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1991 Green Bay Packers season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Green Bay Packers |
| year | 1991 |
| record | 4–12 |
| division_place | 4th NFC Central |
| president | Bob Harlan |
| coach | Lindy Infante |
| general manager | Tom Braatz |
| Ron Wolf | |
| stadium | Lambeau Field |
| Milwaukee County Stadium | |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Packers seasons |
Ron Wolf Milwaukee County Stadium
The 1991 Green Bay Packers season was their 73rd season overall and their 71st in the National Football League. The team finished with a 4–12 record under coach Lindy Infante, earning them fourth place finish in the NFC Central division and costing Infante his job. The Packers would not lose another home game to the Lions until the 2015 season.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1991 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Cromer | Guard | Washington State |
| Brad Daluiso | Kicker | UCLA |
| Mike Finn | Defensive end | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| Art Greathouse | Running back | Arizona |
| Mark McCutcheon | Safety | Tennessee State |
| Rob Nita | Wide receiver | Wisconsin–Oshkosh |
| Billy Ray | Quarterback | Duke |
| Reggie Stewart | Linebacker | Mississippi State |
Personnel
Staff
- President/Chief Executive Officer – Bob Harlan
- Executive Vice President of Football Operations – 1.Tom Braatz 2. Ron Wolf
- Head coach – Lindy Infante
- Offensive backs – Willie Peete
- Wide receivers – Wayne "Buddy" Geis
- Tight ends – Virgil Knight
- Offensive line – Charlie Davis
- Assistant offensive line – Joe Clark
- Defensive coordinator – Hank Bullough
- Defensive line – Greg Blache
- Outside linebackers – Dick Moseley
- Defensive backs – Dick Jauron
- Special teams – Howard Tippett
- Strength and conditioning – Russ Riederer
Roster
47 active, 9 inactive, 5 practice squad
Preseason
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| [New England Patriots](1991-new-england-patriots-season) | **W** 28–7 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [New Orleans Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 20–31 | 1–1 | Louisiana Superdome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Buffalo Bills](1991-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 35–24 | 2–1 | Camp Randall Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Cincinnati Bengals](1991-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **L** 16–19 (OT) | 2–2 | Lambeau Field |
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 1 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1991-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 3–20 | 0–1 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109010gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 8 | at **[Detroit Lions](1991-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 14–23 | 0–2 | Pontiac Silverdome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109080det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 15 | **[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1991-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)** | **W** 15–13 | 1–2 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109150gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | at [Miami Dolphins](1991-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 13–16 | 1–3 | Joe Robbie Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109220mia.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 21–23 | 1–4 | Anaheim Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109290ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | [Dallas Cowboys](1991-dallas-cowboys-season) | **L** 17–20 | 1–5 | Milwaukee County Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110060gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Chicago Bears](1991-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 0–10 | 1–6 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110170gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | at **Tampa Bay Buccaneers** | **W** 27–0 | 2–6 | Tampa Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110270tam.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at [New York Jets](1991-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 16–19 (OT) | 2–7 | The Meadowlands | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111030nyj.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | [Buffalo Bills](1991-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 24–34 | 2–8 | Milwaukee County Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111100gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | **[Minnesota Vikings](1991-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 21–35 | 2–9 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111170gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | [Indianapolis Colts](1991-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 14–10 | 3–9 | Milwaukee County Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111240gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1991-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 31–35 | 3–10 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112010atl.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | at **Chicago Bears** | **L** 13–27 | 3–11 | Soldier Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112080chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 15 | **Detroit Lions** | **L** 17–21 | 3–12 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112150gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **Minnesota Vikings** | **W** 27–7 | 4–12 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112210min.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
- No scoring plays. Second quarter
- PHI – Roger Ruzek 37-yard field goal – Eagles 3–0
- PHI – Keith Byars 32-yard pass from Jim McMahon (Roger Ruzek kick) – Eagles 10–0
- PHI – Roger Ruzek 40-yard field goal – Eagles 13–0 Third quarter
- GB – Chris Jacke 21-yard field goal – Eagles 13–3 Fourth quarter
- PHI – Fred Barnett 75-yard pass from Jim McMahon (Roger Ruzek kick) – Eagles 20–3 ;Top passers
- PHI – Jim McMahon – 17/25, 257 Yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
- GB – Don Majkowski – 16/42, 201 Yds, 3 INT ;Top rushers
- PHI – Thomas Sanders – 23 Rush, 52 Yds
- GB – Darrell Thompson – 6 Rush, 16 Yds ;Top receivers
- PHI – Keith Byars – 8 Rec, 111 Yds, TD
- GB – Sterling Sharpe – 6 Rec, 70 Yds
Week 2: at Detroit Lions
First quarter
- DET – Barry Sanders 4-yard run (Eddie Murray kick). Lions 7–0. Second quarter
- GB – Vince Workman 1-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Tied 7–7.
- DET – Eddie Murray 41-yard field goal. Lions 10–7. Third quarter
- DET – Willie Green 12-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Eddie Murray kick). Lions 17–7.
- DET – Eddie Murray 27-yard field goal. Lions 20–7.
- GB – Don Majkowski 2-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Lions 20–14. Fourth quarter
- DET – Eddie Murray 36-yard field goal. Lions 23–14. Top passers
- GB – Don Majkowski – 20/28, 185 yards, INT
- DET – Rodney Peete – 25/38, 271 yards, TD Top rushers
- GB – Darrell Thompson – 14 rushes, 45 yards
- DET – Barry Sanders – 18 rushes, 42 yards, TD Top receivers
- GB – Perry Kemp – 8 receptions, 66 yards
- DET – Robert Clark – 10 receptions, 143 yards
Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
;Top passers
- TB – Vinny Testaverde – 19/30, 278 yards, TD, INT
- GB – Don Majkowski – 20/39, 258 yards, TD, INT ;Top rushers
- TB – Robert Wilson – 3 rushes, 28 yards
- GB – Allen Rice – 10 rushes, 49 yards ;Top receivers
- TB – Willie Drewrey – 2 receptions, 96 yards, TD
- GB – Sterling Sharpe – 6 receptions, 95 yards
Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
;Top passers
- DAL – Troy Aikman – 31/41, 287 yards, TD
- GB – Blair Kiel – 18/35, 212 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
- DAL – Emmitt Smith – 32 rushes, 122 yards
- GB – Vince Workman – 6 rushes, 22 yards ;Top receivers
- DAL – Jay Novacek – 11 receptions, 121 yards, TD
- GB – Sterling Sharpe – 4 receptions, 65 yards, TD
Week 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
;Top passers
- IND – Jeff George – 21/40, 184 yards, TD, INT
- GB – Mike Tomczak – 5/17, 50 yards ;Top rushers
- IND – Ken Clark – 19 rushes, 51 yards
- GB – Darrell Thompson – 15 rushes, 63 yards ;Top receivers
- IND – Bill Brooks – 10 receptions, 70 yards, TD
- GB – Jackie Harris – 1 reception, 19 yards
Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions
First quarter
- GB – Vince Workman 30-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Packers 7–0.
- DET – Robert Clark 19-yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick). Tied 7–7. Second quarter
- GB – Chris Jacke 23-yard field goal. Packers 10–7. Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- DET – Robert Clark 3-yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick). Lions 14–10.
- DET – Mel Gray 78-yard punt return (Eddie Murray kick). Lions 21–10.
- GB – Vince Workman 12-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Chris Jacke kick). Lions 21–17. Top passers
- DET – Erik Kramer – 14/29, 131 yards, 2 TD
- GB – Mike Tomczak – 18/40, 207 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- DET – Barry Sanders – 27 rushes, 85 yards
- GB – Darrell Thompson – 15 rushes, 71 yards Top receivers
- DET – Mike Farr – 7 receptions, 59 yards
- GB – Sterling Sharpe – 6 receptions, 83 yards
Standings
References
References
- "1991 Green Bay Packers Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "All Time Coaches Database". Packers.com.
- "1991 Green Bay Packers starters, roster, and players". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "1991 Green Bay Packers (NFL)". Pro Football Archives.
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