A game that looked like it may turn into another Packer runaway was derailed by Packer turnovers and poor execution in the second half. Green Bay led by 14 points at the half, but followed that with the poorest performance in any third quarter in memory and allowed the Colts to take the lead in the fourth quarter, 31-28.
Packer fumbles were a key to this game. The Packers followed last game’s special teams punt return TD with a special teams fumble that set up the Colts to take their first lead in the second half. Darrius Sheppard lost the ball deep in his own territory and only an heroic stand by the defense kept Indianapolis to a field goal and a three point lead.