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Packers Hang On For 27-20 Victory Over Giants

Green Bay Packer pass catchers dropped an astonishing seven Jordan Love passes Sunday at a windy MetLife stadium versus the New York Giants. Packer defensive backs dropped four Jameis Winston interceptions of their own. However, both groups held onto the ball in the game’s pivotal moments, and the Packers held on for a 27-20 victory.

“I thought there were plenty of opportunities in the game to build a little bit of a lead,” coach Matt LaFleur said. “We didn’t make those plays, unfortunately.”

The Packers did make those plays in the game’s final six minutes.

On a third-and-10 from midfield trailing 20-19, Love hung in the pocket with ample time provided by his offensive line and running back Chris Brooks. Eventually, Love elected for a one-on-one jump ball to Savion Williams down the left side. The Texas Christian University rookie – who was spotted in a walking boot before the game – corralled the pass for 33 yards on his lone target.

“What a play by Savion Williams,” LaFleur said. “He’s had a little bit of an ankle and he’s been battling through. He’s as tough as they come.”

Two plays later, Love connected to the back shoulder of a leaping and twisting Christian Watson for the go-ahead, 17-yard score. Watson ran a slot fade from the right, and Love placed the ball away from the two defenders covering his target in the end zone. Watson’s remarkable catch atoned for a critical third-down drop on the previous series. “Both of those touchdown catches were amazing catches by him,” LaFleur said. “You can’t say enough about the guy, the type of teammate he is, how he works on a daily basis. I’ve got a lot of love for Chrisitan Watson.”

Love converted the ensuing two-point try on a dump to Emanuel Wilson for the seven-point lead.

Get the lowdown on everything that happened during the game in our game recap!

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Gut Reactions: Packers overcome themselves

Aaron Nagler chats with Packers fans worldwide after the team's 27-20 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Packers 27 Giants 20 Game Balls & Lame Calls

From the word go, it was a strange night for the Packers. From injuries to execution, almost everything seemed to bounce the wrong way, specifically for the offense. After allowing the first opening drive, heck the first first quarter touchdown of the entire season, the Packers defense mostly did everything they needed to do in order to win (minus a couple of dropped interceptions, more on that later). I thought it was a real team effort to get the W today, and it's indicative of the way the Packers might need to string these wins together. Despite not really dominating the game in any one way, they just found a way to win. Micah Parsons contributed two sacks (one in a very clutch moment late in the fourth), got a turnover on the Giants' game winning attempt, and persevered through so many injuries.

We all know the last few weeks have not been the most satisfying results for Packers fans. But it's games like this that the team will look back on at the end of the season and thank their lucky stars that they got the W.

Check out this week’s Game Balls and Lame Calls.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Packers vs Giants

Aaron Nagler hands out the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the Green Bay Packers Week 11 win over the New York Giants.

Packers Snap Counts Vs. The Giants: Week 11, 2025

The Packers did not elevate anyone from the practice squad. The inactive players due to injury were Edge Lucas Van Ness, CB Nate Hobbs, and Kicker Brandon McManus. The healthy scratches were OL Donovan Jennings, and WR Malik Heath. OL Jacob Monk was active but did not play.

Josh Jacobs left the game with a knee injury and did not return. Rob Demovsky reported that the injury is not season-ending, but just when Jacobs might be expected back is not known. Jacobs will undergo additional tests on Monday. Arron Mosby also left the game late and did not return.

Find out who played and how much in this week’s installment of Packers Snap Counts.

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The Lass Word: The Return of the Big Play

The main reason life has been such a struggle for these Green Bay Packers is a lack of big plays.  Long runs, big catches, turnovers, fourth down stops.  Instead, the Packers have had to grind out every single yard, defend so many short yardage third and fourth downs.  Sweat out every kick.  Big plays can compensate for mistakes and make life so much easier. 

Clearly, this team is still not playing well.  But if there is any encouragement to be had from the 27-20 victory over the Giants, it is the return of the big play.  And not a moment too soon.  Green Bay was on the verge of another uninspired upset loss through three quarters.  But then a head coach’s best friend, the big play, suddenly reappeared.  Long bomb throws, spectacular catches, powerful touchdown runs, turnovers.  The Packers needed every one of them to overcome a sea of drops and a defense that could not stop the run. 

The suspenseful win may have saved the season, and, at least temporarily, cooled off what was becoming a slow warming of Matt Lafleur’s coaching seat.  Green Bay now stands with the fifth best record in the NFC, trailing the Eagles, Rams, Seahawks and Bears.  The Packers also move up one slot into second place in the division, a half game behind Chicago…

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