Green Bay Packers: Under the Scope (Week 1)

Sep 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) meet at midfield following the second half at Soldier Field. Green Bay won 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Sunday marked the inaugural weekend of the return of football. The first game on the schedule for the Green Bay Packers included an early afternoon matchup against the Chicago Bears. Backed by quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ three touchdown passes, Green Bay defeated Chicago by a score of 31-23. Now, let’s take a look at the little things the Packers did to clinch the victory.

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Editor’s note: Starting this week, we will begin a weekly series titled “Under the Scope” where we discuss the more subtle plays observed in the team’s most recent game. These may include specific performances that had a direct impact on the outcome of the game. Perhaps they do not show up in the stat sheet with much fanfare but these parts of the game must not be ignored. Tune in for the weekly column where we put the Green Bay Packers “Under the Scope”.

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