Big turnover, trick play pace Patriots past Packers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- There was a playoff vibe in Sunday night’s thoroughly entertaining and highly competitive game between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.

And the Patriots sure looked primed and ready for another push to the playoffs in recording a 31-17 victory that featured some familiar staples.

There was razzle-dazzle on offense in the fourth quarter -- Julian Edelman throwing a cross-the-field pass to running back James White, who ran 37 yards to set up the go-ahead touchdown. Yes, the old Kent State quarterback still can sling it.

Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY SportsThere was a swarming defense, which bottled up quarterback Aaron Rodgers in critical situations and helped buy…