Tramon Williams’ pick-6 among great Packers performances against Falcons
You never pass up an excuse to talk about Tramon Williams burning Atlanta.
On January 15, 2011, Tramon Williams of the Green Bay Packers returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons, marking a memorable performance in their storied history. The Packers and Falcons have faced each other 37 times in the regular season, with several standout moments for the Packers. In 2011, Aaron Rodgers passed for 396 yards, including 140 to James Jones, who scored the game's first touchdown.
Ahman Green, who carried the ball 27 times for 155 yards, helped the Packers secure a 37-34 overtime victory. While Samkon Gado is often overlooked, he recorded four catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns in 1970, including an impressive 89-yard reception from Don Horn. Two players have scored three touchdowns in a game against the Falcons – Samkon Gado in 2005, and Robert Tonyan in 2020.
Tim Harris had four sacks against the Falcons in 1989, with one occurring on the Falcons' final drive, helping secure a 23-21 victory. Blake Martinez led the defensive effort with 11 tackles in a 34-20 win over the Falcons in 2018, and three players have recorded two interceptions in a game against the Falcons – Herb Adderley in 1968, Mark Murphy in 1988, and most recently, Tramon Williams in 2011.
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