2023 game 14 vs Tampa: Bay of pigs edition

[milani]

It’s such a wild guessing game. I can’t tell if guys are coming or going.

My best guess is they hold out Dillon because #33 is playing. That’s just a completely easy trade off. Drake might be a 3rd option to take a few snaps, but more for emergency as Jones will be on a 50% snap count imo.

They might be thinking similar with resting Jaire, as getting Stokes back gives us some better depth at CB. Either limiting Ja snaps or just keeping him out 1 more week.

Watson being out and Wicks being limited at best spells the Melton activation

These are all just merely guesses

Good guesses but our team always holds guys out unless it is a playoff game. So your read is correct. The problem is we actually need Dillon more than a rusty Jones especially in the cold. We need his power drive in the short yardage. I picture Jones getting run over trying to block a Buc lineman.

 

[Firethorn1001]

Guessing that may mean no Dillon tomorrow, and maybe no Alexander?

No idea what is wrong with Alexander, but at this point just writing him off for the season. He shows up, great, but otherwise no expectation.

 

[Pkrjones]

I picture Jones getting run over trying to block a Buc lineman.

Hoping AJones isn't put in that posotion too often. Taylor is bigger and capable of blitz pickups, so use Jones on true run or outlet pass situations.

 

[PackerDNA]

Not comfortable with this game, as I don't care for a lot of the matchups. I don't have any confidence in this defense, but they're going to have to make a couple of big plays. Easier said than done for a team that has only six interceptions in 13 games. I believe Love will have a good game. I like his poise and focus, and I believe he is well aware of what went wrong last week and what to do about it. They will need to run the ball a little more effectively, but with injuries to the running back and receiving positions, making plays and consistently moving the ball could be very difficult. I'm going to say Packers win it late,27-24, but I'm not overly confident. Just get things back on track, avoid injuries and get the win.

 

[gopkrs]

I think we need to sustain drives in this game for us to win. Run...pass...I don't care. Whatever works for moving the chains. But what that does mean is LaFleur calling pass plays for more than 3 or 4 yards imho. Otherwise they just play tight against us. And I don't mean just mixing in long passes. Those 3 and 4 yard passes cause more problems than they are worth when there is very little yac.

 

[OldSchool101]

Were very evenly matched. We are statistically a tick better on both sides. That said our schedule has been a tick easier.
Gotta go homefield in that close of match. We’re a little healthier on D this week. I’m hoping the crowd gets involved that could be the difference.

 

[Pkrjones]

AJones active, Dillon out today.

 

[Zartan]

Hope the defense shows up today.

Hope they destroy the Buccs I wanna go lay back down and sleep. Feeling like **** today.

 

[Big L]

Hi

 

[PackerDNA]

Going to have to outscore them I guess. Nothing changes with this defense. Seven or more yards off the line can't cover anybody

 

[Cornelius Weems]

Is the game day thread?

 

[Cornelius Weems]

Hi

Hi, as always.

 

[Big L]

D lookin good

 

[gatorpack]

Same butter defense until the red zone

 

[Zartan]

Finally a sack

 

[PackerDNA]

Yay they hold them to three. You know if the bend don't break crap and then make a stand inside the 20. A recipe for losing.

 

[gonzozab]

Another bend but don't break defensive possession just like against the Chiefs and those will probably save Barry's job.

 

[Cornelius Weems]

How many "bend but don't break" defenses have delivered a SB win in the past 20 years?

 

[gatorpack]

Man we missed jones

 

[gonzozab]

Great to see Jones back from injury and battling unlike another Packer that shall be nameless.

 

[Zartan]

Reed nice

 

[Cornelius Weems]

Love seeing Jones run angry!

 

[Chaluke]

Jones and Love starting well. Keep it up!

 

[PackerDNA]

I don't care what their stats say, this line can't get it done when it counts the most. Not physical.

 

[gatorpack]

Damn doubs open