Game Notes: Swain Snuffs Out Fake Punt

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It seemed like an awfully odd time for the Chicago Bears to try a fake punt, but the Packers will take it.

Leading 12-10 early in the fourth quarter on Sunday night and facing fourth-and-11 at their own 26-yard line, the Bears lined up in punt formation but tried a direct snap to running back Garrett Wolfe for a fake.

It didn't fool the Packers, though, and reserve receiver and special teamer Brett Swain tackled Wolfe after only a 4-yard gain, giving Green Bay the ball on the Chicago 30. The Packers didn't even gain a first down, mostly due to a holding penalty, but still kicked a field goal for a 13-12 lead. The play proved critical in Green Bay's 21-15 win.

"It was a mistake on our part," Chicago head coach Lovie Smith said. "We thought they had 12 guys on the field. We shouldn't have done it. Our team didn't execute it the way it should have been done."

Indeed, Smith threw the challenge flag after the play to see if the Packers had 12 men on the..

Source: Packers.com
 

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