08/23/09

John C. Redfern Senior Writer

Summary: In a game dominated by the new 3-4 defense, the Packers got big hits and five turnovers to beat the Bills 31-21.   QB Rodgers passed for two touchdowns.  RB Grant & RB Sutton ran for two more touchdowns in the easy win.

Game Reviews: 1. Jsonline. 2. Packersnews. 3. WSJ. 4. Fox.

Video Highlights: 1. Rodgers.  2. Raji. 3. Nfl.com.

Quick Hits:

1. Rodgers looked great--completed 8-9 passes & two touchdowns.

2. Receiving corps looked solid--Jennings, Driver, Finley, Nelson, & Jones.

3. 3-4 defense transition adjusting well--"The players who  had  the biggest  impact were S Collins (deflected pass that was intercepted), DE Jolly (two sacks), LB Brandon Chillar (forced fumble), DE Jenkins (forced fumble), LB Jones (sack and forced fumble) and LB Bishop (interception and several big hits)."

4. Raji--real deal, learning, mixed results.

Good, Bad, & Ugly: Good-Rodgers, Capers, & Raji; Bad--Run defense; Ugly--Brohm.

Game Balls: 1. TE Finley.  2. DE Jolly.  3. QB Rodgers.