Official Packers -vs- Vikings game thread

[MadtownPacker]

Im surprised by all the low expectations. Doesnt seem to reflect the discussions we have had for the last 8 months. I dont expect to see a shut out but the Pack should be favored for this game IMO. The teams are really not alot different. Thinking this game is going to have several mistakes from both teams. Whoever makes the last one is gonna lose it at the end. As long as M3 doesn't pull that crap playcalling he did in SF everything will be fine.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kind of funny that I actually think we might be more likely to win in Minnesota than this game. The two main reasons: 1) this is ARod's first start, so I'd expect some issues in this game, 2) I don't like that we have a lot of guys who are out or who might be rusty. I'm not sure I've seen the Packers have so many nagging injuries in the preseason.

[esoxx]

Vikings - 23
Packers - 16

[cpk1994]

Im surprised by all the low expectations. Doesnt seem to reflect the discussions we have had for the last 8 months. I dont expect to see a shut out but the Pack should be favored for this game IMO. The teams are really not alot different. Thinking this game is going to have several mistakes from both teams. Whoever makes the last one is gonna lose it at the end. As long as M3 doesn't pull that crap playcalling he did in SF everything will be fine.

I agree with this.

[RashanGary]

Sucks to open on Monday night.

[mngolf19]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there.

Alright, I'm gettting sick of this shit. We downright dominated the Vikes last year with our O against their D and they add 1 player, just 1 player and all of the sudden they are going to fuck us up? Come on guys get real this is Jared Allen we are talking about not Deacon Jones. We blocked Jared Allen almost all 1 on 1 with Tauscher and he did't record a stat. Now we are going to be asking Clifton to do the same and he will do just as well.

Seriously, this is just ESPN hype and you guys are buying it. Certainly the Williams brothers will help Allen but hes still going to have to go through Clifton. Rodgers is going to chew through that defense just like we did last year.

Pack wins 24-10.

Cheese, you also lost Favre. I'm not sure any of you realize how big he was last year and not just in the MN games.

[mngolf19]

After watching today's games, I guess I shouldn't be surprised if both teams suck tomorrow. Wow there was a lot of bad football today. Hard to watch.

[Pacopete4]

I expect some sloppy football, some bad clock management, missed assignments and I expect it on both sides, Vikes and Pack... with all that being said, it'l probably come down to a game winning kick.. hopefully by crosby

[Brando19]

I expect some sloppy football, some bad clock management, missed assignments and I expect it on both sides, Vikes and Pack... with all that being said, it'l probably come down to a game winning kick.. hopefully by crosby

Damn right! Crosby's on my FF team.

[Bretsky]

I would like to know what is so different between the last time these two teams played and now. Ok, I don't believe it will be 34-0 but it can easily be 27-10. I really don't see how MN can win this one. No worries.

I'm wondering if this is a trick question but if not I'll take a shot

We have a new QB
Our DL seems be be weaker due to CW loss and injuries
Our OL seems to be weaker due to injuries
We have Jordy Nelson instead of James Jones

[Partial]

31-12 minne is my prediction.

[bobblehead]

After watching some highlights of the Queens pass rush on espn, I'm thinking this might be more one sided than originally thought. Don't know if poor aaron makes it the full game.
Queens 27-Pack 13
Thats one hell of a defense they got up there.

Alright, I'm gettting sick of this shit. We downright dominated the Vikes last year with our O against their D and they add 1 player, just 1 player and all of the sudden they are going to fuck us up? Come on guys get real this is Jared Allen we are talking about not Deacon Jones. We blocked Jared Allen almost all 1 on 1 with Tauscher and he did't record a stat. Now we are going to be asking Clifton to do the same and he will do just as well.

Seriously, this is just ESPN hype and you guys are buying it. Certainly the Williams brothers will help Allen but hes still going to have to go through Clifton. Rodgers is going to chew through that defense just like we did last year.

Pack wins 24-10.

Cheese, you also lost Favre. I'm not sure any of you realize how big he was last year and not just in the MN games.

I think most of us realize more than you do, just what favre meant to us...for every OT TD pass in denver and late heroics in KC is an INT before the half at KC and the OT pick against the giants. If ARod is mistake free we will win this game. Grant will probably get shut down cuz the queens are that good at stuffing the run, but our controlled passing game will decide if we win or lose. 8 men in the box will control peterson, so a lot comes down to arod vs. Tjack....you make the call.

[Rastak]

Okay guys, best of luck.....well, maybe a minor bit of luck. It sucks that the first game of the year has to be such a tough game. These teams are evenly matched and as fans, who wants to see their team lose on opening night after the long offseason? Well, when you have two teams that want to win, only one can win as that goofball Denny Green once said.

I expect a lower scoring , tight exciting game. Green Bay at home, I give them the edge. Could go either way though!

[mmmdk]

I predict a loss but I'm desperate....I'll buy danish for all PackerRats at the PR-game - if - Packers beat Vikings tonite on MNF!

GBRulz; I hope you can help get some deal or something in GB :P

[red]

well, i have around 150 bottles of beer on hand. so i'm prepared for the worst

i hope for the best, but prepared for the worst. and i'm sure i'm not alone

either packer fans will be put at ease tonight, or green bay will be in flames by the end of the night

a lot has been building for this moment