Packers Game Ball Recap: Packers Pull Away From 49ers, 34-16
by Brandon on Dec 5, 2010 3:48 PM CST
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PrintThe Green Bay Packers got off to a slow start, and then allowed a late first half touchdown pass to TE Vernon Davis that brought the halftime lead down to a single point. But they came back and dominated in the second half. The offense connected on some big plays, and the defense held the 49ers to only 31 yards of total offense in the final 25 minutes of the game.
I'm unfortunately excluding RB James Starks. He surprised me by getting a lot of playing time and running well against a good run defense. Because, once again, the top two offensive players (QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Greg Jennings) carried the offense.
For the second week in a row, the defense didn't make any game changing turnovers, but a late INT by S Nick Collins did end the game. While LB Clay Matthews was held in check, LB Frank Zombo and DE Cullen Jenkins brought pressure instead. Unfortunately, Jenkins was hurt very late in the game, and we'll have to wait and see how he's doing later.
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A-Rod is the best QB in the league
he’s gonna lead us to the Super Bowl I think. He is in the groove, if the defense can continue to play like they have, I think we win out this season and get a first round bye.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 5, 2010 3:53 PM CST reply actions
His season QB rating
is up to 100.2, pushing his career rating up to 98.0 – well ahead of Rivers for #1 all-time career. Rivers is having major trouble in Oakland too right now.
by Archibaldcrane on Dec 5, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
That game's in San Diego, actually.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
Rodgers and Rivers
Taking things to an extra percentage point in order to break the tie between them, Rodgers started the day as the second highest rated career passer, with a rating of 97.28, only 0.06 points behind Rivers (97.34).
Today, A-Rod raised his rating by 0.74 points, to 98.02, to temporarily, at least, take over the top spot.
With 2:00 left in the Chargers’ game, Rivers has dropped to 97.03 and the Raiders have the ball, with no SD timeouts remaining. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Game over.
Current score:
Rodgers 98.02
Rivers 97.03
S. Young 96.81
and, after the way he played today, I can’t see P. Manning (94.89 at the start of the day), going ahead of Young. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Manning
has so many attempts now since he’s been playing so long that it’s hard for him to move his career rating much in either direction in a single game.
Which is nice.
by Archibaldcrane on Dec 5, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
I like Zombo's Zorro sack celebration.
I don’t think I have seen him do it before. Awesome!
Zombo
He got a sack last week and did the zorro kinda thing w/ the “Z”… Only 2nd or 3rd time tho!
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
ooooh
Here I was thinking ninja, but really it’s Zorro.
by PackApologist on Dec 5, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
I saw it last week and loved it.
Anthony Tolliver says "Get that weak stuff outta here!"
EXTEND JASON RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Driver left out too
Since his amazing catch was his only big play, I left him out of the voting too (unfortunately).
We understand
You can only have so many guys up there really. Since there were so many different options on offense I just voted for Rodgers. Once he settled in, things went well for the offense and they were basically unstoppable.
by PackApologist on Dec 5, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
DRIVER'S PLAY SPARKED THE CLUMBSLY PACK
In the word’s of MM – Driver’s play was the pivital play of the game!
To be fair
he got wide-open on the first drive, Rodgers just overthrew him – should’ve been an easy TD.
by Archibaldcrane on Dec 5, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you so much for posting this.
That is one of the greatest clips I’ve seen. DD is an animal.
Anthony Tolliver says "Get that weak stuff outta here!"
EXTEND JASON RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I voted for Donald Driver.
The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.
Starks looks like
a player….
Now if we could get some consistent
run blocking we may be reay for
cold weather football.
i thought he looked good!
he averaged over 4ypc, hit the holes quickly and got what was there. He’s not nearly as hesitant as Bjax. I already think we’re much more prepared for the rest of the season.
I agree...
Starks was very decisive in his running, he would see the hole and hit it hard. I think I only saw one play that went for a loss and it was only because he was hit behind the line by someone that came free and he still fought to only lose a yard. He seemed to fight hard every play. There was definitely a difference in the running game when he was in there compared to bJax. If Starks can build upon this strong first showing I feel a lot more comfortable about the running game moving into December football.
Ditto
Good strong runner. He definately has a second gear. Most importantly he took some hits and get on the field and was able to produce. Can’t ask for much more than that. He might be able to supply us with something for cold weather football.
by PackApologist on Dec 5, 2010 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
See my Fanpost on Starks!
Kid looked great, like I thought he would… Kids a keeper, IMO!!!
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
He ran over Patrick Willis and 2 other 49ers on 1 10 yard run
and what everyone else said. Nuff said. This guy had a very good game!
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
What is crazy
is that he hadn’t played in a real, live football game where the score was being kept in like 2 years. Definitely looked solid.
You can thank the O-Line for some of that
They were giving him some nice holes. That he hit them and kept driving is definitely to his credit, though. It certainly beat watching BJax dance around behind the LOS.
"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
i voted for jennings
i just don’t even think he could be any better. he catches everything, gets open short, deep, whatever. just an awesome player, his fake DESTROYED that 9er corner on his short TD catch.
I voted for Rodgers.
I have to wonder how he views games against San Francisco. He grew up in the Bay Area, as a 49ers fan, and he nearly went to San Francisco in the draft in 2005. However, they passed on him and selected Alex Smith.
Needless to say, I’m not upset Rodgers fell and got drafted by Green Bay.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 5:54 PM CST reply actions
Just
read this yesterday, about that.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
I can't read that.
Do you have another link for it?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Never mind.
I found the story you talked about. Nice story indeed.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Here,
<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_16755523?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com" target="new">Try this.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
Link fail.
All the more reason I should look at the “preview” button before I click “post”.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure why
I just clicked on the link in my post, and I was able to read it.
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Anyone know where I can get the yellow and blue poofball hats the Packers wore today?
I just looked, the link in the game thread no longer works.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions
Packers pro shop?
Just checked … they’re not there, either.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
This probably doesn't help
I know they have carried the thing in the physical store. I’m not seeing it through their website though. Maybe if you called them they could ship it out to you?
by PackApologist on Dec 5, 2010 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I tried looking at,
But the link no longer worked.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
a bought one a few weeks ago at the this mom and pop shop in Wausau
it’s a freaking sweet hat. I got that old school one and newest one as well.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 5, 2010 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Great!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 5, 2010 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
I've been trying to find a link for you to order it but it looks like they sold out once fans saw them on the sidelines tonight
I think there are still a few left at the Packerland Plus store here in Wausau, this is their number if you maybe wanted to call and check and see if they could ship it to you
+17158425731
good luck
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 5, 2010 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just going to assume
that with our training staff, Cullen Jenkins will be put on the IR this week. Our training staff has to be right there with the Portland Trail Blazers as the worst training staff in pro sports.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
I’ll probably get grilled for this but it does seem like we have quite a few injuries year in and year out. More so than most other teams. Could just as easily be bad luck too.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2010 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
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