The Green Bay Packers lead the New England Patriots by nine points their NFL clash as a late Jordy Nelson strike has put them in control at Lambeau Field.
The Packers started the game well as Eddie Lacy reeled off two huge runs through the middle of the line to put his side into the red zone. However, the Patriots held firm against Aaron Rodgers and forced Mason Crosby to kick a 32-yard field goal.
Green Bay benefited from penalty calls on the Patriots defense to move into the red zone, but once again Rodgers failed to connect with his receivers. Crosby nailed a 35-yard field goal to put his six points ahead.
Mike McCarthy's men pushed themselves further into the lead when Rodgers fired deep downfield for his tight end Richard Rodgers, who made the catch for a 32-yard touchdown to put his side in control in the first quarter.
New England hit back immediately when Tom Brady fired a deep completion to Rob Gronkowski over the middle of the field, and that paved the way for Brandon Bolden to power into the endzone with a six-yard score.
The Packers had the chance to take a 13-point lead when they reached the red zone again, but they were held to a field goal by the Patriots' defense as Crosby was forced to kick from 33 yards.
Bill Belichick's side brought themselves right back into the match just before the break when Brady found Brandon LaFell on a quick out in the endzone for a two-yard touchdown.
However, the Packers hit the Patriots with a surprise play seconds before the interval as Rodgers found Nelson in the middle of the field on a slant route for a 45-yard touchdown.
Simon Sinclair
