The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos have never harbored any grudges, but their matchups have produced some remarkable moments that still send shockwaves through the league.
Across 16 meetings dating back to 1971, a handful of individual performances stood out from the crowd. None remains more vivid than Ahman Green’s unforgettable night in 2003, when one run redefined what dominance looked like against Denver. That sprint was not just a highlight. It was the defining moment of a season, a career year, and a rare matchup where one player completely bent the game in Green Bay’s favor.
Ahman Green’s 98-yard Run Headlines Packers’ Most Memorable Individual Showings vs. Broncos
Aug 18, 2007; Glendale, AZ, USA; Houston Texans running back Ahman Green (30) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Mark J. Rebilas
Green’s performance came late in the 2003 season, during the most productive year of his career. With yardage stacking fast like never before, Green hit peak form when facing Denver, racking up 218 rushing yards across only 20 attempts. Halfway into the match, it all fell into place.
From deep in his own territory, he took possession, slipped through a crowd of blockers moving just inches apart, then surged ahead like a storm breaking loose. Open ground ahead, speed untouched, 98 yards flew by beneath his feet. He finished it himself, reaching the end zone in record fashion, etching the longest rush ever for a Packer.
That sprint did more than flip field position. It defined Green’s season and capped a year in which he rushed for 1,883 yards, still the franchise record. While the performance did not earn MVP honors, it remains the gold standard for individual rushing dominance against the Denver Broncos.
Green’s night sits comfortably alongside other standout Packers performances in the series. Remember that 1984 moment? Of course, who wouldn't? The star player, James Lofton, sliced through swirling snow, grabbing 206 yards’ worth of catches when most would’ve stayed indoors. That day, the scoreboard didn’t favor his team, yet his hands told a different story. Years later, Aaron Rodgers lit up defenses with 408 yards and four scores, doing it so smoothly it looked effortless. His 2011 run wasn't loud, but it was precise, quiet dominance on full display.
That 1993 game where Reggie White dropped John Elway three times? That was the first time he did that as a Packer. Years later, Aaron Kampman pulled off the same trick, then Preston Smith followed, each in their own win. Not every impact shows up loud on paper; take Desmond Bishop in 2011, grinding through nine tackles to tilt the line back and forth.
Still, Green’s run stands apart. It was not built on volume or scheme. It was a matter of speed, balance, and timing, all coming together in one clean burst. Nearly two decades later, no Packers player has matched the visual impact of that play against Denver. In a series defined by isolated brilliance rather than sustained rivalry, Ahman Green’s sprint remains the moment most fans remember first.
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Nov 12, 2006; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Green Bay Packers running back #30 Ahman Green watches the ball bounce in the end zone as he is downed at the 2 yard line by the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome in the first quarter, and had the Packers had to settle for a field goal. Green Bay wins 23-17. Mandatory credit: Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn USA TODAY Sports Copyright © Bruce Kluckhohn.
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