The 2005 season was the Green Bay Packers' 85th in the National Football League (NFL), their 87th overall and the sixth and final under head coach Mike Sherman. It would be the first season the franchise would have involving quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers failed to improve their overall record of 10–6 from 2004 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2000. The season is tied for the Packers' worst record since 1991.
The Packers suffered injuries to wide receivers Javon Walker and Robert Ferguson and running backs Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport, Tony Fisher, and Samkon Gado. As a result of the lackluster season, most of the team's coaches were fired, including head coach Mike Sherman.
The Packers lost veteran guards Marco Rivera (Dallas Cowboys) and Mike Wahle (Carolina Panthers) to free agency. Starting safety Darren Sharper was released by Green Bay Packers, signing with the Minnesota Vikings. With the 24th pick of the 2005 NFL Draft the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the second quarterback taken in the draft. Rodgers became the Packers' starting quarterback in the 2008 season after Brett Favre's trade to the New York Jets and has since become a four-time NFL MVP and he led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV.
Players highlighted in yellow indicate players selected to the Pro Bowl during their NFL career.
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at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
The Packers opened the 2005 NFL season with a loss to the Detroit Lions. Starting wide receiver Javon Walker injured his right knee and did not play the rest of the season. This would be the Lions last win over the Packers until the 2010 season.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Packers lost this game to the Cleveland Browns as quarterback Trent Dilfer threw for 336 yards. The Packers retired the great Reggie White's number 92 at halftime after his unexpected death in December 2004.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won this close game as Carnell Williams rushed for 158 yards. Packers kicker Ryan Longwell missed an extra point and a field goal. It was the Bucs' first victory at Lambeau Field since 1989. It was also the Packers first 0–3 start since 1988
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
The Carolina Panthers caused the worst start in 17 years for the Packers as they could not complete a fourth quarter comeback to win the game. The Packers lost promising rookie Terrence Murphy in a career ending helmet to helmet collision on a kickoff return.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
After starting the season 0–4, the Packers defeat the New Orleans Saints in this blowout. Running back Najeh Davenport ended his season with an ankle injury in the second quarter. This was the largest blowout in Brett Favre's career.
This game marked the first NFL game that Aaron Rodgers played.
The Minnesota Vikings scored 23 second-half points after being shut out 17–0 in the first half. Paul Edinger kicked a career-long 56-yard field goal as time ran out to win the game. Packers running back Ahman Green ended his season with a career-threatening knee injury.
at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Brett Favre threw five interceptions as the Cincinnati Bengals won this close game. It is also noteworthy for the fact that a fan ran onto the field in the closing moments of the 4th quarter and disrupted the game by taking the ball away from Favre.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who were held without a third down conversion, forced three turnovers that turned into 17 points to help them defeat the Packers. Packers running back Samkon Gado scored his first career touchdown and ended the day with 62 yards.
On his 24th birthday, running back Samkon Gado made his first career start against the Atlanta Falcons and finished the day with 103 yards and three touchdowns to help the Packers win their second game of the year.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Minnesota Vikings won their second game against the Packers with another field goal as time expired. The Packers had only 21 yards rushing.
at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Packers as backup quarterback Mike McMahon led his team to victory.
at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Bears beat the Packers at Soldier Field for the first time since 1993.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Samkon Gado helped the Packers win this overtime game over the Detroit Lions by rushing for 171 yards and a touchdown.
at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Packers by 45 points as Kyle Boller passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Chicago Bears sweep the Packers for the first time since 1991 with this victory.
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Packers win their last game of the season over the Seattle Seahawks. Packer fans gave Brett Favre a standing ovation at the beginning and end of the game as it was possibly his last game, which turned out not to be the case.