Green said he expected the pass. Favre didn't look rusty today. He threw the ball with zip. At the moment, the Packers' hierarchy must appeal to Packers tradition deeper than one game or one season. But with a trip to Buffalo next week, the Packers can be no better than .500 before voters go to the polls here Sept. 12.
Polls show a tight race.
Game programs featured a mother holding a child. Yes September 12. By coincidence, the day marked the 30th anniversary of the death of storied coach Vince Lombardi. The Packers need a renovated stadium to compete, they say. On Sunday, they needed a bigger place to hold all the penalty flags referee Mike Carey's crew threw.