Lions' Game Review & Playoff Minipreview
SUMMARY: Q Favre threw 2 touchdowns & Rookie RB Jackson rushed for 113 yards leading the Packers to an easy win over the toothless Lions. The defense forced two passing interceptions & allowed only 47 rushing yards. The Pack finished with a 13-3 season 2007 record.
HIGHLIGHTS: 1. ESPN. 2. JSOnline. 3. Scout. 4. NFL. 5. Packersnews.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271230009
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701833
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?season=2007&week=REG17&game_id=29440
http://gnb.scout.com/2/715529.html
http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/PKR0201/71230014
QUOTES:
Espn: "The Packers got back on track heading into the postseason thanks to an impressive early showing by their starters. QB Brett Favre got good protection and exploited the Lions’ zone coverage….Backup Brandon Jackson came on and showed excellent inline vision between the tackles. The Packers’ defense…forced…two interceptions. The Packers were able to get a victory…and still give themselves some rest….”
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271230009
Coach McCarthy: “We're playoff ready. We'll be playoff ready in two weeks. We'll take some time off here in the next couple of days and then we'll get back at it with the fundamentals….We're not going to change our approach. We're going to continue working on improving and getting ready to win football games.”
http://gnb.scout.com/2/715529.html
GAME BALLS: 1. RB Jackson. 2. TE Franks. 3. Q Favre. 4. CB Williams. 5. WR Robinson.
INJURY REPORT: 1. G Coston—calf strain [two weeks]. 2. G Spitz—pulled quad [one week]. 3. CB Blackmon—irritated old foot injury. 4. RB Grant—simple neck stinger.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701938
REPORT CARD---GOOD, BAD, & UGLY: [USA Today Grades]
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/packers/home.htm
Rushing Offense—A+ [A+]
The Packers rushed 38 carries for an outstanding 217 yards averaging 5.7 ypc. Starter RB Grant had 6 carries for 57 yards averaging 9.5 ypc & one touchdown. Backup rookie RB Jackson had 20 carries for an outstanding 113 yards averaging 5.7 ypc. Overall T Clifton & G Colledge played a solid game. C Wells and G Coston struggled in the game, especially in bad runs. OL Moll did okay. Rookie G Barbre impressed everybody, but he needs more experience to handle the necessary adjustments in game executions.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701893
Passing Offense—B {B}
While he played only the first three series, Q Favre regained his legendary form. He led three scoring drives & completed 9 passes for 99 yards & two passing touchdowns with 143.8 passer rating. With the regular season over, Favre finished with 356 completions, 4,155 yards, & 28 touchdowns with a 95.7 passer rating. Backup Q Nall completed 7 passes for 88 yards, one touchdown, & two fumbles. WR Robinson had 4 receptions for 47 yards & one touchdown. TE Franks had 3 receptions for 34 yards & one touchdown
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701940
Rushing Defense—A [A]
Without injured RB Jones, the Lions got only 47 yards averaging a scanty 2.8 ypc. Backup RB Duckett had 13 carries for only 29 yards. Rookies DT Muir, DT Harrell, & Boltson did okay. DE Jenkins should have been rested. LB Poppinga played a solid game. Backup LB Bishop got mixed reviews.
Passing Defense—B {B}
The Packers defense, especially the reserves, played a strong game. Q Kitna completed 22 passes for only 246 yards, one touchdown, & two interceptions. CB Williams had a solid game having 4 tackles & getting an interception on DE Jenkins’ deflection. S Atari Bigby got his 5th interception leading the defense for the year. Rookie S Rouse [except for a dropped interception] & S Collins had solid games. Backup CB Walker did okay. Backup CB Bush got mixed reviews.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com.../20071230/PKR01/71230047/1057/PKR&located=RSS
Special Teams—A- [B+]
Except for the opening kickoff & the whiffed onside kick, the coverage team played a good game. K Crosby hit two field goals ending the regular season as the NFL’s leading scorer with 141 points. P Ryan had 4 punts averaging 49 yards with two inside the 20 yard line.
Coaching—B+ [A]
Coach McCarthy balanced & accomplished three tough goals: win the game, rest several starters, & remain relatively healthy heading into the playoffs.
Overall—B+
The Packers got a rebound win & rested top starters.
Sportsline.com Overall Grade: B " Favre started and had a good first half to get the Packers going. The defense, even resting a lot of guys, shut down the Lions offense.”
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades
CheeseheadTV.com Good, Bad & Ugly: Good--Favre, Grant, McCarthy; Bad--Wells, Bishop, Bush; Ugly--Lions.
http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/packers-34-lions-13/
COMMENTARY: The Pack got back-on-track winning a rebound game to finish with a 13-3 season record & heading into the playoffs with a first-round bye. Their first playoff home game is on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 3:30 pm (CDT).
PREVIEW: In two weeks, the team is relatively healthy facing an opponent in a playoff home game. Their destiny for a long overdue return to the Super Bowl is in their talented hands! The Packers are capable of wins against the "America's what?" Cowgirls & the “cheaters” Patriots. MORE LATER IN NEW THREAD!
:USA:
mg: mg: :yeah: :agree: mg: mg: :USA:
SUMMARY: Q Favre threw 2 touchdowns & Rookie RB Jackson rushed for 113 yards leading the Packers to an easy win over the toothless Lions. The defense forced two passing interceptions & allowed only 47 rushing yards. The Pack finished with a 13-3 season 2007 record.
HIGHLIGHTS: 1. ESPN. 2. JSOnline. 3. Scout. 4. NFL. 5. Packersnews.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271230009
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701833
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?season=2007&week=REG17&game_id=29440
http://gnb.scout.com/2/715529.html
http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/PKR0201/71230014
QUOTES:
Espn: "The Packers got back on track heading into the postseason thanks to an impressive early showing by their starters. QB Brett Favre got good protection and exploited the Lions’ zone coverage….Backup Brandon Jackson came on and showed excellent inline vision between the tackles. The Packers’ defense…forced…two interceptions. The Packers were able to get a victory…and still give themselves some rest….”
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271230009
Coach McCarthy: “We're playoff ready. We'll be playoff ready in two weeks. We'll take some time off here in the next couple of days and then we'll get back at it with the fundamentals….We're not going to change our approach. We're going to continue working on improving and getting ready to win football games.”
http://gnb.scout.com/2/715529.html
GAME BALLS: 1. RB Jackson. 2. TE Franks. 3. Q Favre. 4. CB Williams. 5. WR Robinson.
INJURY REPORT: 1. G Coston—calf strain [two weeks]. 2. G Spitz—pulled quad [one week]. 3. CB Blackmon—irritated old foot injury. 4. RB Grant—simple neck stinger.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701938
REPORT CARD---GOOD, BAD, & UGLY: [USA Today Grades]
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/packers/home.htm
Rushing Offense—A+ [A+]
The Packers rushed 38 carries for an outstanding 217 yards averaging 5.7 ypc. Starter RB Grant had 6 carries for 57 yards averaging 9.5 ypc & one touchdown. Backup rookie RB Jackson had 20 carries for an outstanding 113 yards averaging 5.7 ypc. Overall T Clifton & G Colledge played a solid game. C Wells and G Coston struggled in the game, especially in bad runs. OL Moll did okay. Rookie G Barbre impressed everybody, but he needs more experience to handle the necessary adjustments in game executions.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701893
Passing Offense—B {B}
While he played only the first three series, Q Favre regained his legendary form. He led three scoring drives & completed 9 passes for 99 yards & two passing touchdowns with 143.8 passer rating. With the regular season over, Favre finished with 356 completions, 4,155 yards, & 28 touchdowns with a 95.7 passer rating. Backup Q Nall completed 7 passes for 88 yards, one touchdown, & two fumbles. WR Robinson had 4 receptions for 47 yards & one touchdown. TE Franks had 3 receptions for 34 yards & one touchdown
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=701940
Rushing Defense—A [A]
Without injured RB Jones, the Lions got only 47 yards averaging a scanty 2.8 ypc. Backup RB Duckett had 13 carries for only 29 yards. Rookies DT Muir, DT Harrell, & Boltson did okay. DE Jenkins should have been rested. LB Poppinga played a solid game. Backup LB Bishop got mixed reviews.
Passing Defense—B {B}
The Packers defense, especially the reserves, played a strong game. Q Kitna completed 22 passes for only 246 yards, one touchdown, & two interceptions. CB Williams had a solid game having 4 tackles & getting an interception on DE Jenkins’ deflection. S Atari Bigby got his 5th interception leading the defense for the year. Rookie S Rouse [except for a dropped interception] & S Collins had solid games. Backup CB Walker did okay. Backup CB Bush got mixed reviews.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com.../20071230/PKR01/71230047/1057/PKR&located=RSS
Special Teams—A- [B+]
Except for the opening kickoff & the whiffed onside kick, the coverage team played a good game. K Crosby hit two field goals ending the regular season as the NFL’s leading scorer with 141 points. P Ryan had 4 punts averaging 49 yards with two inside the 20 yard line.
Coaching—B+ [A]
Coach McCarthy balanced & accomplished three tough goals: win the game, rest several starters, & remain relatively healthy heading into the playoffs.
Overall—B+
The Packers got a rebound win & rested top starters.
Sportsline.com Overall Grade: B " Favre started and had a good first half to get the Packers going. The defense, even resting a lot of guys, shut down the Lions offense.”
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades
CheeseheadTV.com Good, Bad & Ugly: Good--Favre, Grant, McCarthy; Bad--Wells, Bishop, Bush; Ugly--Lions.
http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/packers-34-lions-13/
COMMENTARY: The Pack got back-on-track winning a rebound game to finish with a 13-3 season record & heading into the playoffs with a first-round bye. Their first playoff home game is on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 3:30 pm (CDT).
PREVIEW: In two weeks, the team is relatively healthy facing an opponent in a playoff home game. Their destiny for a long overdue return to the Super Bowl is in their talented hands! The Packers are capable of wins against the "America's what?" Cowgirls & the “cheaters” Patriots. MORE LATER IN NEW THREAD!
:USA:
mg: mg: :yeah: :agree: mg: mg: :USA:
als: :yeah:
