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Sure, the fourth quarter was ugly, but Packers' rookies get rave reviews on NFL social media

emmett prosser, milwaukee journal sentinel
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It was the kind of fourth quarter that the youngest team in the NFL would rather forget.

After losing a double-digit second-half lead in a 25-24 loss to the Falcons, you can chalk that up as a true learning experience.

But it should be pointed out that despite the defeat, all the Packers' points were scored by rookies Sunday.

Rookie receiver Jayden Reed scored his first two NFL touchdowns. First-year wideout Dontayvion Wicks added his first score and Anders Carlson kicked a field goal and three extra points.

It appears all these new kids are going to be alright (especially when they get running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Christian Watson back).

But without those two main charachters, its clear the very young supporting cast came to play.

Packer nation certainly seemed pleased with the effort of the rookies Sunday:

Then of course, the fourth quarter happened.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Despite loss, Packers' rookies Reed, Wicks get rave reviews