2016 Playoffs round 2 -- in big D

[OldSchool101]

The Cowboys have allowed the 31st most receiving yards to tight ends all season. Therefore I expect Cook to be a key factor on Sunday once again. There´s no reason to use Richard Rodgers in an expanded role though as he has struggled for most of the year. Overall Dallas´ defense is significantly worse than the Giants so hopefully the Packers offense will continue to roll. The defense has to get off the field though to not allow the Cowboys keep the ball out of Rodgers´ hands.

I've noticed that stat also. So far in the post season games, the refs aren't calling fouls in the secondary as much. IMO, We need to be aggressive Off the LOS Especially with that Beasley.. he's deceptively quick and he's the guy that goes under the radar alot

 

[OldSchool101]

I liked how we used Morgan recently and I'd like to see more of him near the LOS to slow the rushing game overall and prevent an open lane for Dak to run. We can't allow 150+ rushing yards or Dallas will control the clock and limit possessions which works to their favor.
A big advantage this time is that we have significant game film including GB vs Dallas, the Giants vs Dallas, etc., and we tend to make good D adjustments as the weeks progress.

 

[CowboysFan]

Aaron Rodgers has never played at AT&T Stadium in a game against the Cowboys.

He did of course win his Super Bowl there against the Steelers.

Didn't realize that, but surprising considering how many times the Packers and Cowboys have met over the years.

 

[Poppa San]

Aaron Rodgers has never played at AT&T Stadium in a game against the Cowboys.

He did of course win his Super Bowl there against the Steelers.

Didn't realize that, but surprising considering how many times the Packers and Cowboys have met over the years.

Packers have as many post season wins at AT&T Stadium as the Cowboys do.

 

[PackerFanLV]

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

 

[CowboysFan]

Packers have as many post season wins at AT&T Stadium as the Cowboys do.

Only if they win on Sunday. Cowboys have won their only two home playoff games at that stadium in 2009 and 2014.

 

[lil dicky]

You MIGHT want to re-think that name.....lol Welcome to the forum.

Lol yeah favorite musical artist. Obviously he has a comedic side.

 

[Poppa San]

Only if they win on Sunday. Cowboys have won their only two home playoff games at that stadium in 2009 and 2014.

2009 was at Cowboys Stadium. Was that a previous name for AT&T?

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

Aaron Rodgers has never played at AT&T Stadium in a game against the Cowboys.

He did of course win his Super Bowl there against the Steelers.

Didn't realize that, but surprising considering how many times the Packers and Cowboys have met over the years.

I still recall how Jones put in illegal seating in the Superbowl to make more money. A fire marshal said it was not allowed, and several people ended up having to watch it on a screen having paid ridiculously high prices to watch a live game. I want us to stuff the Cowboys just for that alone.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

One thing some of you are forgetting is that the Cowboys defense was near the best in the league in December. They were actually at the top in sacks and turnovers end of year. Those of you saying how much better the Giants D is are making inaccurate statements. The Cowboys are the healthiest they've been all season, and Sean Lee will instruct our D on how to attack and contain AR. The Cowboys best corner is back as well Morris Claiborn. Don't forget that David Irving killed you guys last time and is coming on and is beastly right now. Basically, the Packers are scary with AR, but to discredit the Cowboys D, is a HUGE mistake by you as fans.

Look, I actually like the packers as well, but sometimes fans that aren't paying attention to the other teams miss things. All I'm saying is that the Cowboys picked it WAY up on defense in December and really started clicking. We all know the NFL is about matchups, and from my perspective The Cows are not a great matchup for the Pack. I personally believe that the Boys were playing better D than the Giants in or around December and the stats prove it overall. Less points allowed, more sacks, interceptions, ETC.. The cows have also found ways to get pressure with three lineman and going into a dime... I believe this will give rogers fits.. We will see what happens and I'm ready. If I'm being honest, I believe some of you are overrating the cowboys offense and underrating their D.

I don´t know where you have the stats from but while the Cowboys defense improved since the start of December while facing below average offenses they still trailed the Giants unit in points allowed and takeaways. The Packers offense has been extremely hot over that period though ranking third in the league in points scored while facing some pretty good defenses over that period not turning the ball over at all.

The key for the Packers is their ability to defend the Cowboys offense. If the unit is able to get them off the field consistently Green Bay will most likely score enough points to win the game. Otherwise if the Cowboys are able to control the ball for most of the game keeping Rodgers on the sideline it will be close to impossible for the Packers to pull off a win.

The Giants were terrible against the TE as well. The problem with Cook is that you can't count on him. I can recall one pass in the Giants game where Rodgers threw the ball to the outside on a long pass but Cook cut off his route and the ball went incomplete. There is a reason that teams have been willing to let Cook walk despite his prodigious physical talents. I agree that Cook should be an emphasis, it's just tough to count on him.

The Packers are 9-2 with Cook in the lineup having scored an average of 29.3 points. Without him the team is 2-4 putting up only 24.7 points per game.

Again, the key will be our D vs their O. Last time out, that was a trash performance.

The offense turned the ball over four times vs. the Cowboys in week 6. They didn´t perform on a high level either.

A big advantage this time is that we have significant game film including GB vs Dallas, the Giants vs Dallas, etc., and we tend to make good D adjustments as the weeks progress.

I guess a lot of posters disagree with Capers tending to make good adjustments on defense.

 

[Mondio]

I think he was saying Capers tends to do a better job later in the season than early on, and in a general sense I'd agree. I think there is a lot of coaching going on in the schemes earlier in the year. For a number of reasons it results in failures of the defense at certain times. Finding out what players mesh, finding out strengths, using and putting players in teaching moments etc, make the defense look worse short term, but make it better long term. Are we that much better? I think we've been fortunate at times, i think our offense is helping the defense, and I think they've also been playing better. We'll see what this week brings, we definitely have our work cut out for ourselves. I don't think we'll ever be dominating this year, but I think they're capable of dominating on a couple of plays and that will be enough, IF the offense is doing it's job.

If Dallas can go on 10-15 play drives all game long, then we're in trouble. If we can jump out and score and use our offense to put pressure on their offense, this could be very good for us.

 

[CowboysFan]

2009 was at Cowboys Stadium. Was that a previous name for AT&T?

Yes it was. It opened in 2009.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I think he was saying Capers tends to do a better job later in the season than early on, and in a general sense I'd agree.

The results in the playoffs during some of Capers´ seasons might suggest otherwise though.

 

[Gabe]

Packers need a better run game if they wanna beat the cowboys

Their defense also needs to step up as well, their run game isnt that bad anymore, it mostly just comes down to if we can shut down Ezekiel Elliot or not.

 

[Mondio]

and I think Rodgers is an absolutely phenomenal quarter back, but I can find a few playoff games that might suggest otherwise too. I"m talking a trend, not an absolute. He's had his failures,, but must we use only some of Caper's seaons? or can we use all of them? or can we just use some of the some when they were very successful and and say "See, i'm right!"

 

[Deleted member 6794]

and I think Rodgers is an absolutely phenomenal quarter back, but I can find a few playoff games that might suggest otherwise too. I"m talking a trend, not an absolute. He's had his failures,, but must we use only some of Caper's seaons? or can we use all of them? or can we just use some of the some when they were very successful and and say "See, i'm right!"

Unfortunately the defense has struggled during most seasons of Capers tenure in the playoffs.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

The Packers are 9-2 with Cook in the lineup having scored an average of 29.3 points. Without him the team is 2-4 putting up only 24.7 points per game.

Those are excellent stats. And I fully believe that having Cook opens up the offense. That's not the same as making Cook a focal point of the offense.

 

[Mondio]

Unfortunately the defense has struggled during most seasons of Capers tenure in the playoffs.

this is true, and for all sorts of reasons. But let's not forget the games it takes to get to the playoffs and how they look differently from the beginning of the year to the end. Just this year for example, i think it's fairly obvious our defense is playing differently than early in the year, regardless of what the stats say. as a general trend, yes, I think it's fair to say Capers does a better job 2nd half of season than 1st.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

this is true, and for all sorts of reasons. But let's not forget the games it takes to get to the playoffs and how they look differently from the beginning of the year to the end. Just this year for example, i think it's fairly obvious our defense is playing differently than early in the year, regardless of what the stats say. as a general trend, yes, I think it's fair to say Capers does a better job 2nd half of season than 1st.

The numbers slightly support your claim as the Packers have allowed an average of 21.7 points in the first half of the regular season compared to 20.8 in the second one during Capers´ tenure.

 

[PackAttack12]

Ezekiel Elliot involved in minor car crash near Cowboys facilities this morning.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/cowboys-rookie-ezekiel-elliott-involved-in-minor-car-accident/

 

[Beagle]

Probably the only playoff game for Dallas in the last 15 years where I'm absolutely 50./50 on win chances. Rogers on form is a magician.

 

[El Guapo]

Ezekiel Elliot involved in minor car crash near Cowboys facilities this morning.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/cowboys-rookie-ezekiel-elliott-involved-in-minor-car-accident/

Starks gets into a wreck and is out for a month or more with concussion syndromes. I'm glad to hear that Elliot is okay. However, I wouldn't mind him getting a raging case of diarrhea just before the game...

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[Poppa San]

Yes it was. It opened in 2009.

So, since it was named AT&T I am correct but for the facility I jumped the gun and should have waited a week?

 

[rodell330]

Monty balled the first time we played them. There was a lot of success with him coming out of the backfield as a wr. Hopefully that still works. As for Defense? Well Gunter looked like he had no business in the NFL. Hopefully he remembers that game as he was beaten badly for two touchdowns.

 

[GBkrzygrl]

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.