After the debacle in Kansas City on December 18th, there was a good deal of talk about “the recipe.” Romeo Crennel & Co. had discovered -- indeed, revealed -- the recipe for beating the previously invincible Green Bay Packers. That spelled trouble for the defending champs. In a copycat league, every subsequent opponent would do to Green Bay what the Chiefs had done.
And for a little while there in the first half, that all seemed quite plausible. While the Packers had outscored the Bears, Chicago had admittedly outplayed Green Bay. The announcers were quite pointed about that fact, noting the discrepancy in yardage, first downs, time of possession, and such.
Ah, but then Rodgers and the offense relocated the gas pedal and… boom! Just like that, it was no contest. Rodgers finished the day with a 72% completion rate, no INTs, and 5 touchdown passes. It was a thing of beauty, clinching home field advantage, eliminating the Bears, and reasserting our superiority.
And with Rodgers having that kind of productive day, the offensive rhythm, the defense picking off two passes -- now that was a familiar recipe.
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