Recap: Packers Defeat Bears and Secure Home Field Advantage
by Brandon on Dec 25, 2011 10:51 PM CST
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While the Green Bay Packers never trailed Sunday night against the Bears, it was a frustrating night for the defense. The Packers showed off their poor run defense, and made the Bears offense (led by their 4th string QB and their 3rd string RB) look pretty good in the process. The Bears controlled on time of possession, and managed 441 yards of offense. It was not at all what I expected, but the Packers were thin on the defensive line, and it showed early when the Bears had most of their success on the ground.
However, as in most games this season, the Bears had two turnovers while the Packers had none. And the offense, despite a dry spell late in the first quarter, early in the second quarter, was nearly unstoppable. They scored on all five possessions near the end zone. This was an impressive game against any opponent, but Aaron Rodgers had some struggles last season against the Bears. He didn't have any problems with them in this game. He threw two TD passes each to Jordy Nelson and James Jones.
There weren't a lot of players making plays on defense, but Clay Matthews forced a fumble and intercepted a pass. He was as disruptive as ever, and the Bears even had problems running to his side of the field.
With the win, the 14-1 Packers secured home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Another milestone in the game: Donald Driver went over 10000 career receiving yards.
With the loss, the Chicago Bears are eliminated from playoff contention. More on this game at Windy City Gridiron.
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Defeating the Bears 4 times in one calendar year
That’s a pretty sweet Christmas gift!
Happy Virginian, Sconnie for life.
by wibrownguy on Dec 25, 2011 10:52 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
For the last time
Lovie Smith does not, I repeat, DOES NOT have the Packers number. Just because your first NFL win was against a Mike Sherman coached team does not mean you have mastery over the Packers.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
by jobe on Dec 25, 2011 10:57 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
think he had Favre's number
beat him both times in 2007 when the Pack only lost 3, then again in 2009 when he was a Vike even though the Bears were a far inferior team that year.
Rodgers, on the other hand, has a 7-2 record against the Bears
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Anybody who ever
used a Tampa 2 defense had success against Favre for that matter.
"Tragedy is what happens to me. Comedy is what happens to you." -Mel Brooks
by jobe on Dec 25, 2011 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, the 'fuck it, I'm going deep!' mentality doesn't really work so great when there's two high safeties roaming for a pick
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Yeah, Favre always struggled with Tampa too.
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
probably why he wanted to do the Tampa deal when we traded him.
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
I think it had more to do with the fact that
Tampa played the Pack that year.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Nice for the Pack to deliver the death blow to the Bears 2 years in a row
I’m sure that sits well in the Windy City.
And, what's more,
the Bears had a chance to do the same to us last January 2, and FAILED!
Think they regretted it?
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Packers beat the Bears.
FOUR TIMES IN ONE CALENDAR YEAR!!!!
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
Donald Driver.
The man has been great for this franchise and to the fans. Congratulations on that impressive milestone.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Dec 25, 2011 11:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
the patchwork o line
sure offered a lot of encouragement tonight. that won’t be the line in our first playoff game, but this game was nice to see for what lies beyond the starters. especially newhouse. he discovered he isn’t the worst lt on the planet tonight. that’s worth something.
What do you have against the ring-tailed lemur?
by threadkiller on Dec 25, 2011 11:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, agreed
Newhouse played lights out. His name could be on that list for removing Peppers from the game (even with the occasional double-team help).
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by Chief Oshkosh on Dec 25, 2011 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Rodgers gave him props
I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t get a game ball
"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
o-line was awesome
didn’t notice rodgers being pressured much at all..very good sign for the playoffs when bulaga is back
by tmoneyttime1 on Dec 26, 2011 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
they were okay tonight
good enough given that Rodgers was getting the ball out quickly. Newhouse especially did a good job in pass protection in comparison to what he’s done recently
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Agreed
This was my big worry, but I did allow some hope that the coaches would figure out a way to game-plan around the O-line weaknesses. The first drive was telling – they move the pocket, threw quick outs, ran a bit – all to keep the front 7 honest. But after that drive, it was three 3-and-outs until the 2-minute drill. The 3rd quarter was much more impressive.
One thing that was interesting was that Chicago seemed afraid to blitz, and unlike last week, couldn’t get much penetration with the front 4.
It also helped that a couple Finley plays excepted, the receivers caught the balls thrown to them.
Jones...
Very nice to see him have a 2TD game! Good for James. Nice catches made by everyone tonight. The first juggle by Finley on 3rd down was a nice break. If he drops that, the drive stalls. Like we all know: drops kill drives.
Great effort by the O’ line also. Rodgers was kept on his feet all night. Rest up for the playoffs boys!
Life is too short to drink bad coffee...
by Jeigh AK on Dec 25, 2011 11:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
yessir.
i voted for jones in the poll because he made big catches when the game was still in doubt. props to the bears for their effort tonight. it would have been easy for them to roll over ad they didn’t.
What do you have against the ring-tailed lemur?
by threadkiller on Dec 25, 2011 11:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah.
Good moral victory for the Bears.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
I agree...
this was their elimination game and I was thinking, after everything GB went through last year, the Bears lost much more valuable pieces this year on offense, and at that post-game handshake, if I were McCarthy, I would have given Lovie props for keeping his team fighting as the ship went down for this year.
Hate to see a team go down because of injuries.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:46 AM CST up reply actions
Jones had a great game
nice to see
football does not build character, it reveals character.
I like Jones
I’m sure you saw his story on the Fox Thanksgiving pre-game. He’s been through a hell of a lot in his lifetime and bounced back. There was noone more emotional than he was after SB XLV. I think safe to say he’s bounced back from 2 big playoff drops last year.
I was at the game, so I didn't see any of the pre-game stuff
would it be on youtube?
football does not build character, it reveals character.
The feature on James Jones is on Youtube
Its under James Jones Thanksgiving feature. Sorry, I’m not good at attaching links.
I honestly hope we sit Rodgers and co next week
Perfect season out the window, don’t want to see anyone get hurt, and this game proved to me that the offense isn’t in a slump. Rodgers was nearly perfect and the WRs made plays. Shows me that we are still the same offense, just had a bad game against KC.
Plus, right now, Rodgers has the single season rating record. I’d like to see him win at least one NFL record this season. Pretty special.
Shit happens when you win championships
Not me.
The Packers already have the week after that off; if we sit the starters next week; then they sit for two consecutive weeks.
That’s too long.
I’d rather see them play at least three quarters next week, and keep some of their edge and focus.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
by NorthStarr on Dec 26, 2011 1:01 AM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Definitely...
don’t want them sitting around too long. Treat it like the 3rd pre-season game, if nothing else.
A few weeks ago I was worried about the Lions maybe getting dirty considering their newfound reputation, but I don’t think they will. Refs/League eyes are on them now and they can’t afford to lose key players for the playoffs and don’t really have anything to play for this weekend anyway except for playoff positioning.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:48 AM CST up reply actions
the lions are locked into their playoff position already.
the only thing left to sort out is dallas / giants , the winner is in the loser goes home.
The Lions are not locked into a position yet
They will either be the #5 or #6 seed. I’m sure they will play all out for the #5 seed.
"But the point is, finger-pointing is just what sports fans do when something doesn't go right." -- Kurt Mensching
by RealityIsOptionable on Dec 26, 2011 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
Not only that...
but there’s a HUGE difference between being the 5 seed and the 6 seed. The 5 seed will travel to the 4 seed, either New York or Dallas…..both would be much more winnable for Detroit. The 6 seed will have to travel to the 3 seed…….either at San Fran or at New Orleans depending on how things play out tonight and next week, 2 teams Detroit has already lost to and 2 teams they want no part of.
Honestly, I think Detroit wants to see SF at some point in the playoffs
Ok, so I want to see that game.
by Danwood on Dec 26, 2011 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Everyone wants to see that match-up
Especially the handshake. Vegas would have some unique lines on what happens between the coaches after the game ends. If the match-up happens, I think they should have both teams come out of the same tunnel at Candlestick at exactly the same time….can you imagine. Bloodbath!!
looking like it's gonna be New Orleans as the 3 seed too
much more scary at home than SF
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Agree with you.....
Detroit is going to come in with both guns a blazin. I’m not a big fan of sticking a bunch of scrubs in for the whole game and letting a hot team come in and beat us down. Remember the first half of the game in Detroit……it was essentially a stalemate. You take away our offensive weapons and things could get ugly. I think McCarthy should, and will, play Rodgers through the first series of the 2nd half, if not a little longer unless he feels Rodgers is running for his life.
I think if the Lions are getting consistent pressure early in the game and hitting Rodgers, he should be pulled
football does not build character, it reveals character.
aside from that, you play to win the game
you don’t play to just play it
football does not build character, it reveals character.
hello??
What do you have against the ring-tailed lemur?
by threadkiller on Dec 26, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
it would be fun to beat the Lions though and force them to play the Saints or 49ers in the first round!!
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
it's gonna be the Saints
and I’d love to force them to play them too, but I don’t think it’s worth taking a chance with the franchise if you feel like the Lions are getting too many shots in on him.
Plus, the Packers can beat them at home with Flynn IMO
football does not build character, it reveals character.
This, pretty much.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2011 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
The same mentality that would have driven the Packers
to go for the undefeated season, would never allow this, either.
Plus, right now, Rodgers has the single season rating record. I’d like to see him win at least one NFL record this season. Pretty special.The same mentality that drove Ted Williams to play the last game in 1941, when his batting average was barely over .400, and his .400 season was jeapordized by his playing.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
by NorthStarr on Dec 26, 2011 1:09 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
if he can throw 5 tds against Bears in 3 quarters
He can throw 5 against the overrated lions D by halftime. Will be amazing to stick it to the Lions Brees and Brady in the process. The Pack and AR have too much class to chase records and play with a “stick it to em” mentality but I would like him to reach 5000/50 and put this ridiculous Mvp debate to bed. Brees is great but his coach’s ego is ridiculous. 60 points to a toothless opponent?
by Rodgers_for_MVP on Dec 26, 2011 10:52 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Lions D is the best in the NFC playoffs besides the Niners
not overrated, that secondary has gotten a lot better
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Secondary has gotten better
but they were AWFUL last year, now they’re marginal, and only looking competent due to the DL not giving opposing QBs too much time. The LBs are decent, but nothing special. The DL is spectacular, but other than that, their D isn’t that good.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
That is pretty disrespectful to the Lions
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
LOL, okay
Nice try. Not really sure how you’re trying to connect my assessment of a few players (calling them “competent” & “decent”) to your calling of the Chiefs’ players/team “TERRIBLE” & “BAD” on multiple occasions.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
by Wiedmann on Dec 27, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
double standard FTW.
football does not build character, it reveals character.
it's certainly better than the Packers' D anyway...
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Baseball Pedantry
Actually, the Splinter’s average was below .400, but the third decimal rounded it up to the magic number. He didn’t want to achieve it that way; offered the choice of playing or not, he played both games of the season-ending doubleheader and finished at .406. Teddy Ballgame was a helluva competitor.
keep in mind that Peyton Manning sat out the last game of the season in the year that he set that record as well
so Rodgers could stick it to him by doing the same thing to take his record away Lol
football does not build character, it reveals character.
He could stick it to him
even better by playing and pushing the record even higher. Proving that he isn’t pansy enough to sit just to get a record.
Our Biggest Challenge is how we deal w/ Success!
by Strohman on Dec 26, 2011 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
well I was making a bit of joke, while pointing out how Manning got the record in the first place...
but yeah, I’d love to see him light up the Lions and put them in their place
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Honestly
While the defense has issues, so does New England and look where they stand right now. As I see it, NE and GB would meet in the Superbowl and they have the two worst defenses in the league; point is I’ve had enough about the whiners concerning defense. Obviously this is a league that has gone from defense winning titles to offense winning titles. If the offense can continue to produce and put up a winning score at the end, will it really matter???
either pitt or b'more will be in the sb, imo, at this point.
defense still plays a huge part. which is why i’m glad our guys have some time to colleect their thoughts.
What do you have against the ring-tailed lemur?
by threadkiller on Dec 25, 2011 11:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
New England's not gonna get past Pitt or Baltimore in the playoffs
football does not build character, it reveals character.
They'll get past Pittsburgh
With a hobbled Roethlisberger. GRONK MAD! GRONK SMASH!
"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
did you see Pitt's D dominate them earlier this year?
I’d be shocked if New England won that game with a healthy Roethlisberger (that is quite a question mark though)
football does not build character, it reveals character.
He just needs a little rejuvenation time in a club bathroom.
I already told you! I deal with the god damn receivers so the linebackers don’t have to! I have coverage skills; I’m good at covering people! Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?!
by msc32887 on Dec 26, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Baltimore..
might have enough offense and they certainly have the defense to get it done. I wouldnt want to see them in the super bowl.
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
You did see the Chargers scoring at will against Baltimore last Sudnay, right?
Baltimore can’t keep up with the Pack in a shootout. New England can; I’m a lot more worried about the Saints and Pats than any other potential postseason opponents.
NE can't keep up with the Pack in a shootout.
I’m much more worried about Pit & Bal than NE.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
I'm not worried about any of them
whoever comes out of the NFC, if it’s NO, GB, or Detroit, will win the Super Bowl
football does not build character, it reveals character.
This game showed the defense's strengths and weaknesses.
The run defense is horrid. They got no pass rush at all against a mediocre O-line. And the tackling was putrid. That’s the bad news.
But Clay Matthews was terrific. His INT was a thing of beauty and reminded me of Urlacher’s pick of Rodgers in the first game – starting to rush and then dropping right into the passing lane. And once the Packers had a lead and Chicago had to pass more, the bend-don’t-break approach slowed the Bears down enough to preserve the lead. They didn’t really give up any big plays. That’s the good news.
The key, once again, is that the defense is good enough when the offense gives them a lead to work with. Absent that, they can be dominated by even an average running game and short-passing attack. That stat that the Packers defense has given up more yards than this fantastic offense has produced is mind-boggling. I know it means that yardage doesn’t matter – points do – but still, it does worry me that that they depend so much on interceptions to survive.
Exactly
Packers’ strategy (and success) depends on scoring early and often so the balance shifts to pass defense (mediocre to fair, with opportunity for turnovers) rather than run defense (close to league-worst). With exception of KC, it’s worked so far. Maybe defenses, like deficits, don’t matter.
they really miss Pickett in the run D
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Defense need improvement BUT
Good post Tackling has been the reason. While everyone is trashing Pack D, it is hypocritical . Boy we must really stink to win 14 games!!!!!. If we stink how about the other teams
Duh they rarely have had everyone together and that shows they are not deep enough yet because Jenkins is gone and Neal has not been what anyone expected. They just need to have Pickett and Bish together and that has been the problem the last few weeks. Just as they were hitting stride they lost AJ,,Bish, and Pickett.
other than the dreadful tackling last night I was happy to see how much having Bishop back means and that will show over the next few weeks!!! Considering the loss of Collins I think they have pretty played well this year. Big plays have all been about Tackling
I don't think that means what you think that means.
While everyone is trashing Pack D, it is hypocritical . Boy we must really stink to win 14 games!!!!!
In fact, you mean “hypercritical,” which is precisely the opposite of hypocritical.
by LA Cheese on Dec 26, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
MVP was the offensive line
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Dec 25, 2011 11:52 PM CST reply actions
They played great
Funny how TV guys did not say a word about that and the amazing job they did. If it was any other team that is all you would have heard all night from Collingsworth
Yep...
Rodgers still looks very good/bordering on unstoppable when the line struggles…
When the lines does a good job, he is Borg
Looking forward to the Packers three-peating and visiting President Ron Paul at the White House in 2013
And with this win
The Packers notched 14 wins in a season for the first time ever. That’s impressive, no matter who you are.
"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
Making any kind of history with the Packers is something to behold.
These are special times, ladies and gentlemen.
No.
The first time to 14 in the regular season. Last year we had 14 wins. ’96 we had 16, I believe. Heck, I think even in ’97 we had 15, and in ’07 we had 15.
There’s only been 34 seasons where there was more than 14 games played in a regular season. If they win next week, they’ve had the best Packers regular season, but not until then. If they lose to Det, then I’d take the ’62 team over them.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
Correction
They only won one playoff game in ‘07, and I’m pretty sure they were 13-3 in the reg season, so that’s 14, not 15.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
The Packers have never won 14 games in a single season before any postseason game was played
Before in their history, you joy-killing fuck.
GAH!
"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 26, 2011 3:16 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Seriously
I want a zombie to just fuck your eye socket right now. Merry Christmas with zombie spunk secreting out of your fucking EYE. You know what I meant, you prick!
"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 26, 2011 3:20 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Zombie fucking your EYE!
Try to picture that. But not in 3D, ‘cuz you’re missing an EYE due to zombiecock.
"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
Wait - zombies are pretty dry, aren't they?
They probably can’t muster the moisture to orgasm.
So that’s a zombie fucking your eye FOREVER. You pedantic SOB.
Happy Holidays!
"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 didn't get the gravity of your response until the fourth response...
then it really stuck.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:51 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd
That’s a free idea for any gore-porn screenwriters out there.
“Is Frank still alive out there?”
::checks:: “Yes!”
“Is that zombie still pumping away at his face?”
“…yes.”
“Shame we’re out of bullets.”
"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
Clutch...
sometimes the things you say bother me. Not in a “I think he should be disallowed within 50 feet of children” kind of way…. just a “I hope he’s never bored and within arm’s reach of small fuzzy animals” kind of way.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
A bit harsh, methinks
http://twitter.com/WhalesLarry ...but only if you want to see someone still trying to figure Twitter out.
by Mitchell Maurer on Dec 26, 2011 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
I didn't know what you meant
because you didn’t type what you meant.
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Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
Pretty sure that clutch WAS talking about the reg. season.
That was the way I took it, anyway, knowing it to be true.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
by NorthStarr on Dec 26, 2011 1:17 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
He said "a season", not "a regular season"
Last time I checked, the season ends in February.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
Are you feeling irregular?
Fine. “Regular season”. “Traditional season”. “Pre-postseason season”.
Fuck, you’re picky.
"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 26, 2011 3:12 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I'm sorry that you think pointing out facts are "picky"
This:
The Packers notched 14 wins in a season for the first time ever.is patently false.
If you don’t like me pointing out things wrong in your posts, don’t post things that are wrong.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
In this case,
you were pointing out facts that the person you replied to considered to be obvious and, therefore, needless to say.
Some of us agree.
That was the way I took it, anyway.Yeah, I would say it was nit-picky.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Some would have taken it that way
Others would not have, believing falsely that the Packers have never won 14 games in a season.
13.
Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
Sure.
Chris Gates would have.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
by NorthStarr on Dec 27, 2011 4:10 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Would have had that false belief, I mean.
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
chooooooode.
football does not build character, it reveals character.
writing this post was an extremely chode maneuver
son, I am disappoint.
football does not build character, it reveals character.
you really seem to like the word "chode".
What do you have against the ring-tailed lemur?
by threadkiller on Dec 26, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
it's a great word
football does not build character, it reveals character.
...
The first time to 14 in the regular season.
I think this is what he meant.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2011 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
FTFY
The Packers notched 14 wins in a season for the first time ever. That’s impressive, no matter what you think of the defense.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
by NorthStarr on Dec 26, 2011 1:19 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
wow…didn’t realize that! amazing we could hit 15 with a win next week…pretty special season!
The Green Bay Packers...Putting bad coaches out of their misery since 2010
Better make sure you clarify
Regular season! You don’t want any nitpickers to criticize your post!
Happy Virginian, Sconnie for life.
by wibrownguy on Dec 26, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
O looked great, LVP split to Tramon and Raji
Out of position every freakin play. Grant played well, seems to be a great dump off or screen threat we should use more often. Starks was rusty as heck.
Raji?
He had a decent game, not great, but not terrible, either.
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Build Lasers And Stuff For More Ownage, Dude!
that whole line is hurt big time by Pickett's absence
especially against the run
football does not build character, it reveals character.
And he seems to struggle against the Bears...
I’m sure he’ll look better next week
*Proud Packers shareholder*
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!
by RaY210 on Dec 26, 2011 1:43 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
clean the screen..
ya, was glad to see that big gainer on the screen. I’ve always said it helps to have a good screen.
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We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
cb's
I’ve been watching the placement of the corners at the snap, and it seems when tramon and Sam play right up on the wr’s they cover pretty well, but they are playing off way too much. Capers needs to let them press more, especially tramon
risk-averse
It seems the plan is to minimize the probability of a big play – getting burned deep by missing on the line. This leads to lots of easy completions, but generally does mean that the other team takes a while to work the ball down the field. If I had to guess, this is Capers’s way of protecting safeties that he doesn’t trust (and for good reason – they’re awful).
And protecting leads that become insurmountable when practicing safe defensive schemes.
Last year the team relied on close games and daggers to kill the opponent, this year they seem content in beating them down, then allowing them to bleed to death.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:54 AM CST up reply actions
aside from the pick..
Peprah looked terrible
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We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
Had to laugh
when Al Michaels said that Peprah is having a great year last night. Great year if you look at picks and absolutely nothing else. He’s half the safety Nick Collins is. He gets sucked into the run and beat deep way too often for my liking. He’s the reason (along with lack of any pass rush) why Sheilds and Williams can’t play super aggressive man-up and end up starting 7-10 yards off the ball every snap.
Collinsworth nominated him for the Pro Bowl
shows you what Collinsworth knows about the NFL (not much)
football does not build character, it reveals character.
The tongue in which he speaks is in the tone of stupidity.
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by hawks61 on Dec 26, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
They said the same thing on the radio broadcast last night too..
about how he is having a great year and should be a pro-bowler.
I nearly ran over a puppy with my truck out of rage at the statement.
In Every Climb and Place....
by PhoenicianPakFan on Dec 26, 2011 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm feeling better about the defense..
future hall of famer Vic So’oto finally got on the field!
I love wins. Wins are good for the soul.- Barry Alvarez Sep 25, 2005
We expect to win.- Ted Thompson July 28, 2011
They need to get So'oto in the game more...
He’s a playmaker. I could see him start to make a name for himself in the playoffs this year.
This D is still so concerning, I think they’ve gotten worse as the season has gone on. They’ve made some pretty terrible offenses with first time starting QBs look very good lately. sigh. I jsut hope no one can slow our offensive roll in the playoffs. Maybe we’ll get New Orleans and Dallas in the playoffs, I’d like our chances against those teams. The weather is the only thing that will stop Brees if we play them.
Hopefully our offense can keep playing like they did today, they were masterful out there, restored my faith in our offense! :-)
Nice win Packers, lets get through the reg season with no more injuries and enjoy the first week off!
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I just wonder if the Bears will Play Starters Next Week
They’ve been mailing it in since Cutler got hurt. They look terrible. Everyone on the staff should be fired.
The D is hard to judge
Sure, they gave up a bunch of yards on the ground, but they also played a lot of nickle instead of base. Saw some So’oto playing, but not any Zombo. Did I miss him? I thought he would get the starting nod because Walden was benched at the end of the Chiefs game.
The Rodgers question is interesting though. He has the highest passer rating right now, but he could lose that next week if he plays. I don’t think he would be rusty with the time off, but I’m not sure. Maybe a quarter or two at most?
Zombo was inactive
I believe
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I'm not sure if I consider my Christmas gift from the Packers securing HFA or beating the Bears
But I’m happy to have both
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Dec 26, 2011 11:40 AM CST via mobile reply actions
One of the best things about yesterday's game
is that we didn’t suffer any new injuries or aggravate any existing ones. At least, none that I’m aware of. I remember Rodgers shaking his hand after a hit, but he was throwing perfectly fine the rest of the game. And of course Woodson left for a few plays to have his knee checked out, but he came back too.
Hopefully next week is a repeat and we can get nice and healthy for the playoffs.
Happy Virginian, Sconnie for life.
Starks turned his bad ankle again
Other than that, pretty clean. I attribute that to playing the Bears. In recent years, they’ve played us tough, but not dirty.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Forgot about Starks
I say sit him next week and hopefully give him time to heal and return to his playoff form of last year.
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Home for the holidays ... free fruit cake for everyone!
First off, Merry Christmas to everyone here … hope Santa was good to all of you.
Thanks to the magic of PVR finally got to watch last night’s present over the Bears.
Rodgers with 5 TD’s – this season has been incredible and may be considered the greatest of all-time with a SB win which is what eluded Marino in 1984, Manning in 2004, and Brady in 2007.
Rodgers with 45 TD’s – 5 more to tie, but that seems highly unlikely. But needs 3 TD’s to 0 INT’s to tie for TD-INT =/- differential. Could happen but will need to do it in the first half (something I doubt he does [ 1st quarter only]).
I could care less about the yards the Packers give up on defence as long as they continue to only give up 20 or less points. That should be enough with this offence, but suspect the defence will get better once the playoffs hit. 3rd down is the key for the defence moving forward.
What should be expect out of Flynn next week? I think it’s time for him to take the reigns and make some plays down the field; prepare him for the playoffs just in case something does wrong with Rodgers.
Starks needs to play to get his running assignments down pat as he missed two of them tonight. Grant looked good, but the offensive line should help the running game once it becomes a healthy unit.
Next week should look like a preseason game as I think the Lions would rather rest up than play for either the 5 seed or 6 seed. Health is more important to both teams, especially the Lions who will have to play next week.
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I doubt it.
They’ll just laugh it and remember it was from a guy that was making his first start in 4 years.
They’ll just use the Bears ego of a great defence and bust it again as a source of motivation.
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by hawks61 on Dec 26, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I have no problem with that
he’s a guy who just came off the street and will probably be back on it in a couple weeks, I’ve got no problem with him having some fun celebrating his rare successes, even if it was in a loss.
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Yeah, I don't get the big deal
Even if it was a star player; I don’t think I would have a problem with it. I certainly don’t have a problem with a guy who was coaching HS football a month ago doing it.
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D_n_s_t_
4 games to go, 4 letters to fill.
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I mcmwron'ed it
more like D_n_s_ _
Looking forward to the Packers three-peating and visiting President Ron Paul at the White House in 2013
by PackFaninFL on Dec 26, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
No, you're Slocuming it.
The Packers only need 3 wins to win the SB.
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"You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself into one."
but still 4 games...
1 is a formality, but still 4 on the schedule…
So yeah, we call it 3 with an asterisk
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Actually it should be _y_ _ _ t y
the “D” should be missing for Detroit (last game)
the “A” should missing for atlanta (dviisonal round)
the “N” should be missing for NOrleans (NFC championship)
and the “S” for the steelers? (SuperBowl)
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Did you just say
I was “slocuming it”?
That’s what she said.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Dec 26, 2011 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats to Packer fans for locking up home field...
With starters being held out Sunday, and a lot of luck, hopefully the Lion get that final monkey off their back… winning a game at Lambeau, and move up to the 5th seed. It is a nothing game for the :Packers, and not a “must” game for the Lions, but they will approach it that way. It’s very strange having Vegas install Detroit as a 2.5 point favorite to start off the week, but I’m sure Rodgers will be held out, along with anyone else who is gimpy at this point.
Going up against the Giants in Round 1, or even going to Dallas, should the Cowboys prevail, would be a lot better than going to New Orleans. It would be great to see the Lions in a playoff game again in Green Bay. That only would make it a successful season for most Lions’ fans.
Best wishes for staying healthy during the playoffs, and PALEEZE… don’t untie Suh’s shoelaces. ;>/)
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Dec 26, 2011 1:43 PM CST reply actions
Last I checked.
All the playoff seeds are set. Only that needs to be determined is the Giants/Dallas division winner. And don’t be so sure that Rodger wont play. McCArthy didn’t sit starters wk 17 in AZ couple years ago when there was nothing to play for.
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The way I see it...
Detroit has the 5th seed, before tonight’s game, and will hold it if the Saints win. The last game, Detroit still holds it with either a win @ GB, or an ATL loss @ TB. The Lions are in control of their destiny, but 3 seeds are not set yet.
It’s a nothing game for the Packers. Why risk a major injury, and hamper repeating? Why are the Lions 2.5 point favorites if McCarthy isn’t going to sit players? It’s not because they destroyed SD, and SD isn’t GB either.
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Dec 26, 2011 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
cuz they also have the following week off
They don’t want to rest for 3 weeks and then be rusty and get bounced in the 1st round. I think the starters play a minimum of a 1/2 and maybe 3 qtrs. I don’t see them sitting the entire game.
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I agree they won't sit starters the entire game.
I can’t see Rodgers being left out there for a series or two. For the Packers, this game should be treated as a final pre-season game. GB doesn’t have all it’s weapons healthy, and they will need everything in the playoffs, the way SF and NO are playing.
You have to consider that this game means a lot for Detroit, and that their DL is getting healthier, along with their secondary. The Lions haven’t any problem scoring either. The Detroit DL is going to be in full-crush mode! I can’t see McCarthy taking a lot of chances with Rodgers, in a meaningless game for Green Bay, which the Lions are probably going to win. Let’s face it… Flynn is no Rodgers.
If all goes the way I see it, Detroit will be back again for Round 2, with Detroit realizing that this last game of the season was merely a gimmee. The Packers have the opportunity to take a lot of notes, as the next team they face, could likely be a repeat of this week, only with a healthy squad ready to build some momentum in the post-season toward a repeat championship.
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Dec 27, 2011 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
GB doesn’t have all it’s weapons healthy, and they will need everything in the playoffs, the way SF and NO are playing.
NO, okay, but SF? Their last three road games (which, if they face the Packers will be a road game for them) were a 2 point victory over the Seahawks, and two losses to the Cardinals (!) & the Ravens. But, I guess they do have that 8 point victory over the Redskins…
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Green Bay will steamroll San Fran if they play them in the playoffs
I’d love to see them in the NFC Championship, it would be a repeat of last year against Atlanta
football does not build character, it reveals character.
sadly, even at home I don't think the Niners have a prayer against the Saints
football does not build character, it reveals character.
I don't like the 49ers... I'd love to see the Packers steamroll them, turn 'em over, and steamroll 'em again.
I worry a bit about their defense… it takes on another dimension of toughness with Willis in there.
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Dec 27, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
if Rodgers gets in a groove it doesn't really matter what defense is on the other side
football does not build character, it reveals character.
by sheehan on Dec 27, 2011 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
false, 5/6 seed is still very much in play between the Falcons and the Lions
Falcons also have an outside shot at the South title, and the Saints/Niners could still both get the bye. A lot is up in the air, only two playoff seeds are set (Packers and East champ)
football does not build character, it reveals character.
Thanks...
I really appreciate that you drove the point home yet again. I mean the 3 previous really didn’t get the job done!
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Not the point...
I was mistaken… Big deal! The point was… Was it necessary to point out for a 4th time, what 3 others had previously pointed out? No…
And for the record, I didn’t look it up and thought that I had read on here that they were already locked into their seed.
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So, you were lying when you said "last I checked" as you never checked at all?
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by Wiedmann on Dec 27, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I thought it would be an appropriate time to outline which seeds are still in play
sorry to offend.
football does not build character, it reveals character.
You mist not remember 1993 and 1994. :)
It would be great to see the Lions in a playoff game again in Green Bay.
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but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
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"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
Oh, I remember North Starr...
it’s still been a long time. I’m not saying that the Lions have much of a chance of winning a playoff game at Lambeau, but it would be a valuable experience for this young team.
I do think that the Lions will prevail this week, and get that 20 year monkey off their backs, finish 11-5, and hold on to that 5th seed. After that, should that be the end of the line for 2011, I’d rather lose playing the best.
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 AM CST up reply actions
*must not
"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
"We're nobody's underdog!"
"We don't play scared!"
After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!
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