week after an excellent performance by their defense, holding Adrian Pederson to 45 yards, while Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdowns in the win.
Jay Cutler passed for 200 yards and a touchdown with Alshon Jeffery leading the way with seven catches for 90 yards for Chicago.
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“Every game is big, but we are still in the playoff hunt so this game was huge”, said cornerback Tracy Porter, who intercepted Rodgers and broke up four of his passes, including one in the end zone on a third-and-goal from the Bears’ 8 with 36 seconds remaining. Jeremy Langford also scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.
