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Packers benefit from icy home field elements in victory against Dolphins
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Packers benefit from icy home field elements in victory against Dolphins

The Green Bay Packers used the elements to their advantage Thursday against a team that wasn’t all that familiar with playing in the bitter cold.

The home team earned a 30-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins to close the Thanksgiving tripleheader.

Simply put, the Packers weren’t bothered by the Frozen Tundra from the jump. They did go three-and-out on their first possession, but the kick was deflected and recovered by Green Bay inside the 10-yard line.

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Packers defense

Ty’Ron Hopper #59 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 28 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

Three plays later, Jordan Love hit Jayden Reed for a touchdown. After a Miami punt, the Packers went downfield for twelve plays and Josh Jacobs finished the job.

The Dolphins made a field goal on their next drive, then both teams exchanged punts before Love and Reed connected for their second touchdown. Miami followed by turning the ball over on downs and the Packers added a field goal to end the first half up 24-3.

Miami punted to start the second half and Green Bay responded with a field goal. De’Von Achane scored on the Dolphins’ next drive, and a successful two-point conversion suddenly made it a two-possession game.

Packers receivers

Green Bay’s Jayden Reed (#11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on November 28 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

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After forcing a Green Bay punt, the Dolphins got all the way to the opponent but couldn’t score. The Packers then made it a three-possession game after kicking another field goal, effectively freezing the ball game – although Tyreek Hill did find the end zone late.

Love went 21-for-28 for 274 yards, with both of his touchdowns going to Reed.

Tua Tagovailoa went 36-for-45 for 357 yards, at least doing his part to silence the narrative that he can’t play in the cold. Jonnu Smith led all receivers with 10 catches for 113 yards.

Tua fired

Lukas Van Ness #90 of the Green Bay Packers sacks Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on November 28 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

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Green Bay is now 9-3, but remains in third place in the stacked NFC North. They will visit the 11-1 Detroit Lions next Thursday.

The Dolphins, now 5-7, will host the New York Jets on Dec. 8.

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