“Jersey” Al’s cast of writers make their 2011 NFL Playoff predictions for the Wild Card Round.
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Who Do We Want? Ranking The Green Bay Packers’ Potential Playoff Opponents
As the wise philosopher Homer Simpson once declared, “The waiting game sucks! Let’s play Hungry Hungry Hippos!” That’s the dilemma facing the Green Bay Packers this week as they wait out their first round bye and for their opponent in the divisional round to be determined. While it’s doubtful the Packers are playing children’s board […]
NFL Playoff Preview. A Wild Weekend is in the Cards
The Packers will face the Giants, Falcons or Lions on Jan. 15 in a divisional round playoff game at Lambeau Field. All three teams gave the Packers everything they could handle in regular season games, and lost. Looking ahead to the divisional round, I expect one of these three teams to again give the Packers […]
Green Bay Packers Playoff Picture: Familiarity Breeds Contempt
With the exception of the San Francisco 49ers, the Green Bay Packers faced (and beat) every other playoff team at some point during the regular season. Through those five games, having faced the Lions twice, the Packers won by a combined score of 177-139.
The Contenders: Reviewing the Packers Competition for the Top Seed in the NFC
The Green Bay Packers haven’t hosted a playoff game at Lambeau Field since losing to the Giants in the NFC Championship on Jan. 20, 2008. After a 7-0 start, the Packers have some people whispering about going undefeated. Barring injury, the Packers are more talented than any of their remaining opponents. But can they go undefeated? That’s a tall […]