2005 Green Bay Packers season

The 2005 season was the Green Bay Packers' 85th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 87th overall.

2005 Green Bay Packers season
Head coachMike Sherman
General managerTed Thompson
Home fieldLambeau Field
Results
Record4–12
Division place4th NFC North
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Uniform

They failed to improve their overall record of 10–6 from 2004 and were ousted from the playoffs for the first time since 2000. It was also the Packers' worst record since their 1991 season.

The Packers suffered injuries to wide receivers Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson and running backs Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, Tony Fisher, and Samkon Gado. As a result of the lackluster season, most of the Packers coaches were fired, including head coach Mike Sherman.

Offseason

The Packers lost veteran guards Marco Rivera (Dallas Cowboys) and Mike Wahle (Carolina Panthers) to free agency. Starting safety Darren Sharper was released by Green Bay Packers, signing with the Minnesota Vikings. With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the second quarterback taken in the draft. Rodgers became the Packers' starting QB in the 2008 season after Brett Favre's trade to the New York Jets and has since become a two-time NFL MVP and led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV.

NFL Draft
2005 Packers Draft selections
RoundOverallPlayerPositionCollege
124Aaron RodgersQBCalifornia
251Nick CollinsFSBethune-Cookman
258Terrence MurphyWRTexas A&M
4115Marviel UnderwoodFSSan Diego St.
4125Brady PoppingaOLBBrigham Young
5143Junius CostonCNorth Carolina A&T
5167Mike HawkinsCBOklahoma
6180Michael MontgomeryDTTexas A&M
6195Craig BraggWRUCLA
7245Kurt CampbellCBAlbany (N.Y.)
7246Will WhittickerGMichigan State

Players highlighted in yellow indicate players selected to the Pro Bowl during their NFL career.

Undrafted free agents
2005 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Samkon Gado Running back Liberty
Roy Manning Linebacker Michigan
Jeremy Thornburg Safety Northern Arizona

Personnel

Staff
2005 Green Bay Packers staff
Front office
  • President and Chief Executive Officer – Bob Harlan
  • Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations – Ted Thompson
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – John Jones
  • Vice President of Player Finance/General Counsel – Andrew Brandt
  • Director of College Scouting – John Dorsey
  • Director of Pro Personnel – Reggie McKenzie
  • Personnel Analyst to General Manager – John Schneider
  • Assistant Director of College Scouting – Shaun Herock

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator – John Bonamego
  • Assistant Special Teams – Brad Miller

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and Conditioning – Barry Rubin
  • Strength and Conditioning Assistant – Mark Lovat
  • Weight Room Assistant – Vince Workman

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Roster
2005 Green Bay Packers final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
1 September 11 at Detroit Lions L 3–17 0–1 Ford Field 61,877
2 September 18 Cleveland Browns L 24–26 0–2 Lambeau Field 70,400
3 September 25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16–17 0–3 Lambeau Field 70,518
4 October 3 at Carolina Panthers L 29–32 0–4 Bank of America Stadium 73,657
5 October 9 New Orleans Saints W 52–3 1–4 Lambeau Field 70,580
6 Bye
7 October 23 at Minnesota Vikings L 20–23 1–5 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,278
8 October 30 at Cincinnati Bengals L 14–21 1–6 Paul Brown Stadium 65,940
9 November 6 Pittsburgh Steelers L 10–20 1–7 Lambeau Field 70,607
10 November 13 at Atlanta Falcons W 33–25 2–7 Georgia Dome 71,001
11 November 21 Minnesota Vikings L 17–20 2–8 Lambeau Field 70,610
12 November 27 at Philadelphia Eagles L 14–19 2–9 Lincoln Financial Field 67,665
13 December 4 at Chicago Bears L 7–19 2–10 Soldier Field 62,177
14 December 11 Detroit Lions W 16–13 (OT) 3–10 Lambeau Field 70,019
15 December 19 at Baltimore Ravens L 3–48 3–11 M&T Bank Stadium 70,604
16 December 25 Chicago Bears L 17–24 3–12 Lambeau Field 69,757
17 January 1 Seattle Seahawks W 23–17 4–12 Lambeau Field 69,928

Week 1: at Detroit Lions
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 3 0 0 3
Lions 7 0 3 7 17

The Packers opened the 2005 NFL season with a loss to the Detroit Lions. Starting wide receiver Javon Walker injured his right knee and did not play the rest of the season. This would be the Lions last win over the Packers until the 2010 season.

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns
1 2 34Total
Browns 7 6 6726
Packers 7 0 01724

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Packers lost this game to the Cleveland Browns as quarterback Trent Dilfer threw for 336 yards. The Packers retired the great Reggie White's number 92 at halftime after his unexpected death in December 2004.

Week 3: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 7 10 0 0 17
Packers 6 7 0 3 16

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won this close game as Carnell Williams rushed for 158 yards. Packers kicker Ryan Longwell missed an extra point and a field goal. It was the Bucs' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1989. It was also the Packers first 0-3 start since 1988

Week 4: at Carolina Panthers
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 0 6 16 29
Panthers 7 16 3 6 32

The Carolina Panthers caused the worst start in 17 years for the Packers as they could not complete a fourth quarter comeback to win the game. The Packers lost promising rookie Terrence Murphy in a career-ending helmet to helmet collision on a kickoff return.

Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints
1 2 3 4 Total
Saints 3 0 0 0 3
Packers 14 21 10 7 52

After starting the season 0–4, the Packers defeat the New Orleans Saints in this blowout. Running back Najeh Davenport ended his season with an ankle injury in the second quarter. This was the largest blowout in Brett Favre's career.

Week 7: at Minnesota Vikings
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 17 0 3 20
Vikings 0 0 10 13 23

The Minnesota Vikings scored 23 second-half points after being shut out 17–0 in the first half. Paul Edinger kicked a career-long 56-yard field goal as time ran out to win the game. Packers running back Ahman Green ended his season with a career-threatening knee injury.

Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 7 0 7 14
Bengals 7 7 0 7 21

Brett Favre threw five interceptions as the Cincinnati Bengals won this close game. It is also noteworthy for the fact that a fan ran onto the field in the closing moments of the 4th quarter and disrupted the game by taking the ball away from Favre.

Week 9: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
1 2 34Total
Steelers 6 7 0720
Packers 3 0 7010

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Pittsburgh Steelers, who were held without a third down conversion, forced three turnovers that turned into 17 points to help them defeat the Packers. Packers running back Samkon Gado scored his first career touchdown and ended the day with 62 yards.

Week 10: at Atlanta Falcons
1 234Total
• Packers 14 3610 33
Falcons 0 14011 25

On his 24th birthday, running back Samkon Gado made his first career start against the Atlanta Falcons and finished the day with 103 yards and three touchdowns to help the Packers win their second game of the year.

Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
1 2 3 4 Total
Vikings 0 7 7 6 20
Packers 7 7 0 3 17

The Minnesota Vikings won their second game against the Packers with another field goal as time expired. The Packers had only 21 yards rushing.

Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 7 7 0 0 14
Eagles 10 0 3 6 19

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Packers as backup quarterback Mike McMahon led his team to victory.

Week 13: at Chicago Bears
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 0 7 0 0 7
Bears 0 9 0 10 19

The Chicago Bears beat the Packers at Soldier Field for the first time since 1993.

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions
1 2 3 4OT Total
Lions 13 0 0 00 13
Packers 3 7 0 33 16

Samkon Gado helped the Packers win this overtime game over the Detroit Lions by rushing for 171 yards and a touchdown.

Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens
1 2 3 4 Total
Packers 3 0 0 0 3
Ravens 14 10 10 14 48

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Packers by 45 points as Kyle Boller passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns.

Week 16: vs. Chicago Bears
1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 7 7 10 0 24
Packers 0 7 0 10 17

The Chicago Bears sweep the Packers for the first time since 1991 with this victory.

Week 17: vs. Seattle Seahawks
1 2 3 4 Total
Seahawks 0 7 7 3 17
Packers 6 7 7 3 23

The Packers win their last game of the season over the Seattle Seahawks. Packer fans gave Brett Favre a standing ovation at the beginning and end of the game as it was possibly his last game, which turned out not to be the case.

Standings
NFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(2) Chicago Bears 11 5 0 .688 5–1 10–2 260 202 L1
Minnesota Vikings 9 7 0 .563 5–1 8–4 306 344 W1
Detroit Lions 5 11 0 .313 1–5 3–9 254 345 L1
Green Bay Packers 4 12 0 .250 1–5 4–8 298 344 W1

Season statistical leaders

NFC leaders
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, Attempts (607)
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, Completions (372)
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, Passing yards (3,881)
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader (tied), Interceptions (29)

References
  1. "All Time Coaches Database". Packers.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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