Packers vs Broncos Pre Game Thread

[milani]

There were at least 4 drops yesterday, 2 dropped INTs

I know some of those were not easy but you would think we could just get even one. It was not a cold wet day. It was perfect.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Should probably heal for the indoor game in Minnesota where he won't land on a frozen surface.

Good point on weather conditions.

I would be kind of surprised if we see Watson play this Saturday night. The daytime temps in Chicago are predicted to be 43, but dropping into the 20's by night. The turf at both Soldier Field and Lambeau are heated, so I doubt playing on frozen surfaces is an issue. I think the footing is more of a concern, as well as playing injured in below freezing temps.

Realistically, the Packers need to win 2 of their last 3 games, to make the playoffs. If the go 0-3, I have zero doubt that they will be eliminated. If they go 1-2, they will be putting their playoff fate in the hands of other teams.

While I would love a home playoff game or 2, going on the road isn't the end of the world. You still have to play well, minimize mistakes, penalties and turnovers or your offseason comes fast.

 

[milani]

Good point on weather conditions.

I would be kind of surprised if we see Watson play this Saturday night. The daytime temps in Chicago are predicted to be 43, but dropping into the 20's by night. The turf at both Soldier Field and Lambeau are heated, so I doubt playing on frozen surfaces is an issue. I think the footing is more of a concern, as well as playing injured in below freezing temps.

Realistically, the Packers need to win 2 of their last 3 games, to make the playoffs. If the go 0-3, I have zero doubt that they will be eliminated. If they go 1-2, they will be putting their playoff fate in the hands of other teams.

While I would love a home playoff game or 2, going on the road isn't the end of the world. You still have to play well, minimize mistakes, penalties and turnovers or your offseason comes fast.

2 wins would be great but not that realistic. The Vikings are playing spoiler now and fear no one. We have to beat the Ravens who have everything on the line. One good schedule iota is that several teams in contention play each other. Lions have the Steelers, Bears, and Vikings. The Seahawks and Niners have tough schedules. The Rams appear to have a sure 2 of 3. So a 10-6-1 record should get us the #7 seed. There should only be one playoff team from the NFC South and East.