Official Packers - Panthers Game Day Thread

[ThunderDan]

AROD is back. What a wonderful early Christmas present for the Packers! Hopefully, he is up to speed and the offense doesn't miss a beat.

Unfortunately, Arod can only help the other side of the ball by increasing our time of possession and keeping them fresh.

In an amazing last second Mason Crosby FG from 50+ yards the Packers win a shoot out in Carolina.

Packers - 19
Panthers - 16

[George Cumby]

Man up, Nancy.

Packers win.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Dilly! Dilly!

[Fritz]

The playoffs have begun.

[texaspackerbacker]

This will be the toughest remaining regular season game. I think Rodgers will be ready; The question is, will the rest of the team be ready? If McCarthy ever had a Knute Rockne speech in him, today is the day to use it.

I think the Packers come out fired up, get a nice lead, struggle in the second half on D, but win a close fairly high scoring game. (I say this not having checked the weather in Carolina)

[red]

so, we have to win

what other games are we watching today? can we be eliminated even with a win today?

[red]

This will be the toughest remaining regular season game. I think Rodgers will be ready; The question is, will the rest of the team be ready? If McCarthy ever had a Knute Rockne speech in him, today is the day to use it.

I think the Packers come out fired up, get a nice lead, struggle in the second half on D, but win a close fairly high scoring game. (I say this not having checked the weather in Carolina)

the vikings aren't gonna be an easy game either, nor will the lions game

[George Cumby]

Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.

[Rutnstrut]

If the defense plays even a little better than they have been. And IF stubby runs the ball and actually uses some play action, they have a chance. If stubby does his usual Rodgers may not even finish the game.

[mraynrand]

Out of the hottest fire comes the strongest steel.

Jet fuel can't melt I-beams!

- Wist

[George Cumby]

Lol

[pbmax]

Packers beat the Bears 35-14 (AR) and 23-16 (BH). So Rodgers is clearly worth +14 points.

Panthers lost to the Bears 17-3.

Packers beat Panthers 31-3.

Its math people.

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[mraynrand]

Panthers lost to the Bears 17-3.

The mind reels at this.

[mraynrand]

Obligatory game day post.

At some point we're gonna need some quality posting from you. Either some insight into strategy or a death metal tune about Davante Adams.

[pbmax]

Packers beat the Bears 35-14 (AR) and 23-16 (BH). So Rodgers is clearly worth +14 points.

Panthers lost to the Bears 17-3.

Packers beat Panthers 31-3.

Its math people.

Lost a variable in the Cray Supercomputer programming. Bears better than Panthers by 14 PLUS the Rodgers edge PLUS Packers baseline edge w/o Rodgers over Bears.

Packers 38, Panthers 3 most likely. Could extend to 41 to 6.

I imagine about a 95% confidence interval in these predictions.

[pbmax]

They are a WEE bit short at cornerback. House and Goodson are inactive. Rodgers and Perry are active.


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[pbmax]

Jake Lambert‏ @LittleLostLad
Two men on my train are laughing at a group of young Star Wars fans because they've dressed up as their favourite characters to go and see the film. The two men are on their way to watch Arsenal, and are both wearing Arsenal shirts.


I like this Tweet only a little less now that I realize Jack Lambert isn't on Twitter.

[mraynrand]

Jake Lambert‏ @LittleLostLad
Two men on my train are laughing at a group of young Star Wars fans because they've dressed up as their favourite characters to go and see the film.

Let me guess: Jar Jar and the Trash can

https://i.chzbgr.com/original/2166567680/h0434608E/

[mraynrand]

John, Ulrick out again: worrisome

[ThunderDan]

Here we go.

[pbmax]

Davante.

[pbmax]

Bigger gap to teh right Jamaal.

SOB, Davante hurt.

[ThunderDan]

1 for 1

[ThunderDan]

Dang, had Cobb f the first.

[pbmax]

Monster punt.

[ThunderDan]

Thomas starting in the middle.

[pbmax]

Keep running McCaffrey into the middle Panthers you dopes.

Packers in nickel

[Rutnstrut]

Shitty d as always.

[ThunderDan]

Shitty d as always.

Yup, 2 first downs in.

[pbmax]

Packers also playing base 3-4. Shifted to zone in base when Panthers spread out.

[ThunderDan]

Good coverage on Olson.

[gbgary]

uh oh...a 3rd down

[pbmax]

Entire front seven in nickel read that counter run. Good recognition.

[ThunderDan]

Short of the first. Cam's knee down first.

[pbmax]

Yellow line was WAY off.

[MadScientist]

Another 3rd and long another not-stop.

[ThunderDan]

Bad spot.

[pbmax]

Blitz worked, grabbing Newton didn't.

[ThunderDan]

Good pressure and Cam escaped.

[Teamcheez1]

This defense is pathetic.

[pbmax]

Nearly had the sack. Clark should gone to the QB.

[ThunderDan]

Illegal block there. Why did Clark stop?

[ThunderDan]

Can't have better coverage than that. Thomas all over the RB.

[Teamcheez1]

Another 3rd down, another conversion.

[pbmax]

Illegal block there. Why did Clark stop?

He read screen pass/

[Rutnstrut]

Remember this defense would be so much worse if not for Dom's schemes. I doubt it.

[Teamcheez1]

You guys must be seeing a different defense than I do. We haven't stopped them yet.

[beveaux1]

Our D is just not very good. Decent players, but the production is poor.

[ThunderDan]

He read screen pass/

I know but he was 2 steps from Cam. Get your arms up and disrupt the throw. He was never going to hustle back and catch the RB.

[beveaux1]

So bad on 3rd down.

[Rastak]

I think a GB win would be better for the Vikings....but that goes against my very soul.....:-)

[SMBASS]

Remember, according to Stubby, "Dom Capers is an OUTSTANDING Football Coach!"

[beveaux1]

Can anybody cover McCaffery

[Teamcheez1]

Couldn't be easier to score on this defense. Worst in the NFL in the red zone.

[ThunderDan]

Blitz from left RB releases into vacant area.

[gbgary]

so... McCaffrey

[Cheesehead Craig]

Blown coverage, of course.

[pbmax]

Flooded a zone and Jones double teamed the TE with Ponch.

[Rutnstrut]

Time for stubby to abandon the running game and start going for nothing but big plays.

[Fosco33]

Umm. Wtf. Dude has 8 touches and goes uncovered and untouched into the end zone.

[ThunderDan]

Alright O, we need to score 35-45 points to win toady.

[gbgary]

Blitz from left RB releases into vacant area.

they need to stop blitzing. just cover everyone.

[Teamcheez1]

The break don't bend defense.

[beveaux1]

Another drive of more than 10 plays. Worst in the league in number of drives over 10 plays. Worst in the league in red zone defense. Worst in the league in 3rd down defense.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I hate perfume ads, but love Charlize

[SMBASS]

Glad the D is keeping their streak alive of allowing the opponents to score 100% of the time in the redzone this year.

[pbmax]

Blitz from left RB releases into vacant area.

Four man rush. Brooks from that side. No one accounted for RB releasing on a bit of a delayed route.

Same problem as screens to RB in the slot area. Safeties and not corners in slot area plus rookie Jones is killing them with misdirection.

[Fosco33]

Fire Capers. Please.

[ThunderDan]

They would have called OPI if the Pack ran that play.

[Fosco33]

Why did Clark give up on pursuing Cam on that swing pass?

[pbmax]

they need to stop blitzing. just cover everyone.

Wasn't a blitz

[HarveyWallbangers]

Fire Capers. Please.

I wish. McCaffrey averages 3.5 yards/rush and 7.7 yards/reception, but we have to be the one to make him look like a 1st round pick.

[ThunderDan]

Great route by Cobb.

[ThunderDan]

Please slide a little earlier ARod.

[ThunderDan]

Rip isn't a tru fullback Troy? You are an idiot.

[red]

hit time hitting the ground

looks like he survived

[Freak Out]

OK....Harv is calling for Capers head...which means it needs to happen ASAP. lol.

[pbmax]

Spriggs not losing his guy but is having some trouble with DE speed upfield. Each Rodger pocket escape he has been seeing that pressure.

[Teamcheez1]

Aikman and Buck are not coherent.

[red]

Rip isn't a tru fullback Troy? You are an idiot.

i miss playoff baseball

not cause i would ever watch it, but because it would at least take buck off our hands for a month or so

[pbmax]

Spriggs is blocking Peppers.

[SMBASS]

i miss playoff baseball

not cause i would ever watch it, but because it would at least take buck off our hands for a month or so

++++1

[beveaux1]

TD!

[gbgary]

nice. needed than that.

[pbmax]

SPRINGS WITH A KEY BLOCK ON PEPPERS!

[red]

much better

[ThunderDan]

Time for stubby to abandon the running game and start going for nothing but big plays.

Good thing MM doesn't listen to you.

[beveaux1]

Rodgers tied after one quarter.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Love the speed walk race

[pbmax]

OK, it wasn't Peppers and it was a DE DT Twist but it took so long to develop the DT had no chance.

Part of the Packers problems are young player problems often resolved with a season of starting. Spriggs was hurt and not starting early.

Jones was playing Nitro not SS.

[Rutnstrut]

too bad the D will just keep hemorrhaging points.

[red]

Good thing MM doesn't listen to you.

with an actual running game now, we might be able to run legit play action for a change

[beveaux1]

too bad the D will just keep hemorrhaging points.

Offense needs to keep on scoring.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Gonna need a stop, captain obvious

[Teamcheez1]

Back to our defense.....

[beveaux1]

Defense has so many problems with RBs and TEs receiving. Every year.

[Rutnstrut]

Cam's cadence has always annoyed me.

[Teamcheez1]

Clay has fallen down twice trying to make tackles today.

[Harlan Huckleby]

TRoy thinks packer D stinks
We'll show him!

[pbmax]

JFC Matthews you had him dead to rights.

[red]

looking good D

[Rutnstrut]

Quality defensive coached team right there.

[Teamcheez1]

I thought the defense could play average today. I was wrong, they flat out suck.

[beveaux1]

Like a hot knife through butter.

[Rutnstrut]

I thought the defense could play average today. I was wrong, they flat out suck.

But if not for Dom's schemes...

[beveaux1]

No WR receptions yet.

[Fosco33]

Only thing I didn't miss with Arod... Troy and Buck.

[ThunderDan]

Jones stop.patting the Panthers players helmet and start hitting them.

[pbmax]

This will be the world's slowest shootout.

[Rutnstrut]

No WR receptions yet.

They aren't needed.

[ND72]

I said this tuesday to friends, and they rolled their eyes. Being excited Rodgers is back is great, but we have the same pathetic defense.

[beveaux1]

They have us game planned well. Throw to RBs and TEs.

[red]

2nd and 5 from the 25 and haha is standing in the endzone?

wasted TO by worthless d

[pbmax]

Oh great, late sub and TO.

[Teamcheez1]

Capers "scheme" is garbage.

[ThunderDan]

We had 12 on the field.

[Rutnstrut]

GB leaking points and burning timeouts.

[beveaux1]

Another drive of more than 10 plays.

[pbmax]

They are loathe to bring Ha Ha up with 2 safeties playing slot CB. Think early TD to TE on Whitehead 3 weeks ago.

[beveaux1]

Need to double McCaffery.

[TravisWilliams23]

They are loathe to bring Ha Ha up with 2 safeties playing slot CB. Thank early TD to TE on Whitehead 3 weeks ago.

OK but shouldn't the players LEARN from past screw ups? When the hell does the concept click in their heads?

[ThunderDan]

They are loathe to bring Ha Ha up with 2 safeties playing slot CB. Thank early TD to TE on Whitehead 3 weeks ago.

Personally! I waouLd rate hear get beat deep die by a thousand cuts.

[pbmax]

Nice play by Lowry!

[beveaux1]

Must have been trying to throw to a WR.

[red]

someone held their RB coming out of the backfield for a second

[pbmax]

Personally! I waouLd rate hear get beat deep die by a thousand cuts.

At least take your shots on key downs.

[pbmax]

Brooks studies a LOT of film I think.

[red]

2 good defensive plays in a row, can we make it 3?

[Rutnstrut]

Brooks studies a LOT of film I think.

Maybe he could teach Dom.

[gbgary]

why take Brooks out on 3rd down?

[red]

Brooks studies a LOT of film I think.

he's really had nothing else to do this season

[beveaux1]

Lot of insight. Cover 2 is susceptible to tight ends over the middle.

[Fosco33]

Haven't had 3 good Defensive plays in a row yet.

[red]

why take Brooks out on 3rd down?

capers

[Rutnstrut]

Haven't had 3 good Defensive plays in a row yet.

All season.

[pbmax]

OK but shouldn't the players LEARN from past screw ups? When the hell does the concept click in their heads?

They do but it takes a half season as you keep seeing new wrinkles on those concepts. McCaffrey's TD wasn't a screen but same idea and exploit Jones side of field. Its also Brooks over there and had he recognized it he could have bumped the RB.

Safeties have been playing for less than 4 weeks at CB out there, Jones as SS same amount. Same with Spriggs.

[beveaux1]

Haven't had 3 good Defensive plays in a row yet.

This year.

[ThunderDan]

Personally! I waouLd rate hear get beat deep die by a thousand cuts.

Old iPad just kicked the bucket. New iPad here we come.

[beveaux1]

A stop!

[Fosco33]

Jones really is touchy

[pbmax]

Playing coverage sometimes works on Newton.

[ThunderDan]

Just stop it Jones. Car is not your friend during the game.

[red]

could have been a flag

did i see a jam on a WR at the line??????????????????

[pbmax]

Jones with good matchup on that one. He's gonna be good. Just needs to get better faster.

[gbgary]

fg... better than a TD.

[red]

Old iPad just kicked the bucket. New iPad here we come.

tis the season

[beveaux1]

could have been a flag

did i see a jam on a WR at the line??????????????????

Amazing. Play was designed to go to a WR.

[Rastak]

Giants kicking the Eagles ass.

[pbmax]

If Hawkins continues to hold up, getting House back and Randall inside will be huge. But need to survive this game without him.

[pbmax]

Giants kicking the Eagles ass.

But Nick Foles is a good QB! He's tall and has a big arm!

[ThunderDan]

tis the season

Already have the new one. Just had to ask the wife.

[red]

If Hawkins continues to hold up, getting House back and Randall inside will be huge. But need to survive this game without him.

and need a lot of help, which we aren't getting right now

[red]

Already have the new one. Just had to ask the wife.

needed permission to open you own present to yourself?

[ThunderDan]

and need a lot of help, which we aren't getting right now

Giants over the Eagles.

[Teamcheez1]

So much for Rodgers being the savior.

[red]

so, brett favre came back to play for us today

terrible throw

[pbmax]

You knew there was going to be one of those. He threw 2 picks versus Bears in last collarbone comeback.

[beveaux1]

He got pressure and threw it up for grabs. I think 6 men rushing.

[gbgary]

no rest for the D. not good.

[ThunderDan]

needed permission to open you own present to yourself?

No, two iPads, wife gets the new one. I guess I need to get my wife a new iPad so we have two again.

[Rutnstrut]

there is a sign of the injury. didn't have the zip on that pass.

[TravisWilliams23]

Didn't look like Adams touched him after the pick. Lucky the refs blew it dead.

[pbmax]

Did Chantix guy dye his hair to match his shirt or the other way around?

[Teamcheez1]

Can't expect the defense to hold up when the offense is on the field for 2 minutes
.

[pbmax]

there is a sign of the injury. didn't have the zip on that pass.

I think he also threw it with no feet on the ground. Only non rusty Rodgers can do that.

[red]

Giants over the Eagles.

that doesn't help us at all, does it?

[Harlan Huckleby]

Damn Hundley does it again

[beveaux1]

Can't expect the defense to hold up when the offense is on the field for 2 minutes
.

Defense won't hold up anyway.

[yetisnowman]

there is a sign of the injury. didn't have the zip on that pass.

Zip? That was a mis throw or miscommunication. Aaron threw it to a spot where only the db could catch it.

[red]

Didn't look like Adams touched him after the pick. Lucky the refs blew it dead.

i think the guy rolled out of bounds

[ThunderDan]

ARod didn’t have his feet set and couldn’t get enough on the throw.

[pbmax]

Good diagnosis by D and pressure without hesitation by CMIII

[Harlan Huckleby]

Actually, Rodger's receiver was open if he could have gotten it long enough

[pbmax]

Clark hammered Olsen and Hawkins :)

[ThunderDan]

Wow, triple screen and the d played it great.

[red]

Zip? That was a mis throw or miscommunication. Aaron threw it to a spot where only the db could catch it.

with neither foot on the ground and throwing against his body momentum

[beveaux1]

Another defensive stop. Wow.

[Rutnstrut]

Great series by the D.

[pbmax]

Alright 3 and out to help the recovering QB!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Aaron threw it to a spot where only the db could catch it.

That comes from experience.

[gbgary]

needed that.

[ThunderDan]

D with a 3 and out after the turnover.

[Rutnstrut]

Does Davis have depth perception issues?

[pbmax]

Good job Davis, let it go if inside the 10 yard line.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Great series by the D.

I think Troy has um fired up today

[beveaux1]

Great series by the D.

They have the players. They just miss assignments so often.

[TravisWilliams23]

Running game needs to be utilized more.

[red]

Running game needs to be utilized more.

no shit

[Rutnstrut]

Running game needs to be utilized more.

Don't hold your breath.

[yetisnowman]

with neither foot on the ground and throwing against his body momentum

Yeah on 2nd glance this is true. I didn't see much of a window for a completion. Thats rare for Aaron to do do that though.

[pbmax]

Aaron Jones is game

[Harlan Huckleby]

Showing Hundley on sidelines. LOL.

[beveaux1]

Adams has moves!

[red]

so, adams is WR #1

and its not even close

[Harlan Huckleby]

Don't hold your breath.

(cough)

[red]

theres a nice run

[pbmax]

Lovely. Nice. Jones is pretty good option 2.

[ThunderDan]

Great run blocking there. I could run through that hole.

[Harlan Huckleby]

that was damn nice pass

[red]

Showing Hundley on sidelines. LOL.

lol, yeah, what was the point of that?

where they trying to start up a QB controversy?

[Harlan Huckleby]

holy fuck

[beveaux1]

Jones is SO quick.

[gbgary]

nice!!

[red]

whew

another great run from jones

[pbmax]

Jones thinking if he will only carry 8 times, might as well get 2 TDs.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Jones & Williams are amazing

[Harlan Huckleby]

lol, yeah, what was the point of that?

where they trying to start up a QB controversy?

I want to see Callahan at the airport

[ThunderDan]

He had Jones early.

[Rutnstrut]

Jones & Williams are amazing

But they are effective so stubby goes away from them.

[red]

shit

long FG

[Teamcheez1]

Rust is definitely showing on Rodgers. Not getting it done.

[pbmax]

Oh dear lord.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Aaron is rusty on the incomplete passes.
Otherwise he is doing great

[pbmax]

Oh dear lord.

OK, fake punt and FG? No, punt. OK. Don't need 58 yard FG attempt.

[ThunderDan]

That’s fine but kind of stupid to have Vogel behind Jordy.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Rust is definitely showing on Rodgers. Not getting it done.

my above post was sarcasm

ya, he is off a bit. But it is funny that rust not mentioned on many good passes

[beveaux1]

Great punt.

[red]

almost guys, almost got em

4th down at the 37 and we elect to take a penalty to punt the fucking ball

ok, really good punt, that actually did work out

[gbgary]

time for a turnover.

[yetisnowman]

I don't understand not trying a fg there

[Maxie the Taxi]

my above post was sarcasm

ya, he is off a bit. But it is funny that rust not mentioned on many good passesI don't think he was talking about actual, real rust.

[Teamcheez1]

my above post was sarcasm

ya, he is off a bit. But it is funny that rust not mentioned on many good passes

Hes has 7 completions for 73 yards. That is not exactly lighting it up.

[SMBASS]

Vogel has had a good rookie season. Looks like we may have found our punter for the future.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think he was talking about actual, real rust.

I was wondering which packer player is "Rusty"

[red]

I don't understand not trying a fg there

would have been about a 55 yard attempt, and i think its not as warm there as it looks. if you miss, they have the ball at the 45

[pbmax]

Ponch lighting up Stewart .

[TravisWilliams23]

With only 1 time out left, Stubby can't really screw this up.....or can he?

[red]

I was wondering which packer player is "Rusty"
"rusty" rodgers

i like the sound of that, sounds like an old west guy

[Teamcheez1]

Clay has fallen down 3 times trying to make tackles today.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Hes has 7 completions for 73 yards. That is not exactly lighting it up.

Ya, I expected him to look even worse. I was a glass 1/8 full guy. Now I'm living on the sunny side of the street.

[pbmax]

DAMMIT! Matthews fell down again!

[beveaux1]

They just can't get off the field.

[red]

Vogel has had a good rookie season. Looks like we may have found our punter for the future.

i'm sure we'll let him walk to the seahawks in a couple years

[Rutnstrut]

Can Clay even walk? Worthless fuck is on the ground without anyone touching him more than anyone,

[ThunderDan]

Dang, clay tripped on ot’s foot.

[Harlan Huckleby]

"rusty" rodgers

i like the sound of that, sounds like an old west guy

I think the packer backs should be nicknamed "rusty" and "smokey"
except it is kinda racist

Not to Smokey Robinson, but I think it was an old time racial thing.

[Guiness]

That was bad. Mathews on the ground again, 3rd time I've seen it I think. Something wrong with him?

[pbmax]

Dang, clay tripped on ot’s foot.

Yeah, that was a trip situation, not a fall down one.

[ThunderDan]

D seems to have the Car screen game down.

[gbgary]

nice.

[beveaux1]

Great coverage by Martinez.

[pbmax]

PONCH!!!#1

[Maxie the Taxi]

I think the packer backs should be nicknamed "rusty" and "smokey"
except it is kinda racistHow about the Gold Rust Twins?

[ThunderDan]

Poncho with great coverage.

[pbmax]

That was beautiful coverage all around that time.

[Harlan Huckleby]

good work by Martinez
excellent is catching the interception

[gbgary]

plenty of time to get some points.

[ThunderDan]

25 on Packers threw a punch at a Car player after getting shoved after the whistle. Hope no penalty is called during the TO.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Nice job by the D