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The Green Bay Packers cruised to a 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football.
With the victory, the Packers improved to 11-4 and clinched a playoff berth for the fifth time in six seasons.
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Green Bay jumped out to an early 21-0 lead in the second quarter and didn’t look back, as New Orleans was held scoreless for the first time since Week 12 of its 2022 campaign.
Monday’s contest also represented the only shutout of the 2024 NFL season so far.
Benjamin Solak @BenjaminSolak
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We have yet to see a shutout this season. There has never been a season without a shutout in NFL history.
Saints with 0 points and 7:13 remaining
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Jordan Love finished 16-of-28 for 182 yards and a touchdown without recording a turnover.
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The Packers were led by a strong all-around rushing performance, picking up 188 yards on 39 carries as a team. Josh Jacobs spearheaded the effort, running for 69 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts.
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Fans discussed Green Bay’s playoff outlook after the dominant win.
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Dave Schroeder @SchroederWBAY
Packers last 5 games pt totals: 38, 30, 34, 30, 34
Nobody wants to see Green Bay in the playoffs.
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I don’t think many teams would want to see Green Bay in the playoffs right now.
They’ll tell you otherwise.. but they’re lying
Arthur Kaiser @Kaiser_Soza
Packers are going to be dangerous in the playoffs. #GoPackGo
Colby Edds @cedds_510
The Packers are going to be a force in the playoffs especially if they get home field.
Kaleb Blanton @thekalebblanton
The #Packers are a really good team. I’m excited to see what they do in the playoffs.
For the Saints, Spencer Rattler started under center and dealt with inconsistency throughout the contest. Rattler finished 15-of-30 for 153 yards and an interception.
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A @Packers pick!
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New Orleans amassed a mere 196 yards of total offense, recording 3.7 yards per play.
In addition to clinching a postseason spot, the victory put the Packers one game above the Washington Commanders for the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff picture.
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