Packers Periscope: Eyeing the Enemy (49ers)

Welcome to the 2013 NFL season. The Green Bay Packers open their schedule the same way they closed out last season—with a trip to San Francisco to face the 49ers.  While it is only Week 1, Packers fans should get a pretty good handle on what the 2013 version of their team looks like as […]

Are the 49ers still Tougher than the Packers?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the hell out of the Green Bay Packers last season. Twice. In week one, the 49ers ran for 186 yards and averaged almost six yards per carry. Alex Smith had only six incomplete passes and routinely hit wide open receivers hanging out in the middle of the field, unafraid of […]

Packers Schedule Analysis: The March to 16-0 (but probably 11-5 or 10-6)

The 2013 NFL schedule was released Thursday night and it included three Sunday night games and a Monday night game for the Green Bay Packers. You can view the entire Packers 2013 schedule here. You can view the entire NFL 2013 schedule here. Here’s everything else you need to know about the Packers 2013 schedule (or […]

Surviving Sunday: Packers News, Notes and Links for the Football Deprived

Forgive me, Packers fans, I’m about to stick up for the Chicago Bears. (*The author pauses for a moment to put on his bullet-proof vest, change the locks on his home, and take a deep breath*) I have no problem with the Bears one year, $2 million contract offer to Brian Urlacher. I’m actually insulted […]

Two Simple Things That Beat the Packers in San Francisco

In the aftermath of the Packers’ loss to the 49ers, there were fingers pointing in every direction. If you were a Packer, there was no escape from the scrutiny, whether it was deserved or not. Players, coaches, GMs, scouts, everyone except the owners were raked over the coals (we never do anything wrong, right?). But in reality, […]