2005 Green Bay Packers season

Offseason

The Packers lost veteran guards Marco Rivera (Dallas Cowboys) and Mike Wahle (Carolina Panthers) to free agency. Starting safety Darren Sharper was released by Green Bay Packers, signing with the Minnesota Vikings. With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL draft the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the second quarterback taken in the draft. Rodgers became the Packers' starting quarterback in the 2008 season after Brett Favre's trade to the New York Jets and has since become a four-time NFL MVP and he led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV.

NFL draft

Main article: 2005 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

Personnel

Staff

• President and chief executive officer – Bob Harlan

• Executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations – Ted Thompson

• Executive vice president and chief operating officer – John Jones

• Vice president of player finance/general counsel – Andrew Brandt

• Director of college scouting – John Dorsey

• Director of pro personnel – Reggie McKenzie

• Personnel analyst to general manager – John Schneider

• Assistant director of college scouting – Shaun Herock

• Executive vice president/head coach – Mike Sherman

• Offensive coordinator – Tom Rossley

• Quarterbacks – Darrell Bevell

• Running backs – Edgar Bennett

• Wide receivers – James Franklin

• Tight ends/assistant offensive line – Joe Philbin

• Offensive line – Larry Beightol

• Assistant offensive line/quality control – James Campen

• Defensive coordinator – Jim Bates

• Defensive tackles – Robert Nunn

• Defensive ends – Bob Sanders

• Linebackers – Mark Duffner

• Secondary/safeties – Joe Baker

• Defensive nickel package/cornerbacks – Lionel Washington

• Defensive quality control – Charlie Jackson

• Special teams coordinator – John Bonamego

• Assistant special teams – Brad Miller

• Strength and conditioning – Barry Rubin

• Strength and conditioning assistant – Mark Lovat

• Weight room assistant – Vince Workman

Roster

• Brett Favre

• Craig Nall

• Aaron Rodgers

• Tony Fisher

• Samkon Gado

• William Henderson FB

• Noah Herron

• Vonta Leach FB

• Antonio Chatman

• Donald Driver

• Rod Gardner

• Jamal Jones

• Andrae Thurman

• Taco Wallace

• Tory Humphrey

• Donald Lee

• David Martin

• Ben Steele

• Kevin Barry RT

• Chad Clifton LT

• Junius Coston C

• Mike Flanagan C

• Adrian Klemm RG

• Grey Ruegamer C

• Mark Tauscher RT

• Scott Wells LG

• Chris White RG

• Will Whitticker RG

• Colin Cole DT

• Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila DE

• Aaron Kampman DE

• Grady Jackson DT

• Cullen Jenkins DT

• Michael Montgomery DE

• Kenny Peterson DT

• Donnell Washington DT

• Corey Williams DT

• Nick Barnett MLB

• Na'il Diggs OLB

• John Leake OLB

• Paris Lenon MLB

• Roy Manning OLB

• Atari Bigby SS

• Ahmad Carroll CB

• Nick Collins FS

• Patrick Dendy CB

• Therrian Fontenot CB

• Todd Franz SS

• Al Harris CB

• Mike Hawkins CB

• Mark Roman SS

• Joey Thomas CB

• Marviel Underwood FS

• Jerron Wishom CB

• Rob Davis LS

• Ryan Flinn P

• Ryan Longwell K

• Kurt Campbell LB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Najeh Davenport RB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Robert Ferguson WR (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Bubba Franks TE (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Ahman Green RB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Jason Horton CB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• ReShard Lee RB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Earl Little S (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Terrence Murphy WR (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Brady Poppinga LB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• B. J. Sander P (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Robert Thomas OLB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Jeremy Thornburg S (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Javon Walker WR (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Chaz Williams RB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Walter Williams RB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

• Vince Butler WR

• Ran Carthon RB

• Jimmy Dixon FB

• Chad Lucas WR

• Ruvell Martin WR

• Tim McGill DT

Regular season

Schedule

Week 1: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

• DET – Marcus Pollard 9-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 4:56. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:54.''''' Second quarter
• GB – Ryan Longwell 50-yard field goal, 2:59. ''Lions 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 37 yards, 4:51.''''' Third quarter
• DET – Jason Hanson 21-yard field goal, 8:34. ''Lions 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 31 yards, 4:44.''''' Fourth quarter
• DET – Mike Williams 3-yard pass from Joey Harrington (Jason Hanson kick), 4:13. ''Lions 17–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:22.''''' Top passers
• GB – Brett Favre – 27/44, 201 yards, 2 INT
• DET – Joey Harrington – 15/28, 167 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
• GB – Ahman Green – 12 rushes, 58 yards
• DET – Kevin Jones – 25 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
• GB – Donald Driver – 4 receptions, 48 yards
• DET – Marcus Pollard – 5 receptions, 58 yards, TD The Packers opened the 2005 NFL season with a loss to the Detroit Lions. Starting wide receiver Javon Walker injured his right knee and did not play the rest of the season. This would be the Lions last win over the Packers until the 2010 season.

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns

The Packers lost this game to the Cleveland Browns as quarterback Trent Dilfer threw for 336 yards. The Packers retired the great Reggie White's number 92 at halftime after his unexpected death in December 2004.

Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won this close game as Carnell Williams rushed for 158 yards. Packers kicker Ryan Longwell missed an extra point and a field goal. It was the Bucs' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1989. It was also the Packers first 0–3 start since 1988

Week 4: at Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers caused the worst start in 17 years for the Packers as they could not complete a fourth quarter comeback to win the game. The Packers lost promising rookie Terrence Murphy in a career ending helmet to helmet collision on a kick return.

Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints

After starting the season 0–4, the Packers defeat the New Orleans Saints in this blowout. Running back Najeh Davenport ended his season with an ankle injury in the second quarter. This was the largest blowout in Brett Favre's career.

This game marked the first NFL game that Aaron Rodgers played.

Week 7: at Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings scored 23 second-half points after being shut out 17–0 in the first half. Paul Edinger kicked a career-long 56-yard field goal as time ran out to win the game. Packers running back Ahman Green ended his season with a career-threatening knee injury.

Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals

Brett Favre threw five interceptions as the Cincinnati Bengals won this close game. It is also noteworthy for the fact that a fan ran onto the field in the closing moments of the 4th quarter and disrupted the game by taking the ball away from Favre.

Week 9: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers, who were held without a third down conversion, forced three turnovers that turned into 17 points to help them defeat the Packers. Packers running back Samkon Gado scored his first career touchdown and ended the day with 62 yards.

Week 10: at Atlanta Falcons

On his 24th birthday, running back Samkon Gado made his first career start against the Atlanta Falcons and finished the day with 103 yards and three touchdowns to help the Packers win their second game of the year.

Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings won their second game against the Packers with another field goal as time expired. The Packers had only 21 yards rushing.

Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Packers as backup quarterback Mike McMahon led his team to victory.

Week 13: at Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears beat the Packers at Soldier Field for the first time since 1993.

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions

Samkon Gado helped the Packers win this overtime game over the Detroit Lions by rushing for 171 yards and a touchdown.

Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Packers by 45 points as Kyle Boller passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns.

Week 16: vs. Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears sweep the Packers for the first time since 1991 with this victory.

Week 17: vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Packers win their last game of the season over the Seattle Seahawks. Packer fans gave Brett Favre a standing ovation at the beginning and end of the game as it was possibly his last game, which turned out not to be the case.

Standings

Season statistical leaders

• Passing yards: Brett Favre 3,881 Yards
• Passing touchdowns: Brett Favre 20 TD
• QB rating: Brett Favre, 70.9
• Rushing yards: Samkon Gado, 582 Yards
• Rushing touchdowns: Samkon Gado, 6 TD
• Receiving yards: Donald Driver, 1,221 Yards
• Receiving touchdowns: Donald Driver, 5 TD
• Points: Ryan Longwell, 90 points
• Kickoff return yards: Ahmad Carroll, 390 Yards
• Punt return yards: Antonio Chatman, 381 Yards
• Tackles: Nick Barnett, 91 Tackles
• Sacks: Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, 8.0 Sacks
• Interceptions: Al Harris, 3 Interceptions

NFC leaders

• Brett Favre, NFC leader, Attempts (607)
• Brett Favre, NFC leader, Completions (372)
• Brett Favre, NFC leader, Passing yards (3,881)
• Brett Favre, NFC leader (tied), Interceptions (29)

References

References

1. "All Time Coaches Database". Packers.com.