Donald driver announces retirement, celebration set for. With the packers holding just a 14 lead at halftime, drivers 61yard catchandrun for a touchdown on green bays opening drive, which included several broken tackles, was the start of a 20. Dec 05, 2010 rodgers later added a 61 yard touchdown pass to donald driver. Driver caught the ball at the san francisco 39 yard. Donald driver lammi sports management milwaukee, wi. Packers wr donald driver calls it a career sports illustrated. This is a story about his 61 yard td one to be remembered for the ages. Driver went on to catch 743 passes for 10,7 yards and 61 touchdowns over 205 games and 14 seasons, all with the packers.
Made arguably the best play of his career in a 3416 win over san francisco, ripping through multiple wouldbe tacklers on a 61yard touchdown. Packers receiver donald driver zigged and zagged between defenders before breaking through several tackles near the goal line, including this lastditch attempt by san franciscos nate clements, en route to a 61yard touchdown on a pass from aaron rodgers in the third quarter in the packers 3516 win. Driver had 225 more career receptions, 3,034 more yards and 25 more. Ailing donald driver sparks green bay to windy win over san. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. With tight end andrew quarless throwing the block, donald driver is free to continue his run toward the end zone on a 61 yard touchdown dec. Dec 05, 2010 driver left a string of befuddled 49ers defenders in his dust on a rambling 61yard catch and run for a touchdown in the third quarter, providing the most critical play in the packers 3416. Ailing donald driver sparks green bay to windy win over. Ap donald driver s rambling catchandrun for a 61 yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went on to beat the san francisco 49ers 3416 on sunday. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61yard reception from qb aaron rodgers. San francisco wasted no time in answering, as garoppolo hit tight end george kittle for a 61yard touchdown two plays later.
Packers drafted donald driver in the seventh round 20. Donald drivers rambling catchandrun for a 61yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went on to beat the san. In week against the 49ers, packers wide receiver donald driver ignited lambeau field with his 61yard, catchandrun touchdown. Rodgers later added a 61yard touchdown pass to donald driver. The veteran receivers rambling 61yard catchandrun for a touchdown broke the game open in the third quarter, and the packers went on to beat the san francisco 49ers 3416 at lambeau field.
Drivers catchandrun td ignites the packers to a rout. Top 15 wide receivers in green bay packers history page. The green bay packers were defeated by the new york giants at lambeau field in overtime. Drivers catchandrun td ignites the packers to a rout over. Before tearing up at the end of his brief remarks, mccarthy said drivers 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Drivers spectacular play sparks packers green bay packers. However, he still put up one of the greatest packers highlights of the past few years with his 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers late in 2010. The green bay packers drafted 24 wide receivers before selecting donald driver with the 2th pick of the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft. The 2010 green bay packers season was the 92nd season overall and their 90th season in the national football league.
Packers receiver donald driver zigged and zagged between defenders before breaking through several tackles near the goal line, including this lastditch attempt by san franciscos nate clements, en route to a 61 yard touchdown on a pass from aaron rodgers in the third quarter in the packers 3516 win. Dec 04, 2015 quarterback aaron rodgers threw a 61 yard desperation touchdown pass on the final play of the game as the green bay packers pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks in franchise history. Watch vikings stun saints with gamewinning 61yard touchdown. Quarterback aaron rodgers threw a 61yard desperation touchdown pass on the final play of the game as the green bay packers pulled off one of. Driver had 61 td receptions, which is the fourthbest mark in green bay. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding. Can you name all the receivers to catch a touchdown pass. See more ideas about donald driver, green bay packers and green bay. He finished his college football career with 88 receptions for 1,933 yards 19. Miscellaneous notes on driver dancing with the stars champion, season 14. Rodgers then hit randall cobb for a 61yard completion as the rookie spun away from a pair of broncos defenders, and the packers finished the. The other packers points came on three field goals.
From humble roots he became the franchises alltime leader in receptions and receiving yards. Rodgers big day helps packers beat broncos 4923 duluth. Dec 07, 2015 days after green bays remarkable 2723 comeback victory over detroit, the seattle seahawks trounced the minnesota vikings 387 and san francisco 49ers quarterback blaine gabbert ended chicagos hopes of a lateseason rally with a 44yard touchdown run to force overtime and a 71yard gamewinning td pass to seal the 2620 victory. Donald driver personified hard work as a member of the green bay. In his career, driver caught 743 passes for 10,7 yards and 61 touchdowns. He caught the ball just inside the 40 yard line, where he slipped away from strong safety reggie smith, then free. With the packers holding just a 14 lead at halftime, driver s 61 yard catchandrun for a touchdown on green bays opening drive, which included several broken tackles, was the start of a 20. He became the first packers quarterback to throw two td passes of at least 55 yards since brett favre connected from 79 and 92. When brett farve broke dan marinos alltime passing mark of 61,361 yards, it came on a sevenyard completion to driver scored the longest played in green bays postseason history with a 90yard touchdown catch against the new york giants on jan. On october 18, 2009, donald driver became the green bay packers alltime. Ap donald driver s rambling catchandrun for a 61 yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went on to beat the san francisco.
Driver only had three catches for 31 yards and one touchdown as a. He made three pro bowls, produced six straight 1,000yard receiving seasons 200409 and won a ring as a member of the packers 2010 super bowl team. George kittles 61 yard touchdown against packers nov 25, 2019 watch george kittles touchdown against the green bay packers from every angle with true view technology powered by. Lammi sports management is the exclusive marketing agency for green bay.
Aaron rodgers runs in a touchdown and does a lambeau leap, green bay, wi. Oct 22, 2019 green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers 12 celebrates his 74 yard touchdown pass to green bay packers wide receiver marquez valdesscantling 83 during the 4th quarter of the green bay. To go along with that, he caught 61 touchdowns, too. Packers drafted donald driver in the seventh round 20 years ago. Apr 19, 2019 driver went on to catch 743 passes for 10,7 yards and 61 touchdowns over 205 games and 14 seasons, all with the packers. Watch vikings stun saints with gamewinning 61 yard touchdown pass. He became the first packers quarterback to throw two td passes of at least 55. Randall cobbs 32yard touchdown catch from rodgers on a crossing route to give green bay a 217 lead late in the first. Drivers td catch leads packers over 49ers 3416 wopular. Aaron rodgers and the green bay packers finally scored their first points in the third quarter of sunday nights game. Although they finished with only a respectable 106 record, good for a secondplace finish in the nfc north, the packers never lost a game by more than four points, and never trailed by more than seven the entire season, becoming the only team since the aflnfl merger in 1970. Notre dame fighting irish receiver braden lenzy burns bowling greens defense with his scorching speed on a 61yard, endaround touchdown. Can you name all the receivers to catch a touchdown pass from.
Former alcorn star goes into green bay packers hof hbcu gameday. Donald driver of green bay packers announces retirement. Packers wide receiver donald driver makes an incredible catch and run, avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61yard reception from quarterback. Packers coach mike mccarthy said drivers 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Drivers td catch leads packers over 49ers 3416 wifr. This is a story about his 61yard td one to be remembered for the ages. Donald drivers weaving, 61yard catchandrun for a td early in the third quarter gives pack some breathing room. Qb rodgers to wr driver, 61yd, pass, td nfl videos. Donald driver takes advantage of a block by teammate andrew quarless on san francisco 49ers safety dashon goldson while en route to 61yard touchdown. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. Stills previous career best was 162 yards at pittsburgh on nov. Donald driver of green bay packers to retire after 14 nfl seasons. Rodgers then hit randall cobb for a 61yard completion as the rookie spun away from a pair of broncos defenders, and the packers finished the drive with a 16yard touchdown pass to jones to put.
Green bay packers career receiving leaders profootball. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was picked by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft. Donald driver is one of the most beloved players in packers history and he should be. Donald driver had a long and distinguished career with the green bay packers. Aaron rodgers threw a strike to driver, but it was his run after. Driver killed after being rearended by vehicle on i35 in chisago county monday nights 2310 loss to green bay has locked the vikings into the no.
He caught the ball just inside the 40yard line, where he slipped away from strong safety reggie smith, then free. Driver left a string of befuddled 49ers defenders in his dust on a rambling 61yard catchandrun for a touchdown in the third quarter, providing the most critical play in the packers 3416. In week against the 49ers, packers wide receiver donald driver ignited lambeau field with his 61 yard, catchandrun touchdown. Driver finishes his career as green bays alltime leader in yards. Td catchandrun punctuates green bay packers win over 49ers.
Keenum, diggs save vikings with miracle 61yard td the vikings staged one of the most incredible gamewinning drives in nfl history. Rodgers then hit randall cobb for a 61 yard completion as the rookie spun away from a pair of broncos defenders, and the packers finished the drive with a 16 yard touchdown pass to jones to put. Former alcorn star goes into green bay packers hof hbcu. Who is number four among the topfive wide receivers in green bay packers. The victory moves green bay to 84 and keeps the packers one game. Driver left a string of befuddled 49ers defenders in his dust on a rambling 61 yard catchandrun for a touchdown in the third quarter, providing the most critical play in the packers 3416.
Ap donald drivers rambling catchandrun for a 61yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went on to beat the san francisco. Images from green bays game against san francisco on sunday, from wisconsin state journal photographer steve apps and the associated press. Made arguably the best play of his career in a 3416 win over san francisco, ripping through multiple wouldbe tacklers on a 61 yard touchdown. He also had 61 touchdown receptions third on packers alltime list in. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers 12 celebrates his 74 yard touchdown pass to green bay packers wide receiver marquez valdesscantling 83. Driver left a string of befuddled 49ers defenders in his dust on a rambling 61yard catch and run for a touchdown in the third quarter, providing the most critical play in the packers 3416. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26 yard touchdown. Donald drivers rambling catchandrun for a 61yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went on to beat.
Favre extended his nfl record to 18 straight playoff games with at least one touchdown pass. Days after green bays remarkable 2723 comeback victory over detroit, the seattle seahawks trounced the minnesota vikings 387 and san francisco 49ers quarterback blaine gabbert ended chicagos hopes of a lateseason rally with a 44yard touchdown run to force overtime and a 71yard gamewinning td pass to seal the 2620 victory. Jul 26, 2017 when brett farve broke dan marinos alltime passing mark of 61,361 yards, it came on a sevenyard completion to driver scored the longest played in green bays postseason history with a 90yard touchdown catch against the new york giants on jan. Feb 06, 20 packers coach mike mccarthy said driver s 61 yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was.
Driver finishes his career as green bays alltime leader in yards receiving 10,7 yards, catches 743 and 1,000yard seasons seven, and is third with 61 touchdown receptions. Jan 31, 20 driver finishes his career as green bays alltime leader in yards receiving 10,7 yards, catches 743 and 1,000yard seasons seven, and is third with 61 touchdown receptions. Ap donald drivers catchandrun for a 61yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61 yard reception from qb aaron rodgers. Driver was drafted by the green bay packers in the 7th round of the 1999 nfl draft. Donald driver left a legacy of class, highlights for packers.
Dec 05, 2010 driver shook off repeated tackle attempts on his way to a 61 yard touchdown. With tight end andrew quarless throwing the block, donald driver is free to continue his run toward the end zone on a 61yard touchdown dec. Driver shook off repeated tackle attempts on his way to a 61yard touchdown. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26yard touchdown. Case keenum kept minnesotas season alive by hooking up with wide receiver stefon diggs on a 61yard touchdown strike as time expired to give the vikings the dramatic triumph. Feb 06, 20 green bay packers receiver donald driver reacts with fans in the the stands after catching a 31 yard touchdown pass from tight end bubba franks in the second quarter against the carolina panthers, sunday, sept. Donald driver was drafted by the green bay packers in the 7th round of the 1999 nfl draft. Would donald driver have had a better career with aaron rodgers. It came on a 90 yard touchdown throw to donald driver, the longest playoff pass in packers team history. Ap donald drivers rambling catchandrun for a 61yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter, and the green bay packers went.
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