# 1961 Green Bay Packers season

The 1961 Green Bay Packers season was their 43rd season overall and their 41st season in the National Football League. The team finished with an 11–3 record under third-year head coach Vince Lombardi, earning them a first-place finish in the Western Conference. The Packers ended the season by shutting out the New York Giants 37–0 in the NFL Championship Game, the first title game ever played in Green Bay. This was the Packers seventh NFL league championship. The 1961 Packers also featured 12 future Hall of Famers, the most on any single team in NFL history.
The 1961 season was the first in which the Packers wore their trademark capital "G" logo on their helmets.

## Offseason
### NFL draft

The 1961 NFL draft was held in late December 1960.
| Round | Overall | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 12 | Herb Adderley | Cornerback | Michigan State |
| 2 | 26 | Ron Kostelnik | Defensive tackle | Cincinnati |
| 3 | 40 | Phil Nugent | Back | Tulane |
| 4 | 54 | Paul Dudley | Back | Arkansas |
| 4 | 56 | Joe LeSage | Guard | Tulane |
| 5 | 68 | Jack Novak | Guard | Miami (FL) |
| 6 | 82 | Lee Folkins | Tight end | Washington |
| 7 | 96 | Lewis Johnson | Back | Florida A&M |
| 9 | 124 | Vester Flanagan | Tackle | Humboldt State |
| 10 | 128 | Roger Hagberg | Back | Minnesota |
| 10 | 138 | Buck McLeod | Tackle | Baylor |
| 11 | 152 | Val Keckin | Back | Southern Miss |
| 12 | 166 | John Denvir | Tackle | Colorado |
| 13 | 180 | Elijah Pitts | Halfback | Philander Smith |
| 14 | 194 | Nelson Toburen | Linebacker | Wichita |
| 15 | 208 | Ray Lardani | Tackle | Miami (FL) |
| 16 | 222 | Clarence Mason | End | Bowling Green |
| 17 | 236 | Jim Brewington | Tackle | North Carolina Central |
| 18 | 250 | Arthur Sims | Back | Texas A&M |
| 19 | 264 | Leland Bondhus | Tackle | South Dakota State |
| 20 | 278 | Ray Ratkowski | Back | Notre Dame |
* Green indicates a future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
* Yellow indicates a future Pro Bowl selection

## Personnel
### Roster

    Source:

### Depth chart

Defense :
* FS
* Hank Gremminger
| WLB | MLB | SLB |
| ⋅ | Ray Nitschke | ⋅ |
* SS
* Willie Wood
* CB
* Herb Adderley
| DE | DT | DT | DE |
| Bill Quinlan | Henry Jordan | Dave Hanner | Willie Davis |
* CB
* Jesse Whittenton
Offense :
* FL
* Boyd Dowler
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
| Bob Skoronski | Fuzzy Thurston | Jim Ringo | Jerry Kramer | Forrest Gregg |
| ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | (Forrest Gregg) | Norm Masters |
* TE
* Ron Kramer
* SE
* Max McGee
* QB
* Bart Starr
* RB
* Paul Hornung
* FB
* Jim Taylor
* Special teams
* PK Paul Hornung
* P Boyd Dowler
* KR Herb Adderley
* PR Willie Wood

## Preseason

| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
| 1 | August 11 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 30–7 | 1–0 | Cotton Bowl | Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine |
| 2 | August 18 | at St. Louis Cardinals | W 31–10 | 2–0 | Sportsman's Park | Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine |
| 3 | August 26 | Chicago Bears | W 24–14 | 3–0 | Milwaukee County Stadium | Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine |
| 4 | September 4 | New York Giants | W 20–17 | 4–0 | City Stadium | Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine |
| 5 | September 9 | vs. Washington Redskins | W 31–24 | 5–0 | A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium | Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine |

## Regular season

Despite being named NFL MVP, Paul Hornung was briefly lost to the military. In response to the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Department of Defense activated thousands of reservists. Two dozen football players were activated, including Paul Hornung, Boyd Dowler, and Ray Nitschke. On November 14, Hornung was to report to Fort Riley in north central Kansas. Wisconsin residents were so upset that Republican senator Alexander Wiley and Democratic congressman Clement Zablocki requested deferments for the players. On October 18, the final word was that the players had to serve. Hornung missed the November 19 game in Green Bay against the Rams, but was flown from Fort Riley to Detroit for the November 23 Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions at Tiger Stadium. Hornung kicked a field goal and two extra points in the 17–9 victory.
Injured in late October, right guard Jerry Kramer was sidelined for the remainder of the season. Forrest Gregg moved in from right tackle to guard, and Norm Masters started at right tackle.

### Schedule

| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
| 1 | September 17 | Detroit Lions | L 13–17 | 0–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | Recap |
| 2 | September 24 | San Francisco 49ers | W 30–10 | 1–1 | City Stadium | Recap |
| 3 | October 1 | Chicago Bears | W 24–0 | 2–1 | City Stadium | Recap |
| 4 | October 8 | Baltimore Colts | W 45–7 | 3–1 | City Stadium | Recap |
| 5 | October 15 | at Cleveland Browns | W 49–17 | 4–1 | Cleveland Stadium | Recap |
| 6 | October 22 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 33–7 | 5–1 | Metropolitan Stadium | Recap |
| 7 | October 29 | Minnesota Vikings | W 28–10 | 6–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | Recap |
| 8 | November 5 | at Baltimore Colts | L 21–45 | 6–2 | Memorial Stadium | Recap |
| 9 | November 12 | at Chicago Bears | W 31–28 | 7–2 | Wrigley Field | Recap |
| 10 | November 19 | Los Angeles Rams | W 35–17 | 8–2 | City Stadium | Recap |
| 11 | November 23 | at Detroit Lions | W 17–9 | 9–2 | Tiger Stadium | Recap |
| 12 | December 3 | New York Giants | W 20–17 | 10–2 | Milwaukee County Stadium | Recap |
| 13 | December 10 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 21–22 | 10–3 | Kezar Stadium | Recap |
| 14 | December 17 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 24–17 | 11–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Recap |
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

### Season summary
#### Week 1: vs. Detroit

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Packers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Date: September 17
* Game time: 12:30 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), relative humidity 63%, wind 9 mph
* Game attendance: 44,307
* Referee: Bud Brubaker
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Lions
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | DET | GB |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | DET | Pietrosante 1-yard touchdown run, Martin kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | DET | Pietrosante 15-yard touchdown run, Martin kick good | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | 15-yard field goal by Hornung | 14 | 10 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | 26-yard field goal by Hornung | 14 | 13 |
| 4 | | | | | DET | 44-yard field goal by Martin | 17 | 13 |
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#### Week 2: vs. San Francisco

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Packers | 7 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 30 |
at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin
* Date: September 24
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), relative humidity 90%, wind 17 mph
* Game attendance: 38,669
* Referee: George Rennix
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
49ers
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | SF | GB |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | SF | Lockett 1-yard touchdown run, Davis kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | — | — | — | GB | Wood 39-yard punt return for a touchdown, Hornung kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | 13-yard field goal by Hornung | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | SF | 46-yard field goal by Davis | 10 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | 15-yard field goal by Hornung | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | | | | | GB | 43-yard field goal by Hornung | 10 | 23 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | McGee 21-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 10 | 30 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 10 | 30 |

#### Week 3: vs. Chicago

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin
* Date: October 1
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), relative humidity 76%, wind 19 mph
* Game attendance: 38,669
* Referee: John Pace
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Bears
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | CHI | GB |
| 1 | 0:35 | | | | GB | Dowler 18-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 10:31 | | | | GB | 37-yard field goal by Hornung | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | 8:37 | | | | GB | Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 17 |
| 4 | 13:40 | | | | GB | Kramer 17-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 24 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 0 | 24 |

#### Week 4: vs. Baltimore

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Packers | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin
* Date: October 8
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), relative humidity 71%, wind 11 mph
* Game attendance: 38,669
* Referee: Bill Downes
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Colts
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | BAL | GB |
| 1 | 12:56 | | | | GB | Hornung 54-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 8:37 | | | | BAL | Moore 1-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | 38-yard field goal by Hornung | 7 | 10 |
| 2 | 5:14 | | | | GB | Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | 12:12 | | | | GB | Hornung 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 7 | 24 |
| 3 | 2:06 | | | | GB | Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 31 |
| 4 | 13:45 | — | — | — | GB | Wood 72-yard punt return for a touchdown, Hornung kick good | 7 | 38 |
| 4 | 10:58 | | | | GB | Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 45 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 7 | 45 |

#### Week 5: at Cleveland

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 49 |
| Browns | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
at Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
* Date: October 15
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 44 °F (7 °C), relative humidity 62%, wind 16 mph
* Game attendance: 75,042
* Referee: Ron Gibbs
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Browns :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | CLE |
| 1 | 8:15 | | | | GB | Taylor 25-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 0:43 | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 10:10 | | | | CLE | 27-yard field goal by Groza | 14 | 3 |
| 2 | 6:58 | | | | GB | Hornung 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 21 | 3 |
| 3 | 11:30 | | | | GB | Taylor 45-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 28 | 3 |
| 3 | 6:14 | | | | CLE | Nagler 21-yard touchdown reception from Plum, Groza kick good | 28 | 10 |
| 4 | 14:56 | | | | GB | Taylor 4-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 35 | 10 |
| 4 | 9:58 | | | | CLE | Renfro 13-yard touchdown reception from Plum, Groza kick good | 35 | 17 |
| 4 | 6:48 | | | | GB | McGee 45-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 42 | 17 |
| 4 | 1:55 | | | | GB | Roach 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 49 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 49 | 17 |

#### Week 6: at Minnesota

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 10 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 33 |
| Vikings | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
* Date: October 22
* Game time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), relative humidity 82%, wind 13 mph
* Game attendance: 42,117
* Referee: John Pace
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Vikings :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | MIN |
| 1 | 10:49 | | | | GB | Dowler 78-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 4:58 | | | | GB | 14-yard field goal by Hornung | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 10:09 | | | | MIN | Tarkenton 1-yard touchdown run, Mercer kick good | 10 | 7 |
| 2 | 2:02 | | | | GB | 18-yard field goal by Hornung | 13 | 7 |
| 3 | 9:36 | | | | GB | 13-yard field goal by Hornung | 16 | 7 |
| 4 | 12:08 | | | | GB | 16-yard field goal by Hornung | 19 | 7 |
| 4 | 9:13 | | | | GB | Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 26 | 7 |
| 4 | 3:54 | — | — | — | GB | Interception returned 21 yards for touchdown by Currie, Hornung kick good | 33 | 7 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 33 | 7 |

#### Week 7: vs. Minnesota

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Vikings | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Packers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Date: October 29
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), relative humidity 87%, wind 16 mph
* Game attendance: 44,116
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Vikings
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | MIN | GB |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Kramer 10-yard touchdown reception from Hornung, Hornung kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Taylor 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 21 |
| 2 | | | | | MIN | Reichow 8-yard touchdown reception from Shaw, Mercer kick good | 7 | 21 |
| 3 | | | | | MIN | 13-yard field goal by Mercer | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | McGee 23-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 10 | 28 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 10 | 28 |

#### Week 8: at Baltimore

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Colts | 7 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 45 |
at Memorial Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
* Date: November 5
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 11 mph
* Game attendance: 57,641
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Colts :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | BAL |
| 1 | | | | | BAL | Perry 2-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Starr 21-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | BAL | Hawkins 4-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Hornung 17-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 14 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | BAL | Moore 38-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good | 14 | 21 |
| 3 | | | | | BAL | 12-yard field goal by Myhra | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | | | | | BAL | Orr 19-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | | | | | BAL | Orr 4-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good | 14 | 38 |
| 4 | | | | | BAL | Perry 15-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good | 14 | 45 |
| 4 | | — | — | — | GB | Interception returned 41 yards for touchdown by Whittenton, Hornung kick good | 21 | 45 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 21 | 45 |

#### Week 9: at Chicago

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Bears | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
* Date: November 12
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 13 mph
* Game attendance: 49,711
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Bears :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | CHI |
| 1 | | | | | CHI | Ditka 47-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Kramer 53-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Kramer 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Hornung 8-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 21 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Hornung 34-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 28 | 7 |
| 3 | | | | | GB | 51-yard field goal by Hornung | 31 | 7 |
| 3 | | | | | CHI | Ditka 15-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good | 31 | 14 |
| 4 | | | | | CHI | Ditka 29-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | | | | | CHI | Casares 9-yard touchdown run, LeClerc kick good | 31 | 28 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 31 | 28 |

#### Week 10: vs. Los Angeles

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Rams | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Packers | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin
* Date: November 19
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 26 °F (−3 °C), relative humidity 81%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 20 °F (−7 °C)
* Game attendance: 38,669
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Rams
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | LA | GB |
| 1 | | | | | LA | Arnett 14-yard touchdown run, Villanueva kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | McGee 20-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | McGee 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | | | | | LA | 17-yard field goal by Villanueva | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Dowler 17-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | | | | | LA | Matson 17-yard touchdown reception from Ryan, Villanueva kick good | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good | 17 | 35 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 17 | 35 |

#### Week 11: at Detroit

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| Lions | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
at Tiger Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
* Date: November 23
* Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
* Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), relative humidity 97%, wind 8 mph
* Game attendance: 55,662
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Lions :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | DET |
| 1 | | | | | DET | 13-yard field goal by Martin | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | DET | 34-yard field goal by Martin | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | | | | | DET | 16-yard field goal by Martin | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 14 | 9 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | 9-yard field goal by Hornung | 17 | 9 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 17 | 9 |

#### Week 12: vs. New York

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Giants | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Packers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Date: December 3
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), relative humidity 87%, wind 16 mph
* Game attendance: 47,012
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Giants
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | NY | GB |
| 1 | | | | | GB | 23-yard field goal by Hornung | 0 | 3 |
| 1 | | | | | NY | Tittle 1-yard touchdown run, Summerall kick good | 7 | 3 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | 25-yard field goal by Hornung | 7 | 6 |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Taylor 14-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | | | | | NY | Gaiters 1-yard touchdown run, Summerall kick good | 14 | 13 |
| 2 | | | | | NY | 41-yard field goal by Summerall | 17 | 13 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 17 | 20 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 17 | 20 |

#### Week 13: at San Francisco

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| 49ers | 0 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 22 |
at Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California
* Date: December 10
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), relative humidity 72%, wind 12 mph
* Game attendance: 55,722
* Referee: Emil Heintz
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
49ers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | SF |
| 2 | 9:14 | | | | SF | Casey 51-yard touchdown reception from Brodie, Davis kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 5:02 | | | | SF | Owens 10-yard touchdown reception from Brodie, Davis kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | 2:11 | | | | GB | McGee 22-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | 13:57 | — | — | — | GB | Starr tackled in the end zone by Krueger for a safety | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | 0:32 | | | | GB | McGee 12-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 14 | 16 |
| 4 | 6:53 | | | | SF | 40-yard field goal by Davis | 14 | 19 |
| 4 | 2:12 | | | | GB | Taylor 40-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 21 | 19 |
| 4 | 0:11 | | | | SF | 14-yard field goal by Davis | 21 | 22 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 21 | 22 |

#### Week 14: at Los Angeles

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Rams | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
* Date: December 17
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 8 mph
* Game attendance: 49,169
* TV: CBS
* Box Score
Game information :
Packers
Rams :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | GB | LA |
| 1 | | | | | GB | Moore 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | LA | 17-yard field goal by Villanueva | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Moore 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good | 14 | 3 |
| 3 | | | | | LA | Bass 55-yard touchdown run, Villanueva kick good | 14 | 10 |
| 4 | | — | — | — | LA | Bass 90-yard punt return for a touchdown, Villanueva kick good | 14 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | 28-yard field goal by Agajanian | 17 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | Pitts 17-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good | 24 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 24 | 17 |

## Playoffs

| Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
| NFL Championship | December 31 | New York Giants | W 37–0 | 1–0 | City Stadium | Recap |

### Game summary
#### 1961 NFL Championship Game vs. New York

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | 0 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 37 |
at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin
* Date: December 31
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
* Game weather: 17 °F (−8 °C), relative humidity 82%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 6 °F (−14 °C)
* Game attendance: 39,029
* TV: NBC
* Box Score
Game information :
Giants
Packers :
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | NY | GB |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Hornung 6-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Dowler 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | Ron Kramer 14-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 21 |
| 2 | | | | | GB | 17-yard field goal by Hornung | 0 | 24 |
| 3 | | | | | GB | 22-yard field goal by Hornung | 0 | 27 |
| 3 | | | | | GB | Ron Kramer 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good | 0 | 34 |
| 4 | | | | | GB | 19-yard field goal by Hornung | 0 | 37 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 0 | 37 |

## Standings

NFL Western Conference :
| viewtalkedit | W | L | T | PCT | CONF | PF | PA | STK |
| Green Bay Packers | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 9–3 | 391 | 223 | W1 |
| Detroit Lions | 8 | 5 | 1 | .615 | 7–4–1 | 270 | 258 | L1 |
| Chicago Bears | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 7–5 | 326 | 302 | W2 |
| Baltimore Colts | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 6–6 | 302 | 307 | W1 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 6 | 1 | .538 | 6–5–1 | 346 | 272 | L1 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 4 | 10 | 0 | .286 | 3–9 | 263 | 333 | L1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 11 | 0 | .214 | 3–9 | 285 | 407 | L2 |
       Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

### Roster
## Stats

Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kicking
Punting
Kick Return
Punt Return
Interception
Team
| Total Yards and Turnovers | Passing | Rushing |

## Awards and records

* Paul Hornung, NFL MVP
* Paul Hornung, Bert Bell Award