PackerRats Rankings Thru Week 5

[Fosco33]

Another week; another ranking

Packers take on a physically battered and mentally bruised Seahawks with the Walrus taking his likely last shot at revenge vs. his old squad. The 12th man will be out in full force so non-verbal snap count communication will be key. With past game's poor discipline a high number of penalties along with the reputation Packers have gained recently, expect more of the same from the zebras.

Things to expect-
Rodgers and Jennings will have another week of solid performance as the Seahawks have been giving up plenty of yards and points this year.
Grant should get 20 touches and gain 100+ yards for the first time this year (vs. 24th ranked rush defense). I don't see a repeat of last year's playoff game though.
A jumbled Seahawk receiving corp with an injured Hasselbeck will struggle against the Packers (who despite many injuries may have their first 'good' performance of the year).
Koren Robinson will play an inspired game on special teams (season debut, against team that let him go, following birth of his week old daughter).

I don't see the Packers beating the spread - but they should get a much needed W.

Bears 2nd
Packers 12th
Vikings 16th
Lions 32nd


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[Gunakor]

Another week; another ranking

Packers take on a physically battered and mentally bruised Seahawks with the Walrus taking his likely last shot at revenge vs. his old squad. The 12th man will be out in full force so non-verbal snap count communication will be key. With past game's poor discipline a high number of penalties along with the reputation Packers have gained recently, expect more of the same from the zebras.

Things to expect-
Rodgers and Jennings will have another week of solid performance as the Seahawks have been giving up plenty of yards and points this year.
Grant should get 20 touches and gain 100+ yards for the first time this year (vs. 24th ranked rush defense). I don't see a repeat of last year's playoff game though.
A jumbled Seahawk receiving corp with an injured Hasselbeck will struggle against the Packers (who despite many injuries may have their first 'good' performance of the year).
Koren Robinson will play an inspired game on special teams (season debut, against team that let him go, following birth of his week old daughter).

I don't see the Packers beating the spread - but they should get a much needed W.

Bears 2nd
Packers 12th
Vikings 16th
Lions 32nd


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The Seahawks play MUCH better run defense at home than they do on the road. The difference is huge, for some reason. They haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher against them at Qwest Field in forever. Grant will get his 20-25 carries, but will probably be limited to about 80 yards.

[LL2]

The Packers will be in the bottom 10 if they do not right this ship and get injured players back.

[Fosco33]

The Seahawks play MUCH better run defense at home than they do on the road. The difference is huge, for some reason. They haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher against them at Qwest Field in forever. Grant will get his 20-25 carries, but will probably be limited to about 80 yards.

You might be right - I think Reggie Bush got close last year but they were tough at home. This year they played Niners/Rams at home.

And I mention Grant getting more carries for 2 reasons:
1. Pack needs to start establishing and committing to run
2. Grant is getting healthier and presumably stronger to get more carriers
3. He hasn't broken 20 carries yet this year though (only 73 in 5 games)
4. ARod needs a break on that arm throughout the game. While playing decent, he's thrown costly INTs at the end of games this year... we need to give him a break and rely on another highly paid specialist for a change.

He may/may not break 100 - but I just have a hunch.

[Fosco33]

The Packers will be in the bottom 10 if they do not right this ship and get injured players back.

Could happen if they get negative on turnover margin, offensive 3rd down percentage and offensive yards/play ranks. Pack is also in top 10 for scoring/game. Overall, they're a top 10 ranking in 4 of 8 categories I use - so they'd need to collapse on a few of these for that to happen.

Sad when Chicago is rated #2... so I know this has to be wrong! They are actually better than lots of us want to admit but I'm skeptical if they can holdup for the whole year.