Monroe, Ga. 1/1/2007 12:53:16 PM
News / Sports

NFL Week 17: Green Bay knocks of Chicago in 26-7 Rout.

Brett Favre threw for 285 yards and a touchdown and Ruvell Martin had 118 yards receiving as the Green Bay Packers (8-8) capitalized on six Chicago Bears (13-3) turnovers to win 26-7.

Favre put the Packers on the board in the first quarter with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Donald Driver. The Packers pushed their lead to 13-0 when Nick Collins returned ann interception 55-yards for a touchdown.

Green Bay then capitalized on another Chicago interception, this time Patrick Dendy returned the pick 30-yards for a touchdown and the Packers went into the half with a 23-0 lead.

Chicago finally got on the board late in the third quarter when Brian Griese threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Mark Bradley to cut the lead to 23-7.

Dave Rayner kicked his second field goal in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring for Green Bay.

After seemingly getting back on track Rex Grossman had another dismal day. He completed just 2 of 12 pass attempts for 33 yards and tossed three interceptions. Cedric Benson rushed for 109-yards in the Bears loss.