Packers & Broncos Clash in NFL’s First-Ever Primetime Meeting between Teams 6-0 or Better
Cris Collinsworth, Tony Dungy & Rodney Harrison on National Media Conference Call This Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 PM ET
STAMFORD, Conn. – October 26, 2015 – This Sunday, Nov. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET, Aaron Rodgers and the 6-0 Green Bay Packers visit Peyton Manning and the 6-0 Denver Broncos on NBC’s Sunday Night Football in the first-ever primetime game featuring opponents with records of 6-0 or better.
Packers-Broncos is only the fourth game in league history between teams with at least 6 wins, 0 losses and 0 ties. Following are the previous three matchups:
| Date | Matchup | Result |
| Nov. 13, 1921 | Akron Pros (7–0) at Buffalo All-Americans (6–0) | 0-0 tie |
| Oct. 28, 1973 | Vikings (6–0) at Rams (6–0) | Vikings 10-9 |
| Nov. 4, 2007 | Patriots (8–0) at Colts (7–0) | Patriots 24-20 |
AARON RODGERS VS. PEYTON MANNING
A Tale of the Tape
The quarterbacks in this Sunday’s matchup – Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning – are the only players in NFL history to average more than two touchdown passes per game. Following is a look at the two signal callers:
| Aaron Rodgers | Vs. | Peyton Manning |
| .697 (76-33) | Reg.-Season Winning % | .706 (185-77) |
| 106.5 (#1 all-time) | Career Passer Rating | 96.9 (#3 all-time) |
| 2.08 (#1 all-time) | TD Passes/Game | 2.05 (#2 all-time) |
| 259.2 (#6 all-time) | Pass Yards/Game | 271.8 (#3 all-time) |
| 2 | NFL MVP Awards | 5 (#1 all-time) |
| 1 | Super Bowl victories | 1 |
| 1 | Super Bowl MVPs | 1 |
| 4 | Pro Bowl Selections | 14 (Tied for #1 all-time) |
| 2 | 6-0 Starts | 6 |
| State Farm | Insurance Sponsor | Nationwide |
| “Discount Double Check” | Notable Commercial Phrase | “Chicken Parm, You Taste So Good” |
| “Relax” | Last Word | “Omaha” |
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL CONFERENCE CALL ON WEDNESDAY: NBC Sports Group will conduct a media conference call to discuss Packers-Broncos this Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m. ET with Cris Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison.
Dial 785-830-7989 to participate
Conference ID: 241555
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