Top Green Bay Packers moments of the last 25 years

The Green Bay Packers just finished up an incredible first 25 years of football in the 2000s. Between 2000 and 2024, the Packers won 251 regular season games (third most) and 15 playoff games (fifth most), including Super Bowl XLV.

The last 25 years included the final stretch of Brett Favre’s Packers career, the legendary career of Aaron Rodgers and the start of the Jordan Love era.

To help celebrate, here are some of the best moments of the last 25 years in Packers football:

Packers win Super Bowl XLV

The 2010 Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at AT&T Stadium in Dallas to win a fourth Lombardi Trophy and 13th world title.

Super Bowl XLV: Steelers vs. Packers highlights

Rodgers to Cook stuns top-seeded Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers rolled left and hit Jared Cook for one of the most iconic completions in Packers history, helping set up a game-winning field goal as Green Bay took down the top-seeded Cowboys in the 2017 NFC Divisional Round.

Aaron Rodgers’ Clutch Pass to Jared Cook Sets Up Game-Winning FG! | NFL Divisional Highlights

Janis strikes twice

In the 2015 NFC Divisional Round, Aaron Rodgers and Jeff Janis connected twice in the final minute to tie the Cardinals. Janis caught a 60-yard pass on 4th-and-20 and a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown on the final play of regulation.

HAIL MARY! Rodgers Prayers Answered Again! | Packers vs. Cardinals | NFL

Cobb beats Bears, wins NFC North

On 4th-and-8, Aaron Rodgers found Randall Cobb all alone for a 48-yard touchdown that beat the Bears at Soldier Field and improbably won the Packers the NFC North title in 2013.

Aaron Rodgers to Randall Cobb, 48-Yard TD Stuns the Bears (Week 17, 2013) | Packers vs. Bears | NFL – YouTube

Miracle in Motown

“Does he have a vintage moment in him?” A 61-yard Hail Mary touchdown from Aaron Rodgers to Richard Rodgers stunned the Lions at Ford Field.

Aaron Rodgers’ Amazing Hail Mary: The Miracle in Motown! | Packers vs. Lions | NFL

BJ Raji pick-six in NFC title game

B.J. Raji’s pick-six of Caleb Hanie in the 2010 NFC Championship Game helped send the Packers to Super Bowl XLV.

B.J. Raji’s Awesome Pick Six & Dance vs. Bears (2010 NFC Championship Game) | NFL – YouTube

Brett Favre overcomes passing of father, enjoys game of his life in Oakland

The day after his father passed, Brett Favre put on a show in a 41-7 win over the Oakland Raiders on “Monday Night Football” in 2003.

“Favre’s Dad Game” | Brett Gives it All for Big Irv | A Football Life | NFL Films

“He did what?!?”

Antonio Freeman’s ridiculous catch in overtime beats the Vikings at Lambeau Field during the 2000 season and creates an iconic Al Michaels soundbite.

Top 50 Sound FX | #18: Antonio Freeman’s Improbable Bobble MNF OT Catch (“He did WHAT?!”) | NFL

Al Harris pulls out the dagger vs. Matt Hasselbeck

“We want the ball, and we’re going to score.” Famous last words from Matt Hasselbeck, who threw a pick-six to Packers cornerback Al Harris on the opening possession of overtime in the 2003 NFC Wild Card Round.

Al Harris’ Game-Winning Pick Six in OT | Seahawks vs Packers | 2003 NFC Wild Card Game Highlights – YouTube

Tramon Williams pick-six in Atlanta

The upset of the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons became very real when Tramon Williams intercepted Matt Ryan and returned the pick for a touchdown to end the first half of the 2010 NFC Divisional Round.

Tramon Williams 70 Yard Pick 6 2010 NFC Divisional vs Falcons (4K60fps)

Rodgers takes out first-half flamethrower against Bears

Six touchdown passes from Aaron Rodgers in the first half of a primetime game against the Bears at Lambeau Field. The first half score? 42-0 Packers.

Aaron Rodgers 6 Touchdowns in One Half! (Bears vs. Packers, 2014) | NFL Vault Highlights

Rodgers to Cobb beats Bears again

After returning from a knee injury and facing a 20-0 deficit, Aaron Rodgers threw a 75-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to complete the epic Week 1 comeback against the Bears to open 2018.

Rodgers & Cobb’s 75-Yd TD Connection to Take the Lead!

The Cobb Hail Mary

The master of the Hail Mary struck again, finding Randall Cobb to end the first half of a playoff win over the New York Giants at Lambeau Field in the 2016 NFC Wild Card Round.

Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary Before Half! | Giants vs. Packers | NFL Wild Card Highlights

Favre and Jennings walk off in Denver

On the first play of overtime, Brett Favre hit Greg Jennings for a walk-off 82-yard touchdown pass to beat the Denver Broncos during the 2007 season.

2007 Favre Connects with Jennings for 82-Yard TD in OT | NFL

Run The Table

“I feel like we can run the table, I really do.” Aaron Rodgers sends a message, and then walks the walk during a legendary run to end the 2016 season.

Run The Table – The Movie

I still own you!

“I still own you!” Aaron Rodgers asserts his ownership over the Bears after a touchdown run at Soldier Field in 2021.

“I Still Own You” -Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers threads the needle to Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers hit Richard Rodgers in a tiny window while rolling to his left for a touchdown, giving the Packers a fourth quarter lead in a win over the Cowboys in the 2014 NFC Divisional Round.

Cowboys vs. Packers 2014 Divisional Round highlights

Packers vs. Patriots at Lambeau in 2014

One of the best regular season games of the last 25 years of Packers football.

Brady & Rodgers Meeting While Both Teams Peak! (Patriots vs. Packers 2014, Week 13)

Matt Flynn engineers epic comeback against Cowboys

The Packers trailed the Cowboys 26-3 at halftime in 2013. Then Matt Flynn happened. The Packers won 37-36 to keep their season alive.

Mighty Matt Flynn’s Epic Comeback! (Packers vs. Cowboys 2013, Week 15)

Packers become first No. 7 seed to win playoff game in blowout against Cowboys

The Packers jumped out to a 27-0 lead and cruised to a 48-32 win over the second-seeded Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in the 2023 NFC Wild Card Round.

Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Highlights | NFL 2023 Super Wild Card Weekend

Randall Cobb sets kickoff return record in first NFL game

Randall Cobb, a rookie in 2011, returned a kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown in his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field.

Randall Cobb 108 yard Kick Return

Honorable mentions

  • Brett Favre sets NFL passing touchdown record against Vikings (2007)
  • Rodgers returns from calf injury, takes down Lions to clinch NFC North (2014)
  • Donald Driver rumbles to long touchdown vs. 49ers (2010)
  • Brett Favre underhands touchdown pass in snowy playoff game vs. Seahawks (2007)
  • Aaron Rodgers to Davante Adams beats Cowboys late (2017)
  • Packers kick late FG, win NFC North at Metrodome (2004)
  • Ahman Green scores 98-yard rushing touchdown (2003)
  • Tramon Williams intercepts Michael Vick to secure playoff win over Eagles (2010)
  • Jordan Love leads comeback from 17-0 down in first start at Lambeau (2023)
  • Aaron Rodgers hits Greg Jennings for TD to complete comeback over Bears (2009)
  • Matt Flynn throws six touchdown passes in season finale win over Lions (2011)
  • Rasul Douglas intercepts Kyler Murray after signing off Cardinals practice squad (2021)

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Top Green Bay Packers moments of the last 25 years

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