The Official Packers @ Vikings Gameday Thread

[Tarlam!]

Well, I've done my part! Good luck Pack!!

[digitaldean]

Way to start the ball rolling, my Aussie friend!

Time to hoist a toast to the Pack. Here's to many happy returns (of Bert Favre passes to the end zone for TD's)

[channtheman]

I think ole Bert pulls one out of his ass and kills the Packers. It seems so unlikely, which is why it will happen.

[CaptainKickass]

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obligatory game day post

[vince]

It is time to FINALLY put Screaming Lord Byron and the Minnesota Vikings down for the count - once and for all!

[Fritz]

I am glad to see that Tar has done his duty. Now I hope Bretsky does his and predicts a Packer loss.

Me, I think it'll be close, this game. I think Minny has too many weapons for the Pack to be able to contain them all for too long.

[MJZiggy]

I am glad to see that Tar has done his duty. Now I hope Bretsky does his and predicts a Packer loss.

Me, I think it'll be close, this game. I think Minny has too many weapons for the Pack to be able to contain them all for too long.

While I do agree, they're also in desperation mode. It's sort of do or die for them here. And Favre's desperation can go either way. If the Pack starts strong, Favre could get desperate and stupid with the ball sealing the loss, or if Favre starts out strong he could have a field day. It's one or the other and nothing in between.

[vince]

The Vikings are talking up their week of practice this week - the best of the year they're saying. The Packers are coming off their bye and have had their own great week of practice according to McCArthy.

I'm sensing an instant classic here!

[bobblehead]

While I do agree, they're also in desperation mode. It's sort of do or die for them here. And Favre's desperation can go either way. If the Pack starts strong, Favre could get desperate and stupid with the ball sealing the loss, or if Favre starts out strong he could have a field day. It's one or the other and nothing in between.

A woman who gets football....Here is to the return of duck and chuck. 3 more picks and the nail in the coffin that sends minnesota to a 5 year rebuilding program.

Pack 38-10.

[vince]

From the category of Packer-Viking trivia having no bearing on today's game:

Today marks the 100th meeting of these two franchises. The Packers lead the series 50-48-1.

[vince]

The pressure the Packers get on Brett Favre today may well determine the outcome of this game.

[HowardRoark]

It is REALLY icy up here today. Impossible to even walk outside, much less drive safely. Could be a smaller crowd/quieter dome than normal.

[ThunderDan]

The pressure the Packers get on Brett Favre today may well determine the outcome of this game.

The Packers will FINALLY have a D-Line rotation to use in a game. This will keep additional help off of CMIII and the blitzers. I think Favre is going to get harrassed all day.

[vince]

When lead BSPN Favre ball-washer Ed Werder asked Brett about his shoulder this morning, Favre said, "If my arm falls off, it falls off."

What a warrior.

[red]

the last game was too close for comfort. this one worries me a lot

[vince]

GB's inactives: CB Underwood, FB Hall, TE Havner, RB Starks, LB Briggs, OL McDonald, OL Newhouse and DE Wynn. Johnspn starts at FB.

[MJZiggy]

When lead BSPN Favre ball-washer Ed Werder asked Brett about his shoulder this morning, Favre said, "If my arm falls off, it falls off."

What a warrior.

Now it's his arm? What about the broken ankle? Is that one not an injury anymore (I guess he doesn't need it to be right now; he needs an excuse for bad throws this game. I get it). So it will be the shoulder that's the Onion article's career ender... :lol:

[vince]

Driver and Pickett are ready to go.

[denverYooper]

When lead BSPN Favre ball-washer Ed Werder asked Brett about his shoulder this morning, Favre said, "If my arm falls off, it falls off."

What a warrior.

Favre also admitted to Werder that what he remembered from that first game was Chilly throwing him under the bus in the coach's postgame presser.

Sounds to me like he's going to gift the Packers 3 more interceptions and then call it a career in order to stick it to Chilly.

[vince]

RG Anthony Herrera, C John Sullivan also active for #Vikings and expected to start. That's pretty big for the Vikes.

[Bretsky]

can I end my revers whammy and give my real prediction for this game ??

[ThunderDan]

can I end my revers whammy and give my real prediction for this game ??

Do it the prediction thread! Only Viking ripping in this thread!!!

GO PACK GO!

[Scott Campbell]

Hopefully this game will play out like a mercy killing. There's been no sign of brain activity for weeks, and it's time to officially pull the plug on their season.

[MJZiggy]

can I end my revers whammy and give my real prediction for this game ??

No.

[vince]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfpQWlLLDhw&feature=player_embedded

[Fosco33]

GB's inactives: CB Underwood, FB Hall, TE Havner, RB Starks, LB Briggs, OL McDonald, OL Newhouse and DE Wynn. Johnspn starts at FB.

When will Starks see some action

[Bretsky]

Do it the prediction thread! Only Viking ripping in this thread!!!

GO PACK GO!



I was on the homer train for a while predicting victories each week...but starting with our win streak I've been predicting the Packers to lose in every game day thread. Tarlem owns the true power but I've been negative nanny in each thread he's started giving reasons we are going to lose so if I have to do it then it will go in here

[Fosco33]

I was on the homer train for a while predicting victories each week...but starting with our win streak I've been predicting the Packers to lose in every game day thread. Tarlem owns the true power but I've been negative nanny in each thread he's started giving reasons we are going to lose so if I have to do it then it will go in here

Then do it :-)

[pbmax]

I am more nervous about using this message board during the game than I am about the game. I am sure that will change after I throw the laptop trough the TV after a bad play.

[ThunderDan]

Oh fuck!!! We get Aikman and Buck!

[imscott72]

30 minutes until kick off! Will Cliffy be able to handle Allen again? Can we run the ball? Can we contain AP and Rice? Let's do this! GO PACK GO

[pbmax]

I was on the homer train for a while predicting victories each week...but starting with our win streak I've been predicting the Packers to lose in every game day thread. Tarlem owns the true power but I've been negative nanny in each thread he's started giving reasons we are going to lose so if I have to do it then it will go in here

Just like the pretend baseball players said in Bull Durham, "don't go messing with a streak".

[pbmax]

Oh fuck!!! We get Aikman and Buck!

You're exactly right Dan....

[Bretsky]

OK, this is a playoff game for the MN Vikings several weeks before the playoffs start. I see the Vikes playing their best game of the season, because they have to. On the faster artificial surface, Clifton wll look ordinary against Jared Allen. The Dirty Shiancoe will catch at least one TD pass, Sydney Rice comes back to win a jump ball or two, and once again Brett Favre makes us his biatch one last time.
A couple penalties will hurt us, we'll be crying about the refs, and after this one we'll once again be wondering why the Badgers special teams coach is not running the Packers's units. In a stunner, Vikes win 27 to 24 on a late Longell kick, Mobb and Gex and Packnut show up after the game, and the forum moves to chaos for a week again.

[Scott Campbell]

In a stunner, Vikes win 27 to 24 on a late Longell kick, Mobb and Gex and Packnut show up after the game, and the forum moves to chaos for a week again.


LOL

Pretty much the only way those guys show up.

[Scott Campbell]

This is the last meaningful game of Bert's career.

[pbmax]

Clay has switched to the hair product favored by Iam McKellan in Lord of the Rings.

[pbmax]

Let's light this candle!

[Bretsky]

great d on first two plays; DL dominant. No WR's open. Favre say hi to da Bishop !!

[Bretsky]

the sad part of today is it may also be Chilly's last game as a head coach

it'll be like losing Wayne Fontes

[pbmax]

That was close to a perfect series for the D.

[Bretsky]

does Matthews get a sack for that ?

[Fritz]

Anybody have a link to a live feed?? Please?? I'm stuck with Detroit at Dallas.

[pbmax]

Hit the hole Brandon. It was there.

[Bretsky]

bj looks slow

[Bretsky]

I don't see nearly the upside in Quarles that I did in Finley in year one

[pbmax]

http://atdhe.net/28935/watch-green-bay-packers-vs-minnesota-vikings

[ThunderDan]

B Jack is going to drive me nuts if he runs like that all day.

[Fritz]

Thanks, PB. You're a godsend.

[ThunderDan]

Bishop come on!

[pbmax]

Among other problems, Hawk ended up in the wrong hole and Jenkins got washed away.

[Charles Woodson]

thanks for the link pb!

[Fritz]

Who missed the tackle?

[Bretsky]

dammit; who got burnt by the white RB......lol

[pbmax]

Fritz, that link is bad. VShare is terrible,.

[pbmax]

Zombo missed the tackle

[gbgary]

does Matthews get a sack for that ?

yup. come on Packer D!

[red]

that has to be the worst looking field i've seen in a long time. what an eyesore

[pbmax]

Try looking here for a working link.

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=94628&part=sports

[Bretsky]

bad throw; gotta make a better pass than that

[Bretsky]

see Woody trying to take that ball away ?

[gbgary]

way to go D!

[pbmax]

Shields got dinged somehow

[ThunderDan]

OK, didn't give up the TD. Like that we are hitting Favre on almost every throw!

[Fritz]

Okay, that's an escape. Only three. It was the big plays - a missed tackle on third down. Now the offense has to get rolling.

[pbmax]

Okay, that's an escape. Only three. It was the big plays - a missed tackle on third down. Now the offense has to get rolling.

You get a feed?

[Packgator]

Try looking here for a working link.

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=94628&part=sports

Another link......

http://www.iilemi.com/

[vince]

Zombo didn't help the cause that series. Got juked by Gerheardt and there's no excuse for the penalty.

[Fosco33]

Zombo better make up for those gafs.

Masthay hits 1/3 of his punts inside the 20. We may have found a punter... hopefully we don't see him much today.

[Fosco33]

Shields got dinged somehow
Playing keep away from Shields already... interesting.

[ThunderDan]

27 done for the year. Another player on the IR!

[gbgary]

dallas td.

[pbmax]

Playing keep away from Shields already... interesting.

Either that or Longwell's kickoff leg is really shot.

[mmmdk]

Can Pack O do enough to help Pack D? That is the Q!

[pbmax]

Are you serious about Smith?

[vince]

Good strategy. Kick it high and make him come up to field it in more traffic.

[Fosco33]

27 done for the year. Another player on the IR!

Only Smith... hasn't done much at all since returning to the Pack.

[pbmax]

Great play, nice patient running that time.

[ThunderDan]

Are you serious about Smith?

Yes, his leg got completely twisted, his knee has to be toast!

[vince]

Good hard run by Nance!

[denverYooper]

Nance!

[pbmax]

He is Collins' backup.

[pbmax]

Good lord that was the wrong move Aaron.

[gbgary]

dammit

[Fritz]

Quinn Johnson miss that block on the right?

[mmmdk]

5 runs, 1 pass...

[pbmax]

Horrible Aaron. You had the back open short.

[Fritz]

Geez, he had time. No one open.

[ThunderDan]

When you have 7 seconds to throw the ball you have to get rid of it!

[gbgary]

had two guys open

[pbmax]

Horrible Aaron. You had the back open short.

It was Nelson, sorry.

[Fritz]

And a 37 yard punt. This is not how you want to start.

[MJZiggy]

Geez, he had time. No one open.

He had the checkdown wide open.

[vince]

Throw or run after that long.

[mmmdk]

AR, that sucked!

[denverYooper]

GO D!

[mmmdk]

What this offense needs is another bye week...and then another! Heck, take a vacation ! Geez!

[pbmax]

Hererra is out. Cook in.

[Fosco33]

Well - O has to do something different. Need to fig out how to get some WRs open (or quicker plays - slants, etc.). If not - take adv of the aggressive D with rollouts or screens. Maybe an extra blocker for straight dropbacks.

[Fosco33]

Could be a little rusty. Need to settle and get into some rhythm.

[denverYooper]

INT time.

[red]

hard to believe that the offense is our weak spot, and could lead to our downfall this year.

but man, they sure look like they don't have a clue

[vince]

Rodgers with butterflies perhaps? He's looked terrible so far.

[Packers4Glory]

I do not like the way this has started. Team looks flat. not that killer instinct I was looking for to start this game.

[Fritz]

The D needs to get the Vikes to punt now. No more first downs. Then the offense has to pick up.

[pbmax]

Well, look at that. They don't look flat anymore.

Good play Chuck

[red]

there you go d

[gbgary]

hard to believe that the offense is our weak spot, and could lead to our downfall this year.

but man, they sure look like they don't have a clue
it's been way all year. it's had good moments though but no consistancy.

[pbmax]

And a tipped ball./

[Packers4Glory]

now lets go! Come on Offense! The D did its job!

[MJZiggy]

Ok, baby steps here. Just get a couple catches going...

[mmmdk]

there you go d

Can our D play O too?

WHere are the emoticons? HELP!

[vince]

Jones should have caught that ball. It hit him right in the hands and dropped before the defender hit him.

[MJZiggy]

Oh that was ugly

[pbmax]

Jones had position and should have had it. But the ball could have been thrown much better.

[bobblehead]

Could we please run the fucking ball until they actually stop it.

[Fritz]

What the hell is wrong with Masthay? A 31 yarder? And an offense that can't even get a first down? Christ.

[Bretsky]

do we need to shake the cobwebs off after the bye ?

[red]

time to shoot mashtay. you're kicking in a fucking dome. no excuse for crappy kicks

[Fritz]

I think the throw was not far enough out front. It allowed the defender to hit Jones's back shoulder.

[gbgary]

not a good punt. net probably would have been the same though.

[bobblehead]

Could we please run the fucking ball until they actually stop it.

WE got first downs...BY RUNNING IT!!!!

[Fosco33]

Spoke too soon bout Masthay.

Nice ball skills by Woodson on the rook.

[mmmdk]

time to shoot mashtay. you're kicking in a fucking dome. no excuse for crappy kicks

That guy's a keeper....

[pbmax]

And the panic starts to set in among the crowd. :)

[ThunderDan]

time to shoot mashtay. you're kicking in a fucking dome. no excuse for crappy kicks

Minn got good pressure on his first bad punt but that last one he has no excuse!

[Kiwon]

Why is punter consistently the worst position on this team?

[Fosco33]

That guy's a keeper....

1/3 of his punts are downed inside the 20. I'll take that.

[Packgator]

And the panic starts to set in among the crowd. :)

Thus far......Just another hard fought divisional game in the NFL.

[pbmax]

I love Tramon Williams.

[red]

HOLY FUCK!!!

what a hit

[Fosco33]

Wow - nice hit by Williams!

[pbmax]

We are going to hang our O hat on 5 carries and 15 yards?

Nice push off Sydney.

[Fosco33]

Well - defensive game so far. Arod looks frustrated. Get him in rhythm with some short throws (and catching the f-ing ball JJ).

[pbmax]

C'mon O. Get your head out of your butt.

[Fritz]

Okay, offense. You can wake up any down now. Let's go!

[jpompo]

Not that it matters but how does a push-off like that go uncalled?

[vince]

LET'S GO O!

[mmmdk]

Damnit, our D didn't score!

Where will the points come from?

[bobblehead]

And the panic starts to set in among the crowd. :)

More like anger for me.

[gbgary]

And the panic starts to set in among the crowd. :)
it's only three points...no reason to panic. it's all about adjustments.

[ThunderDan]

Not that it matters but how does a push-off like that go uncalled?

Didn't you watch the last play? Just like that!!

[Packers4Glory]

damn the offense looks like SHIT

[pbmax]

OK. Out of sync looks to be the theme.

[Fritz]

He had the short guy open again. Why doesn't he take what he's given? That could've been a six or seven yard gain.

[ThunderDan]

Wake up ARod. All day to throw again!

[pbmax]

One cut Brandon. One cut would have worked. Then the backside can't get you.

[Packers4Glory]

3rd and long seems to be the theme of the day for the o...need one big play I think to break the ice.

[pbmax]

Greg Jennings > James Jones

[Fosco33]

Alright - good throw and lucky grab. Arod is taking some hits.

[gbgary]

nice catch. i wish we'd run a lot less shotgun.

[Packers4Glory]

A-rod misfiring bad...and holding the ball to long on others.

[pbmax]

Nice draw guys.

[Fosco33]

Aikman's commentary seems to get worse every year.

[bobblehead]

Yet another DD drop

[Fosco33]

Two 1st down drops already

[gbgary]

dammit. get the fg.

[Packers4Glory]

nice catch. i wish we'd run a lot less shotgun.

team can't catch a cold this yr..

I'd like to see them spread out and run more. That worked great a couple yrs ago when Grant arrived. We got lots of nice runs w/ 1 back and 4 WR it seems. I'd like to see a lot more of that.

[pbmax]

Nice kick. Need the WRs to win one on one. And ROdgers has been off just enough.

[Fritz]

Okay, I don't get why Rodgers is consistently ignoring the backs coming out. On that third and three he had his H-back rolling right, open about three or four yards downfield.

[pbmax]

Yet another DD drop

I think that got tipped.

[mmmdk]

Lucky punch by Packer O.

[pbmax]

Okay, I don't get why Rodgers is consistently ignoring the backs coming out. On that third and three he had his H-back rolling right, open about three or four yards downfield.

He is expecting and getting pressure fast. Allen is eating Clifton's lunch so far.

[Packgator]

Lucky punch by Packer O.

??

[mmmdk]

Okay, I don't get why Rodgers is consistently ignoring the backs coming out. On that third and three he had his H-back rolling right, open about three or four yards downfield.

That's the Stubby scheme for ya. Backs protect; don't catch much.

[pbmax]

And the spinning continues with Brett, Chilly and Bevell ...

[Fosco33]

Time for an INT

[pbmax]

That's the Stubby scheme for ya. Backs protect; don't catch much.

Stop reading McGinn that literally. No backs catch that much anymore, compared to WCO 20 years ago. Its tantamount to asking why fullbacks don't carry the ball anymore.

[mmmdk]

??

Oh sorry, didn't know you weren't watching the game - that GJ catch was a lucky punch.

[pbmax]

Favre scared of Collins. I like that.

[jpompo]

Great series by the D again

[pbmax]

He falls down like a woman!

[Packgator]

Oh sorry, didn't know you weren't watching the game - that GJ catch was a lucky punch.

I'm watching. Good game so far.

[Fosco33]

He falls down like a women!

And texts like a teenager

[mmmdk]

Stop reading McGinn that literally. No backs catch that much anymore, compared to WCO 20 years ago. Its tantamount to asking why fullbacks don't carry the ball anymore.

I read it!


RBs are still a part of passing game - watching game now but I'll get back on subject in a day or 2 :-)

[Packers4Glory]

my God...I just sit here thinking how good this team would be if it had a couple guys back...Finley mostly. The offense has not been nearly the same since we lost our best weapon. Finley is a game changer. the o isnt the same w/o him.

[pbmax]

New offense. Throw everything to Greg Jennings.

[ThunderDan]

He falls down like a woman!

Reminded me of the Strahan sack!

[Fosco33]

I want a lot more of that - slants. Bait them for a screen on this series.

[pbmax]

That was nice by Rodgers and Nelson.

[mmmdk]

I'm watching. Good game so far.

Cool!

Good? Too close to my liking; I WANT THEM DEAD I TELL YA, DEAD!! LOL

[pbmax]

Razzle Dazzle

[Fosco33]

Loving the last 3 plays

[mmmdk]

I want a lot more of that - slants. Bait them for a screen on this series.

Listen, Stubby, listen to this man!

[pbmax]

Threat of screen OK.

[Packers4Glory]

there is our TE passing game. 0 yd completion!

[Fosco33]

Ok - there was the screen... but Arod didn't really set it up or D read it perfectly. 3 blockers in front.

[pbmax]

Threat of screen OK.

Yards would be better.

[gbgary]

very nice.

[pbmax]

Well, Rodgers has Favre's stubborn streak!

[Fosco33]

See - get him warmed up with some short throws. Next one is to the endzone.

[pbmax]

Weird route. Jennings turned other way from what Rogers expected.

[jpompo]

YES

[pbmax]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice feet Aaron.

[mmmdk]

YES!!!!!

[Fosco33]

There you go! I like watching Arod playing pissed.

[gbgary]

adjustments!

[Jimx29]

shoulda, coulda wasn't....a pick

[red]

wow, what a play

damn lucky he couldn't hang on to that pick

[Packgator]

AR is good!

[Packers4Glory]

nice play by Rodgers.

[Fritz]

Whew. Yes. The offense still doesn't look in sync, but we will take this! Hope this pumps up the Packers.

[Fosco33]

I liked the replay - with Arod directing Jennings to go to his right. Good communication.

[ThunderDan]

Looks like the rust is coming off for the O!

Let's get another 3 before half and blow them out in the 3rd!

[pbmax]

Lunchtime! What does everyone want to eat?

[pbmax]

That looked almost professional on KO coverage

[pbmax]

I liked the replay - with Arod directing Jennings to go to his right. Good communication.

Very nice.

[gbgary]

Lunchtime! What does everyone want to eat?
subway at halftime.

[Packers4Glory]

lets go D...don't give it back.

[Fosco33]

I really hate that stupid horn. I wish there was a TV app that would mute that out - like the ones with the World Cup vuvuzelas

[ThunderDan]

Time for a BF INT.

[Fosco33]

Jeez - wow - AP is a beast. Take out his legs Hawk.

[Jimx29]

atta boy T!

[Fosco33]

Time for a BF INT.

Dang man - wow. Good call.

[Packgator]

Time for a BF INT.

Nice call!!

[Patler]

Percy Harvin runs stronger and more decisively than Brandon Jackson does.

[Packers4Glory]

Time for a BF INT.

I'll have what he's having!

[ThunderDan]

Time for a BF INT.

Thank you, thank you very much!

[red]

there it is

great jump by tramon

[gbgary]

williams. woo hoo!

[Fosco33]

And we get the ball to start the 2nd half. Nice. Winning the turnover battle is key.

[vince]

YES! Tramon for the Pro Bowl!!!

[pbmax]

Rodgers head in game now.

[Fosco33]

Ok - Greenway - he slid - you're not supposed to hit him. Maybe you just wanted to cop a feel.

[Fritz]

Way to go BrINT!!!

[Fosco33]

hahaha - looks like a lot of love from the QB coach

[pbmax]

Checkdowns for the win!

[gbgary]

favre getting his ass chewed?

[Jimx29]

that sideline/#4 doesn't look happy

[Packgator]

Pass to RB. It happens.

[Fosco33]

Time to bench Brent

[vince]

It looked like Childress through a shot at Favre on the sideline!

[gbgary]

come on Pack...more points!

[mmmdk]

Time for a BF INT.

Are you a god? LOL

Awesome call!

[Packgator]

Can read Favres mind there. "What am I doing here?"

[Jimx29]

nice hustle B-jack

[Jimx29]

man this is a fast first half....nice JJ!

[red]

WOW

[mmmdk]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Fosco33]

Fuck yeah - what a throw - what a catch - what a drive. What a way to kill Brent and Chilly.

[Fosco33]

Ooh - that's close. Can you risk going for it again. Only quick throw - only to the endzone.

[denverYooper]

love BJack in the passing game

[red]

score a TD to start the second half and that should be the dagger for brunt and the queens

[Jimx29]

i'm not to even guess which way this goes with that stupid-ass receiving rule is this year

[Fritz]

Okay, that IS a touchdown catch. Better not reverse that one.

[Packers4Glory]

Can read Favres mind there. "What am I doing here?"

pretty much.

I don't take any joy whatsoever in the way he's going down this yr.

[ThunderDan]

James Jones is such a mystery. You see him make that amazing catch and then he drops the pumpkin over and over.

[jpompo]

Best word in the English language, "confirmed"

[pbmax]

Checkdowns for the win!

McCarthy owns replay challenges.

[red]

you got that one right