Official Packers @ Minnesota

[HardRightEdge]

For all the scoring pyrotechnics of the last 2 games, perhaps the most overlooked Packer stat this season is giveaway/takeaway.

The Packers are first in the league in fewest giveaways (thank you, Aaron Rodgers), and second in the league in takeaways, for a league leading +14.

Minnesota will need to be free of major mistakes and go +2 on giveaway/takeaway in the first half or so to make a game of it. Or combo a Patterson KO return with a +1 in the g/t.

Of course it is possible, but the probability is very low.

 

[Raptorman]

Well good or bad. Not a single talking head has given the Vikings a chance. Everyone has picked the Packers to win.

http://nflpickwatch.com/

 

[OldSchool101]

Their D OVERALL is BETTER than ours, at least on paper but Rodgers trumps that differential 5 times. For the Pack, it's all about the O Line in this game

I fully expect our D to make a long day on Bridgwater. They may as well have Joe Kapp under center.

I'll eat my hat if the Pack don't spank em'.

Yes, I'll eat half your hat with you.
We know the Vikings could just as easily be at .500 (or better) when looking at their games since we played at Lambeau. They've lost several close ones and homefield playing into probability, there is a chance they could hang in there and cause problems.
Sidenote: The factor I havn't seen mentioned in awhile? The GB defense is #2 in takeaways. #1 in the NFL in takeaway vs giveaways producing 3 more net takeaways than the #2 team..all this while our bench is getting 4th Qtr experience which depth is invaluable come playoffs. based on Arizona's schedule.. There is a distinct possibility this could be a conference game that decides the #1 seed. Call me optimistic, but I like our chances, particularly if Seattle wins this 1st matchup Sunday

 

[weeds]

Those expecting a blow-out today are going to be sorely disappointed.... I learned a long, long time ago to not talk crap during the week leading up to divisional games (except Bears games where I am given NO choice). Pack win, but it won't be quite as decisive and humiliating for the Vikes as we'd like to see.

 

[Mklangelo]

Those expecting a blow-out today are going to be sorely disappointed.... I learned a long, long time ago to not talk crap during the week leading up to divisional games (except Bears games where I am given NO choice). Pack win, but it won't be quite as decisive and humiliating for the Vikes as we'd like to see.

I for one didn't call for a blowout. And I've always wondered why people are superstitious. It matters not one bit what anyone says or thinks except of course the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings and of course their respective coaches.

Those are the only people in the world whose words and thoughts matter for today's game.

 

[weeds]

I for one didn't call for a blowout. And I've always wondered why people are superstitious. It matters not one bit what anyone says or thinks except of course the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings and of course their respective coaches.

Those are the only people in the world whose words and thoughts matter for today's game.

Not superstitious ... the sh*t talk always comes back to haunt the spewer. That's my point.

 

[Mklangelo]

Not superstitious ... the sh*t talk always comes back to haunt the spewer. That's my point.

Not always but sometimes.

 

[Dan115]

I am superstitions in I try to do the same routine if we win--- A lose then change the routine.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Packers inactives:
QB Scott Tolzien
CB Jarrett Bush
LB Nick Perry
LB Carl Bradford
C Garth Gerhart
WR Jeff Janis
TE Brandon Bostick

 

[Dan115]

Janis just can NOT make the field.

 

[PackManDan]

What is going on with Janis?? Isn't he healthy? Why is he not being played at all? Is there something he did or didn't do that I don't know about?

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

What is going on with Janis?? Isn't he healthy? Why is he not being played at all? Is there something he did or didn't do that I don't know about?

Janis is a secret......shhhhhhhhh.
No but seriously. He is a weapon we dont need. So its good strategy to hold him in hiding. So when we do use him, his unreal top end speed will be a complete suprise.... I picked up the trend right away. Packers conservative nature, they put rookies on IR for any reason to hold them another year. They pack and stash and stockpile talent all over in creative ways.
Come playoffs. Janis will have 3 TDs before D-coaches figure out who he even is lol

 

[Mklangelo]

Great game for Lacy. He was key. Very nice win.


EDIT: It looks like The Brady Bunch has the Kitty Kats handled with 1:53 to go.

 

[Valhalla Express]

Congratulations to the fans and to the Packers for winning a hard fought game! Your live chat patrons were really nice and as always, you guys run a real class site! Thanks and we'll see you guys next season!

~Val

 

[Fozastuta]

That win was as important as the 2 previous (50+). It might of been tight and a little uncomfortable at times, but that was game management at its best, it probably convinces me more that were building towards something in an odd way.

 

[Mklangelo]

Congratulations to the fans and to the Packers for winning a hard fought game! Your live chat patrons were really nice and as always, you guys run a real class site! Thanks and we'll see you guys next season!

~Val

Thank you, Val.

It's always a pleasure to meet a classy fan of another team!

 

[Old Guy]

Yes, I'll eat half your hat with you.
We know the Vikings could just as easily be at .500 (or better) when looking at their games since we played at Lambeau. They've lost several close ones and homefield playing into probability, there is a chance they could hang in there and cause problems.
Sidenote: The factor I havn't seen mentioned in awhile? The GB defense is #2 in takeaways. #1 in the NFL in takeaway vs giveaways producing 3 more net takeaways than the #2 team..all this while our bench is getting 4th Qtr experience which depth is invaluable come playoffs. based on Arizona's schedule.. There is a distinct possibility this could be a conference game that decides the #1 seed. Call me optimistic, but I like our chances, particularly if Seattle wins this 1st matchup Sunday

Well, it wasn't quite a spanking, but it was a win. They need to come down off their high horses and get to work. The D was not good today.

 

[PFanCan]

I'll eat my hat if the Pack don't spank em'.

Want some ketchup with that hat?

 

[Old Guy]

Those expecting a blow-out today are going to be sorely disappointed.... I learned a long, long time ago to not talk crap during the week leading up to divisional games (except Bears games where I am given NO choice). Pack win, but it won't be quite as decisive and humiliating for the Vikes as we'd like to see.

You sir, win the prognosticating award today!

 

[Mklangelo]

Want some ketchup with that hat?

What are you talkin' about? We won!

When I said spank I didn't necessarily mean a blowout, just a win.

I for one didn't call for a blowout. And I've always wondered why people are superstitious. It matters not one bit what anyone says or thinks except of course the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings and of course their respective coaches.

Those are the only people in the world whose words and thoughts matter for today's game.

 

[Old Guy]

Want some ketchup with that hat?

Yeh, not quite a spanking. The O was sloppy with a lot of penalties. The D looked confused all day. The same play run for a touchdown and then a 2 pt conversion, and wide open, both times.....that is embarassing. Guys wide open all day....just lucky he was a rookie QB and missed them a lot. Brady won't.

 

[PFanCan]

What are you talkin' about? We won!

When I said spank I didn't necessarily mean a blowout, just a win.

Your definition of spank and mine are apparently different.

 

[Mklangelo]

Your definition of spank and mine are apparently different.

Poor choice of words on my part.

 

[Old Guy]

Congratulations to the fans and to the Packers for winning a hard fought game! Your live chat patrons were really nice and as always, you guys run a real class site! Thanks and we'll see you guys next season!

~Val

So long, Val...Enjoy the walleyes! Wish I had some>

 

[PFanCan]

Poor choice of words on my part.

No worries. Keep your hat. Though, it probably would have been a good source of fiber.