Packers sweep the Buccaneers
The World Champion Green Bay Packers flexed their muscles Sunday afternoon in Houlihan Stadium as they swept the season series with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, and are now one win away from their third consecutive NFC Central crown.
The Packers’ defense abused the Bucs and held them to just 147 total yards on the day. All-Pro defensive end Reggie White sacked Buccaneer QB Trent Dilfer and knocked him out of the game early in the third quarter. Then Steve Walsh came in the game, and he immediately intercepted by rookie FS Darren Sharper, who returned the interception 79 yards for the game-clinching touchdown.
Brett Favre and the Packers offense rolled up 388 yards of total offense but struggled doing it. Favre threw for 244 yards on 22 of 36 passing with two touchdowns but was intercepted twice. WR Antonio Freeman caught seven passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
Dorsey Levens had a big day against the tough Buccaneer defense. He rushed for 104 yards on 27 carries. Altogether, the Packers rushed for 148 yards on the day.
The Packers (13-1) will try to win the NFC North crown next Sunday in Carolina, while the Buccaneers (9-5) will travel to the Big Apple to take on the Jets.