jaguars.com Senior Editor followed the action live as the Jaguars took on the Packers. Here's what he wrote.
Pregame - 10:51AM
Hi and welcome to the press box in "The Jack" for today's game between the Jaguars and the Green Bay Packers. This isn't what both teams had in mind when the season began. The Packers are trying to avoid a losing season. The Jaguars are trying to avoid the franchise's worst record since its inaugural season, 1995.
Pregame - 11:25AM
I was in the south end zone patio area to do some pregame radio and, folks, the crowd is a fraction of what it normally is at this point before kickoff. The majority of fans I saw were wearing Packers jerseys. Unless there's a late arrival, this is going to be a very small and very green crowd today.
Pregame - 11:52AM
Jaguars inactives: Kenard Cox, Tim Shaw, Drew Miller, Jerry Porter, Jeremy Mincey, Tony McDaniel, Atiyyah Ellison and Alvin Pearman. The starting wide receivers are Reggie Williams and Dennis Northcutt.
Pregame - 1:02PM
The flyover just buzzed the coin toss. The Jaguars won the toss and elected to receive. Enjoy the game.
Pregame - 1:04PM
Aaron Rodgers shaved his mustache.
Pregame - 1:05PM
Ther Jaguars open the game with two misdirection plays that gain significant yardage to near midfield.
Pregame - 1:06PM
We're going to have a third and short at the Jaguars 49-yard line.
Pregame - 1:07PM
Maurice Jones-Drew runs hard straight ahead for a first down. The Packers do not stop the run. Run it.
Pregame - 1:07PM
Empty backfield; incomplete. They sure don't listen to me.
Pregame - 1:08PM
David Garrard scrambles for a first down at the 35.
11:35 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 0
The Packers play man-to-man press pass-coverage and load up against the run.
11:35 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 0
A short pass to Jones-Drew leaves the Jags with third and two.
10:15 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 0
Chauncey Washington runs around left end and breaks a couple of tackles to get the first down at the Packers 21. This is a nice, ball-control drive.
09:28 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 0
Garrard scrambles but there's holding on Dennis Norman. I thought Garrard came out of there a little early. That might be the game plan; take a look and then run.
08:57 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 0
Incomplete for Northcutt over the middle.
08:03 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 6
Touchdown! Garrard throws a strike to Northcutt over the middle. He hit a soft spot in what appears to have been a zone defense on third and 19.
08:03 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
That was a 12-play drive. Garrard managed it well and the running game converted on third down.
08:03 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
After a hold on the kickoff, the Packers are going to start in a hole. That's the first time the Jaguars have scored on their first possession since the Detroit game.
06:45 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
Big play; Rodgers to James Jones. He got behind Drayton Florence for 46 yards.
05:26 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
They missed an obvious pass-interference on second down, but they get the first down on third down with a pass to Donald Driver at the Jaguars 23.
04:47 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
Screen to the eight. The Jaguars defense just doesn't have the speed to play against this kind of wide-open attack. The Packers have receivers all over the field.
04:04 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
It's third and goal at the five.
03:18 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 0, JAX: 7
Pass to the three; they'll kick. The Jags did a nice job in that goal-line stand. Mason Crosby's kick is good.
02:33 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
The one o'clock games aren't real good today.
02:27 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
This is a good-looking offense right now. It's doing a lot of different things; misdirection, etc.
00:55 left in 1st Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Garrard has open receivers underneath and he is finding them. The Packers need help on defense everywhere.
15:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
That's the end of the first quarter. The Jags are facing a second and eight at the Packers 33. Garrard has a 147.9 passer rating.
14:56 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Mike McCarthy should challenge the spot. It's fourth and one.
14:56 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
He just challenged. He'll win this one, but forget about challenging the spot, McCarthy is challenging the ruling of a completed pass. I just saw the replay. Troy Williamson didn't get two feet down in bounds.
14:56 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
The ruling is reversed. It's an incomplete pass and it's fourth down. Josh Scobee is on for a 51-yard field goal attempt. No good; hit the left upright. He was kicking into the wind but had plenty of distance.
14:35 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Green Bay takes possession at their 41. That's the problem with missed kicks.
13:48 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Run then a pass to Greg Jennings for a first down. Watch the double move.
12:25 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Draw for a first down. The Green Bay offense has all the bells and whistles. They do everything.
11:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Roughing the passer on Clint Ingram. It's legit.
11:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Rodgers is mobile. The Jags are getting a nice rush but he's sidestepping it.
10:38 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
It's third and nine at the Jags 22. Time out, Packers.
10:38 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Great pass, soft coverage; Jenning makes the catch and gets a first down at the 11.
10:38 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
The Packers run it enough to make you play run, but they don't beat you with the run. They need a pounder.
10:04 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 3, JAX: 7
Rodgers on a draw out of an empty backfield. It's third and goal from the four.
08:33 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 9, JAX: 7
Touchdown! Pass to Jennings; Florence was called for interference. He had him by the jersey.
08:33 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
The Packers receivers are very good. They find the open spots and they are strong to the ball.
08:33 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Brian Witherspoon has great speed but he needs to add size because he doesn't break tackles.
07:52 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Garrard and Greg Estandia have something going today. That's three catches for Estandia.
07:22 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Garrard is nibbling and he's been very accurate. It's third and one at midfield.
06:46 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Garrard sneaks for the first down.
06:15 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Holding on Marcedes Lewis. That hurts.
05:38 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
The nibbling has to stop. Please stop the nibbling.
04:26 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
It's third and 14. They can't nibble on this one.
04:18 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Dropped by Northcutt. Garrard put the ball right on his hands. It was well beyond the first down.
04:02 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
If I was Garrard, I'd throw to Estandia, too; anything but these wide receivers. It's shameful to drop that pass. It was lovely.
03:55 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Rodgers to Donald Driver for 24. There's the difference. That was a bad throw and Driver went up high to get it and then tacked on some more yards after the catch.
02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
That's the two-minute warning. The Packers have a third and four at the 50. I like Rodgers. He has a complete game. The Packers made the right call.
02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Rodgers to Jones at the 11. This will be booth-reviewed. The gain is 40. Did he get possession of the ball before both feet came up. From what I see, I'd lean toward catch. It's going to be very close. He was wide open.
02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
This one is a toss-up. I'm going to say catch.
02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Did he bobble it when he was knocked out of bounds? That's the question. I can't tell by the replay if the ball was, in fact, bobbled.
02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
The catch stands. They're saying he got two feet down after the bobble. I just don't think there was enough evidence to reverse the call.
01:51 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Rodgers had a receiver wide open in the back of the end zone and he didn't see him. He had to throw it away.
01:28 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
They ran it on second down. Are they playing for the field goal? It's third and goal. Time out, Jaguars.
01:22 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 10, JAX: 7
Kick time. I don't like going empty on the goal line; too many receivers and defenders crowding the passing lanes. Crosby's chip shot is good.
01:18 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Nibble, nibble, nibble. It's third down; lots of booing.
00:45 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Dropped by Lewis; fourth down.
00:33 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The Jags called those times out and they did nothing with the ball and now the Packers have it back with :33 to play.
00:33 left in 2nd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Sack by Reggie Hayward; that'll do it for this half.
Halftime
The Packers get the second-half kickoff. The Jags need to force a turnover. I don't see the Jags moving the ball on a long field. They just don't have the weapons to do that.
Halftime
The pass Northcutt dropped is the exact same pass he dropped that cost Cleveland a playoff win. He was running to his left and he's lefthanded. That's a bad combination for him.
15:00 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Jaguars special teams continue to cover well.
14:54 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
There's a bad pass by Rodgers. He had Jennings open deep on a crossing route and he threw the ball way behind him.
14:47 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Right on Driver's hands for a first down. Rodgers had all day to throw; big, wide pocket.
13:25 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Rodgers moves in the pocket like Tom Brady. He moves to throw, not to run.
12:51 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The Jags are playing the Packers' run tendencies. The Packers like to pass, run, pass, run.
12:51 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Sacked by Quentin Groves, but you might call it a coverage sack. Nobody was open.
11:36 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Garrard to Northcutt; lovely throw for 35 yards along the sideline.
10:57 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Sacked! He ran right out of one lineman's arms and scrambled nearly back to the line of scrimmage.
10:22 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Pass to Estandia but clipping on Dennis Norman; clipping is a personal foul, 15 yards. Ouch!
09:18 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Fourth down; the clip killed the drive. The punt goes into the end zone.
07:24 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Rodgers sneaks for a first down at the Packers 42. This is a critical point in this game.
06:43 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Jordy Nelson just took it away from Witherspoon. That's what you don't see Jaguars receivers do.
05:13 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The Packers are going to punt on fourth and one at midfield. Hmmm.
04:59 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
False start on Tony Pashos. This is deteriorating.
03:40 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The passes are getting shorter and shorter. The challenge flag is out. I knew that one was coming. I think this one is going to be easy. Estandia dropped the ball as he went out of bounds.
03:40 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
I don't know what's taking so long. Come on, make the call. It's easy to see.
03:40 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Incomplete; no kidding.
03:18 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
McCarthy's decision to punt was sound. He's got the ball back 15 yards shy of where he punted.
03:06 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The Packers don't hesitate to throw deep.
03:06 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Nice run after a short catch by Ruvell Martin.
01:41 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Reggie Nelson struggles in tackling. The Jags have to be able to cover for him in run-support.
00:59 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
The Packers have run this toss play to Ryan Grant like five times. That's Bud Wilkinson stuff.
00:18 left in 3rd Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
It's going to be fourth and one. What's McCarthy do this time?
15:00 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
That's the end of the third quarter. McCarthy will have some time to think about it. The game may be on the line right here.
15:00 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
He's going for it. Game time!
15:00 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
He didn't get it.
14:54 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
It was a straight dive; the Jags stuffed it. They have the ball at their 44.
14:54 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Pass interference on the Packers. The Jags got a break on that call.
14:49 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Deep for Troy Williamson, but he was covered step for step.
14:49 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Sacked by A.J. Hawk. That's the first thing I've seen him do.
14:06 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Nice catch by Northcutt; it's fourth and one.
14:06 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Time out, Jaguars.
13:31 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
QB draw for a first down. I yelled it out before the ball was snapped.
12:55 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Nibble, nibble, nibble. It's third and two.
11:35 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Nibble for a first down at the 14. He waited for Reggie Williams to come open.
11:35 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
That was a dangerous nibble; nearly intercepted.
10:51 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 7
Hey, I got an idea. Run it!
10:39 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 13
Touchdown! Little pass over the middle to Jones-Drew and he broke a tackle and scored. McCarthy made the wrong decision the second time. He doesn't have the defense you need to go for it.
10:39 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Garrard has carved out a very workmanlike performance. He's played well.
10:32 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Rodgers scrambles for a short gain. The Jaguars had three shots at him.
10:32 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Daryl Smith is out with a groin strain.
09:51 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Deep to Jones; he beat Brian Williams. Rodgers has a strong arm. The gain is 34 to the Jaguars 33. Rodgers threw off his back foot; just flipped it.
09:16 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Like I said earlier, the Packers need a pounder. That's the only thing their offense lacks.
08:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Grant dropped a pass that would' ve carried to the 10-yard line. It's third and three; big drop.
08:31 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Time out, Packers. They were empty.
08:31 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Great scramble by Rodgers for a first down. I had no idea he was this mobile.
07:12 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 13, JAX: 14
Sacked by Hayward! It's third and 16. They'll play for the field goal.
05:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
That's what they did; checkdown to the 20. That's smart football. Crosby is from the right hash from 38 yards. It's good. That's professional football; the way you do it.
05:35 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
McCarthy's a good coach. I like him a lot. He's got a great handle on offense. He needs to address his defense.
05:29 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
Deep to Northcutt. He got wide open; somebody blew the coverage. Garrard did well to see him because he came open late.
04:47 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
Jones-Drew gashes them to the 20. The pass to Northcutt is the Jaguars' first pass of 40 yards or longer this season.
04:05 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
The Jaguars are in field goal range. You want to be careful now.
03:25 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
QB draw to the one. What a run and how lucky that he recovered his own fumble. The QB draw is an amazing staple for this team.
02:00 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 14
We're at the two-minute warning.Garrard's strength in pulling away from defenders is sensational.
01:56 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Touchdown! Jones-Drew from two yards out.
01:56 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
They went for two and failed. OK, the Packers have 1:56 to play and must score a touchdown. It's up to the Jaguars defense now, which has played well in the red zone.
01:56 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
The Jags are in cover two.
01:56 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Nearly intercepted by Gerald Sensabaugh.
01:44 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Incomplete; third down. Rodgers doesn't look comfortable. He looks edgy.
01:44 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Rodgers to Driver for a first down at the Packers 28.
01:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
To Jennings at the Packers 40. We're inside a minute.
00:53 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
They'll have to use a time out. They have one left. The ball is at the Packers 48.
00:46 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Rodgers has to hit something of substantial yardage along the sideline.
00:46 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Intercepted by Reggie Nelson. Let's wait, OK.
00:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
It looks OK. That's all.
00:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Hold on. Now they're reviewing. It looked OK to me.
00:40 left in 4th Qtr -- GB: 16, JAX: 20
Call stands. Bye.
