Packer Game Day Thread [Packers 7-9]

[CheezWizHed]

Week 1: SEP 10 3:25PM CDT vs. SEAHAWKS - Packers win 17-9

Week 2: SEP 17 7:30PM CDT @ FALCONS Packers lose 23-34

Week 3: SEP 24 3:25PM CDT vs. BENGALS Packers win 27-24

Week 4: SEP 28 7:25PM CDT vs. BEARS Packers win 35-14

Week 5: OCT 8 3:25PM CDT @ COWBOYS Packers win 35-31

Week 6: OCT 15 12:00PM CDT @ VIKINGS Packers lose 10-23

Week 7: OCT 22 12:00PM CDT vs. SAINTS Packers lose 17-26

Week 8: BYE - Well at least we didn't lose the bye...

Week 9: NOV 6 7:30PM CST vs. LIONS Packers lose 17-30

Week 10: NOV 12 12:00PM CST @ BEARS Packers win 23-16

Week 11: NOV 19 12:00PM CST vs. RAVENS Packers lose 0-23

Week 12: NOV 26 7:30PM CST @ STEELERS Packers lose 28-31

Week 13: DEC 3 12:00PM CST vs BUCCANEERS Packers win 26-20

Week 14: DEC 10 12:00PM CST @ BROWNS Packers win 27-21

Week 15: DEC 17 12:00PM CST @ PANTHERS Packers lose 24-31

Week 16: DEC 23 7:30PM CST vs VIKINGS Packers lose 0-16

Week 17: DEC 31 12:00PM CST @ LIONSPackers lose 11-35

[CheezWizHed]

So, my DVR failed me and I only started watching when Seattle kicked the first field goal right before the half, so maybe I didn't miss much.

 

So far Murphy looks like he is holding up at RT.

 

Montgomery also looks good running the ball.

 

And Daniels... holy cow. A one man wrecking crew on D.

[pacopete4]

I think we can see the importance of Cobb with this offense.

[CheezWizHed]

A lion share of the Cobb might be cut discussion is heavily predicated on the young WRs showing up. But honestly most of them didn't. And this year was honestly a year early. Next year is his last year and some considerations might be made to pay the other guys. Not that he isn't good anymore, but is he replaceable? And the answer this year is clearly no.

[SomewhereInTime]

So, my DVR failed me and I only started watching when Seattle kicked the first field goal right before the half, so maybe I didn't miss much.

 

So far Murphy looks like he is holding up at RT.

 

Montgomery also looks good running the ball.

 

And Daniels... holy cow. A one man wrecking crew on D.

 

Murphy allowed two sacks in the first half. Otherwise he and the rest of the O-line held up as much as you can against this elite defensive front. Not much on the ground.

 

Defense was dominant, but that may have more to do with this horrendous offensive line Seattle has and I mean horrendous. GB's defensive front has dominated the LOS all day long.

 

Seems like Seattle's D is starting to wear down in the second half due to being on the field the vast majority of the game.

[OnTheBlack]

So, my DVR failed me and I only started watching when Seattle kicked the first field goal right before the half, so maybe I didn't miss much.

 

So far Murphy looks like he is holding up at RT.

 

Montgomery also looks good running the ball.

 

And Daniels... holy cow. A one man wrecking crew on D.

 

Murphy allowed two sacks in the first half. Otherwise he and the rest of the O-line held up as much as you can against this elite defensive front. Not much on the ground.

 

Defense was dominant, but that may have more to do with this horrendous offensive line Seattle has and I mean horrendous. GB's defensive front has dominated the LOS all day long.

 

Seems like Seattle's D is starting to wear down in the second half due to being on the field the vast majority of the game.

 

Rodgers was responsible for at least one of those 4 first half sacks. Probably 2 of them. Evans has been beat a couple times as well, but like you said, Seattle has an elite front. They're probably deeper than any team in the league with the addition of Richardson.

 

 

Nick Perry's play is exciting though...I wasn't sure how he was going to play after signing his big extension coming off a career year, but he's had a really good game as well.

[CheezWizHed]

So, did anyone see the punch? I'm only left with Joe and Troy saying they didn't see it... I'm not convinced...

[CheezWizHed]

When Aaron barks... the Seattle DL listens.

[OnTheBlack]

So, did anyone see the punch? I'm only left with Joe and Troy saying they didn't see it... I'm not convinced...

 

 

There was no punch. They got tangled up, Cobb had gotten a taunting penalty a few plays before that and then Adams was blocking him on a punt and as they went to the ground(with Adams initiating the contact) Lane kinda gave him a weak forearm. Not a hit really at all...but then he did hold his forearm on his throat under the helmet. It shouldn't have gotten anyone kicked out.

 

There definitely was a block in the back on when Rodgers was chasing down the Seattle DE. Not sure why they're saying that shouldn't have been called though. That's ridiculous.

[OnTheBlack]

When Aaron barks... the Seattle DL listens.

 

 

It's just amazing watching this guy work....the way he's able to keep his eyes downfield and make plays with the speed this game moves and then still keep himself aware of everything else going on?

I'm loving how this D has started the year....never know how long you're gonna have elite Rodgers production....

 

And I LOVE how Bennett has come out and played Week 1. I don't care that it cost them 15 yards, or that the Seattle defender didn't really do anything wrong, he and Kendricks bring an attitude to this team that is awesome.

[SomewhereInTime]

Great win! Awesome to see a defensive dominant win, especially with so many questioning the defense heading into the season. What an outstanding sports weekend this turned out to be.

[OnTheBlack]

Great win! Awesome to see a defensive dominant win, especially with so many questioning the defense heading into the season. What an outstanding sports weekend this turned out to be.

 

 

The defense was so fun to watch today. They doubled Clay and Perry absolutely destroyed the other side. Daniels just played with the interior linemen(and we were/are worried about ours....imagine what Seattle's gotta be thinking).

 

Jones and King saw a little playing time, but I think you can expect all 4 of the top picks, King, Jones, Adams and Biegel to get more comfortable and play better as the year goes on. And we didn't even really need Lowry today.

 

Not sure what you would really need to see to be more excited out of this Packer team at this point. Offense is always a bit behind defense but the running game looked good given the opponent and Bulaga's injury...

 

We needed to come out of the first two games with at least 1 win IMO, and Seattle is a lot easier to beat in GB it would appear, so...huge week 1.

[pacopete4]

Watching the game I just kept thinking the entire game that the Packers were the superior team. Sure there were plays that could have went Seattle's way but I truly feel the more talented team is GB and I'm not sure it is that close. Just need to play up to it and stay healthy and this team has a really good shot at adding the 5th trophy at Lambeau.

[docduany]

Good win. Murphy held his own, which is encouraging. I was really surprised that Bulaga couldn't answer the bell. Aaron's foot, ankle or whatever was sore is concerning. The defense looked stout against the run. I'm surprised the Seahags didn't spread the Packers D out a bit more and try to throw it. It seemed like they had success through the air at times. I'd have pressed that more, but i'm no Bevel. (I just found out about McGinn's website and I'm in LOVE!! Huge fan. I think the JS coverage has really been lacking since his departure.)

[trwi7]

So, did anyone see the punch? I'm only left with Joe and Troy saying they didn't see it... I'm not convinced...

 

It wasn't a punch but Lane took his forearm and jammed it into Adams' throat. It was a deserved ejection and Buck and Aikman were terrible today.

[RobDeer 45]

Great win today! Was the D legit or just a lucky day? I hope they can continue that!

[SomewhereInTime]

Good win. Murphy held his own, which is encouraging. I was really surprised that Bulaga couldn't answer the bell. Aaron's foot, ankle or whatever was sore is concerning. The defense looked stout against the run. I'm surprised the Seahags didn't spread the Packers D out a bit more and try to throw it. It seemed like they had success through the air at times. I'd have pressed that more, but i'm no Bevel. (I just found out about McGinn's website and I'm in LOVE!! Huge fan. I think the JS coverage has really been lacking since his departure.)

 

Yeah a lot of the great content he's been known for is there, just surprising he's so down on the Packers this season with his pre-season prediction, maybe he just doesn't want to jinx them this year.

[CheezWizHed]

So, did anyone see the punch? I'm only left with Joe and Troy saying they didn't see it... I'm not convinced...

 

It wasn't a punch but Lane took his forearm and jammed it into Adams' throat. It was a deserved ejection and Buck and Aikman were terrible today.

 

That is a given when their lips were moving...

[trwi7]

So, did anyone see the punch? I'm only left with Joe and Troy saying they didn't see it... I'm not convinced...

 

It wasn't a punch but Lane took his forearm and jammed it into Adams' throat. It was a deserved ejection and Buck and Aikman were terrible today.

 

That is a given when their lips were moving...

 

I'm not even in the Buck and Aikman should never call Packers games camp or anything but that non-PI call in the 3rd in the end zone? Well before halftime Rodgers threw a pass about 30 yards downfield and underthrew it to Adams, Adams came back for the ball and the DB without looking back for the ball just ran over Adams, no call from the refs and no mention of the missed call from Buck or Aikman even after multiple replays (it was blatantly obvious in real time.)

[OnTheBlack]

 

I'm not even in the Buck and Aikman should never call Packers games camp or anything but that non-PI call in the 3rd in the end zone? Well before halftime Rodgers threw a pass about 30 yards downfield and underthrew it to Adams, Adams came back for the ball and the DB without looking back for the ball just ran over Adams, no call from the refs and no mention of the missed call from Buck or Aikman even after multiple replays (it was blatantly obvious in real time.)

 

 

I actually like the duo, but they were terrible today. I don't agree that he(Lane) deserved an ejection, but they kept harping on that as if it impacted the game. And Rodgers DID get blocked in the back and it was obvious. Not sure how they and Mike Periera thought that shouldn't have been called.

 

They refs weren't great today. They did blow that call on Adams, but they also blew that call on Brice who was all over Graham in the endzone on 3rd down and there were multiple plays they could have called holding on Seattle's OL. But they just kept going on and on about the calls that went against Seattle.

[OnTheBlack]

Good win. Murphy held his own, which is encouraging. I was really surprised that Bulaga couldn't answer the bell. Aaron's foot, ankle or whatever was sore is concerning. The defense looked stout against the run. I'm surprised the Seahags didn't spread the Packers D out a bit more and try to throw it. It seemed like they had success through the air at times. I'd have pressed that more, but i'm no Bevel. (I just found out about McGinn's website and I'm in LOVE!! Huge fan. I think the JS coverage has really been lacking since his departure.)

 

 

He downplayed it after the game saying he got his foot stepped on...so hopefully that's all it is and he doesn't have some nagging lower leg injury.

 

McGinn had a lot of really good stuff when he talked to opposing execs. That was the content I really missed.

 

Next week may be a better indicator of how much we've improved from last year with Atlanta's passing attack. It'll be interesting to see how we cover Jones and their backs in particular.

[FVBrewerFan]

Two take-aways for me:

 

1) A win is a win in week 1. And actually, the offense actually looked sharper than they usually do the 1st week.

 

2) No serious injuries. NFL season is a war of attrition, every week you come out pretty much un-scathed is a big plus.

 

No opinion really on the defense. Yes, they had a great game, but let's be honest, they weren't really tested. We will find out more next week.

[Point Beer Is Best]

 

I'm not even in the Buck and Aikman should never call Packers games camp or anything but that non-PI call in the 3rd in the end zone? Well before halftime Rodgers threw a pass about 30 yards downfield and underthrew it to Adams, Adams came back for the ball and the DB without looking back for the ball just ran over Adams, no call from the refs and no mention of the missed call from Buck or Aikman even after multiple replays (it was blatantly obvious in real time.)

 

 

I actually like the duo, but they were terrible today. I don't agree that he(Lane) deserved an ejection, but they kept harping on that as if it impacted the game. And Rodgers DID get blocked in the back and it was obvious. Not sure how they and Mike Periera thought that shouldn't have been called.

 

They refs weren't great today. They did blow that call on Adams, but they also blew that call on Brice who was all over Graham in the endzone on 3rd down and there were multiple plays they could have called holding on Seattle's OL. But they just kept going on and on about the calls that went against Seattle.

 

That one was close, but if you watch the replay Graham tried something very vet-savvy. Rather than put his arms up for the ball, he wrapped his arms around the back of Brice's helmet and actually pulled him into his body, trying to draw the PI flag. I had to watch the replay a couple of times before I noticed what Graham was trying to do. From that perspective, it's a good non-call.

[Point Beer Is Best]

There's a chance that this Seattle defense is the toughest challenge our offense will face during the regular season. Couple that with the fact it usually takes a game or two for the offense to find its identity, and it bodes well for the remainder of the season.

 

On the other side of the ball, I have tempered enthusiasm. I *hope* our defense has improved (and it's not just Seattle's offense that stinks). Next week will be the big challenge. Defending NFC Champions opening a new stadium. The Atlanta offense is much better than Seattle's. But that Atlanta defense, as good as they may be, is nowhere near the level of Seattle.

 

I would have been OK going 1-1 in the first 2 games with both of those teams being Super Bowl contenders, so it's nice to get one under our belt right away. Going 2-0 gives us a huge advantage in terms of determining home field advantage with the head-to-head tie breakers. Atlanta going 2-0 essentially gives them a 2 game lead on us in that scenario.

[Godspeed]

That one was close, but if you watch the replay Graham tried something very vet-savvy. Rather than put his arms up for the ball, he wrapped his arms around the back of Brice's helmet and actually pulled him into his body, trying to draw the PI flag. I had to watch the replay a couple of times before I noticed what Graham was trying to do. From that perspective, it's a good non-call.

 

Plus, the way Wilson threw the ball under pressure, determining that it was a throw-away (hence un-catchable) is understandable.