Highlight donald driver catches a 20 yard touchdown from. Trailing 60 in the second quarter, brett favre threw a 90 yard touchdown to donald driver, the longest scoring play in packers postseason history. Donald driver attended alcorn state university in mississippi, where he. Danny clark was about to step into the first defensive meeting of. Highlight donald driver 85 yard touchdown from favre at bears 10072002 play.
Highlight donald driver 90 yard touchdown catch vs giants in 2007 nfc title game 01202008. Driver fought off not one, not two, not three, but. It appeared on replay that driver began blocking before the ball was in flight, but no penalty was called. College football play of the year comes on 90yard fake fair catch td. Dec 12, 2004 get a summary of the detroit lions vs.
Brett favres memorable moments new york daily news. Favres 90 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver donald driver in the second quarter was the longest pass in packers playoff history, and it extended favres nfl record for consecutive postseason games with a touchdown pass to 18. Driver giftwraps a td for the kid donald driver 80. That was supposed to be donald out there and he pushed me out there. Brett favre finds donald driver wide open after he legally tossed cory webster aside within the 5 yard check limit. Highlight donald driver flies down the field for 82 yard. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. The new record came on a seven yard completion to driver. Driver did the rest by taking it 90 yards to the house in the nfc championship.
The packers vs the giants a 20 yard pass with a 70 yard run awesome. Highlight donald driver 85 yard touchdown from favre at. Jan 21, 2008 green bay brett favre dropped back in overtime, saw donald driver oneonone against corey webster and threw the ball. Highlight donald driver 90 yard touchdown catch vs giants in 2007 nfc title game 01202008 play. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was picked by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft.
Highlight donald driver 71 yard touchdown catch from rodgers, vs lions 12282008 play. Brett favres dramatic 90 yard touchdown pass to donald driver early in the second quarter on sunday was not only the longest play from scrimmage in green bay postseason history. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61yard reception from qb. Packers quarterback aaron rodgers hits wide receiver donald driver for a 16 yard touchdown to get green bay within 10 of new york late in the fourth quarter. Corey websters interception of brett favre sets up game. Highlight donald driver 90 yard touchdown catch vs giants. Top 15 wide receivers in green bay packers history page 3. The wideout also had a reputation for being difficult to work with. Feb 06, 20 heartbreaking loss notwithstanding, heres driver scoring a 90 yard touchdown on a pass from brett favre in the nfc championship game against the new york giants in 2007 at lambeau. Driver s 90 yard touchdown reception is the longest play in packers playoff history. Of driver s 61 touchdown receptions, 36 came from hall of famer brett favre and 22 from future hall of famer aaron rodgers. In the nfc championship game on january 20, 2008 against the new york giants, driver had the longest play in the playoffs of the packers franchise history with a 90yard td catch from favre. Donald driver breaks several tackles for touchdown vs. Donald driver had a 14year career with the green bay packers and is currently the alltime leader for the team in terms of receptions 743 and receiving yardage 10,7.
Packers drafted donald driver in the seventh round 20. Packers coach mike mccarthy said driver s 61 yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61yard reception from qb aaron rodgers. The stars at the other end of the passes were plaxico burress 11 receptions, 151 yards and donald driver 5 receptions, 141 yards, including a 90 yard touchdown.
The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. In the nfc championship game on january 20, 2008, against the new york giants, driver had the longest play in the playoffs of the packers franchise history with a 90 yard touchdown catch from favre. With tight end andrew quarless throwing the block, donald driver is free to continue his run toward the end zone on a 61 yard touchdown dec. Donald driver had a long and distinguished career with the green bay packers. Ranking the top 25 nfl postseason games in the last decade. Qb aaron rodgers connects with wr donald driver for a 7 yard td against the lions. On october 18, 2009, donald driver became the green bay packers alltime leading receiver in catches, with 596 catches. In the first half, favre and driver burned webster with a 90 yard touchdown. Unfortunately for driver and the rest of the green bay. Nelson had nine receptions, a touchdown and 140 yards receiving in that victory over the pittsburgh steelers. A 33 yard kickoff return by domenik hixon paved the way for a four yard. In the nfc championship game on january 20, 2008 against the new york giants, driver had the longest play in the playoffs of the packers franchise history with a 90 yard td catch from favre. Highlight donald driver 71 yard touchdown catch from. Favre extended his nfl record to 18 straight playoff games with at least one touchdown pass.
He holds team records for receptions and receiving yards, and he missed only four games due to injury his entire career. Donald driver breaks several tackles for touchdown vs 49ers. Unfortunately, green bay lost both of those iconic games. Favre threw for 236 yards passing, but 90 yards of that came on one touchdown pass to donald driver. The final score obviously didnt turn out how favre and the packers wanted, but favres 90 yard touchdown pass to donald driver in the 2007 nfc championship game set the packers playoff record. His interception in overtime sets up the giants gamewinning field goal, as. At san diego, driver caught eight passes for 112 yards with a touchdown to key lateseason win. Mason crosby converted a 36 yard field goal attempt before the half, giving the packers a.
An 85yard touchdown reception against the bears in 2002, a 90yard touchdown catch against the giants in the 2007 nfc championship game, and his 61yard touchdown against the 49ers in 2010. And in the playoffs, they allowed brett favre and donald driver to. Aside from a 90 yard touchdown to wide receiver donald driver, favre. The nfls 10 greatest postseason games of the 2000s.
Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver 26yard. On the first play of the ensuing drive brett favre responded by hitting donald driver on a 90yard touchdown pass, which was the longest play in green bay postseason history and gave the home team a 76 lead. Highlight donald driver 90 yard touchdown catch vs. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. Instead, he took off running for a 90yard touchdown. Tramon williams, the other returner on the play, recovered the ball at the packers 10yard line.
Dec 05, 2010 packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61 yard reception from qb aaron rodgers. Highlight donald driver catches a 20 yard touchdown from ahman green, at lions 10172004. Espn screen shot university of arkansas players in red walk away from north texas return specialist keegan brewer, assuming he made a fair catch. The aus defending champion mounties won the game 168. On october 18, 2009, driver became the green bay packers alltime leading receiver in catches, with 596. Packers quarterback aaron rodgers finds wide receiver donald driver in the end zone for a 29 yard touchdown, giving the packers an early 70 lead over detroit. Donald jerome driver is a celebrity from season 14 of dancing with the stars. Aside from a 90 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver donald driver, favre generally struggles in nfc championship game. Jan 14, 2010 trailing 60 in the second quarter, brett favre threw a 90 yard touchdown to donald driver, the longest scoring play in packers postseason history. In his last two seasons with the packers in 2011 and 2012, driver had just a combined 45 catches for 522 yards, but did have eight touchdowns.
Donald driver personified hard work as a member of the green. Mounties freshman idahosa yorke returns a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in exhibition play against stfx. Driver catches touchdown and follows it up with safety. Driver caught the ball at the san francisco 39 yard. In the nfc championship game on january 20, 2008, against the new york giants, driver had the longest play in the playoffs of the packers franchise history with a 90yard touchdown catch from favre.
Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. But it was playing in and winning the super bowl in 2010 that was drivers favorite highlight. In the nfc championship game 20 january 2008, against the new york giants, driver had the longest play in the playoffs of the packers franchise history with a 90 yard td catch from favre. Drivers 90yard touchdown reception is the longest play in packers playoff history. Donald driver left a legacy of class, highlights for. This is a story about his 61 yard td one to be remembered for the ages. Donald driver assists his 17monthold daughter, charity, as she walks back to his wife, betina. Id have went for another 90yard touchdown like i did early in. Highlight donald driver flies down the field for 82 yard touchdown catch and run from favre at vikings 11122006. Driver was one of the most consistent and reliable players in the franchises history. Or his onehanded touchdown catch against the falcons when he could only lift one arm due to injury, but played anyway in the 2002 wildcard round of the playoffs. Jacksonville jaguars vs miami dolphins fred taylor 90 yard run.
Donald jerome driver was born in houston, texas, 2 february 1975. Favre then connected with donald driver for a 90 yards touchdown to take the lead. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26yard touchdown. The giants had a chance to win the game in regulation, but lawrence tynes. Donald drivers amazing touchdown catch from aaron rodgers. He had 440 touchdown passes after breaking another mark that belonged to. William perlmanthe starledgerthe giants werent happy with deangelo williams 30 yard touchdown run on sunday for the panthers.
There was one play that really stood out in the 49erspackers game. Jul 23, 2017 one of those touchdowns was when he caught a 90 yard pass from favre in the 2007 nfc title game against the new york giants at frigid lambeau field. Donald had a tough childhood living out of a uhaul truck for a period of time during his early teens, after a. It came on a 90 yard touchdown throw to donald driver, the longest playoff pass in packers team history. Driver had 61 td receptions, which is the fourthbest mark in green bay history, only behind don hutson.
A yard thirdandgoal touchdown to the incredible cobb, who continues to make breathtaking plays week after week. Brett favre pass complete to donald driver for a 90 yard touchdown. The packers defense also allowed the giants to come back from deficits twice. Later, crosbys 37yard field goal tied the game at 20 with just under 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. By that time, sharpe had already earned allpro honors for his 90 catch, 1,423 yard, 12 touchdown campaign in 1989. On october 18, 2009, donald driver became the green bay packers alltime leading receiver in catches, with 596. The green bay packers were defeated by the new york giants at lambeau field in overtime. As usual, favre rallies green bay orlando sentinel. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26 yard touchdown. His 35 yard touchdown pass to kitrick taylor with seconds.
Donald driver had a lot to celebrate after catching a touchdown pass against the chicago bears thursday night, but his effort to promote child safety week was even more dear to his heart. He set a green bay record for receiving yards in a super bowl. Donald driver of green bay packers announces retirement. Favre also hit donald lee on a 4 yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter. Donald driver american football database fandom powered. The first quarter featured a 90 yard touchdown pass from favre to donald driver, the longest postseason touchdown in green bay history. Brett favre breaks nfl record for yards passing in packers.
Donald driver personified hard work as a member of the. Packers qb aaron rodgers hits wr donald driver for a 16 yard touchdown to get green bay within 10 of new york late in the fourth. Ill never forget his 90 yard touchdown reception in the 2007 nfc championship game at lambeau field agains the giants. In all, there were four lead changes, with green bay kicker. The packers led 106 at halftime, only to see the giants regain the lead 10.
Jun 08, 2017 the packers and giants traded punches, with two early new york field goals canceled out by favres 90yard touchdown pass to donald driver. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. Packers wr donald driver makes an incredible catch and run avoiding tackles on his way into the end zone on a 61 yard reception from qb aaron rodgers. Donald driver left a legacy of class, highlights for packers. Arlington, texas finally, after 12 years, donald driver made it to the super bowl. Driver did the rest by taking it 90 yards to the house in the nfc championship game.
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