That seems to happen less and less with most teams. With the way offenses can score points fast, no lead is really that safe, until maybe the 5 minute mark and it is a 3-4 score lead.
You nailed it Pack. MLF should have learned two things from the last two games - 1) he's gotta get all over Barry to tighten up that DL. We know they can do it, they've done it most of the season. Get Back! and 2) keep the hammer down on O until the game is over or you can take victory kneel downs. Please don't get into the MM habit of playing not to lose in Q4. Leave it to Rodgers, he'll get it home or die trying. I don't like going out with a whimper, especially in a loss. Play to win for 60 minutes.
I agree. I watch a lotta games and have not seen the #2 QB take the reins in Q4. I agree with Pack it would be nice to do. But with this team, I wouldn't feel comfortable putting Love in (and protecting Rodgers) unless they have a 21 plus point lead in Q4. I don't see that happening but would welcome it. And actually more to give Rodgers a rest. He's banged up with that foot.
Good summary Lambeau, although it's sad when the best the STs can do is not make mistakes. How about a forced fumble or a return for 6? I'm not holding my breath.
Would be sweet to wrap up the #1 Seed after this weekend and let Love and all the backups play in Detroit. I just don't see that happening with the Bucs playing the Jets on Sunday. I am pulling for wins by The Packers, Jets, Cards and Ravens this weekend. I hope that isn't asking for too much.
I'll be happy if the Packers and Cards win. Then the Packers have the #1 seed locked and can rest Rodgers against the Lions and give Love some snaps. The Cowboys worry me. I hate to admit it but they have a very good team. I just don't see them, or anyone else, beating the Packers at Lambeau in January. Just don't see it. And I think there's no way the Bucs can secure the #1 seed. I hope that's true. But again, the Bucs don't concern me as much as the Cowboys.
Al was a weird dude but ya can't argue with his philosophy (although his kid is TRULY weird). But it is that simple for the Packers. Just win. A lot of teams need a lot of help so we should be grateful. I'd be happy to play the Cards, Bucs, 'Boys, Rams or anyone else at Lambeau in January. They're all either dome teams or warm weather teams. Some people say that doesn't matter. I don't buy it.
The Eagles are still sniffing around at 8-7 and have won 6 in a row. However, if you consider who those wins were against, they wouldn't worry me. The Saints are still in there, but they are a shell of the team that kicked our butts in week 1.
Thanks. Yeah I wouldn't be worried about either. I'm surprised the Eagles have won 6 straight. (I think they have 3 first round picks next year.....) And I was shocked that Miami has won, I think, 7 in a row. They went from 1-7 to 8-7. Now that's a turnaround. But I don't see them doing much damage in the AFC IF they make the playoffs.
I really hope the Packers from earlier in the season show up and put the Queens away early and for good. This has to be it for Zimmer. They have a lot of talent on that team. They would worry me in the playoffs. Hell they worry me this Sunday. Playing the Packers is their SB. They'd love a sweep as a consolation prize. That cannot happen, and won't.I just hope the Vikings come out and lose.
Without the Packers scoring all those TD's the score would have been different too
I see you notice that too.
I still don't know why Philly collapsed after their last SB win. Part of it was realizing late that Wentz wasn't coming back (well, not in Philly). But that SB team had one incredible D. And I thought Pederson was a very good HC. I agree they could become a very good team in the next few years, assuming they bring in the right coaching staff, and yeah, if the City of Brotherly Love doesn't rain hate down on them. I have a good friend who is a passionate Iggles fan. He's also constantly frustrated.
