Vikings Week

[pbmax]

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13
#Packers QB Tim Boyle is wearing an Aaron Rodgers jersey in the locker room.

No way Zimmer and Barr fall for that.

[gbgary]

i like the in-the-pocket, move-the-chains, Rodgers. as last night's second half proved again, a less mobile Rodgers gets the ball out faster and is more surgical. no time to hold the ball and look for the home run ball unless it presents itself. the o-linemen also know where Rodgers is at all times and can move their man in the appropriate direction. it's going to be another squeaker.

[Joemailman]

Packers favored by 2.5. That may change if Rodgers can't play.

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has anyone heard anything?

i haven't been able to find any updates anywhere

[Joemailman]

has anyone heard anything?

i haven't been able to find any updates anywhere

Nothing. Everybody is off tomorrow, so probably won't hear anything until Wednesday.

[mraynrand]

Packers favored by 2.5. That may change if Rodgers can't play.

ya think?

[Joemailman]

ya think?

I have good sources.

[mraynrand]

I have good sources.

:lol:

[KYPack]

has anyone heard anything?

i haven't been able to find any updates anywhere

I think it was MM who said Rodgers was walking around in shorts and tennis shoes.

JSO had the report, I believe.

[red]

I think it was MM who said Rodgers was walking around in shorts and tennis shoes.

JSO had the report, I believe.

well i was like that today too and i have 2 bad knees a bad back and a terrible ankle

so shorts and tennis shoes doesnt tell us much

[KYPack]

I know, Redman. But it's all I got.

[pbmax]

It could be shorts and tennis shoes and an immobilization brace.

[Fritz]

They'll play the mystery game all week, not sure if Rodgers can play, stressing that Kizer is taking starter's reps this week.

Then Rodgers will step onto the field with the offense on game day.

[ThunderDan]

Packers favored by 2.5. That may change if Rodgers can't play.

Surprised that a line is even up for the game with Arods status in doubt.

[mraynrand]

Surprised that a line is even up for the game with Arods status in doubt.

The stock market still opens even when Elon Musk's status is in doubt, bud.

[ThunderDan]

The stock market still opens even when Elon Musk's status is in doubt, bud.
The sportsbooks in Vegas make money. They want the line as close as possible to 50/50 for the money on both teams. They commonly hold off on taking bets until they know if superstars are going to play.

[bobblehead]

i like the in-the-pocket, move-the-chains, Rodgers. as last night's second half proved again, a less mobile Rodgers gets the ball out faster and is more surgical. no time to hold the ball and look for the home run ball unless it presents itself. the o-linemen also know where Rodgers is at all times and can move their man in the appropriate direction. it's going to be another squeaker.

I've always said Rodgers has only one weakness as a QB and that is he looks for the big play every play instead of taking what the D gives him. He should probably check down to running plays about 25% of the time. Perhaps this will shore up his weakness and he will now be 100% perfect.

[mraynrand]

The sportsbooks in Vegas make money. They want the line as close as possible to 50/50 for the money on both teams. They commonly hold off on taking bets until they know if superstars are going to play.

Packer fans are typically the most crazy, so they often skew the betting line, so that Vegas has to compensate to get enough people betting against them. Thus the 2.5 at home with Rodger's status 'uncertain'*

I'm not sure about your claim about holding off on betting until Superstar status is determined. It seems to me stars are injured all the time in the NFL, their status is 'unknown' all week, and yet betting continues. That's just my impression - I don't follow it close enough to know for certain.



*I'm 'betting' Vegas has well-compensated moles in the various organizations giving them inside info

[bobblehead]

The sportsbooks in Vegas make money. They want the line as close as possible to 50/50 for the money on both teams. They commonly hold off on taking bets until they know if superstars are going to play.

The sportsbooks use calculated knowledge. They also post lines that take positions i.e. the "trap" game. They know damn well that Rodgers wouldn't have played the 2nd half if he couldn't play next week. The knee is structurally sound and ARod will play. If we are lucky he will still be structurally sound after the game next week.

[pbmax]

I think Dan is right. Vegas will take games off the board if there is doubt and private info that might swing the money hard before Vegas and the public find out. A Rodgers injury is just that kind of thing. James Jones might make a killing off a -2.5 line for himself if Rodgers is out 2 weeks. Later in the season its not strange to see one game not listed until the injury reports are out officially.

Therefore I think Bobble is also right that its a better than even bet he plays. I wish I was that confident.

This aggregation site has a few books that are not offering odds yet. But its not just the Packers game: http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/

Mostly it seems that the Vikings have become the favorites by a 1 point.

[pbmax]

https://www.bovada.lv/sports/football/nfl

Currently there are eight games without lines, waiting for information.

[mraynrand]

https://www.bovada.lv/sports/football/nfl

Currently there are eight games without lines, waiting for information.

OK. That makes sense, I guess. Like I said, I don't follow it closely at all. I do know the Packers tend to draw a lot of betting, so maybe they know enough and want to take that money...

[mraynrand]

The stock market still opens even when Elon Musk's status is in doubt, bud.

BTW, just in case it wasn't obvious, the 'bud' was in reference to Musk's refer smoking that tanked his stock for a day...

[pbmax]

BTW, just in case it wasn't obvious, the 'bud' was in reference to Musk's refer smoking that tanked his stock for a day...

Good 'ol Elon has been all over the news, combating the plague of short sellers. :lol:

[pbmax]

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13

#Packers defenders with the greatest percentage of missed tackles, according to @Sportradar:

50% — OLB Clay Matthews
50% — CB Kevin King
33% — OLB Reggie Gilbert
25% — CB Josh Jackson
25% — ILB Antonio Morrison
18.2% — S Kentrell Brice

[pbmax]

For no reason, here is the 1992 Bills-Oilers Playoff Game featuring that comeback. Remember some players: Frank Reich, Webster Slaughter, Nate Odom, Mark Kelso, Darryl Talley (and a sign for him that read Talley's Whackers!), Curtis Duncan, Jack Pardee, Kevin Gilbride, Lorenzo White, Kenneth Davis, Ernest Givens, Pete Metzelaars Don Beebe and James Lofton!

I was skiing with friends and came back to the lodge and saw the game. Was told the score and thought it was over. Had no intention of staying to watch a blowout but the comeback kept us (well me and one other guy) in out seats.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NwCCrzarZs

[gbgary]

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13

#Packers defenders with the greatest percentage of missed tackles, according to @Sportradar:

50% — OLB Clay Matthews
50% — CB Kevin King
33% — OLB Reggie Gilbert
25% — CB Josh Jackson
25% — ILB Antonio Morrison
18.2% — S Kentrell Brice

% is kinda misleading. what's worse...1 of 2 or 5 of 10? see what i mean?

[Carolina_Packer]

I have good sources.

Let me guess, your eyes? :)

[Joemailman]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/11/packers-claim-cb-deante-burton-place-wr-trevor-davis-on-ir/


The Green Bay Packers made four different roster moves on Tuesday.

The team claimed cornerback Deante Burton off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons, placed receiver Trevor Davis on injured reserve, signed cornerback Will Redmond to the practice squad and released safety Marwin Evans from the practice squad.

[Teamcheez1]

I was surprised it took so long with Trevor Davis. He has basically been injured all preseason and going on two weeks of the regular season. I expect an injury settlement will be forthcoming unless they feel strongly enough about his future special teams work.

[Fritz]

I was surprised it took so long with Trevor Davis. He has basically been injured all preseason and going on two weeks of the regular season. I expect an injury settlement will be forthcoming unless they feel strongly enough about his future special teams work.


Agreed. Hard for me to imagine they think that highly of him that they'd bring him back.

[mraynrand]

Agreed. Hard for me to imagine they think that highly of him that they'd bring him back.

I suspect Davis and Rollins, looking at the offseason moves, pretty much came to the conclusion that their time in GB was over.

[pbmax]

Rollins spot seems to have been filled, over and over again if you count the one roster signing and the one PS signing.

But there is still room for Davis. We will know that if he gets a injury settlement so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year. They are either tired of waiting (which would be remarkably fast for the Packers) or trust his injury and history aren't going to make him an attractive target.

They don't want Cobb back there and they probably don't want even the third RB back there. Maybe one of the new guys get a ST job.

[mraynrand]

I can't recall if they tried Exxon Valdez at PR, but he would be the guy you'd probably want back there from among the young WRs - if he can field a punt.

[Patler]

But there is still room for Davis. We will know that if he gets a injury settlement so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year. They are either tired of waiting (which would be remarkably fast for the Packers) or trust his injury and history aren't going to make him an attractive target.


I don't understand your point. He doesn't need an injury settlement, "so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year.". They can bring him back as one of the two allowed returns from IR.

[mraynrand]

I don't understand your point. He doesn't need an injury settlement, "so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year.". They can bring him back as one of the two allowed returns from IR.

I thought there was a way, if they are released with injury settlement, that they can come back in ?four weeks. Problem is of course that another team could then sign them... I'll check.

[mraynrand]

For example:


The way injury settlements work is a player and the team agree to a payout based on how long the player is expected to be injured. After that time is up, he can sign anywhere, or wait three weeks at which point the Raiders are allowed to re-sign him.

For instance, should the injury settlement for just one week, Whalen could be re-signed in a month.

You need only look at what happened with James Cowser in 2016. The Raiders released him on an injury settlement on September 10th. By October 4th, he was re-signed to the team’s practice squad and he’s been with the team ever since.

https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2018/8/30/17801606/raiders-release-wr-griff-whalen-injured-reserve-injury-settlement-could-return

[ThunderDan]

So Davis has a Packer hammy.

4 weeks until healed. 3 more weeks for Packers to wait. Can have him back on the roster in 8 weeks if no other team signs him.

[Patler]

I thought there was a way, if they are released with injury settlement, that they can come back in ?four weeks. Problem is of course that another team could then sign them... I'll check.

Yes, if you think the injury is real short term, because they have to wait the settlement period plus three weeks. If you think the injury is 4 weeks or less, why not just keep him on the 53 man roster and not have to wait the extra three weeks while he is presumably healthy? This early in the season the roster is quite healthy, and with game day inactives anyway it should be easy to carry him for four games.

[mraynrand]

Yes, if you think the injury is real short term, because they have to wait the settlement period plus three weeks. If you think the injury is 4 weeks or less, why not just keep him on the 53 man roster and not have to wait the extra three weeks while he is presumably healthy? This early in the season the roster is quite healthy, and with game day inactives anyway it should be easy to carry him for four games.

At the very least it shows they value him less (assuming it's a pretty minor injury), and are happy with what they have on the roster to field punts, and back up WR. (I suppose they might sign in another guy as a PR at some point too).

[Patler]

So Davis has a Packer hammy.

4 weeks until healed. 3 more weeks for Packers to wait. Can have him back on the roster in 8 weeks if no other team signs him.

I don't think they want him that bad. That's only one week less than as one of their two allowed returnees from IR, so small advantage there other than saving 3 weeks salary, but it runs the risk of him signing elsewhere. Four weeks should have been an acceptable time to carry him on an otherwise fairly healthy roster as a game day inactive, with the advantage of playing 3 weeks earlier (maybe less or more depending on his actual recovery.)

I don't think they care much if they get him back or not.

[hoosier]

Rollins spot seems to have been filled, over and over again if you count the one roster signing and the one PS signing.

But there is still room for Davis. We will know that if he gets a injury settlement so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year. They are either tired of waiting (which would be remarkably fast for the Packers) or trust his injury and history aren't going to make him an attractive target.

They don't want Cobb back there and they probably don't want even the third RB back there. Maybe one of the new guys get a ST job.

Alexander?

[pbmax]

I don't understand your point. He doesn't need an injury settlement, "so he can get off IR and sign with the Packers again this year.". They can bring him back as one of the two allowed returns from IR.

Unwritten assumption was that they won’t want to use one IR return of two on a guy who just returns kicks.

But if they can use waivers as his own IR they would consider bringing him back.

Word came today that Cobb is the punt returner and I can’t believe they prefer that risk.

[Teamcheez1]

Unpopular Opinions: Packers SHOULD trade for Le'Veon Bell

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000961165/article/unpopular-opinions-packers-should-trade-for-leveon-bell

Not sure I agree with the column or would want Bell. I guess people get paid to write stuff like this.

[Fritz]

I don't think they want him that bad. That's only one week less than as one of their two allowed returnees from IR, so small advantage there other than saving 3 weeks salary, but it runs the risk of him signing elsewhere. Four weeks should have been an acceptable time to carry him on an otherwise fairly healthy roster as a game day inactive, with the advantage of playing 3 weeks earlier (maybe less or more depending on his actual recovery.)

I don't think they care much if they get him back or not.

In another thread there was a point made that Davis was one of the highest-rated returners in the league in terms of his average return.

I wanted to make clear that my disgruntlement with Davis - and perhaps this is true of the Packer brass as well - had to do with his decision-making skills, or lack thereof. Any time he lined up around his own ten yard line to field a punt, I could only hold my breath. On some plays he'd let it land around the ten yard line. On other plays he'd field a punt on his own five yard line and then try to return it. Or he'd call for a fair catch and field it on his own six yard line.

He just did not make good decisions about when to field a punt, when to let it go, and so on. I just didn't think his returns on the ones he did return were enough to justify hanging on to him. Devin Hester he was not.

I think the running back they picked up from Dallas might get a shot at returning punts and kicks. We'll see. I read that he had some of those kinds of skills.

[mraynrand]

Unwritten assumption was that they won’t want to use one IR return of two on a guy who just returns kicks.

But if they can use waivers as his own IR they would consider bringing him back.

Word came today that Cobb is the punt returner and I can’t believe they prefer that risk.

Good post. I suspect Cobb, like the other night, will be doing mostly fair catches or watching balls (hopefully) bounce into the end zone.

[pbmax]

Should have said Rodgers is in rehab group so he’s at practice, working.

Kizer runs the offense with the 1s.

[Freak Out]

As long as the doctors give Arod more of the drugs they gave him Sunday night he'll be fine. Dude was baked.

[Patler]

Unwritten assumption was that they won’t want to use one IR return of two on a guy who just returns kicks.

But if they can use waivers as his own IR they would consider bringing him back.

Word came today that Cobb is the punt returner and I can’t believe they prefer that risk.

What I don't get is this, if they didn't want to "waste" an IR-return on him, why didn't they just carry him as a game day inactive, at least for a week or two? They are healthy enough to do that.

It looks to me that he is really #53 of the guys they want on their roster, and rather than carry him a few weeks they would rather use his spot to bring in others for what might amount to extended tryouts.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

As long as the doctors give Arod more of the drugs they gave him Sunday night he'll be fine. Dude was baked.

Ha, I noticed that too. Where can I get me some of dat....

[Guiness]

As long as the doctors give Arod more of the drugs they gave him Sunday night he'll be fine. Dude was baked.

An how. Check out his eyes during the post game interview:whaa:

[Harlan Huckleby]

Kizer runs the offense with the 1s.

Some advantage in this. Obviously we want Arod to play, but Kizer can use the work.

[pbmax]

What I don't get is this, if they didn't want to "waste" an IR-return on him, why didn't they just carry him as a game day inactive, at least for a week or two? They are healthy enough to do that.

It looks to me that he is really #53 of the guys they want on their roster, and rather than carry him a few weeks they would rather use his spot to bring in others for what might amount to extended tryouts.

I agree with the 2nd sentence. Though while he was possibly player #53, he had a starting job on ST at a key position. But as someone else stated he's also not quite Devin Hester so he is not a must retain. Especially since his hamstring did not survive two weeks of practice and one preseason game.

Its reasonable his recovery will extend a minimum of another 4 weeks as the Packers tended to rest more after a re-injury. So carrying him as inactive might last more than a month.

I think also he was the second casualty of the 8 WR final cutdown. It was clear the Packers weren't going to carry 8 for long. Kumerow went right to IR and Davis was #2, leaving them at a more reasonable 6. If Davis had survived the preseason game and practice to be the starting returner, I expect they make another WR move.

The big question is why sign a CB in his stead. That CB is not returner, and I haven't seen any good speculation about why that player or position.

[Joemailman]

I agree with the 2nd sentence. Though while he was possibly player #53, he had a starting job on ST at a key position. But as someone else stated he's also not quite Devin Hester so he is not a must retain. Especially since his hamstring did not survive two weeks of practice and one preseason game.

Its reasonable his recovery will extend a minimum of another 4 weeks as the Packers tended to rest more after a re-injury. So carrying him as inactive might last more than a month.

I think also he was the second casualty of the 8 WR final cutdown. It was clear the Packers weren't going to carry 8 for long. Kumerow went right to IR and Davis was #2, leaving them at a more reasonable 6. If Davis had survived the preseason game and practice to be the starting returner, I expect they make another WR move.

The big question is why sign a CB in his stead. That CB is not returner, and I haven't seen any good speculation about why that player or position.

House with 0 defensive snaps vs. Bears. Maybe his days are numbered? Someone has to go when Jones is activated.

[pbmax]

House with 0 defensive snaps vs. Bears. Maybe his days are numbered? Someone has to go when Jones is activated.

Weird to keep him as an insurance policy then let him go. I would think the new CB would go to the PS. It'd make more sense to let House go if Jones played corner or vice versa.

[Cheesehead Craig]

The Pack are overreacting to what happened last season with all the injuries at CB. They want to be sure they have enough of them this season.

[mraynrand]

The Pack are overreacting to what happened last season with all the injuries at CB. They want to be sure they have enough of them this season.

That, and they just have more talent at that position than at LB. And based on schemes on Sunday, it looks like Poutine will run formations with more d-backs more often. Someone told me it's a passing league...

[Anti-Polar Bear]

House with 0 defensive snaps vs. Bears. Maybe his days are numbered? Someone has to go when Jones is activated.

House is playing for the minimum-wage. Cutting House is unnecessary. The guy ain't Neon Deion but he ain't an abomination, either. When injuries hit everyone and their baby mama's. you want an experienced vet of NFL wars like House over an undrafted sloth like Ladarious Fucking Gunter.

[Joemailman]

That, and they just have more talent at that position than at LB. And based on schemes on Sunday, it looks like Poutine will run formations with more d-backs more often. Someone told me it's a passing league...

He will, although injuries were a factor. With 2 coverage linebackers, Burks and Jones out, he went with 5-6 DB's more than usual. He didn't want Morrison and Martinez having to try to cover Tarik Cohen.

[mraynrand]

He will, although injuries were a factor. With 2 coverage linebackers, Burks and Jones out, he went with 5-6 DB's more than usual. He didn't want Morrison and Martinez having to try to cover Tarik Cohen.

True, true. And just calling Jones and Burks LBs proves the point, right?

[pbmax]

https://twitter.com/SconnieSports/status/1040066211948777472

Jaire Alexander covers a route like he knows its coming.

[Joemailman]

Much of the country will get the Packer game. Kevin Burkhardt and Charles Davis with the call.

http://506sports.com/2018/02-FOX-V3.png

[mraynrand]

Much of the country will get the Packer game. Kevin Burkhardt and Charles Davis with the call.

Charles Davis is a middle class, slightly above median income, inner ring suburban man's Ron Pitts.

[Joemailman]

Charles Davis is a middle class, slightly above median income, inner ring suburban man's Ron Pitts.

GNA - Good Normal Announcer.

[Joemailman]

https://primary-cdn-shortstop.espn.net/73e48458-e6a0-4d16-89ed-3884e2bc7aa0.png

[pbmax]

Charles Davis is a middle class, slightly above median income, inner ring suburban man's Ron Pitts.

He's a pretty good analyst who suffers a bit having to fit into a game broadcast. His written work and his TV pieces are good.

But he knows either college or pro better. Since I cannot remember which it is, I assume I like him better on college ball since I would remember to check him more often if he was phenomenal on the pros.

[Harlan Huckleby]

uncle tom

j/k

[mraynrand]

He's a pretty good analyst who suffers a bit having to fit into a game broadcast. His written work and his TV pieces are good.

But he knows either college or pro better. Since I cannot remember which it is, I assume I like him better on college ball since I would remember to check him more often if he was phenomenal on the pros.

That was my attempt to be humorous* and also say I kinda like the guy. I don't think I've ever read anything by him.








*cough

[pbmax]

That was my attempt to be humorous* and also say I kinda like the guy. I don't think I've ever read anything by him.








*cough

Yeah, I got it. But he seriously confuses me. I like everything he does except broadcast games. Maybe I have confused him for Ron Pitts or Trent Green. At least he's not Heath Evans.

[pbmax]

Well, I looked up his wikipedia and it made my memory a little clearer. He did the B1G championship game with Alvarez and Thom Brennaman. I did like his college stuff a bit more, he paired with Brennaman to do a lot of second tier Big Ten games.

But where I liked him best was the NFL Network stuff on the draft and college football highlights. He was on both shows discussing what he knew of players from covering them. In this role, he shined and his draft stuff seemed legit. As though he knew who would make the jump.

I haven't liked much of his NFL stuff, but I have only seen him there a handful of times.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I am slightly surprised by the hostility towards the "dyke announcer" in other thread. She ain't bad. Mainly it is just the unfamiliarity of a woman's voice. No way is she straining to sound as she does, nobody could keep that up.

Men over 50 seem to have a problem with change.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Now, woman referees, well that's going too far.

As Bob Dylan once sang, "I'm liberal, but to a degree."

[Joemailman]

Now, woman referees, well that's going too far.

As Bob Dylan once sang, "I'm liberal, but to a degree."

As long as Barry Goldwater doesn't move in next door or marry my daughter, I'm okay with it.

[Harlan Huckleby]

hah, guess you heard that dylan song

[mraynrand]

I am slightly surprised by the hostility towards the "dyke announcer" in other thread. She ain't bad. Mainly it is just the unfamiliarity of a woman's voice. No way is she straining to sound as she does, nobody could keep that up.

Men over 50 seem to have a problem with change.

It's not a pleasant voice. Otherwise I don't care either way. She's perfectly skilled at her craft.

[Fritz]

https://primary-cdn-shortstop.espn.net/73e48458-e6a0-4d16-89ed-3884e2bc7aa0.png

How many times the last several years have we seen an opponent's injury list be longer that the Packers' injury list, even by one player?

Of course, to offset this, the Packers' All-World QB is on the list, while only two of their players had even limited participation...

[hoosier]

Yeah, the Vikings injury list a BFD list whereas the Packers have a BIG FUCKING DEAL on theirs. Length is not everything, as they say.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The packer injury list has more girth.

[Tony Oday]

Hopefully it has less stamina!

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Since it's Queens week, lemme remind y'all once again that Todd shoulda drafted hip-hop saftey Harrison Smith instead of the one-trick pony, injury-prone Nicki Perry. Man, H-Smith, the current NFC D-playa of the week, is one motherfucking stud. Dude could've been Collins' replacement in the Green and Gold.

The Packers had MD Fucking Jennings and Charlie Peprah playing saftey. Drafting Smith was a no-brainier. Instead, Todd incompetently took a defensive end to play OLB in the Packers' system.

[mraynrand]

Some advantage in this. Obviously we want Arod to play, but Kizer can use the work.

Yeah, no. Unless Rodgers absolutely can't go, Kizer should be doing no more than pulling splinters out of his tukus Sunday evening. As far as playoff goals are concerned, a home game against your top division rival is about as must-win as you can get.

[Joemailman]

https://primary-cdn-shortstop.espn.net/75fd72f8-fff3-4867-80fc-f6b8607e99c7.png

[Teamcheez1]

AR listed as questionable... Does anyone believe he is actually not going to play on Sunday?

I did read somewhere else that Vegas actually had the odds greater that he wouldn't play on Sunday.

[Rastak]

AR listed as questionable... Does anyone believe he is actually not going to play on Sunday?

I did read somewhere else that Vegas actually had the odds greater that he wouldn't play on Sunday.

Cheez, I'd be shocked if he didn't play unless it's a solid grade 2 sprain they feel could get completely torn. I highly doubt that since only morons would send him back out against the Bears in that scenario. Especially in light of the huge contract extension.

My guess is a pain threshold thing and he ain't gonna be real mobile. I hesitate to bet against the Vegas guys but how could he miss this game and it's medically justified going back in last week?

[Joemailman]

My guess is a pain threshold thing and he ain't gonna be real mobile. I hesitate to bet against the Vegas guys but how could he miss this game and it's medically justified going back in last week?

I agree, unless playing on it last week actually made the injury worse.
I wonder if the sleeve he was seen wearing on his knee was a gift from Favre.

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/0ead88a9-0b87-4877-a670-25c5992b0028_1.0cb20a26850cda6595071a1612f46f64.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF

[Rastak]

I agree, unless playing on it last week actually made the injury worse.
I wonder if the sleeve he was seen wearing on his knee was a gift from Favre.

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/0ead88a9-0b87-4877-a670-25c5992b0028_1.0cb20a26850cda6595071a1612f46f64.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF

It could be a gift from Favre :^) . He's back in the fold. I suppose it could have gotten worse but I would presume since he didn't get drilled there during the game and the medical staff knew enough to not put him out there where wear and tear would cause it to get worse.

[wist43]

In terms of talent, Minnesota is considerably better across the board - except of course at QB.

The only chance we have is Rodgers and Pettine having great games, and the Vikings being a little out of sync.

[smuggler]

I wouldn't say "across the board" but they are a very talented team.

[mraynrand]

Cousins can be had, You don’t have to sack that guy to freak him out. Just get pressure early and often. Problem is you have to do it out of mostly a run defense formation or they’ll gut you with their running game. Though I’m not sold on their O-line. But they can be very patient. You can’t count on scoring a lot of points.

[Harlan Huckleby]

It is amazing that there are so many dummies willing to bet their hard earned money on roughly even odds when Rodgers is at 70%. It's one thing to be a fan and talk big in a forum. But to pay for it?

[RashanGary]

This is a big week 2 game.

[mraynrand]

when Rodgers is at 70%.

Insider trading again I presume?

[red]

This is a big week 2 game.

yeah, but its still a week 2 game

we won't win on lose the super bowl based on this game........

unless we suffer a massive injury

[RashanGary]

A loss says a lot. A win says a lot. Let’s hope for health too. About as big of a week 2 game as there is.

[wist43]

I'll be shocked if we win... I don't think we have much of a chance.

[Pugger]

I'll be shocked if we win... I don't think we have much of a chance.

You often don't...

If someone would have told me on Friday Wisconsin would have lost to BYU like they did I would have told them they were crazy. UW was a huge favorite. Its a good thing football games aren't played on paper.

[pbmax]

You often don't...

If someone would have told me on Friday Wisconsin would have lost to BYU like they did I would have told them they were crazy. UW was a huge favorite. Its a good thing football games aren't played on paper.

Why are we talking about this? :lol: