Official GameDay Thread Week 3: Packers @ Lions

[pbmax]

When the Packers are on Defense

Wake up Leeple! (That's lemming people, much worse than sheep people - you need dogs to get sheep to go over a cliff, lemmings volunteer) You think 2 good quarters against the Jets does anything to disprove the weaknesses of this team?! Look at those rankings for Defense! 28th in points allowed, 31st in rushing yards allowed; that's practically causation! Look how close those ranks are! That P value has to be right around 1!

These are the Lions we are talking about. They will crush you with Reggie Bush up the middle and ... those other running backs on the depth chart up the middle. They destroyed the Packers last year running up the middle. The question isn't whether last year's 40 points allowed was a fluke against the Lions, the question is by how much will the Lions cruise by that signpost while surpassing the 49ers 579 total yards in the playoff game two years ago. Jim Schwartz couldn't find a run game with a sextant and Earl Campbell's smart phone and look what he did before he was fired. Jim Caldwell learned modern NFL football from Tony Dungy and Tom Moore while with the Peyton Manning Colts. That's like a lesson directly from Lombardi and Chuck Knox. They might run up the middle 45 times in the first half alone. Omaha indeed.

You know Caldwell is low key, but he knows to keep his job he has to beat the Packers (and six other teams I estimate) so I am expecting a new Lions Read-Option package. But with the QB and RB reversed so Stafford, as elite an athlete I have ever seen with a potbelly, will be able to exploit the Packers abandoned middle with his puffy cheeks and slower than he looks speed.

When the Packers are on Offense

Its not even worth discussing the offense because even if they decide to get hyped for the first quarter for once, whatever lead Rodgers stakes them is useless. Less effective than the Brewers second-half offense, the Defense will forfeit the lead and Rodgers will be unable to lead them to a 4th quarter comeback, the only kind of comeback that ever results in a win. Besides, Randall Cobb would be lucky to be the backup slot option on most college teams and Jordy is white, which means he might as well be British and that guarantees second place at best, just ask the guys from Top Gear or the English World Cup team.

You should just go out and catch a flick at the cinema.


Packers 27 - Lions 19


GREEN BAY (1-1) AT DETROIT (1-1)

KICKOFF (TV) — Sunday, noon (Fox)
OPENING LINE — Lions by 1
RECORD VS. SPREAD — Green Bay 0-2, Detroit 1-1
SERIES RECORD — Packers lead 96-66-7
LAST MEETING — Lions beat Packers 40-10, Nov. 28, 2013
LAST WEEK — Packers beat Jets 31-24; Lions lost to Panthers 24-7
AP PRO32 RANKING — Packers No. 10, Lions No. 16
PACKERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (24), RUSH (26), PASS (13).
PACKERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (19), RUSH (31), PASS (6).
LIONS OFFENSE — OVERALL (10), RUSH (28), PASS (4).
LIONS DEFENSE — OVERALL (2), RUSH (2), PASS (9).

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Packers have won 15 of past 17 in series, but Detroit routed Green Bay on Thanksgiving last year. ... Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers is 9-1 against Lions with 111 passer rating. Only loss came in 2010 when he left game with injury. ... Green Bay’s Jordy Nelson had nine catches for 209 yards last week, most yards receiving for Packers player in non-OT game since 1956. ... Packers LB Nick Perry trying for third straight game against Lions with sack and forced fumble. ...

Packers have allowed seven sacks in first two games. ... Detroit’s Calvin Johnson leads NFL since 2011 with 315 catches, 5,384 yards receiving. ... Only 38.6 percent of Detroit’s first-down plays have gained 4 or more yards. ... Lions RBs Reggie Bush and Joique Bell combined for 310 yards from scrimmage in last meeting with Packers. ... Detroit opponents have gained 4.29 yards per play, lowest mark in NFL. ... Lions K Nate Freese is 2 of 5 on field goals, has missed all three attempts from at least 40 yards.

[pbmax]

Game Day Stats


PACKERS NFC NFL
TEAM
Turnover Margin (0) 4t 14t
Points Scored (23.5) 6t 11t
Points Allowed (30.0) 14 28t
Total Offense (322.5) 12 24
Rushing (80.0) 13 26
Passing (242.5) 7 13
Total Defense (355.0) 13 19
vs. Rush (176.5) 16 31
vs. Pass (178.5) 3 6
3rd-Down Off (50.0%) 5t 6t
3rd-Down Def (42.9%) 8 18t
Red-Zone Off (57.1%) 9t 14t
Red-Zone Def (71.4%) 12t 26t

INDIVIDUAL
Passing: Rodgers (97.4) 8 12
Rushing: Lacy (77) 15t 35t
Receptions: Nelson (18) 1t 1t
RecYds.: Nelson (292) 1 1
INTs: Williams (1) 3t 6t
Sacks: 3 players (1.0) 15t 30t



LIONS NFC NFL
TEAM
Turnover Margin (-1) 7t 17t
Points Scored (21.0) 12 22t
Points Allowed (19.0) 5t 10t
Total Offense (370.0) 6 10
Rushing (73.0) 14 28
Passing (297.0) 3 4
Total Defense (255.0) 2 2
vs. Rush (57.5) 1 2
vs. Pass (197.5) 5 9
3rd-Down Off (53.3%) 4 5
3rd-Down Def (24.0%) 2 3
Red-Zone Off (66.7%) 6t 8t
Red-Zone Def (66.7%) 10t 24t

INDIVIDUAL
Pass: Stafford (93.6) 9 14
Rush: Bell (87) 14 30
Rcpts: Johnson (13) 8t 10t
RecYds.: Johnson (247) 2 2
INTs: Levy, Quin (1) 3t 6t
Sacks: Mosley (2.0) 7t 7t

[Joemailman]

To me, this game is all about who can protect the quarterback. Sherrod, if he starts, will be tested. But the Lions might be worse off at RT.

[Striker]

3-0 over the next 11 days would be great. 2-1 would be good. Can't really afford to do anything less than that.

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bulaga and Hayward active.

Not sure what to think about Bulaga playing.

[Striker]

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 4m
#Packers inactives: 16 QB Scott Tolzien
39 CB Demetri Goodson
54 LB Carl Bradford
59 LB Brad Jones
64 DT Mike Pennel
83 WR Jeff Janis

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 3m
#Packers inactives: OT Bryan Bulaga and CB Casey Hayward are both playing today vs. Lions.

Tom Silverstein ‏@TomSilverstein 5m
Lionw inactives today. RT @ttwentyman: Waddle, Vaughn, Lewis, Ihedigbo, Owens, Moore and Broyles. Reynolds starts at RT, Abdul-Quddus at S.

[Fritz]

Bulaga and Hayward active.

Not sure what to think about Bulaga playing.

So who are the game day inactives?

[Fritz]

Doh!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Again Pennel inactive. I don't get that.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Maybe Bulaga will be an emergency backup?


I suppose Sherrod on field constitutes an emergency.

[Harlan Huckleby]

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[Joemailman]

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Wake up!

[BZnDallas]

Maybe Bulaga will be an emergency backup?


I suppose Sherrod on field constitutes an emergency.

:rs: I enjoyed the comedy HH

This game scares me. I disagree with wist on our DBs. I think we are way better than the Det DBs. However I agree with wist on a lot of his other points. I can see anything happening in this game. We could blow them out, they could blow us out, or it could come down to a fg at the end. So my best game day analysis is, this one scares me.

[Joemailman]

Again Pennel inactive. I don't get that.

Lions are a pass first team. Packers will probably be in nickel/dime pretty much all day.

[Fritz]

Lions are a pass first team. Packers will probably be in nickel/dime pretty much all day.

Ighegibo (sp?) inactive for Detroit today. Hmmm. That is a secondary that MM will not be able to resist. My guess is he forgets how to call a running play. Sometimes the dude just licks his chops at other teams' weak areas and forgets that balance is important.

[pbmax]

Is this Jay Elliot's first NFL Active Roster?

[KalamazooPackerFan]

With no evidence to support it other than Tramon's timely pick last week, I think this is the week the defense breaks out out our longstanding status as a "turnover free zone". The game scares me but I don't remember a game last season or this season that didn't so WTH, I'll stay a homer.

Packers 38
Lions 21

[Joemailman]

Packers 30
Lions 23

[red]

Lions are a pass first team. Packers will probably be in nickel/dime pretty much all day.

they also have that reggie bush guy who could turn back the clock today against our horrible run D and look like he's back in his USC uniform running against fresno state

[Fritz]

they also have that reggie bush guy who could turn back the clock today against our horrible run D and look like he's back in his USC uniform running against fresno state


This is true. Not only running the ball, but if the Packers leave the middle of the field open, screens and short passes to Bush could really hurt.

AJ Hawk covering Reggie Bush = nightmare.

[Packgator]

they also have that reggie bush guy who could turn back the clock today against our horrible run D and look like he's back in his USC uniform running against fresno state

In November of 2005, USC vs Fresno State. Reggie Bush ran for a career-high 294 yards on 23 carries. He also caught three passes for 68 yards and set a Pac-10 record with 513 all-purpose yards. Yikes!

[Freak Out]

Peppers gets a couple sacks today. Including a teabag of Staffy.

[Tyrion Lannister]

Janis inactive again. TEs are trash. Play Janis, run 4/5 receivers sets, and throw bombs to Janis!

[gbgary]

Bulaga is starting.

[Rastak]

Bulaga is starting.

I'm a little surprised.

[red]

Bulaga is starting.

lets hope he doesn't get hurt worse

[ThunderDan]

Morning all. Let's try and make it ten minutes before the doomsdayers are out in force.

[pbmax]

Morning all. Let's try and make it ten minutes before the doomsdayers are out in force.

I'll take the under on the bet!

[ThunderDan]

Janis inactive again. TEs are trash. Play Janis, run 4/5 receivers sets, and throw bombs to Janis!

5 WRs sets takes any chance of balance off the table. I would rather have Lacy/Starks in then a 5th WR.

[Guiness]

Is this Jay Elliot's first NFL Active Roster?

I also noticed he wasn't on the inactive list, I'm anxious to see him play.

Pennel out, another OLB in. That scream you just heard? It was Wist.

[ThunderDan]

I'll take the under on the bet!

No sh*t.

[pbmax]

Toying with fate Switching to Wayne and Larry plus muted TV. If this goes South, remind me to change it around. Or go to the garage. :)

[The Shadow]

Pavk 34
Lions 24

[pbmax]

I also noticed he wasn't on the inactive list, I'm anxious to see him play.

Pennel out, another OLB in. That scream you just heard? It was Wist.

Yeah, but Mulumba was all over Special Teams. They needed a fill in.

[ThunderDan]

I also noticed he wasn't on the inactive list, I'm anxious to see him play.

Pennel out, another OLB in. That scream you just heard? It was Wist.

Yeah, but i still don't get all of wist's rants. Peppers who has been a DE all his life doesn't count as a DL when he stands up and rushes for the Pack in the 2-4.

[pbmax]

Pack defers.

[pbmax]

Pavk 34
Lions 24

Get the defibrillator out Shadow!

[denverYooper]

With no evidence to support it other than Tramon's timely pick last week, I think this is the week the defense breaks out out our longstanding status as a "turnover free zone". The game scares me but I don't remember a game last season or this season that didn't so WTH, I'll stay a homer.

Packers 38
Lions 21

Good point. This D is long, long overdue for a run of TOs.

[ThunderDan]

Pack defers.

No, it is a subway commercial.

[ThunderDan]

Bush with the tackle.

[pbmax]

Base 3-4 on first down

[pbmax]

There was the 4-3 held run to 2

[Rutnstrut]

Look what a little pressure can do.

[ThunderDan]

Good job D. Stop the first possession with only 1 first down.

[Striker]

Good start. Now let's get 7 on the board and put them in the hole right away.

[pbmax]

AJ Hawk pass rush (effective). Weird game.

[gbgary]

come on Packer o!

d did a nice job.

[Guiness]

1 guy with a hand in the dirt, they get good pressure on Stafford.

Pretty hair raising return by Cobb, I thought he was going to lose 5 yards!

[pbmax]

Well there goes the momentum.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

WTF do we only want to play catch up?

[esoxx]

Nice work Lacy!

[ThunderDan]

Really? Two weeks in a row.

[Teamcheez1]

Way to go Lacy, you stumblebum!

[pbmax]

Levy stuffed Linsley and Lacy ran into his back.

[gbgary]

Do we have to do this every week?

[Rutnstrut]

Now stubby won't run the ball again.

[Striker]

Jesus.

[pbmax]

Do we have to do this every week?

M3 has money on the Lions at the half.

[ThunderDan]

We get the ball back. Let's have a nice drive and get this tied up.

[denverYooper]

3rd week in a row that the offense has handed a score to the opponent.

[pbmax]

OK, does M3 put Starks in the game?

[ThunderDan]

3rd week in a row that the offense has handed a score to the opponent.

Tough on any team to do that.

[bobblehead]

Obligatory game day post.

Dammit, that is my fault:

Obligatory game day reply.

Obama blows chunks.

[pbmax]

Starks has eliminated the usual 2 game warmup period to make good run lane choices.

[VegasPackFan]

Is this the gameplan today?Run the rock on 1st and 2nd down against a top run D?

[esoxx]

Nice work Cobb!

[ThunderDan]

Cobb you have to catch that.

[Teamcheez1]

You need 3 yards, so you throw a low percentage pass down the sideline.

[gbgary]

I know we need to get the run going but det's secondary sucks.

[denverYooper]

You need 3 yards, so you throw a low percentage pass down the sideline.

Cobb should have hauled that in. That was a tie game if he hangs on.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

You need 3 yards, so you throw a low percentage pass down the sideline.

This is waht drives me crazy. I don't know if iti is McCarthy or Rodgers but on short yardage they constantly go long like they think no one would expect it. Stop trying to outsmart the other team and just play the game.

[pbmax]

You need 3 yards, so you throw a low percentage pass down the sideline.

Except it was a short throw, he was open and got his hands on the ball. Someone besides Starks and Rodgers needs to do something positive.

Including Bostick who somehow managed to draw a penalty on a punt before the snap.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Nice play by Lattimore

[Fritz]

How about a short pitch and catch for a first down?

[pbmax]

Another hit on Stafford.

[gbgary]

way to go d.

[ThunderDan]

D with another stop.

[pbmax]

How about a short pitch and catch for a first down?

It was a ten yard deep throw off a 3 step drop?

[pbmax]

Nice play call, Lacy gained 6 after a lot of indecision

[Striker]

Defense is doing its job thus far.

[ThunderDan]

First down, let's keep it up.

[gbgary]

lacy seems to be hesitating.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Lacy has got to stop stutter stepping and go!

[Rutnstrut]

The Lions seem to be playing more aggressively than the Packers.

[pbmax]

Lacy and the other blocker never saw Tulloch's delayed blitz.

[Teamcheez1]

Another slow start for the offense.

[Striker]

The offense is not.

[pbmax]

Still more worried about offense than defense.

[Fritz]

I meant like a five yard over the middle PB. offe nse ugly so far.

[pbmax]

That was just terrible.

[denverYooper]

Except it was a short throw, he was open and got his hands on the ball. Someone besides Starks and Rodgers needs to do something positive.

Including Bostick who somehow managed to draw a penalty on a punt before the snap.

Cobb's dropped a couple this year that he used to make look routine.

[esoxx]

It's starting to feel like Thanksgiving. What time's the bird done?

[ThunderDan]

Misdirection finally stuffed by the D.

[ThunderDan]

It's starting to feel like Thanksgiving. What time's the bird done?

Huh, the D is playing well.

[esoxx]

Nice work Haha!

[Infamous]

NICE!!

[Fritz]

Could it be a safety making an interception? YES!

[pbmax]

With no evidence to support it other than Tramon's timely pick last week, I think this is the week the defense breaks out out our longstanding status as a "turnover free zone". The game scares me but I don't remember a game last season or this season that didn't so WTH, I'll stay a homer.

Packers 38
Lions 21

Nice call.

Turnovers even now.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Looked a bit like Nick Collins on that one!

[Striker]

Fortunate, but I'll take it.

[gbgary]

ok...now let's do something.

[pbmax]

Misdirection finally stuffed by the D.

Matthews tackled that from the backside. Remarkable, but that quick reaction is also why he can be fooled the other way.

[Rutnstrut]

Huh, the D is playing well.

Well of course it is, they traded the offense in for a new D;)

[ThunderDan]

I don t like that run.

[denverYooper]

1st safety interception in 2 years. HHCD!

[gbgary]

a lateral run going nowhere... imagine that.

[pbmax]

Starks back in.

[Fritz]

Well, how about some offense now? Need a TE in the middle of the field?

[ThunderDan]

Nice quick hitting pass.

[gbgary]

run that Rodgers.

[Fritz]

Hands of stone!

[pbmax]

Rodgers and Starks on a pass look like every bad date you have ever been on. Everything is off.

[denverYooper]

Starks back in.

And he drops a pass...

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Our run blocking looks like crap!

[Fritz]

Blocking sucketh!

[ThunderDan]

That is the other side of holding the ball too long.

[pbmax]

Starks runs pretty.

[esoxx]

Rodgers and Starks on a pass look like every bad date you have ever been on. Everything is off.

As long as you score at the end it's all good.

[pbmax]

Q!!!!!

[gbgary]

nice!!

[ThunderDan]

TD to a TE.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Great catch!

[esoxx]

Yes! Scored in the end!

[Fritz]

The much-maligned Quarless makes a nice catch!

[pbmax]

As long as you score at the end it's all good.

+1

:lol:

[smuggler]

TIGHT END SIGHTING!!

[gbgary]

Great catch with the guy all over him.

[Striker]

Great throw and catch.

[pbmax]

That is the other side of holding the ball too long.

Yep.

[pbmax]

Like this formula, nicely self-reinforicng.

Force turnover -> Score

[pbmax]

Richard Sherman ads much easier to dislike than Russell Wilson.

[smuggler]

Not watching the game. How did HHCD look on the pick?

[pbmax]

Impossible to defend.

[ThunderDan]

Can't play better D than that.

[pbmax]

Not watching the game. How did HHCD look on the pick?

Right spot at right time. Like he expected it.

[gbgary]

can't defend that.

[esoxx]

Nice play by Hawk. Really knifed in to make the tackle.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Nice pressure from daniels

[Rastak]

In an unrelated note but NFC North related, Matt Cassel's foot got bent backwards.....Bridgewater heading in.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Oh yeah!

[esoxx]

In da House! Great play.

[gbgary]

devon makes a house call.

[Striker]

Good old Stafford.

[pbmax]

Good pressure, bad decision to throw by QB under duress. Good coverage and INT.

I think I remember this kind of defense.

[ThunderDan]

Should be a touchback.

[VegasPackFan]

Are we getting some strong Safety play today?!

[pbmax]

In an unrelated note but NFC North related, Matt Cassel's foot got bent backwards.....Bridgewater heading in.

Well, a natural experiment for Teddy. They won't have prepped for him and he gets a Cousins boost.

How bad for Cassel?

[esoxx]

Pack will start at their own one inch line.

Danger Will Robinson!

[gbgary]

det lb blows out his knee on a celebration. very michael irvin of him.

[Guiness]

Teams that did not come to play today: Detroit

D is getting a hand on Stafford just about every down. Is Ross their #3WR? He seems to be on the field an awful lot.

Calvin Johnson playing hard, almost perfect defense by Shields but he got the catch.

[pbmax]

WHAT!? BY RULE?

[KalamazooPackerFan]

I hate the NFL rule book. That's just a stupid!

[gbgary]

Pack will start at their own one inch line.

Danger Will Robinson!

99 yards drive for a td.

[ThunderDan]

But House got up and started to run. Doesn't that reset the momentum issue?

[Rastak]

Well, a natural experiment for Teddy. They won't have prepped for him and he gets a Cousins boost.

How bad for Cassel?


They said it was a toe injury, dude looked like he was in a ton of pain.

[Fritz]

There goes the mo.

[esoxx]

WHAT!? BY RULE?

Yep. See this all the time on those type of picks.

[gbgary]

never mind.

[smuggler]

Where was the LOS? Gb 49? An interception there doesnt seem too bad for DET...

[KalamazooPackerFan]

With our run blockign that was just a stupid call!

[Teamcheez1]

MM - you are as dumb as a stump for that play call.

[pbmax]

det lb blows out his knee on a celebration. very michael irvin of him.

Is that the prognosis?

[Guiness]

That sucked. How did the Pack end up with the ball on the 1 instead of a touchback?

[pbmax]

Lang whiffed on Levy, ex-Badger just torched him.

[denverYooper]

Worst. Interception. Ever.

[Strange Brew]

I knew that was going to happen!!!!

[pbmax]

But House got up and started to run. Doesn't that reset the momentum issue?

That's what I thought.

[ThunderDan]

Packer O responsible for all 16 points.

[Freak Out]

Bench M3 for that call.

[Guiness]

Where was the LOS? Gb 49? An interception there doesnt seem too bad for DET...

Mhmm, would've been better off batting it away. Near impossible to think that fast though, especially when you're defending Johnson.

[Striker]

Lacy "responsible" for all 9 of the Lions points. I don't know if he could have broke the plane, but stuttering and trying to bounce outside got him even further nowhere.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Couple of nice tackles by Hawk today

[gbgary]

Is that the prognosis?

guessing.

[beveaux1]

Lions could turn an interception by the Packers into 9 points.

[esoxx]

With our run blockign that was just a stupid call!

Complete whiff by TJ Lang. Bad

[gbgary]

lol...dal.

[Guiness]

Announcers calling for a flag on that tackle of Stafford??? WTH, he wasn't sliding, he was over the LOS and didn't slide.

Stafford gets a 1st down, but hit pretty good again.

[pbmax]

Datone Jones with QB hit on Johnson crossing route.

[esoxx]

That's what I thought.

That rule has been around for quite some time actually. Even if you reestablish yourself.

[pbmax]

Another completion while QB getting hit. This has to even out.

[Guiness]

That rule has been around for quite some time actually. Even if you reestablish yourself.

What is the rule?

[KalamazooPackerFan]

2nd missed tackle by House

[pbmax]

Neal and House? missed a tackle

[gbgary]

tackle better guys.

[pbmax]

Another QB hit.

[Guiness]

Another completion while QB getting hit. This has to even out.

The Pack has already gotten 2 INTs out of it. But he just got hit again, a solid shot by TWill. You're right, this has to take it's toll.

edit: not yet, nice completion to the flat for a first down inside the 10

[pbmax]

That rule has been around for quite some time actually. Even if you reestablish yourself.

Just not remembering it.

[Rutnstrut]

I like the hits on the QB, dislike the tackling again.

[ThunderDan]

Peppers all over that.

[pbmax]

Tipped at LOS.

[pbmax]

Good lord. When was the last time the Packers got this kind of pressure?

[beveaux1]

The pass rush is tremendous.

[ThunderDan]

D standing tall.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

How do we miss so many tackles! Still got him but really, you'd think they didn't practice it at all!

[Teamcheez1]

Now the Packer's O needs to wake up and play some football.

[gbgary]

not bad. o needs to respond.

[pbmax]

Worst. Interception. Ever.


Lions could turn an interception by the Packers into 9 points.

Pack INT. Lions +5 points.

[esoxx]

What is the rule?

I can't quote the rule and typing on a tablet slow. I'll clarify later when on a keyboard. But I will say I see that called the same way every time. Surprised the football heads in here surprised by ruling.

[Guiness]

Another QB hit.

And another. Neal hammered him there, just saw the replay he hammered down on his throwing shoulder. I can't imagine having a 285lb guy running and jumping on my back while I was stretched out to throw!

[Fritz]

Nah, I get it now.

Now come on, offense. Come on.

[beveaux1]

The D is playing lights out. Offense has given up all 12 points.

[Fritz]

Pass? Tight end over the middle?

[ThunderDan]

Stafford is not going to last the whole game at this rate.

[pbmax]

I can't quote the rule and typing on a tablet slow. I'll clarify later when on a keyboard. But I will say I see that called the same way every time. Surprised the football heads in here surprised by ruling.

I also always forget about the "cannot have a muff after kicking team touches ball on a punt".

[Tony Oday]

MM needs the playcalling to be taken away from him.

[Rutnstrut]

Offense is flat/sloppy. They really need to tighten it up.

[beveaux1]

I think our defense is built to play in a dome.

[pbmax]

Stafford is not going to last the whole game at this rate.

Seriously, its like watching another team's D.

[pbmax]

Boykin is having a case of the full body yips.

[ThunderDan]

Boykin needs to be benched.

[pbmax]

I think our defense is built to play in a dome.

The D is.

COBB! Nice Rodgers rollout.

[Guiness]

I can't quote the rule and typing on a tablet slow. I'll clarify later when on a keyboard. But I will say I see that called the same way every time. Surprised the football heads in here surprised by ruling.

Tx. Here is what I found:


Examples of Non-Safety:

(a) Player intercepts a pass with both feet inbounds in the field of play and his momentum carries him into his own end zone. Ball is put in play at spot of interception.
(b) Player intercepts a pass in his own end zone and is downed in the end zone, even after recovering in the end zone. Impetus came from passing team, not from defense. (Touchback)

Did he catch it at the 1? I guess he must've, I thought he was in the endzone, he was close. I guess 1 yard away close.

[ThunderDan]

Don't like players hurdling after Lyera's attempt.

[wpony]

Trade boykin to Detroit we need them to drop some balls

[ThunderDan]

Tx. Here is what I found:


Did he catch it at the 1? I guess he must've, I thought he was in the endzone, he was close. I guess 1 yard away close.

He caught it at the 1. He then got up and restablished his position. That is where I thought that would override the rule.

[pbmax]

Love Starks against this Defense.

[Guiness]

Boykin needs to be benched.

Fantasy Weenie alert: I picked up Adams this week :mrgreen:

[esoxx]

Tx. Here is what I found:


Did he catch it at the 1? I guess he must've, I thought he was in the endzone, he was close. I guess 1 yard away close.

Yes and that was what part of the review involved.

Thanks for finding/posting rule.

[ThunderDan]

Stuck his foot in the ground and went!

[pbmax]

Fairley overruns Linsley.

[Guiness]

Love Starks against this Defense.

Nice cutback run, but he was handling that ball life a loaf of bread!

[pbmax]

Packers mad about that call.

[ThunderDan]

Bad time for a sack.

[Teamcheez1]

Thank Rodgers for blowing the FG opportunity.

[Guiness]

JHC! sacked out of FG range, I was just saying they're on the edge of Crosby's range, just don't get sacked. Throw that ball away Rodgers!!!

[ThunderDan]

Facemask on the sack?

[KalamazooPackerFan]

I love Rodgers but he has got to learn that there are times you CANNOT take the sack!

[Fritz]

This is MM's best offensive line?

[Teamcheez1]

We are not going to win this game if the offense can't play better. So far, they have looked very mediocre (again).

[Fritz]

Screen, anyone?

[pbmax]

Bad time for a sack.

Yep, live by procrastinating, die by procrastinating.

I didn't like the 2nd down throw to Nelson. 4 yards and no YAC?

[smuggler]

Facemask on the sack?

They don't call that in the NFL.

[Rutnstrut]

I love Rodgers but he has got to learn that there are times you CANNOT take the sack!

If he doesn't know it yet, he never will.

[Teamcheez1]

Rodgers has completed 6 passes in the first half.

[ThunderDan]

Nice tackle by Hyde.

[ThunderDan]

Offensive pass interference on Megatron there.

[Guiness]

Don't like players hurdling after Lyera's attempt.

What's up with him now? He got an injury settlement, can't sign with anyone until week 8, and he's got a DUI hanging over his head. Anything else to his story right now?

[ThunderDan]

Just let the half run out. This might give Det a chance to get three.

[Teamcheez1]

Why use a timeout there? Sometimes MM out thinks himself.

[Teamcheez1]

Why use a timeout there? Sometimes MM out thinks himself.

I'll second my post by saying MM makes another dumb move.

[Guiness]

...

wow

just wow

[Harlan Huckleby]

Nice cutback run, but he was handling that ball life a loaf of bread!

he's done that his whole career, somehow gets away with it.

I'm glad that Starks and Lacy are splitting carries, they are both good players

[pbmax]

Push off.

And TO, while a good bet. Hurts bad now.

[gbgary]

you had to know they were gonna do that.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Really? You didn;t think maybe they would take a shot?

[smuggler]

Why the fuck did the Lions go for it 4th and 4 at their own 20????

[pbmax]

They don't call that in the NFL.

They call anything to the head if he is a passer.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Datone Jones is the quietest defensive end in the league. And I don't mean the strong, silent type.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Why use a timeout there? Sometimes MM out thinks himself.

His biggest problem for sure. Its why he likes Capers too......scheme trumps coaching players