2018 NFL – Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay Packers

From ESPN Stats and Info: In the 2 games without Rob Gronkowski this season, the Patriots won both and scored a total of 69 points.

Mike Reiss, ESPN Editor12 months ago

Julian Edelman, who played quarterback at Kent State before becoming a catcher in the NFL when he was selected by the Patriots in 2009, showed that he still had some life in his right arm by masterfully performing a dazzling piece in which he launched the James White in the fourth quarter. White recorded a 37-yard gain, which was a key part of the Patriots' mark, which helped them to take the lead 24-17. It was the 61st reception of the Whites season, setting a career high for the five-year veteran.

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Mark Valdes-Scantling does not catch a lot of passes but they are big. Three catches for 101 yards at the end of the third quarter with a 17-17 draw. This is the second time the rookie has posted 100 yards in the last three games.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor1 hour ago

Bryan Bulaga (knee) is absent for the rest of the game. Meanwhile, CB Kevin King is hamstring injury and questionable.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers was not sacked in the first period, but was pressured 12 times, according to ESPN Stats & Information, his best in half of the season. His touchdown pass to Davante Adams was under duress, but he was 3-out-10 for 30 yards in half-time games (plus two jams for 7 yards).

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

Patriots 17, Packers 10 (half-time): 30 minutes of entertainment between two well-trained teams – a treat to watch. This has all the qualities of a game that boils down to 1 or 2 games. Both defenses prepare to play in critical situations to prevent a shootout.

Mike Reiss, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

Incredibly, the Packers played 42 offensive games in the first half, but managed only 10 points and trailed in front of a touchdown. They played only 52 offensive games last week against the Rams and scored 27 points.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

WR Cordarrelle Patterson will replace in case of emergency for the second week in a row and the results are impressive. Patterson's 5-yard touchdown at 1:57 of the end of the second quarter was a remarkable game, as best striker James White flexed his left leg in a sideline after being embarrassed after a postponement for the first time on reader. Kenjon Barner is the only other on the list.

Mike Reiss, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

Jermaine Whitehead was kicked out of the game for punching Patriots David Andrews.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor2 hours ago

Packers OT Bryan Bulaga, dubious of coming back with a knee injury, recorded the fourth highest pass rate (90%) among tackles this season. (Using NFL Next Gen Statistics)

Seth Walder, ESPN Analytics3 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers' first 15 quarterback attempts are his best in the first quarter in the past two seasons. He had tried less than 10 attempts in the first quarter in every game of the season.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor3 hours ago

Red zone problems catch the Packers again. They went into the game converting only 52.2% in touchdowns, which was 20th in the NFL. They are content with a goal on the field during the first training that stops at 11.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor3 hours ago

In the Patriots' first race for a touchdown, the team was in all three receivers and sped up the pace. RB James White was on the field for the 10 attempts and finished the race with a run of 8 yards for a touchdown. White was arguably the Patriots' most valuable player throughout the first half of the season, having played 57% of the offensive shots.

Mike Reiss, ESPN Editor3 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers did not seem to have a knee pad during warm-ups. If he plays without, it will be the first time since week 1 that he's injured his left knee.

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor4 hours ago

JK Scott will do this weekend for the Packers, who added a second bettor – Drew Kaser – on Saturday, because Scott's wife must have a baby every day. Inactive: Kaser, QB Tim Boyle, CB Tony Brown, LB Korey Toomer, G Justin McCray, T Alex Light and WR Geronimo Allison

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Editor5 hours ago