In Mike McCarthy's first season as head coach, the 2006 Green Bay Packers showed great resilience by finishing the season with a strong four-game winning streak to achieve an 8-8 record. The campaign was highlighted by the continued excellence of quarterback Brett Favre and a standout performance from Pro Bowl wide receiver Donald Driver, who recorded a career-high 1,295 receiving yards, laying a promising foundation for the team's future. Founded in 1919 by Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun, the Green Bay Packers are the only community-owned, non-profit franchise in the NFL and hold a league-record 13 championships, including four Super Bowl titles.