Anybody who reads about the Packers after yesterday’s game would think that the Packers lost to the Lions as opposed to shutting them out.  The Packers came out and did exactly what they had to do: win the game and win the game early.  The press has been focusing on the number of penalties–13 for 130 yards–and five sacks of Aaron Rodgers.  Here are some highlights from the game against the Lions that the mainstream media has missed.

1. Donald Driver had an unbelievable one-handed catch even while the defensive back was holding his other arm. He also became the all-time leader in receptions for the Packers which means he has caught more passes wearing green and gold than James Lofton, Robert Brooks, Don Hutson, and Sterling Sharpe.

2. TJ Lang came in for Clifton after he was injured.  TJ Lang had a solid–albeit short–performance at tackle.  Maybe Lang will be man the Packers need at that spot in the line.

3. Nick Collins laid one of the hardest hits I have seen in football yesterday.   Collins hit Calvin Johnson with his shoulder pads right to Johnson’s chest at full speed.  The hit was so hard that Johnson was laid out on the ground, twitching, nearly motionless.

4. Atari Bigby had a great read that led to a pick.  You could tell that not only is he a solid player but that he gives a play making difference to the Packers.

5. Al Harris had a game ball winning game against the Lions.  Al Harris had a huge drive-stopping quarterback sack and a great interception.  Anytime one player stops two drives cold by making plays, it is impressive.