Official Packers vs. Falcons Game Day Thread

[Joemailman]

How the mighty have fallen. Less than 2 years ago, these teams met in the NFC Title Game. Since then the Falcons are 14-14, and the Packers are 11-16-1.

Packers lead all-time series 17-16, 15-14 in regular season, 2-2 in playoffs.

Packers are 6-0 vs. Falcons at Lambeau in December.

Murphy made Mike take a hike, so put on a show for Joe!

Packers 30
Falcons 20

[denverYooper]

Let the Jobs Bowl begin!

[pbmax]

Packers break out fast then run out of ideas.

Defense keeps it close but Falcons have too many options.

Pack loses 27-24

[Fritz]

I can't really root for the Packers to lose, but I see the logic of them losing as a benefit in the long term.

I think that means I can't watch. Though it will be interesting to see if Pettine can do any better against this Falcons' offense than Dom did last two times out...

[Joemailman]

I can't really root for the Packers to lose, but I see the logic of them losing as a benefit in the long term.

I think that means I can't watch. Though it will be interesting to see if Pettine can do any better against this Falcons' offense than Dom did last two times out...

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[Teamcheez1]

Yawn. It will be tough to stay awake for this one. Would prefer they put Rodgers on IR and start Kizer/Boyle the rest of the season.

[denverYooper]

This place is jumping.

The playoff push starts now!

[denverYooper]

Inactives

Lane Taylor
Byron Bell
Bryan Bulaga
Tim Boyle
Natrell Jamerson
Kendall Donnerson
James Looney

3/5 of the starting OL is out. That should be fun.

[Joemailman]

Inactives

Lane Taylor
Byron Bell
Bryan Bulaga
Tim Boyle
Natrell Jamerson
Kendall Donnerson
James Looney

3/5 of the starting OL is out. That should be fun.Time for some Hankey Pankey?

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[beveaux1]

We're so close to being average. Is this the day we move closer to that level?

[beveaux1]

No catch. Can't believe we have to challenge.

[Fosco33]

Refs still suck. How do you call that a catch and force a team to challenge?

[Fosco33]

Fucking bs

[esoxx]

Getting screwed by the refs again.

A Packers tradition!

[beveaux1]

So bad.

[Joemailman]

Either the refs don't understand the rule, or I don't.

[Fosco33]

I gusss it’s fuck the packers day from the league?

[beveaux1]

We're missing another one.

[esoxx]

Completely fucking ridiculous

[MadScientist]

2 challenges lost and two time outs gone in 2.5 minutes of the game.

[denverYooper]

Jeez Philbin.

They tell him he gets to stay if they tank?

[denverYooper]

2 challenges lost and two time outs gone in 2.5 minutes of the game.

I don't think M3 even managed that.

[beveaux1]

Fackrell!!

[mmmdk]

Packers fighting for a higher draft pick!

[Bossman641]

Been that kinda year from the refs. Normally I'd be livid but anything to ensure a better draft pick

[MadScientist]

Packers fighting for a higher draft pick!

Finally a fight they can win.

[gbgary]

defer. go down 7. O starts in a hole. very consistent.

[Gotarace]

Quick rhythm Passes say it isn't so

[pbmax]

3rd and 2, need perfect pass and your best WR to make it.

Glad to see Willams in game rather than Jones. :roll:

[pbmax]

Should hire the Browns new OC NOW.

[beveaux1]

Adams again!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Best Rodgers looked all year on that drive. Sure he was trying under McCarthy.

[denverYooper]

I don't know if ever heard the Lambeau crowd so rowdy, lol.

[gbgary]

nice drive.

[beveaux1]

Missing 3 starters on the line, they use Williams as a blocker in the backfield and throw short and quick. Good drive.

[gbgary]

I don't know if ever heard the Lambeau crowd so rowdy, lol.

pissed at the refs.

[pbmax]

2 challenges lost and two time outs gone in 2.5 minutes of the game.

This along should disqualify him for another HC job. No more challenges left in what will be a close game at home.

[MadScientist]

Best Rodgers looked all year on that drive. Sure he was trying under McCarthy.

Maybe the real solution for Rodgers is to not have an O Line. 3 guys out, so he is getting the ball out before he can get killed (even though Atlanta has a pass rush to match the Packers depleted line).

[Joemailman]

Best Rodgers looked all year on that drive. Sure he was trying under McCarthy.

I thought he looked great last week on that 95 yard drive to tie the game.

[mmmdk]

Good Packers drive. I expect to see more of Aaron Jones later in the game.

[denverYooper]

Should hire the Browns new OC NOW.

Then we can just shout FREDDIE KITCHENS! every time we see a creative play.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I don't get the hard-ons for Pettine. Same old, same old.

[Joemailman]

We have no DL with Clark out.

[pbmax]

I have reviewed one SPRIGGS pass block. He whiffed on an inside move by Beasley.

[gbgary]

This along should disqualify him for another HC job. No more challenges left in what will be a close game at home.

but he was right both times.

[beveaux1]

We have no DL with Clark out.

This.

[beveaux1]

but he was right both times.

He was.

[pbmax]

Then we can just shout FREDDIE KITCHENS! every time we see a creative play.

Think about the bad puns writers could use to describe the offense,

[mmmdk]

Falcons offense should be able to score at least 5 TDs today against this Packers defense.

[pbmax]

but he was right both times.


That plus $2.37 gets you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Gotta use in high leverage situations AND keep one for late.

If you lose the first one, you gotta site on the second one.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Same old, same old. D looks just like Capers'.

[pbmax]

jones got picked on on a nice parallel route. Couldn't get to flat.

[denverYooper]

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DL Kenny Clark has an elbow injury & his return is questionable. #ATLvsGB

[beveaux1]

No pass rush at all.

[pbmax]

Making the QB take two steps will ruin all but the best QBs.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

A gift from Matty Ice.

[beveaux1]

Ryan, it's cold out there.

[Cheesehead Craig]

That FG was as short as Lowry's arms

[gbgary]

Same old, same old. D looks just like Capers'.

the two bogus completions helped that perception.

[mmmdk]

I don't like games with piss poor defense!

[pbmax]

Finally the cold helps the Packers. Haven't seen that since the last Raiders visit.

McCarthy-esque FG call.

[ThunderDan]

At the game in the Cha.mpions Club. Go Pack Go!

[Cheesehead Craig]

No run plays huh?

[pbmax]

underthrown

[Teamcheez1]

Poor series of plays by Rodgers.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Rodgers need to get his eyes checked. Graham on the LB was a mismatch.

[beveaux1]

With 3 linemen out, we can't go 3rd and 10.

[denverYooper]

pissed at the refs.

I figured there were probably a lot of cheap tickets so a lot of the crowd are folks taking advantage.

Or everyone is excited that changes are coming.

Or extra drunk.

Maybe some combination of the 3...

[Anti-Polar Bear]

No run plays huh?

Fuck the run.

[pbmax]

Spriggs bad read on pass pro. RB had middle blitzer. Spriggs blocked down.

[ThunderDan]

Lot of grabbing between Graham and lb.. nothing called.

[mmmdk]

I don't like games with piss poor offense either! ;-)

[gbgary]

cobb was open the entire time.

[Bossman641]

Graham is so unathletic. Go up and jump for the ball rather than try to cradle it.

[pbmax]

Burks like Jackson and Jones. Going forward they look good. Burks has to learn to get off blocks though. Not always going to be clean.

[gbgary]

Graham is so unathletic. Go up and jump for the ball rather than try to cradle it.

rodgers under-threw it.

[beveaux1]

Forced a punt.

[pbmax]

Hands to face on Ridley.

[Rutnstrut]

Fuck the run.



You are an idiot, with zero football IQ.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Fuck the run.

Do you kiss Kaep with that mouth?

[pbmax]

Well, Rodgers has not been reigned in.

[pbmax]

This "rivalry" hasn't changed in 10 years. Falcons overload blitz, Packers O line ignores it and trusts Rodgers to get ball out.

[Rutnstrut]

Yup that passing game is where it's at.

[beveaux1]

Every 3rd and long is a sack.

[pbmax]

That naked boot used to be one of my favorites. I have come to hate it.

[denverYooper]

Go for it.

[Cheesehead Craig]

So much for hands to the helmet call.

[Teamcheez1]

Rodgers refuses to throw in a tight window, refuses to take the checkdown, and is just plain mediocre today.

[Rutnstrut]

Rodgers refuses to throw in a tight window, refuses to take the checkdown, and is just plain mediocre today.



He's been just mediocre pretty much all season.

[denverYooper]

Rodgers refuses to throw in a tight window, refuses to take the checkdown, and is just plain mediocre today.

He needs to break that INT record. Why scuttle it now?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Rodgers refuses to throw in a tight window, refuses to take the checkdown, and is just plain mediocre today.

Yes, quit throwing the rock away. Gotta give his receivers a chance.

[pbmax]

If refs think you are a running QB, maybe you never get these calls? Rodgers treated like Cam this year.

Linsley with HORRIBLE reaction to a twist stunt. Never got his hands on guy who sacked Rodgers.

[pbmax]

Well played boot by Fackrell and Ponch.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Clark is pretty tough. Clark, Martinez and Butte.

[pbmax]

They have the stadium mic'd up weirdly.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Nice pick 6!

[pbmax]

Veteran film study. Falcons on pressure third down? Out route.

[Teamcheez1]

Great play by Breeland, poor throw by Ryan.

[Rastak]

Great play by Breeland, poor throw by Ryan.

Was both of those things for sure.

[pbmax]

Top 10 pick in jeopardy. Who can we count on to blow it?

[mmmdk]

Wow, great pick six by Breeland. Dirty birds wants the higher draft pick more? :lol:

[Harlan Huckleby]

Losing all challenges for game on opening drive? What would Stubby say?

[smuggler]

Good old Noodle Arm, Matty Ice. He'll always be physically limited. Sometimes, it hurts you really badly.

[Fosco33]

Doubleteam allowed him to make an aggressive play. Ryan’s 2nd int this year?

[denverYooper]

Wow, great pick six by Breeland. Dirty birds wants the higher draft pick more? :lol:

Breeland needs to get some good tape out there for his next contract negotiation.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Losing all challenges for game on opening drive? What would Stubby say?

Hi Harlan, what up with you lately?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

35 is in the game for Pack. Got McCarthy fired and he's still playing. #notuptolombardistandard #noaccountablity

[denverYooper]

Did they triple team Clark on that run?

[pbmax]

Jaire you were there, why so unsure where ball was?

[Cheesehead Craig]

Blew the hell up of that screen

[Harlan Huckleby]

Hi Harlan, what up with you lately?

I moved a week ago, still unpacking. Having to share a TV - may have to relinquish soon and record game. Brutal.

[Joemailman]

Lancaster showing a bit today.

[pbmax]

Steve Sarkisian is Mike McCarthy's twin.

[pbmax]

Spriggs could have been called for punch/push.

[beveaux1]

3rd and 5. Just inside of 3rd and long.

[denverYooper]

Steve Sarkisian is Mike McCarthy's twin.

It is a little surprising how similar these teams are, right down to the record.

[pbmax]

It is a little surprising how similar these teams are, right down to the record.

You have Tevin Coleman and the other guy and screen play is your give up/safe play.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I moved a week ago, still unpacking. Having to share a TV - may have to relinquish soon and record game. Brutal.

oic. still living in Wisconsin?

[pbmax]

Rodgers bailed into that sack.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

[Rastak]

Rodgers got lit up....

[denverYooper]

This game is almost glorious in how sloppy it is.

[pbmax]

Hit him with the head and it is not a first down.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Not a cheap shot on Rodgers. Great scrum though.

[beveaux1]

Much ado about nothing.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Why is Atlanta calling TOs?

[Teamcheez1]

Every one of these sacks is on Rodgers.

[beveaux1]

Every one of these sacks is on Rodgers.

I don't see anyone open.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Pack need a quick as a cat, midget, white slot guy to 3rd and shorts!

[denverYooper]

Why is Atlanta calling TOs?

It's a tribute to M3.

[Bossman641]

This is one of the louder Lambeau crowds

[beveaux1]

It's a tribute to M3.

Lol.

[yetisnowman]

I don't see anyone open.

MVS was open on a shallow cross basically immediately.

[Joemailman]

Every one of these sacks is on Rodgers.

Nothing wrong with taking that last sack. Trying to make a play, and the sack didn't push them out of field goal range.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Really NFL, Sanchez's back in the NFL but Kap remains on the streets of Baltimore.

[pbmax]

Every one of these sacks is on Rodgers.

No. He's had pressure too. But when he moves the rest of the pass blocking gets worked.

They'd have more sacks if Rodgers didn't escape.

[TravisWilliams23]

Mase with 2 long cold weather FG's today. Think they keep him.

[pbmax]

MVS was open on a shallow cross basically immediately.

That is why I said they haven't reigned him in at all. Still looking for big plays. They did open with more quick stuff though. Same story are rest of season, once off script, same old offense.

[pbmax]

Mase with 2 long cold weather FG's today. Think they keep him.

You are probably right. Everyone will remember these.

[Guiness]

watching the game, not posting...

so why arenèt they running the damn ball??? Is Jones hurt, or do they want Williams in there because of the OL shuffle?

[pbmax]

watching the game, not posting...

so why arenèt they running the damn ball??? Is Jones hurt, or do they want Williams in there because of the OL shuffle?

No idea. Maybe scoreboard malfunction and they think they are behind?

[esoxx]

Pack need a quick as a cat, midget, white slot guy to 3rd and shorts!

Andy Isabella is your man. An absolute slot beast.

He's even white.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-2019-umass-andy-isabella-can-be-the-prime-example-of-slot-receivers-growing-value/

[Joemailman]

Really NFL, Sanchez's back in the NFL but Kap remains on the streets of Baltimore.

Butt fumble>taking a knee.

[pbmax]

Butt fumble>taking a knee.

It's a marvel all right. So much for win at all costs mentality.


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[texaspackerbacker]

I'm very pleased with Philbin as a play caller so far - pass pass pass, mix in a rare run, then pass pass pass some more. Play the whole game the way they played 4th quarters when they got desperate. Keep it up in the second half!

[pbmax]

Someone get on this:

Tom Oates @TomOatesWSJ
#Packers ran 32 plays in the first half and RB Aaron Jones had three touches. Has anyone started a "firejoephilbin" twitter account yet?

[pbmax]

I'm very pleased with Philbin as a play caller so far - pass pass pass, mix in a rare run, then pass pass pass some more. Play the whole game the way they played 4th quarters when they got desperate. Keep it up in the second half!

The defense has scored as many TDs as the offense. So much for play calling.

[gbgary]

abandoned the run the during the national anthem, rodgers holding the ball too long with guys open, D has been pretty damn good, crosby hasn't sucked.

[pbmax]

Now that was a nice run play. SPRIGGS on a DB.

[pbmax]

Packers cannot stop a twist stunt to save their life. Patrick blew that one. What is going on?

#FireCampen!

[beveaux1]

The defense has scored as many TDs as the offense. So much for play calling.

They've looked pretty poor on offense. I expected that with 3 starting linemen out.

[ThunderDan]

2010 Pack Atl playoff montage on the big board.

[beveaux1]

Spriggs hasn't been horrible, so far.

[pbmax]

Funny how passes to Jones work too. Its almost iike he is talented at running with the ball.

[gbgary]

a check down. wow

[pbmax]

Spriggs hasn't been horrible, so far.

He's had his moments. But not a tire fire. More trouble with stunts.

Isn't Todd Light a safety from Notre Dame?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

shit, mccray sucks. put light back in.

[beveaux1]

Great throw!

[pbmax]

Jersey grab hold on Graham.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Great throw to Cobb. But holy Hannah was Adams wide open on the crossing route.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Good to see Cobb back in the EZ.

[beveaux1]

Take away the penalties and we only had to go about 40 yds. for that TD.

[Fosco33]

Possibly cobbs last as a packer?

[Teamcheez1]

Good play, but wrong read. Receiver was wide open on a crossing route near the first down marker. We seem to only go for the long passes, and when it doesn't work, we have no answers.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Andy Isabella is your man. An absolute slot beast.

He's even white.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-2019-umass-andy-isabella-can-be-the-prime-example-of-slot-receivers-growing-value/

Looks good. Belichick will probably outdraft this guy away from from the Packers.

[denverYooper]

Possibly cobbs last as a packer?

Needs to catch one against the Bears.

[pbmax]

Good play, but wrong read. Receiver was wide open on a crossing route near the first down marker. We seem to only go for the long passes, and when it doesn't work, we have no answers.

He always reads outside first if he gets a one on one or matchup he likes. Part of the problem with this offense.

[TravisWilliams23]

Not bad coverage but great throw and catch resulted in 6. Did that break the record yet?

[MadScientist]

Too bad they didn't play as well for playoffs as they play for pride.

[pbmax]

Ponch with nice cut inside and leg take down.

[beveaux1]

Matthews!

[pbmax]

Falcons can't block a twist either.

[beveaux1]

Alexander with 2 muffs. Need a new returner.

[esoxx]

Looks good. Belichick will probably outdraft this guy away from from the Packers.

He plays right in Belichick's backyard at UMASS so I wouldn't doubt it.

[denverYooper]

Someone's got a case of the yips.

[Cheesehead Craig]

2 muffs on punts by Jaire. Me thinks this is his last game returning punts.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Alexander with 2 muffs. Need a new returner.

Cobb has always been sure-handed.

[MadScientist]

Can anybody on the roster just catch a fucking punt?

[TravisWilliams23]

Can anybody on the roster just catch a fucking punt?

Kumarow?

[beveaux1]

Cobb has always been sure-handed.

Let him return his last 3 games.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Time for the negative 3 yards and a cloud of disappointment running time

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Told y'all mccray sucks! Put light back in!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Graham does not come back to the ball. He just stands and waits for shit.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Jones read that blocking on the screen beautifully.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Obligatory stating my love for Charissa Thompson.

[beveaux1]

Jones, TD!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Beautiful cut back. Damn Jones is good

[beveaux1]

Falcons really want that draft choice.

[gbgary]

glad the reinstated the run phase of the game.

[Rutnstrut]

Jones, TD!



Which wouldn't have happened had stubby still been coach. He would have had Jones on the bench.

[Rutnstrut]

Beautiful cut back. Damn Jones is good


Funny how a supposed good coach couldn't see that.

[mmmdk]

Aaron Jones :tup:

[Anti-Polar Bear]

glad the reinstated the run phase of the game.

pass to set up the run. that's philbin's gameplan this week. McCarthy was too stupid to realize that.

[Joemailman]

Jones averaging 7 yards per touch.

[gbgary]

if we get one more td we can relax. still feels dicey.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

they're showcasing #23 by having him shadow 11.

[pbmax]

That Jones TD run might have been the end of my favorite Packer drive of the year.

[Joemailman]

if we get one more td we can relax. still feels dicey.

R-E-L-A-X

[Bossman641]

Which wouldn't have happened had stubby still been coach. He would have had Jones on the bench.

Lol.. Jones has minimal touches today. Let the hate go Rut

[gbgary]

matthews on matthews violence

[beveaux1]

Cobb, new returner.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Let him return his last 3 games.

Cobb back returning punts! :)

[Anti-Polar Bear]

they're showcasing #23 by having him shadow 11.

got burned by 11, but ball was overthrown. 23 is cocky as fuck.

[denverYooper]

Falcons really want that draft choice.

Yeah. I never say a team has given up but they seem to be trying less hard.

[beveaux1]

No runs on that series.

[gbgary]

wave during the offense. smh

[Rutnstrut]

No runs on that series.



And it went so well.

[smuggler]

Offense is still in first gear, even playing the battered Falcons' defense.

[gbgary]

jackson actually made a play

[beveaux1]

jackson actually made a play

Been covering Ridley. Don't think he's caught a ball.

[Joemailman]

Stop them defense. Wanna see Kizer.

[gbgary]

Been covering Ridley. Don't think he's caught a ball.

i remember some bad throws to ridley.

[Rastak]

Pack looks good. Maybe Philbin wins out and gets the job.

[beveaux1]

Julio is schooling Alexander.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

maybe that td will humble 23 somewhat.

[beveaux1]

i remember some bad throws to ridley.

No argument, but only Julio and Sanu have hurt us today.

[pbmax]

They had a nice play on 4th and 3 to free up the TE (I think). Gilbert didn't know where he was.

20 point lead but 10+ minutes left.

[smuggler]

It really is impressive how terrible Matt Ryan is in the red zone. How did this JAG win an MVP, again? Oh yeah, Quintoris 'Julio' Jones.

[Joemailman]

Julio is schooling Alexander.

Not the first Packer CB to get schooled by Jones. He'll bounce back.

[gbgary]

ray liotta must be entering the dementia zone.

[pbmax]

I was at that Falcons game.

[Guiness]

anyone else notice the 1st and 8 down and distance after the Falcons penalty? What was that?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Julio is schooling Alexander.

i'd take 6-89-2 over 11-244-3 anyday of the week.

[gbgary]

Julio is schooling Alexander.

pettine should have had them in a press formation. they took advantage of the cushion.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

there you go, a run. 1 yard. :tup:

[pbmax]

Packers had too many TOs.

:roll:

[Joemailman]

It really is impressive how terrible Matt Ryan is in the red zone. How did this JAG win an MVP, again? Oh yeah, Quintoris 'Julio' Jones.

Kyle Shanahan was his OC.

[pbmax]

Horrible call.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

3 and out. See this is why you dont run the ball. PASS TO SET UP THE FUCKING RUN!!!!

[pbmax]

I hope to never see another WR screen in my life.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Where the fuck is Mike Sherman Way?

[gbgary]

wr screen is such a give up play now.

[Cheesehead Craig]

3 and out. See this is why you dont run the ball. PASS TO SET UP THE FUCKING RUN!!!!

Love how you ignore all of the great runs Jones has had.

[beveaux1]

I hope to never see another WR screen in my life.

Especially on 3rd and 21.

[Rutnstrut]

I hope to never see another WR screen in my life.

But it's a pass and according to APB passing always works.

[gbgary]

Where the fuck is Mike Sherman Way?

maybe in college station.

[beveaux1]

Rodgers didn't take a sack, though.

[pbmax]

Where the fuck is Mike Sherman Way?

Its in Philly between 4th and 26th.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Chantix helps Ray Liotta quit smoking.

[beveaux1]

Its in Philly between 4th and 26th.

LOL.

[gbgary]

Its in Philly between 4th and 26th.

lol

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Its in Philly between 4th and 26th.

:tup:

[beveaux1]

Jones sighting. Jones tackle.

[pbmax]

Josh Jones just fell down trying to tackle Ryan.

[Guiness]

Lucky Ryan overthrew that one, Breeland on Jones is not something I want to see again!

[pbmax]

I like Troy Brown. The way he hits anyway.

[mmmdk]

There's still a chance for a better draft slot.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Falcon self-destructing.

[pbmax]

I'll take it.