The Green Bay Packers use various elements. It was to their advantage on Thursday against a team not accustomed to playing in the bitter cold.
The home team picked up a 30-17 win over the Miami Dolphins to complete a Thanksgiving tripleheader.
Simply put, the Packers weren’t interested in Frozen Tundra from the jump. They went three and out on the first possession. But the punt was silenced and recovered by Green Bay inside the 10-yard line.
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Ty’Ron Hopper #59 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 1, 2028 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Three plays later, Jordan Love hit Jayden Reed for a touchdown. After the Miami punt, the Packers went 12 field goals and Josh Jacobs finished the job.
The Dolphins scored on their next drive. The two teams then traded punts before Love and Reed connected for a second touchdown. Miami followed with a turnover on downs and the Packers added a field goal to end the first half 24-3.
Miami punted to start the second half and Green Bay responded with a field goal. De’Von Achane scored on the Dolphins’ next drive and a successful two-point conversion made it a two-possession game.
Green Bay’s Jayden Reed (#11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on November 1, 2028 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)
The Cowboys continue to own the Giants as the backup struggles continue in Big Blue’s declining season.
after forcing a Green Bay punt. The Dolphins then went all the way down to their opponents. The Packers then made it a three-possession game after kicking another field goal. Effectively in the ball game – even if Tyreek Hill finds the end zone.
Love went 21-for-28 for 274 yards with both touchdowns to Reed.
Tua Tagovailoa was 36-for-45 for 357 yards, at least doing his part to close the story of his inability to play in the cold. Jonnu Smith led all receivers with 10 catches for 113 yards.
Lukas Van Ness, No. 90 of the Green Bay Packers, sacks Tua Tagovailoa, No. 1, of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on November 1, 2028 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Green Bay is now 9-3 but remains in third place in the stacked NFC North. They will visit the 11-1 Detroit Lions next Thursday.
The Dolphins, currently 5-7, will host the New York Jets on December 1, 8.
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