1993 Green Bay Packers season

The 1993 Green Bay Packers season was their 75th season overall and their 73rd in the National Football League. They had a 9–7 record and won their first playoff berth in 11 years, but their first in a non-strike year in 21 years. The record also marked the first back-to-back winning season since the Packers 1967 season.[1] During the regular season, the Packers finished with 340 points, ranking sixth in the National Football League, and allowed 282 points, ranking ninth. In his third year as a pro and second with the Packers, quarterback Brett Favre led the Packers offense, passing for 3,303 yards and 19 touchdowns.[2] Favre, who played his first full season, was selected to his second of eleven Pro Bowl appearances.

1993 Green Bay Packers season
PresidentBob Harlan
General managerRon Wolf
Head coachMike Holmgren
Home fieldLambeau Field
Milwaukee County Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place3rd NFC Central
Playoff finishWon Wild Card Playoffs
(at Lions) 28–24
Lost Divisional Playoffs
(at Cowboys) 17–27

In the playoffs, the Packers played in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Detroit Lions. The Packers pulled off the upset, winning 28–24, closing with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Favre to Sterling Sharpe with 55 seconds left. In the NFC Divisional Playoff Game, the Packers played the Dallas Cowboys, but lost 27–17.

The Packers commemorated their 75th overall season of professional football in 1993 with a "75" logo uniform patch, one year before the NFL's diamond anniversary.

Offseason

Free agents

In the off season, the Packers signed future Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White in one of the biggest moves in Packers history.[3]

Acquisitions
Player Pos. Former Team
Louis Clark WR Seattle Seahawks
Mark Clayton WR Miami Dolphins
Harry Galbreath G Miami Dolphins
Tunch Ilkin OT Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill Maas NT Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Prior S Indianapolis Colts
Reggie White DE Philadelphia Eagles
Departures
Player Pos. New Team
Chuck Cecil S Phoenix Cardinals
Tootie Robbins OT New Orleans Saints
Vince Workman RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Don Majkowski QB Indianapolis Colts

1993 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Linebacker Wayne Simmons in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft. In the fifth round the Packers drafted quarterback Mark Brunell, who would later become Jacksonville Jaguars career passing yards leader.[4]

Round Sel. Player Pos. College
1 15 Wayne Simmons LB Clemson
1 29 George Teague FS Alabama
3 81 Earl Dotson OT Texas A&M-Kingsville
5 118 Mark Brunell QB Washington
5 119 James Willis LB Auburn
6 141 Doug Evans CB Louisiana Tech
6 152 Paul Hutchins OT Western Michigan
6 156 Tim Watson S Howard
7 183 Bob Kuberski DT Navy

Undrafted free agents
1993 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Matt Turk Punter UW Whitewater

Staff
1993 Green Bay Packers staff
Front office
  • President/chief executive officer – Bob Harlan
  • Executive vice-president/general manager – Ron Wolf
  • Director of pro personnel – Jesse Kaye
  • Director of college scouting – John Math
  • Assistant Director of pro personnel – Ted Thompson

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

[5]

Roster
1993 Green Bay Packers roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad

53 active, 10 inactive, 5 practice squad


Rookies in italics

Regular season

Opening week

The Green Bay Packers started the season strong with a 36–6 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Packers showed a strong defense and offense in the win. The Rams finished with 53-yards rushing, and Bryce Paup and George Koonce were able to record a safety on one play. Rams quarterback, Jim Everett completed 17 of 41 passes for 175 yards and two interceptions. The offense recorded 381 total yards, scoring in six of eight possessions. Quarterback Brett Favre completed 19 of 29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. For one of the touchdowns, Favre completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe, who finished with seven catches for 120 yards.[6]

Three game skid

After the strong start against the Rams, the Packers lost the following three games. The first came in a 20–17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. Despite gaining a 17–7 lead in the third quarter, the Packers only managed 159 yards of total offense in the game. Starting linebacker Brian Noble left the field with a season-ending injury as the Eagles were able to rally from behind. The Eagles gained the lead with under five minutes to play when Randall Cunningham escaped a sack from former teammate Reggie White, and firing a 40-yard touchdown pass to Eagles receiver Victor Bailey.[7] Following a bye week, the Packers traveled to the Metrodome to play the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers again fell short of victory in the closing seconds of the game. The Packers were leading 13–12 before Jim McMahon completed a 45-yard pass on third and ten to Eric Guliford, who was wide open. With four seconds left, Vikings kicker Fuad Reveiz completed his fifth field goal to give the Vikings a 15–13 victory.[8] The following week, the Packers lost their third straight to defending Super Bowl champions, the Dallas Cowboys.[9]

Winning streak

After losing three of their first four games, the Packers proceeded to win six of their next seven, defeating four conference opponents. The Packers won their second game of the season, narrowly defeating the Denver Broncos on Brett Favre's birthday. At halftime the Packers held a 30–7 lead, scoring on each of their first six possessions. Brett Favre passed for 182 yards in the first half, including a 66-yard touchdown pass to Jackie Harris. John Stephens and Edgar Bennett each scored one-yard touchdown runs and Chris Jackie made three field goals. In the second half the Packers gained only 61 yards on offense. Brett Favre threw three interceptions, including one which was returned for a touchdown. Broncos quarterback John Elway completed 33 of 59 passes for 367 yards and a touchdown, helping to close the Packers lead to 30–27. The Broncos had a chance to tie or win the game on their last drive, but came up short when Reggie White was able to sack John Elway twice. After the win the Packers had another bye week.[10]

In week eight the Packers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37–14, bringing their record to 3–3. Brett Favre completed 20 of 35 passes for 268 yards. Sterling Sharpe caught a career-high four touchdown passes, tying a Green Bay Packer record held by Don Hutson.[11] For the second week in a row the Packers faced a conference opponent. They defeated the Chicago Bears 17–3 and forced seven sacks and three turnovers in the game.[12]

The Beginning of the Lambeau Leap

The Packers beat the Raiders in the final home game of the regular season. But this game will be remembered for the start of the famed Lambeau Leap. Packer LeRoy Butler forced a fumble from Raider quarterback Vince Evans that Reggie White recovered. After running 10 yards, White lateraled the ball to Butler, who ran the remaining 25 yards into the end zone. Butler then made the lunging leap into the south bleachers and inviting arms of crazed fans. The true first "Leap" came the week before at Milwaukee County Stadium.

Schedule
WeekDateOpponentResultGame siteRecordAttendance
1September 5Los Angeles RamsW 36–6Milwaukee County Stadium1–0
54,648
2September 12Philadelphia EaglesL 17–20Lambeau Field1–1
59,061
3Bye
4September 26at Minnesota VikingsL 13–15Metrodome1–2
61,746
5October 3at Dallas CowboysL 14–36Texas Stadium1–3
63,568
6October 10Denver BroncosW 30–27Lambeau Field2–3
58,943
7Bye
8October 24at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 37–14Tampa Stadium3–3
47,354
9October 31Chicago BearsW 17–3Lambeau Field4–3
58,945
10November 8at Kansas City ChiefsL 16–23Arrowhead Stadium4–4
76,742
11November 14at New Orleans SaintsW 19–17Louisiana Superdome5–4
69,043
12November 21Detroit LionsW 26–17Milwaukee County Stadium6–4
55,119
13November 28Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 13–10Lambeau Field7–4
56,995
14December 5at Chicago BearsL 17–30Soldier Field7–5
62,236
15December 12at San Diego ChargersW 20–13Jack Murphy Stadium8–5
57,930
16December 19Minnesota VikingsL 17–21Milwaukee County Stadium8–6
54,773
17December 26Los Angeles RaidersW 28–0Lambeau Field9–6
54,482
18January 2, 1994at Detroit LionsL 20–30Pontiac Silverdome9–7
77,510
WCJanuary 8, 1994at Detroit LionsW 28–24Pontiac Silverdome10–7
68,479
DCJanuary 16, 1994at Dallas CowboysL 17–27Texas Stadium10–8
64,790

Week 1 vs. Rams
See also: 1993 Los Angeles Rams season
Los Angeles Rams (0–0) at Green Bay Packers (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rams 3 3 006
Packers 9 10 14336

at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Game information

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 2: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 0 7 01320
Packers 7 3 7017

at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Week 4 at Vikings
Week 4: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 3 0313
Vikings 3 3 6315

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 5: @ Dallas Cowboys
Week 5: Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 0 7014
Cowboys 10 6 13736

Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 6: Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 7 14627
Packers 17 13 0030

at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Week 8: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 8: Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 17 6737
Buccaneers 0 0 7714

at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida

Week 12: vs. Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 7 10017
Packers 10 3 31026

at Milwaukee County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Week 14: @ Chicago Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 0 10017
Bears 7 3 101030

at Soldier Field in Chicago

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 16: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (in Milwaukee)
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 7 7721
Packers 3 7 0717

at Milwaukee County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Standings
NFC Central
W L T PCT PF PA STK
(3) Detroit Lions 1060.625298292W2
(5) Minnesota Vikings 970.563277290W3
(6) Green Bay Packers 970.563340282L1
Chicago Bears 790.438234230L4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5110.313237376L1

Awards and records
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, attempts: 522
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, completions: 318
  • Brett Favre, NFC leader, interceptions (tied): 24
  • Robert Brooks, NFL kickoff return leader
  • Sterling Sharpe, NFL leader in receptions: 112
  • Sterling Sharpe, franchise record, most receptions in a season: 112

Milestones

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