2016 Playoffs round 2 -- in big D

[Johneric8]

You're making something that's very simple very complicated.

This criteria almost always works. It's a quarterback's game. Am I going to give the advantage to a Super Bowl MVP, and 2 time league MVP, or a rookie quarterback in his first playoff game?

Sorry. My money's on discount double check.

I get your point about Manning/Marino. But the difference between these two quarterbacks is astounding. If Dak were a 5 year veteran, you'd have me. But until I see how he performs on a huge playoff stage, national television, bright lights, etc., I'm not betting on him and a rookie running back to deliver the goods.

I'm glad that you decided to come with some real statistics this time. Think you learned your lesson after the last post you made with statistics on here. Better be prepared to get fact checked.

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college. Each and every game the pundits said this was Dak's big test, including the game in Green Bay. Each and every time, the moniker placed on his is that he is not like the average rookie. Even discount double check said recently as such. What do you think that because it's the playoffs all of the sudden Dak is going to choke? This is not going to happen, so it's going to come down to the best football team winning.

I really can't see how your undersized line is going to even come close to containing our running game, if they do it I will be very surprised. If you just look at the matchups, the cows offense should have it's way at their house against Green Bay. If you look at Green Bay's offense against our defense it's a little more cloudy. The Pack will be dealing with a very jacked up crowd and the noise will be a factor. I don't think some of you realize just how well the cowboys defense has been playing. Their pass rush has amoung the best as of late, and the DB's have been playing very well..

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college. Each and every game the pundits said this was Dak's big test, including the game in Green Bay. Each and every time, the moniker placed on his is that he is not like the average rookie. Even discount double check said recently as such. What do you think that because it's the playoffs all of the sudden Dak is going to choke? This is not going to happen, so it's going to come down to the best football team winning.

I really can't see how your undersized line is going to even come close to containing our running game, if they do it I will be very surprised. If you just look at the matchups, the cows offense should have it's way at their house against Green Bay. If you look at Green Bay's offense against our defense it's a little more cloudy. The Pack will be dealing with a very jacked up crowd and the noise will be a factor. I don't think some of you realize just how well the cowboys defense has been playing. Their pass rush has amoung the best as of late, and the DB's have been playing very well..

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

But isn`t YOUR comment mere Homervision ? You believe YOUR team will win, WE believe OURS will win.

 

[brandon2348]

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college. Each and every game the pundits said this was Dak's big test, including the game in Green Bay. Each and every time, the moniker placed on his is that he is not like the average rookie. Even discount double check said recently as such. What do you think that because it's the playoffs all of the sudden Dak is going to choke? This is not going to happen, so it's going to come down to the best football team winning.

I really can't see how your undersized line is going to even come close to containing our running game, if they do it I will be very surprised. If you just look at the matchups, the cows offense should have it's way at their house against Green Bay. If you look at Green Bay's offense against our defense it's a little more cloudy. The Pack will be dealing with a very jacked up crowd and the noise will be a factor. I don't think some of you realize just how well the cowboys defense has been playing. Their pass rush has amoung the best as of late, and the DB's have been playing very well..

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

Should win? Your so sure? The Dallas Cowboys have one playoff win since 2010 and that was against a team that hasn't won a playoff game since 1957. Its not like the Cowboys have been the pillar of playoff success. The reality is you guys have been a huge "choke show" for quite some time. This isnt some SEC game. You guys are the no.1 seed and playing at home so of course you should be favored. This game could go either way and IMO its gonna come down to turnovers. GPG!

 

[AmishMafia]

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

Cowboys future is looking brighter than it has in a long time. The last time we were out matchuped and we had no chance to win we spanked the invincible Seahawks for 55 mins before the entire team stuffed their collective heads up their butts and we lost. Anything can happen and one of those things is a dominant Packer win.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college. Each and every game the pundits said this was Dak's big test, including the game in Green Bay. Each and every time, the moniker placed on his is that he is not like the average rookie. Even discount double check said recently as such. What do you think that because it's the playoffs all of the sudden Dak is going to choke? This is not going to happen, so it's going to come down to the best football team winning.

I really can't see how your undersized line is going to even come close to containing our running game, if they do it I will be very surprised. If you just look at the matchups, the cows offense should have it's way at their house against Green Bay. If you look at Green Bay's offense against our defense it's a little more cloudy. The Pack will be dealing with a very jacked up crowd and the noise will be a factor. I don't think some of you realize just how well the cowboys defense has been playing. Their pass rush has amoung the best as of late, and the DB's have been playing very well..

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

Rodgers has played in plenty of these kinds of games before and crowd noise won't be that big a factor, not like it was for Brett Favre. Those old days of number 4 rolling the dice playoffs in and playoffs out are done. And while our D may not be the strength of the team and Dallas's O is better than the Giants, your dumb to think the Cowboys O will just automatically have their way with them.

Having said that, the real x-factor will be our offense and the turnover battle. We turned it over I believe 4x in the last meeting. Certainly can't do that or go 3 and out on a regular and expect to win. But the way our O's been clicking of late, I don't see the Cowboys getting that benefit. This to me seems to be the talking point most people are not paying attention to. Elliot's run well, did so against us and certainly I expect him to keep doing so, but it was those 4 turnovers that were the difference.

 

[PackAttack12]

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college. Each and every game the pundits said this was Dak's big test, including the game in Green Bay. Each and every time, the moniker placed on his is that he is not like the average rookie. Even discount double check said recently as such. What do you think that because it's the playoffs all of the sudden Dak is going to choke? This is not going to happen, so it's going to come down to the best football team winning.

Tim Tebow also played under the bright lights of the SEC in college.

See this is what I love about Cowboys fans. They will use any irrational argument to try and make a point. Surely you aren't comparing the way Dak performed in college to how he will handle the pressure of his first playoff game. There's just no correlation.

What big games did Dak play in at Mississippi State? A couple of average bowl games? Never for an SEC championship, never for a national title, etc.

What you are basically saying is that the Cowboys are the better football team. And actually, I'm inclined to agree, but the best football team doesn't always win. It's about which team plays the best. And which team is hotter.

I actually think the 3 week layoff is going to hurt more than help.

I really can't see how your undersized line is going to even come close to containing our running game, if they do it I will be very surprised.

I agree. Which is why I expect to see a loaded box with man on the outside and take our chances. I'm much more willing to let Dak beat me than Zeke. Will it work? We'll see.

If you just look at the matchups, the cows offense should have it's way at their house against Green Bay. If you look at Green Bay's offense against our defense it's a little more cloudy. The Pack will be dealing with a very jacked up crowd and the noise will be a factor. I don't think some of you realize just how well the cowboys defense has been playing. Their pass rush has amoung the best as of late, and the DB's have been playing very well..

Typical Cowboy fan. Pointing out that your defense has improved without giving any credit to how much the Packers defense has stepped up. In the past 7 games, the Packers are winning the turnover margin by +16. THAT is what wins playoff games. Whichever team wins the turnover battle is likely going to win the football game. All Dak has to do is make 1 or 2 big mistakes in this game, and that's likely all that we will need to win the game.

That's why I trust Rodgers more than Dak in this game.

Having said that- Yes the packagers are on a hot streak and a good football team with a great QB, so anything can happen, but if you look at the matchup without homervision it's obvious that the cowboys should win.

And of course you aren't displaying even the slightest bit of homerism. LMAO. Keep drinking the blue kool-aid.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

You must have have not been paying attention to Dak and the fact that he was a big game QB and played under the bright lights of the SEC in college.

Prescott has never played in a game as big as the one on Sunday. I'm sorry but the Liberty, Orange and Belk Bowl don't cut it.

 

[longtimefan]

@Johneric8

Last meeting your qb had a long streak of no int... The pack Def ended it.

Also, this was the time frame Rodgers had mental farts. He had a fumble and int?

One was at 1 yard line.

My whole point? Don't use that last game a barometer.

You brought up noise? Won't really be a huge issue.. Maybe a play or two, but I wouldn't bank on it

 

[broguy]

Rollins still in the concussion protocol but is listed as questionable for Sunday, so there's still a chance he could be cleared to play.

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[brandon2348]

Exactly, sometimes fans look too much into earlier meetings in the season and put everything on that game.

In 2011 the Giants "reversed the roles" on us. That game played earlier in the season doesnt mean a wbole lot right now but if it gives you Cowboys fans some comfort then go ahead.

 

[Johneric8]

Look, I enjoy some good banter, and I'm a homer but a realist. If we were playing the you guys at lambeau again I would most likely chalk it up to a loss. Either team could win and I wouldn't be shocked if the Packers won, but counting on Dak to possibly choke is not very likely having watched every play of his this season. I think for me, I just don't see a way you guys can slow down the run and this is where there is such a big difference between the cowboys and a team like Giants. I will agree that Aaron Rodgers is playing out of his mind, but I'm not quite sure it's going to be enough. I will be back after the game regardless to congratulate or discuss what went wrong for you guys...

 

[longtimefan]

I have said this more than once this year.

Players don't stick to their job..

Greene said it and so did popigna... But a lot of you deny it and said they are sticking up for Dom..

At some point, you may have to agree


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-elliott?campaign=fb-nf-sf50653042-sf50653042

The Packers remember it slight differently, telling reporters they lacked gap discipline with players sometimes freelancing, going for big hits and whiffing.

"He does a real good job of kind of finding the holes and being patient, and that's where he makes a lot of teams pay," Clay Matthews said. "I'm not saying we have to do anything special, but we need to do our job. If you look at the runs he hit on us the first time, it was guys just doing too much or kind of playing outside the scheme.

 

[mongoose]

Janis questionable? He run into a locker?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Janis questionable? He run into a locker?

Janis was injured returning a kickoff vs. the Giants.

 

[mongoosev]

so jord officially out? oh well....still bets are open to who will be the "hero" this sunday. even schum could be it. you never know.

 

[mongoosev]

Look, I enjoy some good banter, and I'm a homer but a realist. If we were playing the you guys at lambeau again I would most likely chalk it up to a loss. Either team could win and I wouldn't be shocked if the Packers won, but counting on Dak to possibly choke is not very likely having watched every play of his this season. I think for me, I just don't see a way you guys can slow down the run and this is where there is such a big difference between the cowboys and a team like Giants. I will agree that Aaron Rodgers is playing out of his mind, but I'm not quite sure it's going to be enough. I will be back after the game regardless to congratulate or discuss what went wrong for you guys...

You ever play golf? you could have many rounds of well played golf no matter how funky your golf swing is but your ball just keeps going where you want it to go.

Then BAM one day you have the worst game of your life and you can never come back to that wonderful streak you had.
That is where dak is right now--a very good golf outing with his buddies. Once that brain succumbs to mistakes by his subconscious, he will be mortified wanting to escape because he feels so hopeless and empty inside. That dark cloud covering his mind, no one can help come rescue poor Dak who is feeling inches tall in front of thousands of angry fans wants to escape under his bed sheets and weep like that poor little kid of his inner child.

That is the problem with your rookie, he hasn't been tested yet. He is only on a hot streak that will come to an end. And once he hits that wall is a question of how well his abilities allows him to make a come back. He is HUMAN!

Mr. Rogers has already faced his demons and came back to prove to everyone he is a top notch QB. This isn't a "hot streak," "zone," etc...rod is in. You think this is madness?This Is Rodta!!!!!!!!

 

[mongoosev]

btw...this is another 2010. mark my word, star state! this time it's going to be one of the greatest comeback stories you can tell your kids about Mr. Rodgers. Or you could have him tell the story to your kids while wearing packers socks.

 

[LarrysCrookedFinger]

All of them...you guys think dallas will be a cake walk.

You think the Packers will be a cake walk. This game is a 50/50 deal. Move on, troll.

 

[LarrysCrookedFinger]

I think for me, I just don't see a way you guys can slow down the run and this is where there is such a big difference between the cowboys and a team like Giants. I will agree that Aaron Rodgers is playing out of his mind, but I'm not quite sure it's going to be enough

Yeah, it will. I see absolutely no way your team can slow down Rodgers. None. He will exploit Dallas's porous pass defense to it's full extent. You can take that to the bank. Like someone else said, it will come down to turnovers, and we will more than likely win that battle.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Janis questionable? He run into a locker?

THIS.....LOL....needs to be moved/added/ bronzed.....to the Janis thread!

 

[PackAttack12]

After re-watching the week 6 game, it's incredible how much we shot ourselves in the foot in that game. Settling for three field goals, committing 4 turnovers, one was a fumble by Rodgers inside the 5, then he completely missed a wide open Cobb in the endzone on one of the field goal drives. And even though Rodgers went 31-42, he missed some key throws that he's simply not missing right now. And even on some of his completions, they were low, or behind the receiver, etc. Missed tackle after missed tackle on Zeke. Lack of discipline across the board on defense.

Then when you look at Dallas, they played about as well as they possibly could have.

 

[longtimefan]

After re-watching the week 6 game, it's incredible how much we shot ourselves in the foot in that game. Settling for three field goals, committing 4 turnovers, one was a fumble by Rodgers inside the 5, then he completely missed a wide open Cobb in the endzone on one of the field goal drives. And even though Rodgers went 31-42, he missed some key throws that he's simply not missing right now. And even on some of his completions, they were low, or behind the receiver, etc. Missed tackle after missed tackle on Zeke. Lack of discipline across the board on defense.

Then when you look at Dallas, they played about as well as they possibly could have.

Yup...

Clay has said they lacked discipline and didn't do their jobs.. Guys were looking to make big plays and they whiffed.

 

[JLW_51]

It is going to be tough w/out Jordy, but the way Adams, Cook, and Cobb played last week, they should be able to do something this Sunday

 

[P-E-Z]

I wonder whats the percentage of packer fans that will be in attendance? I know we travel well. Anyone got any info on that?

Resale Tix really expensive for this game.

 

[P-E-Z]

Am I a fair weather fan if I don't think we're going to pull this out? I was really concerned about the Giants' game and they pulled it out, but like we all know, Dallas is not the Giants. They have a very good OL and lots of offensive weapons. Hopefully Capers can scheme some different looks but do we have the personnel to do what we need to do?

When you have the offensive weapons we do there is always a chance but I gotta tell you this one scares me.

RELAX we blew out the only team that beat cowboys... twice. We good chance of winning this game.