2012 Green Bay Packers season facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2012 Green Bay Packers season |
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| Head coach | Mike McCarthy |
| General manager | Ted Thompson |
| Owner | Green Bay Packers, Inc. (112,158 stockholders) |
| Home field | Lambeau Field |
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| Record | 11–5 | ||||||
| Division Place | 1st NFC North | ||||||
| Playoff finish | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Vikings) 24–10 Lost Divisional playoffs (49ers) (45–31) |
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| Pro Bowlers | Aaron Rodgers, QB Jeff Saturday, C Clay Matthews, LB Josh Sitton, G |
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The 2012 Green Bay Packers season was the 92nd season for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). It was their 94th season overall. Mike McCarthy was the head coach for his seventh year.
Contents
Getting Ready: The Offseason
Before the regular games began, teams prepared by drafting new players and signing free agents.
Picking New Players: The NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is where teams pick new players from college. In 2012, the Packers chose several talented players.
Here are some of their top picks:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
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| 1 | 28 | Nick Perry | Linebacker | USC |
| 2 | 51 | Jerel Worthy | Defensive end | Michigan State |
| 2 | 62 | Casey Hayward | Cornerback | Vanderbilt |
| 4 | 132 | Mike Daniels | Defensive tackle | Iowa |
| 4 | 133 | Jerron McMillian | Safety | Maine |
Player Changes: Free Agents and More
Teams also sign "free agents" – players whose contracts have ended. Some players leave, and new ones join.
Players Who Joined the Packers
- On March 23, the Packers signed Jeff Saturday, a center from the Indianapolis Colts.
- On March 23, they also signed Daniel Muir, a defensive end from the Colts.
- On August 12, running back Cedric Benson joined the team from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Players Who Left the Packers
- Quarterback Matt Flynn left to play for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Running back Ryan Grant later joined the Washington Redskins.
- Center Scott Wells moved to the St. Louis Rams.
- On April 25, safety Nick Collins left the team due to a neck injury.
Coaching Team Changes
The coaching staff also saw some changes.
- On January 21, offensive coordinator Joe Philbin became the head coach for the Miami Dolphins.
- On February 2, Tom Clements, who coached quarterbacks, was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Packers.
The 2012 Regular Season
The regular season is when teams play their official games to try and make it to the playoffs.
Preseason Games
Preseason games are like practice games before the real season starts.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site |
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| 1 | August 9 | at San Diego Chargers | L 13–21 | 0–1 | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 2 | August 16 | Cleveland Browns | L 10–35 | 0–2 | Lambeau Field |
| 3 | August 23 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 27–13 | 1–2 | Paul Brown Stadium |
| 4 | August 30 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 24–3 | 2–2 | Lambeau Field |
Regular Season Games
The Packers played 16 regular season games. They won 11 games and lost 5.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | |
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| 1 | September 9 | San Francisco 49ers | L 22–30 | 0–1 | Lambeau Field | |
| 2 | September 13 | Chicago Bears | W 23–10 | 1–1 | Lambeau Field | |
| 3 | September 24 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 12–14 | 1–2 | CenturyLink Field | |
| 4 | September 30 | New Orleans Saints | W 28–27 | 2–2 | Lambeau Field | |
| 5 | October 7 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 27–30 | 2–3 | Lucas Oil Stadium | |
| 6 | October 14 | at Houston Texans | W 42–24 | 3–3 | Reliant Stadium | |
| 7 | October 21 | at St. Louis Rams | W 30–20 | 4–3 | Edward Jones Dome | |
| 8 | October 28 | Jacksonville Jaguars | W 24–15 | 5–3 | Lambeau Field | |
| 9 | November 4 | Arizona Cardinals | W 31–17 | 6–3 | Lambeau Field | |
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| 11 | November 18 | at Detroit Lions | W 24–20 | 7–3 | Ford Field | |
| 12 | November 25 | at New York Giants | L 10–38 | 7–4 | MetLife Stadium | |
| 13 | December 2 | Minnesota Vikings | W 23–14 | 8–4 | Lambeau Field | |
| 14 | December 9 | Detroit Lions | W 27–20 | 9–4 | Lambeau Field | |
| 15 | December 16 | at Chicago Bears | W 21–13 | 10–4 | Soldier Field | |
| 16 | December 23 | Tennessee Titans | W 55–7 | 11–4 | Lambeau Field | |
| 17 | December 30 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 34–37 | 11–5 | Mall of America Field | |
- Note: Teams from the same division are in bold text.
Playoff Games: The Postseason
After the regular season, the best teams play in the playoffs to determine the Super Bowl champion.
| Playoff round | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site |
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| Wild Card | January 5, 2013 | Minnesota Vikings (6) | W 24–10 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field |
| Divisional | January 12, 2013 | at San Francisco 49ers (2) | L 31–45 | 1–1 | Candlestick Park |
Team Statistics and Top Players
Here are some of the top players and how the team performed in 2012.
Top Players in the Regular Season
These players led the team in different areas during the regular season.
| Player(s) | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Aaron Rodgers | 4,295 Yards |
| Passing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers | 39 TDs |
| Rushing Yards | Alex Green | 464 Yards |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers, DuJuan Harris and Ryan Grant | 2 TDs |
| Receptions | Randall Cobb | 80 Receptions |
| Receiving Yards | Randall Cobb | 954 Yards |
| Receiving Touchdowns | James Jones | 14 TDs |
| Points | Mason Crosby | 103 Points |
| Kickoff Return Yards | Randall Cobb | 964 Yards |
| Punt Return Yards | Randall Cobb | 292 Yards |
| Tackles | A. J. Hawk and Morgan Burnett | 116 Tackles |
| Sacks | Clay Matthews | 13 Sacks |
| Interceptions | Casey Hayward | 6 INTs |
Best Game Performances
These are some of the best individual performances in a single game.
| Player(s) | Value | Opponent | |
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| Passing Yards | Aaron Rodgers | 365 Yards | @ Minnesota Vikings |
| Passing Touchdowns | Aaron Rodgers | 6 TDs | @ Houston Texans |
| Rushing Yards | Cedric Benson | 84 Yards | New Orleans Saints |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Ryan Grant | 2 TDs | Tennessee Titans |
| Receiving Yards | Jordy Nelson | 122 Yards | @ St. Louis Rams |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Jordy Nelson and James Jones | 3 TDs | @ Houston Texans and @ Chicago Bears |
| Points | Jordy Nelson and James Jones | 18 Points | @ Houston Texans and @ Chicago Bears |
| Tackles | Morgan Burnett | 14 Tackles | New Orleans Saints |
| Sacks | Clay Matthews | 3.5 Sacks | Chicago Bears |
| Interceptions | Tramon Williams, Casey Hayward and Morgan Burnett | 2 INTs | Chicago Bears, @ Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings |
Team Rankings in the League
Here's how the Packers ranked compared to other teams in the NFL.
- Total Offense (Yards Per Game): 13th
- Passing (Yards Per Game): 10th
- Rushing (Yards Per Game): 20th
- Points (Points Per Game): 7th
- Total Defense (Yards Per Game): 10th
- Passing Defense (Yards Per Game): 12th
- Rushing Defense (Yards Per Game): 14th
- Points Allowed (Points Per Game): 7th
Images for kids
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Green Bay at Minnesota in week 17
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Tramon Williams chases Adrian Peterson of Minnesota
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Morgan Burnett challenges Kyle Rudolph in the week 17 contest
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Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Everson Griffen
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Green Bay at Minnesota, week 17
