PLAYOFFS..For all of the fans wanting Washington....

[grampi]

That was my point is the "Red Hot" Redskins have been on a role, but it has been against weak teams. GB has not been playing at an elite level, but we also are not playing the lower end of the spectrum. My point is that this media hype of the Red Hot Redskins could have been any other mediocore team in that division. But the fan in me says GB will magically turn on the switch this Sunday..

I would never totally discount a team with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, but my guess is if the Packers had the ability to turn on the switch, they would've done it by now...

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Scary stat of the week...IMO

"Kirk Cousins led the NFL in both completion percentage (69.8)and passer rating (126.1) in the second half of the 2015 season, while Aaron Rodgers ranked 32nd and 27th, respectively, in those categories during the final 8 games."

 

[OldSchool101]

Scary stat of the week...IMO

"Kirk Cousins led the NFL in both completion percentage (69.8)and passer rating (126.1) in the second half of the 2015 season, while Aaron Rodgers ranked 32nd and 27th, respectively, in those categories during the final 8 games."

This is true. I'm reading all the accolades also and hats off to Cousins, he has clearly outperformed RG3, the #2 pick overall from thAt draft.
Fact: Defenses Cousins has played in the final 6 games averaged at 25 pts a game.Dallas 2X (lost once), Philly, Giants, Bills, Chicago etc.. How many of these are playoff caliber??
The last good D the Redskins played that gave up less than 20pts average was Carolina (19.2) who held Cousins to just 16 points.
Our D averages 20.2 points a game and we all know.. how many of those points were scored by opposing Defenses?? I'd venture to say we actually averaged
18-19 points per game on our D if our Offense hadn't given up some pick 6's
I like our chances against the Redskins 17th ranked scoring Defense. We all know that the better Defenses go deeper in the playoffs. If we can get any sort of Rythmn on Offense, especially in the running game, I think our underestimated Defense will carry us to the Divisional.
PS. The Redskins are ranked 26th in run Defense, I'd be giving them a heavy dose of Lacy, Starks and Crockett until they break

 

[grampi]

This is true. I'm reading all the accolades also and hats off to Cousins, he has clearly outperformed RG3, the #2 pick overall from thAt draft.
Fact: Defenses Cousins has played in the final 6 games averaged at 25 pts a game.Dallas 2X (lost once), Philly, Giants, Bills, Chicago etc.. How many of these are playoff caliber??
The last good D the Redskins played that gave up less than 20pts average was Carolina (19.2) who held Cousins to just 16 points.
Our D averages 20.2 points a game and we all know.. how many of those points were scored by opposing Defenses?? I'd venture to say we actually averaged
18-19 points per game on our D if our Offense hadn't given up some pick 6's
I like our chances against the Redskins 17th ranked scoring Defense. We all know that the better Defenses go deeper in the playoffs. If we can get any sort of Rythmn on Offense, especially in the running game, I think our underestimated Defense will carry us to the Divisional.
PS. The Redskins are ranked 26th in run Defense, I'd be giving them a heavy dose of Lacy, Starks and Crockett until they break

GB's gonna have to generate A LOT more offense than they have been to win this game...something they have absolutely sucked at over the last half of the season...being able to run the ball only isn't going to get them a win...GB has played a lot of bad defenses themselves and still have not been able to score much...

 

[OldSchool101]

GB's gonna have to generate A LOT more offense than they have been to win this game...something they have absolutely sucked at over the last half of the season...being able to run the ball only isn't going to get them a win...GB has played a lot of bad defenses themselves and still have not been able to score much...

Grampi, While I can appreciate your dose of past reality.. Everything we have done to this point is history.
You're implying that the Redskins will run the score up on us.. Or if not, we wouldn't have to have ALOT more Offense.
With this game I strongly disagree. Im predicting this will lean more as a Defensive game than an Offensive shootout.
Listen carefully, I'm not denying the fact that our Offense has been stagnant in recent weeks, but in the playoffs the Better Defenses more often than not dictate the game. The Redskins run D is suspect at best. Running the ball consistently in playoff caliber games controls the clock and the field position, pinning our opponent deep regularly also burns clock time. It also limits the number of drives by our opponent.
We match up well with this type Defense and this game will most likely come down to turnover ratio and special teams. If we win those two battles I believe the tide will turn in favor of GB. Starks has to have a fumble free game, period.

 

[PackerDNA]

I'm assuming you're talking to me, since you bolded the word negativity and I was the one who said people were going overboard with the negativity. Since this seemed to be aimed at me, I'll just say that, for the record, I never said anything about doubts and criticism being unwarranted. In fact, I mentioned that it's been an extremely disappointing season and expressed major doubt that we could get any further than the next round. If you're of the opinion that we won't beat the Redskins, that's a perfectly logical and defensible position. That being said, saying that you don't think we could beat the Jaguars let alone the Redskins (you didn't say it, but someone did) is over the top negativity IMO. Our defense has been very good lately; our offense has been horrible, but we're going against the worst defense in the playoffs; and we've been in every game this season, with the exception of the Broncos (1 seed in the AFC) and the Cardinals (2 seed in the NFC). So no, I don't think the belief that we don't have a shot against the Redskins is based in reality.

ETA: The Limburger post above is good example of presenting the facts to demonstrate why you're not optimistic about the game Sunday. As I said, to think we will lose on Sunday is completely defensible. I was more calling out some of the excessively negative hyperbole that we've seen on this thread. That was the only point of my comment.

Broguy, I used the word not to single you out, you were just the most recent to use it. I've heard it used by many posters.
You're fine, and good post.

 

[mongoosev]

I would never totally discount a team with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, but my guess is if the Packers had the ability to turn on the switch, they would've done it by now...

I have a feeling rogers will want abby and janis in more to play deep. he will just go for it. it can't get any worse.

 

[MadCat]

We've been playing like crap for sure, but I refuse to believe we can't beat the Redskins.

 

[Packerlifer]

http://www.packersnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/packers/2016/01/07/78402218/


http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-netwo...00619162/Tale-of-the-Tape-Packers-vs-Redskins

 

[grampi]

Grampi, While I can appreciate your dose of past reality.. Everything we have done to this point is history.
You're implying that the Redskins will run the score up on us.. Or if not, we wouldn't have to have ALOT more Offense.
With this game I strongly disagree. Im predicting this will lean more as a Defensive game than an Offensive shootout.
Listen carefully, I'm not denying the fact that our Offense has been stagnant in recent weeks, but in the playoffs the Better Defenses more often than not dictate the game. The Redskins run D is suspect at best. Running the ball consistently in playoff caliber games controls the clock and the field position, pinning our opponent deep regularly also burns clock time. It also limits the number of drives by our opponent.
We match up well with this type Defense and this game will most likely come down to turnover ratio and special teams. If we win those two battles I believe the tide will turn in favor of GB. Starks has to have a fumble free game, period.

All I am saying is 10 points isn't going to be enough to win this game, and the way GB's offense has been playing, even scoring 10 points is going to be a struggle for them...and no, I don't think WAS is going to be able to run up the score on GB, but I do think they will score more than 20...

 

[Half Empty]

We've been playing like crap for sure, but I refuse to believe we can't beat the Redskins.

Few, if any, are saying they can't win, just that they won't.

 

[rodell330]

Few, if any, are saying they can't win, just that they won't.

Exactly. They can win, but they won't. MM is probably the most stubborn coach I've Ever seen in any pro sport. Refuses to change what he likes to call..even tho it hasn't worked... and he keeps putting blame on the Wrs for not winning 1 on 1. You've known this for months yet you call the same 4 passing plays?? It's not a good thing when the majority of your yards in the passing game cone from Rodgers and the Wrs improvising. I'm willing to bet that if Rodgers and the Wrs just drew up plays in the huddle the passing game would be better at this point .

 

[TJV]

You've known this for months yet you call the same 4 passing plays??

The same 4 passing plays, huh? Reminds me of fans who think they predict plays before they happen. BTW, they must use a really big font on that play-calling sheet.

 

[rodell330]

The same 4 passing plays, huh? Reminds me of fans who think they predict plays before they happen. BTW, they must use a really big font on that play-calling sheet.

Quick slant, crossing route, comeback route, and the occasional screen to a wr with two Wrs blocking. 90% of routes involve Some type if crossing pattern from the wr or tightend. Apparently just mysekf and the Vikings know this haha but ok.

 

[RRyder]

Quick slant, crossing route, comeback route, and the occasional screen to a wr with two Wrs blocking. 90% of routes involve Some type if crossing pattern from the wr or tightend. Apparently just mysekf and the Vikings know this haha but ok.

Your describing routes. Not the play or the route combinations that compile them. What your actually describing there could be said about any team in the league cause there are only so many routes for a WR to run if your not taking into consideration the route combinations

 

[ls1bob]

You never know. It is the start of a "new" season. MM may show looks and packages that we haven't seen yet this year. I believe with our O line like it is, they need a deep threat in the passing game to set up the run. MM may go for broke Sunday. Now that he is in the playoffs and not expected to do anything he is playing with house money.

 

[OldSchool101]

Something in my gut tells me that with our back pushed up against the wall we will elevate our play. One thing about Aaron is his competitive resolve
I like that we are playing the underdogs role. It's the same place we were in 2010 and I clearly remember beaucoup doubters. Then we rose to the occasion.
I'm as frustrated with our lack of past Offensive production as any fan in here.
But I can look you in the eye and say that I think James Jones, James Starks and Aaron Rodgers are not the least bit intimidated by Washington and furthermore I think they get better when all the Cards are on the line.
I believe We have the talent to put some nice drives together. It's finishing those drives and converting on 3rd n short that will define this game. Please please please don't throw a 20+ yard pass on 3rd n 1 like we've done often this year.
If we get in a goal line at the 1. Bring out Raji and Kuhn and use a double TE set with BJ as a lead blocker and Aaron telling him hit that hole like someone just Offended your mama

 

[TJV]

Here's a link to Packers Notes' Michael Rodney's three reasons to believe the Packers can win Sunday.

The Packers were one of the worst teams in the NFL for the final 10 weeks of the regular season. They won only four games after Oct. 18, and one was on a Hail Mary. In spite of this, Green Bay still qualified for the playoffs and will play Washington on Sunday. And while things may appear bleak, here are 3 reasons to believe:

http://packersnotes.com/2016/01/3-reasons-to-believe-in-packers/

 

[Ceodore]

Sounds like Shields is doubtful again... What the hell happened to that guy's dome?

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

As a long time Packer fan the last 20 years of football have been awesome for me to watch. I know a lot of people seem to only want to equate success with Super Bowl victories, which by the way, the Packers have won 2 (out of 32 teams) in 20 years, not too bad. Ask the other 27 teams who have less or no Super Bowl wins/appearances in the last 20 years. Yes, the Super Bowl is a HUGE game and fun to win, but its 1 out of a possible 20 in a season.

All that said, this has been a "hard" year (even at 10-6) to be a Packer Fan, mainly due to the expectations that many of us had. But, no matter what happens Sunday or after, I have enjoyed this season and the 10 wins for what they were each and every week. Super Bowls are nice, but so are wins on any given Sunday. 20 other teams and their fans are sitting at home this weekend, maybe wishing they were Packer Players/Fans.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Sounds like Shields is doubtful again... What the hell happened to that guy's dome?

Let's hope he's back playing in time for the Super Bowl!

 

[broguy]

Sounds like Shields is doubtful again... What the hell happened to that guy's dome?

How many concussions is this for Shields? It's his second of the season and I think he suffered one last season against the Patriots, if I remember correctly. He's unfortunately headed down a dangerous road and will be more susceptible to future concussions. As much as we're gonna miss him on Sunday, I'm glad they're not rushing him back (though teams definitely have less latitude on this front given the concussion protocol).

 

[Packerlifer]

Scary stat of the week...IMO

"Kirk Cousins led the NFL in both completion percentage (69.8)and passer rating (126.1) in the second half of the 2015 season, while Aaron Rodgers ranked 32nd and 27th, respectively, in those categories during the final 8 games."

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/po...usins-unfamiliar-foe-familiar-to-some-packers

 

[Packerlifer]

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/73594/breaking-down-the-wild-card-playoff-game-packers-at-redskins


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...have-the-personnel-to-keep-up-with-green-bay/

 

[rodell330]

Shields has more than just a concussion ... I'm willing to bet my ridiculous govt. salary on it. His shoulder or arm was probably hurt in that fall as well.