1993 Green Bay Packers season

Offseason

Free agents

In the off season, the Packers signed future Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White in one of the biggest moves in Packers history.

1993 NFL draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Linebacker Wayne Simmons in the first round of the 1993 NFL draft. In the fifth round the Packers drafted quarterback Mark Brunell, who would later become Jacksonville Jaguars career passing yards leader.

Undrafted free agents

Staff

• President/chief executive officer – Bob Harlan

• Executive vice-president/general manager – Ron Wolf

• Director of pro personnel – Jesse Kaye

• Director of college scouting – John Math

• Assistant Director of pro personnel – Ted Thompson

• Head coach – Mike Holmgren

• Offensive coordinator – Sherman Lewis

• Quarterbacks – Steve Mariucci

• Running backs – Gil Haskell

• Wide receivers – Jon Gruden

• Offensive line – Tom Lovat

• Assistant offensive line/tight ends – Andy Reid

• Defensive coordinator – Ray Rhodes

• Defensive line – Greg Blache

• Linebackers – Bob Valesente

• Defensive backs/secondary – Dick Jauron

• Defensive assistant/quality control – Jim Lind

• Special teams – Nolan Cromwell

• Strength and conditioning – Kent Johnston

Roster

53 active, 10 inactive, 5 practice squad

Regular season

Opening week

The Green Bay Packers started the season strong with a 36–6 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Packers showed a strong defense and offense in the win. The Rams finished with 53-yards rushing, and Bryce Paup and George Koonce were able to record a safety on one play. Rams quarterback, Jim Everett completed 17 of 41 passes for 175 yards and two interceptions. The offense recorded 381 total yards, scoring in six of eight possessions. Quarterback Brett Favre completed 19 of 29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. For one of the touchdowns, Favre completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe, who finished with seven catches for 120 yards.

Three game skid

After the strong start against the Rams, the Packers lost the following three games. The first came in a 20–17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. Despite gaining a 17–7 lead in the third quarter, the Packers only managed 159 yards of total offense in the game. Starting linebacker Brian Noble left the field with a season-ending injury as the Eagles were able to rally from behind. The Eagles gained the lead with under five minutes to play when Randall Cunningham escaped a sack from former teammate Reggie White, and firing a 40-yard touchdown pass to Eagles receiver Victor Bailey. Following a bye week, the Packers traveled to the Metrodome to play the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers again fell short of victory in the closing seconds of the game. The Packers were leading 13–12 before Jim McMahon completed a 45-yard pass on third and ten to Eric Guliford, who was wide open. With four seconds left, Vikings kicker Fuad Reveiz completed his fifth field goal to give the Vikings a 15–13 victory. The following week, the Packers lost their third straight to defending and eventual repeat Super Bowl champions, the Dallas Cowboys.

Winning streak

After losing three of their first four games, the Packers proceeded to win six of their next seven, defeating four conference opponents. The Packers won their second game of the season, narrowly defeating the Denver Broncos on Brett Favre's birthday. At halftime the Packers held a 30–7 lead, scoring on each of their first six possessions. Brett Favre passed for 182 yards in the first half, including a 66-yard touchdown pass to Jackie Harris. John Stephens and Edgar Bennett each scored one-yard touchdown runs and Chris Jackie made three field goals. In the second half the Packers gained only 61 yards on offense. Brett Favre threw three interceptions, including one which was returned for a touchdown. Broncos quarterback John Elway completed 33 of 59 passes for 367 yards and a touchdown, helping to close the Packers lead to 30–27. The Broncos had a chance to tie or win the game on their last drive, but came up short when Reggie White was able to sack John Elway twice. After the win the Packers had another bye week.

In week eight the Packers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37–14, bringing their record to 3–3. Brett Favre completed 20 of 35 passes for 268 yards. Sterling Sharpe caught a career-high four touchdown passes, tying a Green Bay Packer record held by Don Hutson. For the second week in a row the Packers faced a conference opponent. They defeated the Chicago Bears 17–3 and forced seven sacks and three turnovers in the game.

The Beginning of the Lambeau Leap

The Packers beat the Raiders in the final home game of the regular season. But this game will be remembered for the start of the famed Lambeau Leap. Packer LeRoy Butler forced a fumble from Raider quarterback Vince Evans that Reggie White recovered. After running 10 yards, White lateraled the ball to Butler, who ran the remaining 25 yards into the end zone. Butler then made the lunging leap into the south bleachers and inviting arms of crazed fans. The true first "Leap" came the week before at Milwaukee County Stadium.

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1 vs. Rams

First quarter

• GB – Safety, Cleveland Gary tackled by Brian Noble in end zone, 10:48. Packers 2–0.
• LA – Tony Zendejas 31-yard field goal, 8:29. ''Rams 3–2. '''Drive:'''''
• GB – Sterling Sharpe 50-yard pass from Brett Favre (Chris Jacke kick), 7:10. ''Packers 9–3. '''Drive:''''' Second quarter
• GB – Chris Jacke 51-yard field goal, 12:17. ''Packers 12–3. '''Drive:'''''
• LA – Tony Zendejas 32-yard field goal, 3:47. ''Packers 12–6. '''Drive:'''''
• GB – Mark Clayton 4-yard pass from Brett Favre (Chris Jacke kick), 0:40. ''Packers 19–6. '''Drive:''''' Third quarter
• GB – Edgar Bennett 11-yard run (Chris Jacke kick), 8:28. ''Packers 26–6. '''Drive:'''''
• GB – Edgar Bennett 1-yard run (Chris Jacke kick), 3:30. ''Packers 33–6. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Chris Jacke 33-yard field goal, 1:57. ''Packers 36–6. '''Drive:''''' ;Top passers
• LA – Jim Everett – 17/41, 175 yards, 2 INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 19/29, 264 yards, 2 TD, INT ;Top rushers
• LA – Cleveland Gary – 13 rushes, 31 yards
• GB – John Stephens – 17 rushes, 75 yards ;Top receivers
• LA – Troy Drayton – 2 receptions, 45 yards
• GB – Sterling Sharpe – 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

;Top passers

• PHI – Randall Cunningham – 23/29, 209 yards, 2 TD, INT
• GB – Brett Favre – 12/24, 111 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
• PHI – Heath Sherman – 17 rushes, 71 yards
• GB – Vince Workman – 25 rushes, 89 yards ;Top receivers
• PHI – Mark Bavaro – 5 receptions, 56 yards, TD
• GB – Sterling Sharpe – 7 receptions, 72 yards, TD

Week 4: at Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

• GB – Brett Favre 2-yard run (Chris Jacke kick), 6:05. ''Packers 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 8:55.'''''
• MIN – Fuad Reveiz 35-yard field goal, 1:35. ''Packers 7–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:06.''''' Second quarter
• MIN – Fuad Reveiz 19-yard field goal, 4:31. ''Packers 7–6. '''Drive: 17 plays, 81 yards, 9:41.'''''
• GB – Chris Jacke 49-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Packers 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 47 yards, 4:28.''''' Third quarter
• MIN – Fuad Reveiz 29-yard field goal, 10:50. ''Packers 10–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:10.'''''
• MIN – Fuad Reveiz 51-yard field goal, 5:35. ''Vikings 12–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 2:26.''''' Fourth quarter
• GB – Chris Jacke 20-yard field goal, 13:48. ''Packers 13–12. '''Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 4:06.'''''
• MIN – Fuad Reveiz 22-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Vikings 15–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 1:49.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 20/31, 150 yards, 2 INT
• MIN – Jim McMahon – 18/35, 217 yards Top rushers
• GB – John Stephens – 8 rushes, 62 yards
• MIN – Barry Word – 19 rushes, 65 yards Top receivers
• GB – Edgar Bennett – 6 receptions, 49 yards
• MIN – Eric Guliford – 1 reception, 45 yards

Week 5: @ Dallas Cowboys

Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 8: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 12: vs. Detroit Lions

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Week 14: @ Chicago Bears

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Standings

Awards and records

• Brett Favre, NFC leader, attempts: 522
• Brett Favre, NFC leader, completions: 318
• Brett Favre, NFC leader, interceptions (tied): 24
• Robert Brooks, NFL kickoff return leader
• Sterling Sharpe, NFL leader in receptions: 112
• Sterling Sharpe, franchise record, most receptions in a season: 112

Milestones

• Brett Favre, first 400 yard passing game (December 5)
• Sterling Sharpe, fifth 1,000 Yard receiving season

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