Green Bay’s win over the Pats wasn’t a lopsided victory like the ones they reeled off in their previous two home games against the Eagles and Bears, but by defeating the Patriots, 26-21, on Sunday, the Packers made a clear statement: They are the toughest team to play at its home stadium, and they will […]
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Cory’s Corner: The Packers need home cooking in the playoffs
After starting out the season 1-2, the Packers are playing like it’s 1996. And it’s all due to a little home cooking. Lambeau Field has turned into a House of Horrors for opposing teams this year. The Packers have scored 219 of 330 points at home. They lead the NFL in home scoring and total […]
Packers vs. Giants: Home Field and The X-Factor
All week, the discussion surrounding the Green Bay Packers’ Divisional Round game has been primarily about their matchup with the New York Giants’ defensive line. It seems to be the biggest focal point of the whole game, especially with the young talents of Jason Pierre-Paul matching up against veteran Chad Clifton.
But there is an X-factor to this “battle in the trenches” that hasn’t been mentioned much: Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hard count.