Packers vs Broncos Pre Game Thread

[milani]

Could be interesting. I don't even know what RB we have on the practice squad.

Pierre Strong. Does not look good for tomorrow. A sick Wilson or a sore Jacobs. Put Brooks in there and just throw every down.

 

[milani]

Thanks milani. Is he ruled out? Probably one of those game-time decisions. Wouldn't Brooks be the next man up, or is he gone? I haven't kept track.

And yeah, this early winter weather is fertile ground for the flu.

Both are likely game timers. If this was early in the season with not so much on the line we would know already. If Wilson has anything contagious you do not want to spread it either. Just hope Jacobs can go or we have no chance against this defense.
Great week. Jacobs swells up. Wilson gets sick. And Lloyd is down for the count.

 

[gopkrs]

Pierre Strong. Does not look good for tomorrow. A sick Wilson or a sore Jacobs. Put Brooks in there and just throw every down.

I hope Strong gets some reps if it's just him and Brooks

 

[milani]

I hope Strong gets some reps if it's just him and Brooks

On the practice squad to actually getting into play in a game at the last moment is quite a shock. Now Wyle did it at TE but he was prepped because Tucker was put on IR immediately. And he actually caught a TD from Willis. But playing half the snaps out of nowhere against the top D in the League? Like being in one of those horror movies.

 

[gopkrs]

On the practice squad to actually getting into play in a game at the last moment is quite a shock. Now Wyle did it at TE but he was prepped because Tucker was put on IR immediately. And he actually caught a TD from Willis. But playing half the snaps out of nowhere against the top D in the League? Like being in one of those horror movies.

He's probably got the playbook pretty well memorized. But I didn't say play half the snaps. Though I guess that would depend how he did.

 

[Poppa San]

Pierre Strong. Does not look good for tomorrow. A sick Wilson or a sore Jacobs. Put Brooks in there and just throw every down.

Didn't terrific Tom do that in one game? Like 40 passes before a running play or some oddity? With no RB, I'd expect Reed and Williams to line up in the backfield a dozen times or so.

 

[Thirteen Below]

With no RB, I'd expect Reed and Williams to line up in the backfield a dozen times or so.

If Williams even plays... he was LP all week, and is questionable for this weekend.

Our injury list is a freakin' phone book - 17 players; that's slightly more than 1/3 of a whole roster. As opposed to 5 for the Broncos.

And it's actually down from 26 at one point last week (which, obviously represents a full 50'% of an active roster). It almost scares me to think of how good this team would be if we didn't have 1/3 to even 1/2 of a roster home sick.

 

[milani]

He's probably got the playbook pretty well memorized. But I didn't say play half the snaps. Though I guess that would depend how he did.

At this point he may be our only choice. So, Pierre! Come on down!

 

[milani]

Didn't terrific Tom do that in one game? Like 40 passes before a running play or some oddity? With no RB, I'd expect Reed and Williams to line up in the backfield a dozen times or so.

Yeah. Years ago against the Steelers on MNF. The plan was throw, throw, throw until Pittsburgh quit loading the box. Pats won the game.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Didn't terrific Tom do that in one game? Like 40 passes before a running play or some oddity? With no RB, I'd expect Reed and Williams to line up in the backfield a dozen times or so.

Sounds familiar. And good point about Reed and Williams lining up in the backfield. Although the Broncos certainly won't expect Reed to be taking hand offs. Williams might be capable of playing a Deebo Samuel type role, although I can't see him running through (and into) an 8-man box as Jacobs and Wilson would do.

Love will have to be extra cautious today as he'll be throwing a lot. Should be interesting. I still say Packers 24, Broncos 14.

 

[Heyjoe4]

On the practice squad to actually getting into play in a game at the last moment is quite a shock. Now Wyle did it at TE but he was prepped because Tucker was put on IR immediately. And he actually caught a TD from Willis. But playing half the snaps out of nowhere against the top D in the League? Like being in one of those horror movies.

It's a perfect storm, eh milani? Denver's defense and Denver's altitude are certainly causes of concern. And a decimated Packers' backfield is just insult on top of, literally, injury.

The Packers still win this one, 24-14.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Does anyone know why Wilson is sick? Flu sounds like the most likely culprit. If that is the case, I can't see them flying him to Denver with the whole team. Airplanes are like petri dishes, especially this time of year.

 

[OldSchool101]

I hope Strong gets some reps if it's just him and Brooks

It sounds like Jacobs is active. He’s really been playing through injuries much of this year, so my guess is this is a similar situation. Not that GB is imagining injuries, but part of their formula has been to use the injury list as a tool to create some confusion as to who’s hurt or how bad or who’s playing or who’s not. Very symbolic of pre snap motion it keeps an opponent a little off balance on which players to focus on. I’d be surprised if Josh isn’t our leading RB after this one.

 

[Heyjoe4]

It sounds like Jacobs is active. He’s really been playing through injuries much of this year, so my guess is this is a similar situation. Not that GB is imagining injuries, but part of their formula has been to use the injury list as a tool to create some confusion as to who’s hurt or how bad or who’s playing or who’s not. Very symbolic of pre snap motion it keeps an opponent a little off balance on which players to focus on. I’d be surprised if Josh isn’t our leading RB after this one.

Well said. Yeah I agree that Jacobs has been playing injured for most, if not all, of the season. Primary problem seems to be one of his knees. Nothing serious as far as I can tell - sounds like an MCL sprain and those can take weeks to heal completely. That's not a luxury available to an NFL player, especially at this point in the season.

And I think all teams use the injury list to create confusion for an opponent. It seems like a waste of time. If a guy is practicing, even if it's just for one day, he's likely to play.

If Wilson sits, it will be interesting to see what Pierre Strong has to offer.

 

[Magooch]

I do love Jacobs but in recent weeks when he's been less than 100% I think it's caused (forced?) Matt to go a little more pass-heavy and overall IMO that's been beneficial to us. I wonder if that will be the case again today. Denver's got a better pass D than rush though so idk.

 

[Pkrjones]

If Wilson sits, it will be interesting to see what Pierre Strong has to offer.

IF Jacobs plays I'd be surprised if Strong even gets onto the field. Wemay see some Brooks, but Strong is there in case of catastrophe, only. Jacobs 2/3 of runs, Brooks 1/3, Strong emergency backup.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Musgrave/Fitz/Whyle have big days against Singleton coverage. GB 27 - Denver 24.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I do love Jacobs but in recent weeks when he's been less than 100% I think it's caused (forced?) Matt to go a little more pass-heavy and overall IMO that's been beneficial to us. I wonder if that will be the case again today. Denver's got a better pass D than rush though so idk.

Agree with your observation. Jacobs has been just a bit slower in hitting a gap, and he doesn't have as many runs where he gets into the secondary. He's usually good for 2 each game.

I expect he'll play today. I don't know much about the Denver D, other than it is ranked high. The Packers' D also scores high, so this game will come to who plays better at QB. I like Love.

Packers 24, Broncos 14

 

[Heyjoe4]

IF Jacobs plays I'd be surprised if Strong even gets onto the field. Wemay see some Brooks, but Strong is there in case of catastrophe, only. Jacobs 2/3 of runs, Brooks 1/3, Strong emergency backup.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Musgrave/Fitz/Whyle have big days against Singleton coverage. GB 27 - Denver 24.

Good point. I forget that Brooks is around. So yeah, a 2/3rd Jacobs 1/3rd Brooks is about right.

The questions are 1) what will be the mix of pass/run? and 2) can the Packers create run-heavy drives to control TOP?

 

[chemist]

IF Jacobs plays I'd be surprised if Strong even gets onto the field. Wemay see some Brooks, but Strong is there in case of catastrophe, only. Jacobs 2/3 of runs, Brooks 1/3, Strong emergency backup.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Musgrave/Fitz/Whyle have big days against Singleton coverage. GB 27 - Denver 24.

For me the X factor is the altitude. Whatever line up we have on O and D the packers have to pace themselves. The perfect scenario is the Offense scores enough but doesnt score quickly, and the defense get enough 3 and outs to get off the field and get the rest they need.
I dont want to see a replay of what happened vs the bears where in the 2nd half the bears were like the energizer bunny, they just kept going and going. Our defense wont last very long if that happens.

 

[Firethorn1001]

And I think all teams use the injury list to create confusion for an opponent. It seems like a waste of time. If a guy is practicing, even if it's just for one day, he's likely to play.

Just my opinion, but I'm thinking that the Packers are ultra conservative with injuries and play everything how the NFL wants for reports so, it results in an inflated 'injury' report. Don't NFL players say that everyone is playing through injuries at the end of the year. I find it had to believe that any NFL team only has 5 players it is concerned about out of 53 so we see that as fans, panic and think the sky is falling because we are so injured. I just think other teams don't report it like the Packers. Then again, I could be way off.

 

[Guacamole]

here's something to ponder about Parsons....He has rush the qb 307 times since he was held with a penalty and that was back on week 3.....conspiracy?

 

[OldSchool101]

here's something to ponder about Parsons....He has rush the qb 307 times since he was held with a penalty and that was back on week 3.....conspiracy?

Not even a 1% doubt in my mind. There’s ZERO % probability that Micah Parsons has not been blatantly held on multiple plays since Week 3.
The NFL clearly communicates to its staff their intention for certain individuals or teams to be slowed down. Now I don’t know the specific details of who initiates these directives, but I do know it’s ongoing today.
Heck they exploit their own fan base.

 

[OldSchool101]

It Appears that Denver’s starting RT, Mike McGlinchey will miss this game.

 

[AKCheese]

Well guess who gets to see Phillip Rivers make his start on TV here

 

[Firethorn1001]

Based on early scores, looks like this is the week where bad teams are going to turn it off for the rest of the season.