Brief Recap: Green Bay Packers Crush Seahawks 48-10
by Brandon on Dec 27, 2009 3:33 PM CST
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With the Green Bay Packers win, and the NY Giants loss to Carolina, the Packers have clinched a wild card playoff spot. It's not home field advantage, but it's a 1st round bye of sorts as they can rest anyone they want next week against the Cardinals. It might seem like a preseason game, with all backups and a generic game plan, as the Packers will likely travel back to Arizona in two weeks for their 1st playoff game. I doubt either the Packers or Cardinals will want to show any strategy they may want to use in the playoffs.
As to the game, by the end of the 1st quarter, it looked like it could turn into a blowout. The Seahawks opened the game by forcing the Packers into a three-and-out. Then they ran the ball 60 yards down the field, but QB Matt Hasselbeck threw an unbelievably bad INT right at LB A.J. Hawk, which set up the Packers first TD.
Hasselbeck ended the game with 4 INTs. RB Brandon Jackson had a big day and scored 3 TDs (he came into the game with only 2 career TDs).
The Seahawks' offense couldn't get much going all game to put up a challenge. The Packers' offense had a good day running the ball and connected on some big pass plays. The Packers went to their backups in the 4th quarter, while the Seahawks kept their starters in for the entire game, and they still outscored them 10-7 in the quarter.
A good win against a struggling team, and it won them a playoff berth too. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everybody.
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Perfectly fun for most of the game
Enjoy the week, and let’s cover Fitzgerald next Sunday.
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by Clutch16 on Dec 27, 2009 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great job of winning the games you're supposed to win.
The only thing that worries me now is the possibility of having to play at Arizona two weeks in a row, seeing as the Cardinals and Packers will likely end up as the #4 and #5 seeds, respectively.
Also, it’s sad to see Matt Hasselbeck being reduced to throwing picks to Atari Bigby (twice!) and Jarrett Bush.
by Tophr on Dec 27, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I Imagine
That both teams will probably sit most of their starters. No reason to risk anything, or show anything to the other team. Just let next week be a warm up.
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by Gravity on Dec 27, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably right
Should be interesting to see what we do next week.
On a side note I love the Penguins as well. Do you ever post on there SB Nation blog?
by packallday555 on Dec 27, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On and Off
Similar to over here. I pretty much just read blog posts and occasionally weigh in.
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Happily supporting the Stanley Cup Champions 12 years later.
by Gravity on Dec 27, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Cardinals win and the Vikings lose their next two games
a Cardinals win may get them the bye, so they may be playing for something next week.
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by jobe on Dec 27, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would really like to see us play at Minnesota one more time
The game really wouldn’t be as nerve racking as before because hey, what’s one more loss, but a win would be epic.
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 27, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
An interesting scenario...
but I don’t see the Vikings losing to the Bears tomorrow night. Granted, anything can happen in a divisional game like that, but I think the Vikes come out pissed off after last week’s loss and demolish the Bears. Then again, I said that about the Saints this week as well…
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by texwestern on Dec 27, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we all know how Brett likes the cold
and many people thought they’d walk over Carolina as well. I think they will end up winning but at the same time, if the Bears pulled an upset I wouldn’t be surprised.
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 27, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right
Seeing how the Bears have been playing as of late leads me to believe there is a very minimal chance of them winning, but the Vikes poor o-line play combined with Favre not usually playing well in cold, windy weather wouldn’t be a good combination.
by packallday555 on Dec 28, 2009 4:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wait though...
We could still fall to the #6 seed, couldn’t we?
by TrevorR on Dec 28, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Winning?
Ta hell with that. We owned them in every facet of the game.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Dec 28, 2009 1:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of a bittersweet day for me.
Packers win, and, combined with the Giants’ loss, the Packers are in the playoffs.
However, I found out just as the game was starting that a family friend died last week.
I’m both happy and sad right now.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and those pumped about Brohm showing up the Packers in his first start?
17-29 for 146 and two picks, no TDs.
Flynn didn’t look bad, a couple of overthrows but also a good scramble + pass for a first. I look forward to seeing more of him next week.
by Danwood on Dec 27, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was very impressed with Flynn. On a couple throws he had some nice arm strength
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by Michael M on Dec 27, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I like him more than Rodgers. I’m not saying he’s a better QB or anything, just that i like watching him more.
Brohm showed up TT by stepping on the field with a Packer jersey last year. The guy is just not very good.
by uglyfatpimplynerd on Dec 27, 2009 6:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fairly sure his comment was in sarcasm, sir.
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It *was* nice seeing him :)
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Dec 28, 2009 1:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is kind of a small detail in the scheme of things but,
I was thinking today: The Packers are going down to Arizona this week, where it will be nice,warm, and have a vacation-like feel. Then the following week they again will travel down to Arizona. What if McCarthy was to tell his players they will be staying down in arizona for the full 2 weeks. Wouldn’t that be a nice treat/reward for this team. Plus it woud eliminate some of the hometown media distractions, players could have their families meet them while they are sationed in Arizona for 2 full weeks. I know this really doesnt matter much, but I think it might not be a bad idea.
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know what happens if the Packers play in Arizona two straight weeks?
It means both NFC first-round playoff games would be rematches of games in Week 17.
Green Bay @ Arizona, week 17, followed by Green Bay @ Arizona, Wild-Card weekend.
Also, Philadelphia @ Dallas, week 17, followed by a rematch of those two teams the following week.
I seem to remember something like this happening with Packers-Lions in 1993, but not like this, with both games being potential rematches from Week 17.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas-Washington update:
Cowboys are leading, 14-0.
So much for that December slump. Looks like the Giants are going to be out of it after tonight. They deserve to be out of it after their performance today.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Dallas is tcob'in but im not sold on em
At this point I think the Pack can beat any team in the NFC.Thats not to say they are the best team but i like our chances a lot. Especially when the ground game is plugging like it was today.
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I would rather see Green Bay at Arizona in the wild-card week, though. For that to happen, Dallas would need to lose one more game. This would mean our victory over Dallas would have playoff implications.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
?
as I understand it, its basically set that the Pack will play Arizona week 1
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean Green Bay owns tiebreaker over Philadelphia?
I know Green Bay has the head-to-head tiebreaker over Dallas, but what about the Eagles?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no I heard today Philly has the tie breaker over the Packers.
But remember next week Dallas players Philly.
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is really complicated.
If Dallas wins tonight and next week, would Green Bay head to Arizona or Dallas in the first round of the playoffs?
Sorry, I’m a little confused here.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well if Dallas wins both this week and next week they win the east.
and Philly would take the #2 wild card spot. But if Philly wins next week they take the east and the #3 seed if Arizona loses to the Pack. Which would mean Philly the #3 would play Dallas the #6 and Arizona the #4 would play Greenbay the #5. I guess it is more confusing than I thought
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think I'm just going to wait to see what happens next week.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yup, its going to probobly be much like a preseason game,
in which we will see the staters for one half.
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, for both teams.
I think a lot of us will end up watching Eagles-Cowboys, to see what Green Bay’s playoff seed will be.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Helpful Link
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by OznCoop on Dec 27, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
That link will come in handy over the next week.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Next week's Eagles-Cowboys game is much bigger now.
That game will impact our playoff standing, as well as the standings of Dallas and Philadelphia.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 27, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A couple interesting scenarios:
#1
—Eagles tie Cowboys, Cardinals beat Packers
NFC seeds are then
1/2 Saints, Vikings
3 Eagles 11-4-1
4 Cardinals 11-5
5 Cowboys 10-5-1
6 Packers 10-6
Which would give Packers @ Eagles, Cowboys @ Cardinals
#2
—Cowboys beat Eagles, Packers tie Cardinals
Then seeding is
1/2 Saints/Vikings
3 Cowboys 11-5
4 Cardinals 10-5-1
5 Eagles 11-5
6 Packers 10-5-1
Which would give Packers @ Cowboys, Eagles @ Cardinals
Check out the yahoo scenario generator for more fun. All the non-tie scenarios I looked at resulted in Packers @ Cardinals.
by DaveInTucson on Dec 28, 2009 1:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, here's another: Cardinals are still alive for #2 seed
—Vikings lose out, Cowboys beat Eagles, Cardinals beat Packers
Then:
1 Saints (14-2 or 13-3)
2 Cardinals (11-5)
3 Cowboys (11-5)
4 Vikings (11-5)
5 Eagles (11-5)
6 Packers (10-6)
by DaveInTucson on Dec 28, 2009 1:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
is there any scenario where we play the vikes in the firstround? i think its actually impossible. wait if the pack loses and the vikes lose out and the cowboys lose, what would it look like? im lost on the tie breakers
by bAHtMANgreen on Dec 28, 2009 5:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario: Packers @ Vikings in 1st round
—Vikings lose out, Eagles beat Cowboys, Cardinals beat Packers:
1 Saints (14-2 or 13-3)
2 Eagles (12-4)
3 Cardinals (11-5)
4 Vikings (11-5)
5 Packers (10-6)
6 Cowboys (10-6)
The Eagles win on the conference record tie breaker over the Vikings on any scenario that results in them with the same W-L record.
by DaveInTucson on Dec 28, 2009 8:03 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
There is still a TON of things that could change in the seeding for the NFC North. Pretty crazy considering the six teams are all locked up!
by TrevorR on Dec 28, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Vikings tie breakers are actually not good right now (except vs Saints)
MIN vs NO: if the Vikings win out, and Saints lose next week, Vikings have the better conference record, and get #1 seed
MIN vs PHI: Eagles win on conference record under any scenario that gives them the same W-L record as the Vikings
MIN vs DAL: Same deal as Eagles: Cowboys win on conference record if they tie on W-L
MIN vs ARI: Cardinals won head-to-head
Bottom line:
—Vikings finish 2-0: clinch bye, maybe #1 seed
—Vikings finish 1-1: Bye goes to Eagles (if they win), otherwise Vikings
—Vikings finish 0-2: no bye for Vikings, could go to Eagles, Cowboys or Cardinals, depending on scenario
by DaveInTucson on Dec 28, 2009 8:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How do the Vikes have a better conference record? They lost to the Cardinals and Panthers. The Saints lost to the Bucs and Cowboys. Both have 2 in conference losses. Do the Vikings have more wins within the conference?
by packallday555 on Dec 28, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For Vikings to have a better conference record than Saints,
Vikings need to win out. They would be 13-3 (conf: 10-2)
Saints need to lose to Panthers. They would be 13-3 (conf: 9-3)
by DaveInTucson on Dec 28, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ok, I got ya now. So as of now the Saints are 9-2 in conference, and the Vikes are 8-2. I really hope the Saints win, as the Vikings having homefield advantage at the “Clover” Dome would make for a much easier path for them.
by packallday555 on Dec 28, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
None of this matters now though! hahah
by TrevorR on Dec 29, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha thank God!
You live in MN, don’t you just love listening to the media here talk about Vikings’ losses :)? I haven’t been listening to KFAN at all because I’m on Winter Break from college, and I used to listen in between my morning classes, but I have enjoyed reading the newspaper and watching the news stations. I can only imagine how bad “PA” is freaking out right now, or making excuses for them. Either way, I would love listening to him haha. I don’t know if you get the Star Tribune but I loved that Zulgad actually predicted a Vikings loss against the Bears.
by packallday555 on Dec 29, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Taking care of business
It was good to see the Pack go out and take care of business. It does not matter who they play in the first round of the playoffs because they have to beat everybody once you are in. Either you are in because you are happy to be in or you are in to make a run for the SB. I want to see them make a run and just go out and beat everybody.
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by packer wannabe on Dec 28, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We have the offense to make a run it will just depend on our defense.
by packallday555 on Dec 28, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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