The Packers dominated the first half, gaining 18 first downs to 10 for the Patriots, and 256 yards to 127 for the Patriots. Their time of possession was over 18 minutes with New England at 11 minutes and change. The score didn't reflect that due to a turnover.
| Player | Snaps | % | STs |
| Walker | 43 | 74 | 3-15% |
| Newman | 41 | 71 | 3-15% |
| Nijman | 41 | 71 | 3-15% |
| Rhyan | 41 | 71 | 2-10% |
| Hanson | 34 | 59 | None |
| Runyan | 17 | 29 | 1-5% |
| Myers | 17 | 29 | 1-5% |
| Tom | 17 | 29 | None |
| Jenkkins | 17 | 29 | None |
| Telfort | 15 | 26 | None |
| Schneider | 7 | 12 | 2-10% |
| DeLance | 0 | 0 | 2-10% |
The number one offensive line was effective in the three to four drives it played.