With under four minutes left in fourth quarter and clinging to only a three point lead, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pulled off one of his go-to tricks and utilized a hard count on third and 3. Drew Brees has also become adept at drawing opponents offside with a hard count, but Rodgers managed to do it on Brees’ home field rather than his own.
Not once, but twice, Demario Davis took the bait. It even appeared like Rodgers was close to calling a time-out when Davis jumped far over the line of scrimmage, giving Rodgers what he has become an expert at cajoling, a free play.