Open Thread: Packers at Dallas

by Brandon on Nov 29, 2007 7:09 PM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
7:15 p.m. CST, NFL Network
This is an open thread for the game.

Inactives from PackersNews.com.

Cornerback Charles Woodson and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila both were declared inactive.

Woodson (big toe) and KGB (ankle) both were injured in last Thursday's win at Detroit.

Jarrett Bush will replace Woodson as the starting left cornerback.

Also inactive were: receiver Shaun Bodiford, safety Aaron Rouse, safety Marviel Underwood, guard Allen Barbre, tight end Bubba Franks and defensive tackle Johnny Jolly.

Nick Collins is active and will start at free safety.

I'm really surprised Woodson and KGB are going to miss this game, and losing both (or either) is a big loss.

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Where are the Packer fans?

You guys are getting ripped off in this game.

First, that non-call on pass interference was bogus. That would be called on most other teams in the league. Was it Reeves on coverage? He was bumping the receiver, never looked back, leaned on him as the ball arrived.

Then on that reception going the other way, Harris clearly took the ball away. "Forward progress stopped" is an extremely lame explanation for a blown call.

That's some home-field advantage the Cowboys have so far.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 7:40 PM CST reply actions

agreed

loss of Woodson and KGB hurts a lot too.

There's a lot for the Packers to overcome, but plenty of football to play yet...

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 7:51 PM CST up reply actions

not to mention

the delay of game penalty.

field goals game so far.

Packers will need to get a running game going at some point.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 7:52 PM CST reply actions

poor

choice by Favre to throw that ball.

Cowboys are getting a darned good pass rush... no idea why he threw that.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 7:55 PM CST reply actions

Agreed .. very poor decision

He had to throw it somewhere or take the sack. There's a lot of speed on that Dallas D line. He should have know it was coming and found somewhere along the sideline to dump it.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

and the

Cowboys make them pay.

That was easy. Green Bay better get something going on this next drive - so far they look a little lost.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 7:58 PM CST reply actions

and just

like that. boom

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:07 PM CST reply actions

and just

like that again.

Man..... 20-10 - what the heck is happening here....

The Packers look like melted butter right now.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:12 PM CST reply actions

Good call on the onside kick

I wonder how long it will take for other teams to start guarding against that now that Philly and Green Bay have both tried it, and almost both successfully.

Dallas just scored again on a couple deep passes, first to Owens, then to Fasano. Doesn't look like Green Bay's d-backs are up to the challenge right now. (Of course, Romo has made some great throws, too.)

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:14 PM CST reply actions

Favre is not having a good night throwing

He's thrown up a few fly balls and some wobbly ducks. Even some of the complete passes don't look that well thrown -- despite what Collinsworth says.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:20 PM CST reply actions

Not sure why Green Bay isn't running more ..

.. and it's going to cost them. More pressure, another interception, and Favre may be hurt.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:22 PM CST reply actions

stinking

too much pass rush by the Cowboys, bad Brett came to play right now.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:23 PM CST reply actions

And now the pass interference

Getting ugly quick. Personally, I never liked the PI rule. This one is for 40 yards. The rule is the rule, but that's just weak.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:24 PM CST reply actions

if the cowboys

win this challenge, it'll turn this game into a joke.

I absolutely hate the NFL rules about catches and the bullshit that goes with it. If the guy can't hold onto the ball while he's rolling on the ground, it's not a catch.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:26 PM CST reply actions

incomplete

well... how 'bout that. Jerry Jones didn't pay them enough apparently.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:27 PM CST reply actions

That was a pretty lame challenge

I didn't think there was much chance of success on that one.

Ultimately didn't matter. Cowboys are hard to stop from inside the 10.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

stopping

the Cowboys appears to be impossible for the Packers tonight.

If they don't get a stop on this drive, this game could get out of hand.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

good lord

at least they got a hit on Romo.

right now the Packers secondary is sucking sucking sucking.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:39 PM CST reply actions

Wow. What was Harris thinking?

He just gave up on coverage on a jump ball. That's just making it easy on Dallas.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:40 PM CST reply actions

beautiful

play by Jennings.

first down plus, man he's got some speed.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:44 PM CST reply actions

what

a horrible screen.

man.... running screens is hard, but the linemen have to be looking around for whom to block.

free play, though. a gift from the Cowboys.

couple cowboys injured on defense. linebacker and cover corner.

packers need to score here. if they do, and Favre is marginal, migh as well let Rodgers play the rest.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:47 PM CST reply actions

all right

nice job by Rodgers!

I can imagine that Favre's elbow is going to stiffen up pretty good at half.

First TD pass by Rodgers?

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions

Fantastic play by Jennings after catch for TD

That was a nifty move after the catch. Good drive by Rodgers. I'd leave Favre on the sideline for now.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions

face mask

wasn't called on that TD play, was it?

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 8:54 PM CST reply actions

Nope. Should have been a 5-yarder

I don't think that would be assessed on the kick, so it would have been declined. But still, it should have been called. People often ask why Patriots fans complain about bad calls even when New England wins. It's because they're bad (or missed) calls. Pretty simple.

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 8:57 PM CST up reply actions

I'm done for the night here

I've been sick and I have to get up early. I know most of the cheeseheads are probably at the game, but you guys need to get some more game-time chatter here!

C'mon! You're the GREEN BAY PACKERS!

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by tommasse on Nov 29, 2007 9:08 PM CST reply actions

Rodgers

doesn't look half bad. Favre's done for the night, give him a chance.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions

Packers

moving the ball - down to the red zone.

Cool.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 9:21 PM CST reply actions

whooeee!

BIG face mask call!

First down Green Bay!

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 9:23 PM CST reply actions

Pack

coming back!

Hey.... within three!

Rodgers doing a good job. Did Dallas get too conservative?

or more likely it's because Romo is way off on his throws.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 9:27 PM CST reply actions

OH YEAH!

what a gorgeous play by TO!!!

Merry Chirstmas!

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 9:48 PM CST reply actions

screwed twice

on the pass interference call that gave Dallas a touchdown, then on the 3rd down call where Grant should have been given the first down.

Typical stuff when playing at Dallas. NBA referees at play.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 10:17 PM CST reply actions

crud

another loss in Dallas. Rodgers played well enough, and the refs give Dallas the game.

Typical.

Plenty of season left.

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by cornnation @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 29, 2007 10:46 PM CST reply actions

Cowboys would have kicked your ass

regardless of the calls. Take the loss like a man, and admit the Boys are the best team in the NFC.

Can't wait until the NFC Championship where we'll kick your ass again.

by Terry @ Acme Packing Company on Nov 30, 2007 8:04 AM CST up reply actions

way to prove us right

typical classy cowboy fan.

by Billy on Nov 30, 2007 9:58 AM CST up reply actions

Al Harris Fumble Recovery

It was obvious to me and everyone in my living room that Harris got screwed out of a turnover on the Cowboys first drive. I figured the Zebs would be a big deal, I just can't wrap my mind around the inefficiency of the officials in the game.

by Billy on Nov 30, 2007 12:16 AM CST reply actions