Rating the Packers vs. Chargers

Packers running back James Starks runs for a touchdown in the first half against the Chargers.Green Bay — Of all the situations that can occur in a football game, goal-line stands rank at or near the top for sheer excitement.

They energize one team while demoralizing the other. They inspire players and fans alike. And they have considerable staying power in the old memory bank.

In the case of the Green Bay-San Diego game Sunday at Lambeau Field, the Packers' goal-line stand proved decisive in their 27-20 victory.

Here is a rating of the Packers against the Chargers, with their 1 to 5 football totals in parentheses:

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Randall Cobb (48 snaps, including three at RB) is the team's No. 1…