Preview: Detroit at Green Bay

by Brandon on Dec 28, 2007 1:40 AM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Teams	FO Ranking	NFL Ranking
Packers Rushing Offense	11	26
Detroit Rushing Defense	24	19

Detroit Rushing Offense	19	30
Packers Rushing Defense	8	16

Packers Passing Offense	5	2
Detroit Passing Defense	29	31

Detroit Passing Offense	18	8
Packers Passing Defense	18	12

Packers Special Teams	11
Detroit Special Teams	29

On paper this is a game the Packers should win, but Detroit is probably treating this like their playoff game while the Packers probably want to work on a couple things, give the players some playing time before the week layoff, and not get anybody hurt. Plus Detroit can finish at .500 for the first time in several seasons so they should have some extra motivation. Their offense might struggle with the loss of WR Roy Williams for the season and now they've lost their best running back in RB Kevin Jones too. However the loss of Jones shouldn't make too much difference in this game because backup RB T.J. Duckett had a pretty good game against the Packers on Thanksgiving anyway. The weather will probably be around 32 degrees and there could be some snow, but the Packers should focus on avoiding turnovers and playing field position to sneak out a win in a low scoring game.

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The better RB?

No disrespect to Jones, but I still have nightmares about TJ Duckett ripping through our D-line when he was a Falcon in that playoff game that we won't mention here, and I'd rather be trying to stop KJ anyday. Kevin Jones has talent, no doubt, but I have no idea why TJ isn't their starter.

I also can't believe FO still has our run defense ranked in the top ten after giving the other AP and prolific backup Garrett Wolfe 131 yards combined. It isn't a huge number, but considering the game and situation, its plenty big enough.

by Billy on Dec 28, 2007 6:43 AM CST reply actions