The Green Bay Packers defeated the New Orleans Saints 28-27 Sunday. Now, Packers have 2-2 team record and they have to appear in a game against Indianapolis Colts in their next game.
It was Aaron Rodgers's go ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to Jordy Nelson which proved decisive in the Packers victory over the Saints, 28-27.
Darren Sproles of the New Orleans Saints, mishandled an ensuing kick-off after Nelson's grab, but regular officials ruled that it was by contact. The Packers had no choice but to accept the poor call which helped the Saints take an advantage.
The Packers suffered due to mediocre officiating for the second successive week. Spectators at the Lambeau Field stadium booed the regular officials for their bad call.
The Saints could have led had Garrett Hartley not missed a 48-yard field goal attempt when there was just three minutes remaining.
"We've probably had to deal with more adversity than most of the teams I've played with, especially early on we've had some interesting games already," Rodgers said. "We're four games in. So, I think the character of this team is very strong. Winning games like this says a lot about the kind of men that we have."
Rodgers finished 31 of 41 passes for 319 yards.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy sounded very happy. "I'm very proud of our football team, especially the week we've endured," he said. "We talk a lot about integrity and character, and I thought today's game had plenty of those types of situations where it showed up big."
Drew Brees made a good contribution for the Saints (0-4) throwing for 446 yards with three touchdowns. Brees is now tied with Johnny Unitas, throwing at least one touchdown in 47 straight regular season games.
A disappointed Brees said: "Yeah, it's disappointing. It stinks. But despite where we're at, right now I think this team's going to do something."
Aaron Kromer, the interim coach for Saints added: "It's going to hurt when you lose a game like this. But I will not let them get down. We are too close."
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