Packers Hang On To Top Falcons

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Published on December 9 2014 2:23 am
Last Updated on December 9 2014 2:23 am
Written by Millie Lange

(Green Bay, WI) -- Aaron Rodgers went 24-for-36 for 327 yards and three touchdowns to guide the Packers to a 43-37 win over the Falcons at Lambeau Field.  Jordy Nelson caught eight balls for 146 yards and a pair of scores as Green Bay moves to 10-3 with its fifth straight victory. Eddie Lacy and James Starks combined to rush for 148 yards and two TDs. Lacy also caught a touchdown pass in the win. Matt Ryan tossed for 375 yards and four scores but also had an interception. Julio Jones had 11 catches for 259 yards and a touchdown, while Roddy White and Harry Douglas both found the end zone as well. Atlanta falls to 5-8 with the loss, but remains atop the NFC South.


Bears WR Marshall Out Of Hospital, Put On IR

(Lake Forest, IL) -- The season is over for Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall. He has been released from the hospital, but has been placed on injured reserve and won't play again this year. Marshall suffered two fractured ribs and a lung injury after taking a hard hit in the second quarter of last Thursday's 41-28 loss to Dallas.


Rams Get Ready For Cardinals On Thursday

(St. Louis, MO) -- The Rams are working on a short week as they get set to host the Cardinals on "Thursday Night Football." Arizona leads the NFC West at 10-3. The Rams are 6-7 after back-to-back shutouts of the Raiders and Redskins. The Rams lost 31-14 at Arizona in Week 10.


Monday, December 8 Scoreboard

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Green Bay Packers 43, Atlanta Falcons 37