The Packers 2009 Schedule

by Brandon on Apr 14, 2009 11:57 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

NFL.com and the NFL Network have been trying to make a big deal about the announcement of the 2009 NFL schedule. As if it were the NBA draft lottery or something similar. Although now Packer fans can start checking their calendar to see which home game would be the best one for a trip to Lambeau.

NFL.com does have a nifty interactive schedule, but here's the bottom line:

Wk	Date	Matchup	TV	Time
1	Sun, Sept. 13	vs. Chicago Bears	NBC	8:20 p.m.
2	Sun, Sept. 20	vs. Cincinnati Bengals	CBS	1 p.m.
3	Sun, Sept. 27	at St. Louis Rams	FOX	1 p.m.
4	Mon, Oct. 5	at Minnesota Vikings	ESPN	8:20 p.m.
5	Bye
6	Sun, Oct. 18	vs. Detroit Lions	FOX	1 p.m.
7	Sun, Oct. 25	at Cleveland Browns	FOX	1 p.m.
8	Sun, Nov. 1	vs. Minnesota Vikings	FOX	1 p.m.
9	Sun, Nov. 8	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	FOX	1 p.m.
10	Sun, Nov. 15	vs. Dallas Cowboys	FOX	4:15 p.m.
11	Sun, Nov. 22	vs. San Francisco 49ers	FOX	1 p.m.
12	Thu, Nov. 26	at Detroit Lions	FOX	12:30 p.m.
13	Mon, Dec. 7	vs. Baltimore Ravens	ESPN	8:30 p.m.
14	Sun, Dec. 13	at Chicago Bears	FOX	1 p.m.
15	Sun, Dec. 20	at Pittsburgh Steelers	FOX	1 p.m.
16	Sun, Dec. 27	vs. Seattle Seahawks	FOX	1 p.m.
17	Sun, Jan. 3	at Arizona Cardinals	FOX	4:15 p.m.

Two conferences stand out on this schedule; the NFC West and AFC North. Those are the two conferences that the Packers play in 2009.

The two other games, at Tampa and home for Dallas, are tough games based on their 2008 records, but Tampa might be in for a big shock this season as they've gone through some major changes. Those games will both be interesting since they are repeats from last season and the Packers lost them both.

The games against Pittsburgh and Baltimore will be tough, but Cleveland and Cincinnati are very winnable. The NFC West is the worst division. San Francisco, Seattle, and St. Louis should all be bad again in 2009, and Arizona has to overcome the Super Bowl loser curse.

Unfortunately, an easier schedule for the Packers means an easier schedule for Minnesota and Chicago. Oh, and Detroit too, no matter what their uniforms look like next season.

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Thinking of coming up for the Ravens game

Always wanted to experience the “Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field” (you guys must be sick of hearing that!), and nighttime in December seems like it will be an “experience!” I heard that Green bay has NEVER had a nighttime game in December and am honored my Ravens are the first.

So where do I stay (close to stadium) and where do I go to eat and drink!? Any ideas of where to sit and how to get seats? Does Lambeau have “Club Seats?” This Baltimorean is just not used to that type of cold weather. Hope my Ravens are tougher in the cold than I am! Thanks!

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 15, 2009 8:32 AM CDT reply actions

There are indoor club seats, but they are the worst seats in the house IMHO.

Either get on the secondary ticket market (eBay, Stub Hub) or just show up without tickets and scalp them. Personally, I would reccommend the latter, but I realize you’l want to have tickets in hand if you are going through the effort of coming.

You need to sit outside; just wear more clothes than you ever have before, and then put on a jacket. Bring something warm to sit on, as the metal bleachers should be about 300 degrees below zero that night.

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by Adam P on Apr 15, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Sounds wonderful

perhaps I’ll train to get ready by sitting on a slab of ice naked? on second thought , maybe not. Wouldn’t be good for either me or whoever else finds me there later. I have no problem scalping, as I;ve done so for two Super Bowls and countless other events. Are they available and reasonable on game day outside the stadium and what are the legal rules, if any, to consider? Thanks.

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 20, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Try Curly's Pub right at Lambeau Field

And I predict a 10-6 season, with the Packers only losing one home game.

by coreyhess on Apr 15, 2009 8:51 AM CDT reply actions

If that's the case,

may it be the MNF game with my Ravens.

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 20, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions

My annual Road Trip game

For a guy on a budget, it’s looking like Cleveland or St. Louis. Cleveland has dirt cheap seats and St. Louis has plenty of seats.

Or I guess there’s always hopping on the El to catch a game at Soldier Field. It would be the first game I’ve been to there that I’ve cared about since the spaceship landed.

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by TkGoUWGB on Apr 15, 2009 10:35 AM CDT reply actions

Sunday Night Opener v. Cutler and the Bears

My prediction is 27 – 9 Pack. Cutler will throw 2 picks in his Bears debut, one being a pick-6 to Charles. The Bears will lean too heavily on the pass, trying to get Forte the ball down the field instead of in the backfield. The Pack, on the other hand, will get a solid game from Rodgers and the Corps of receivers as Jennings begins his monster year in fashion with 2 TDs.

by spell on Apr 15, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions

The Pack will be at least

10-6, with a wild card playoff victory.

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by DennardC on Apr 15, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

We were looking at a 10-6 season last year, too

I’ll reserve judgment, but it looks like we’ve got some winnable games – looking at you, NFC West.

by Weldon on Apr 15, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions

ahh were not coming to atlanta ill have to go to tampa

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by dc_allday on Apr 19, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions