Driver’s three catches in the 37-20 loss to the Giants at Lambeau Field gave him the franchise record for postseason receptions with 49. He came into the game one behind Antonio Freeman’s mark of 47.
With 45 yards receiving, 16 of them coming on a fourth-quarter touchdown, Driver moved into second place on the franchise list for postseason receiving yardage with 675. He moved past Robert Brooks (651) but still trails Freeman (748).
Nothing is certain, but with the Packers having two young receivers on their practice squad this season, it’s possible Driver – the franchise’s all-time leader in receiving yards – has played his last game with the Packers. He declined to speak to reporters after the game, which completed his 13th season since joining the team as a seventh-round draft choice in 1999.
Future still in doubt: Safety
That will be six months since Collins had surgery on his neck, which he injured in Week 2 in Carolina while trying to make a tackle. Collins will not know whether he can resume his football career until he consults with his doctors.
In the locker room after the game, Collins was disappointed for his teammates and still very uncertain about what the future holds for him.
“I feel for my team,” he said. “I feel for this organization that worked so hard to get to this position and try to reach greatness, and you fall a little short. For myself, it’s tough as well because I have to make a decision if I’m going to come back or not.
“I’m positive. I have a positive attitude that I’ll be able to come back, but I definitely have to make sure that I get looked over and everybody is on the same page as I make that final decision.”
Philbin returns: Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin returned to the team on Saturday following the tragic death of his son, whose funeral was on Friday. Philbin was upstairs in the coaches’ box for the game on Sunday, in his usual position and fulfilling his normal duties.
“He was in the meeting yesterday and he was at the hotel last night,” offensive tackle
Players were supportive of Philbin and his family all week, but none of them said the off-the-field events had anything to with the team’s rough day on the field on Sunday.
“Challenges are a part of life, so I don’t think that anyone should or will use that as an excuse by no means,” running back
Added receiver
Big block: Linebacker
Green Bay’s last blocked field goal in the postseason was by defensive lineman Cletidus Hunt against San Francisco in a wild-card game on Jan. 13, 2002, at Lambeau Field.
The Packers’ last blocked field goal in any game came on Sept. 27, 2009, at St. Louis by defensive lineman Johnny Jolly.
Rodgers’ record:
Rodgers also moved ahead of Bart Starr and into second place on the franchise list for postseason passing yards with 1,781. He is also tied with Starr for second place in postseason TD passes with 15. Brett Favre holds both marks with 5,311 yards and 39 TDs.
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