McCarthy took a Green Bay team that finished 8-8 in 2006 to a 13-3 record, securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC and tying the Packers franchise record for wins in a season. McCarthy, who calls the plays on offense, watched QB Brett Favre have a resurgent season and an offense that came in second in total yards per game (370.7), total passing yards (270.9), and fourth in total points scored (450). Favre set four career NFL records, including most wins by a quarterback (160), most touchdown passes (442), most passing yards (61,655) and completions (5,377). To protect Favre, McCarthy employed the league’s only offensive line that used five of their own draft choices as starters. On defense, the Packers were tied for sixth in points allowed (291) and interceptions (19). Green Bay is young and talented on defense, with only two starters in their 30s. On special teams, the Packers relied on the foot of rookie kicker Mason Crosby, who had three field goals of at least 50 yards. McCarthy was nominated for two Motorola NFL Coach of the Week awards, winning twice.