Raiders vs. Packers: 4 Key First Half Stats for the Packers

I don't think that could have gone much better.

The Packers were absolutely dominant on both sides of the football in the first half, racing out to a 34-0 lead. There isn't much that Green Bay could have done better in the first half of this one. Let's take a look at four key stats that show how dominant this team has been today.

1. 18 Different Packers with a TD This Year – Aaron Rodgers in spreading the wealth this year, and today is no exception.  Ryan Grant and backup tight end Ryan Taylor both scored their first touchdowns of the season today. It’s easy to get caught up worrying about Green Bay’s offensive studs, but when Rodgers has the ball, you can’t forget about anyone.

2. 296 Yards on 34 Plays – Who needs to win time of possession when you’re getting almost 9 yards a play? T.O.P. is completely irrelevant for a team like Green Bay. Rodgers doesn’t need to milk the clock. I’d expect Green Bay to run a little more in the second half, but don’t expect any drives over five minutes from this team.

3. 56 TD This Season – Green Bay has now tied the all-time franchise record of 56 touchdowns set in 1996. This offensive is so explosive, but the defense and special teams have also scored multiple touchdowns this year. 

4. 9.2 Yards Per Carry - Obviously, this is not a running team. That much is clear. But with great downfield success comes great opportunities up the gut. The more Green Bay runs the football, the more they can sell play action. Expect a lot of carries in the second half from the Packers.