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    Official Packers vs. Giants Gameday Thread

    So here we are, old bobble is feeling like Wesley when the Dread Pirate Roberts would tell him "good night Wesely, sleep well. I'll likely kill you in the morning."

    Each week I wait patiently for the youngest team in the NFL to lay an egg and release me from my responsibility and each week they say "Good morning bobble, hope the hangover is better. We plan on winning today and extending the unlikeliest of stories".

    This has the classic feel of a trap game. The Giants aren't a good team. They have been blown out most of the games this year. The Packers are young and ascending. What could possibly go wrong. Well, for starters Barkley could get 30 touches while Barry continues to focus on stopping the "explosive" pass play even when Danny DeVito's cousin is the QB.

    We could also see a young team get over confident coming off such big wins.

    I expect this to be a closer game than any of us will care to watch. The Giants season has been a disappointment, but teams like that tend to get up for primetime games. This is a rare chance to change the narrative for them. The home crowd will be loud and ornery early on. We need to quell that fast. I like the fact that Love doesn't seem to get too high or too low. Tonight he will simply go about his business and find a way to win a primetime game on the road.

    Pack 31 Giants 17 In a game that will be closer than the final score.
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    I almost forgot to ask...how many Rats had to shower yesterday after cheering for the Bears. I felt like a freemont street whore.
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    Cheering for the Bears was easier considering Packers have won 14 of the last 15 games between the two. Although I did have to remind myself a couple of times that I was supposed to want the Bears to win. Old habits die hard.

    I don't see tonight as a trap game. Packers lost to the Giants last year and the players who were here will remember it and let the rookies know about it. This game is all about getting ahead and forcing Giants into obvious passing situations. Barkley is by far the best player on their offense.
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    Seems like when we start hot and play the game within the plan and downs within the down/distance that LaFleurs offense and Loves ability are maximized. Plus we keep our Defense off the field.

    I do fear a trap game and hope it’s a good test as there’s a lot of winnable games on our schedule.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobblehead View Post
    I almost forgot to ask...how many Rats had to shower yesterday after cheering for the Bears. I felt like a freemont street whore.
    Being that I really despise the Loins and much of their fan base, it was not hard for me to root for da Bears, and as Joe said, it was made easier by the fact the Packers have beaten Chicago like a rug for several years now.

    But I do agree with you that thinking Joe Barely is going to design schemes to stop the run first is asking an awful lot of him. It's weird. I do think the OLB's are going to play a big role in this one. I trust Preston Smith - he's a good player, consistent and good. But Rashan Gary's going to have to think about playing the run and containing the edge a little more than he usually does. You can't get after Danny DeVito's cousin unless you're stopping the run game, or unless your offense is putting up points left and right. And I don't think either of those will necessarily happen.

    I dunno. Bright lights, big city. Feels like a trap to me.
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    Only one #Packers transaction this week:

    Kenyan Drake has been elevated from the practice squad. Eric Stokes remains on IR.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fritz View Post

    I dunno. Bright lights, big city. Feels like a trap to me.
    I don't think this is a trap game. The potential trap game will be Christmas Eve at Carolina, one week before they play at Minnesota in a game that could decide which team makes the playoffs.

    They could lose tonight, but not because they were looking past the Giants.
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    Obligatory game day post.
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    Fukin Bobble with his narrative .. this guy is starting to sound like Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camacho.

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    Packers 27
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joemailman View Post
    Bill Huber
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    Only one #Packers transaction this week:

    Kenyan Drake has been elevated from the practice squad. Eric Stokes remains on IR.
    Drake is a prime example of the "cheap" quality RBs available all the time. With decent blocking he is a very capable pro. I'd like to see him make a little noise tonight.
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    Fukin Bobble with his narrative .. this guy is starting to sound like Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camacho.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadtownPacker View Post
    Fukin Bobble with his narrative .. this guy is starting to sound like Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camacho.
    Easy now, you tempt me into political talk....YOU CAN'T BAN ME ON A STREAK!!

    But seriously, porn star, pro wrestler and POTUS...what a rush!
    I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobblehead View Post
    Drake is a prime example of the "cheap" quality RBs available all the time. With decent blocking he is a very capable pro. I'd like to see him make a little noise tonight.
    He's always been a very good receiver as well. Might see some checkdowns to him tonight.
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    Packers inactives:

    RB Aaron Jones
    LB Quay Walker
    WR Christian Watson
    CB Jaire Alexander
    CB Kyu Blu Kelly
    OL Caleb Jones

    CB Eric Stokes, who was listed as questionable, was not activated off IR so he will also not play tonight.

    Giants inactives:

    WR Parris Campbell
    RB Jashaun Corbin
    DB Gervarrius Owens
    LB Boogie Basham
    OL Evan Neal
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    I bet on Wicks to go over 38.5. I think his game will be amplified on the turf.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobblehead View Post
    Easy now, you tempt me into political talk....YOU CAN'T BAN ME ON A STREAK!!

    But seriously, porn star, pro wrestler and POTUS...what a rush!
    I was talking about his bravado and arrogance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RashanGary View Post
    I bet on Wicks to go over 38.5. I think his game will be amplified on the turf.
    He is turning into my favorite too. Dude just comes up big out of nowhere. Tonight he has to match Watson’s production so he should get throws. Might just go off like you without your meds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadtownPacker View Post
    He is turning into my favorite too. Dude just comes up big out of nowhere. Tonight he has to match Watson’s production so he should get throws. Might just go off like you without your meds.
    Davante is the goat here. James Jones was the poor man’s bigger guy with burst…. Wicks is kind of that. Body type in between a RB and WR with really good burst out of his breaks. I think that plays well on turf.
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