Since the Packers handled the Lions on Sunday, they should be able to handle the Bears this week, right? Think about it. The Lions have: A talented but erratic QB One dominant receiver A tough defensive line A cover-2 strategy designed to contain the Packers Sounds very similar to the Bears. The main difference is […]
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Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers Key Matchups
The Minnesota Vikings visit Lambeau Field and face the Green Bay Packers for just the first time this season. The two teams will square off again in week 17 in Minnesota. Both teams are coming off of a big loss and are fighting to keep postseason hopes alive. The Packers were handed their worst loss […]
Packers Stock Report: Another Gritty Win Edition
I didn’t think the Packers were going to pull that one out on Sunday. The offensive line couldn’t do much of anything, Mason Crosby gave away points, and the Lions seemed one play away from delivering the dagger. Then all of the sudden, the offensive line came together, Aaron Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb on a […]
Packers Stock Report: The Bye Week is Finally Here Edition
The NFL season never unfolds how we think it will. The same can be said about the Packers 2012 season.Who could have predicted the following? Tom Crabtree having more long touchdown catches than any wide receiver. 10 starters missing time with injuries. Special teams being a bright spot despite Mason Crosby going into a funk. […]
Game Balls and Lame Calls: Packers 31, Cardinals 17
As Packers players kept limping off the field Sunday, Aaron Rodgers kept his team moving forward. Well, for the most part, anyway. There were some frustrating moments, and more failed opportunities to bury a team before the fourth quarter, but given all the injuries, Sunday’s win over the Cardinals was a good one. As the […]