I think the skeptical fans are looking at the Packers performance more than a fear of being disappointed. Just 5 weeks ago they lost to the Clowns when they were a big favorites. They also struggled mightily to beat the Cardinals and didn't beat the Bengals convincingly. Two years ago, they were nearly beat by a 2-12 Panthers team.Similarly (and conversely) I’m not sure why every week we resort to being afraid of other teams? Every team risks losing any game they play. That shouldn’t infer that we should expect to play weak against our opponents. As far as scoring 30pts against the Panthers? theres absolutely no reason that should be some insurmountable feat. Heck we’re average near 28 points. We just scored 35 points and that was largely without our run game. If our Run game gets going this might be a runaway game. I think you are somewhat underestimating the Packers at some fear of being disappointed if they lose. I think the Packers Team deserves a better fan outlook than expecting to falter everytime we turnaround. I know you disagree and trust me I’m fully aware of the sector of fans with that theology and you guys have every right to have your opinion.. and I have every right to respectfully disagree. I guess I’m just super thankful that you don’t play for us! You’d envision us right into a Loss.
Yes. However we’ve all watched enough Packer games to understand that we take a little longer to get fully primed. We’re talking about Week 3 or week 4 which is the 1st Qtr of the season. Heck even K.C. Was inconsistent around that same timeframe. Should we write KC off or say they are unstable? Obviously not, all teams stumble some here n there. It’s not ultimately who KC is though. It’s not really who GB is either. Even our lone Loss took every last second of gameclock and several Packer mishaps to give it away. It happens. Heck the Jaguars beat KC In week 5 and they’re no model of perfection. LA just pounded Jacksonville into the dirt. This is Jacksonville since hosting KC (across 8 Quarters)
Have to also look at who they have played. Atlanta and the Jets do not put a big passing numbers. Now the Bills do.
The Panthers can be as crafty as a real panther. They can strike fast, and it can happen before you see it coming. The objective in this one is to get a big lead and continue to build on it to shut out any possibility of them mounting a comeback. It's all going to part of the game plan that the Packers bring to the table. I think they'll get an early jump, but one turnover can upset that plan. Then there's the issue of dumb penalties that negate big plays. We've had too many of them so far this year.
But win it first and foremost!
Nah, did you see Pittsburgh's last week? Fugly is an understatement.
Why does the NFL do this? There must be money it for them. I would never buy that crap. Are there so many people that do?
I think the Bills are a very good team that played a mediocre at best Dalton. Then once they get up in scoring they can pin their ears back and go full throttle after the QB. Similar with the Bills Offense they could just be aggressive.
Letting Dowdle run for 20 when it is 2nd and 10 on their side of the field in the 2 minute is inexcusable. Were they playing for a Hail Mary? Get up on that line!
Exactly. Leadership, if it does not come on the sideline, has to come from other players. And other than McManus and McKinney the team is too young.
