Official Packers @ Sanfrancisco Divisional Playoff Round 2012

[RashanGary]

Another thing that tends to happen to teams coming of bye weeks. . . . While they do have the advantage, I think they tend to come off a tad rusty in those first few series. If the Packers can take advantage of that, and get out to an early lead, the game really sways in our favor.

We have a lot of little edges in this game. They have home field, but SF is not a loud place to play. They should also be fresh coming off the bye, but nobody got hurt on our team so it's not like we're hobbling in there. Matthews is just now getting into his groove, and we have a lot of fresh big guys inside on D. . .

I just don't think the "advantage" they have is as great as it seems.

[esoxx]

No go for it. I want to learn from you.

Actually I'd feel terrible if the 49ers beat us next week.

That loss to them on the Steve Young drive and pass to T.O. has always bothered me.

WE must defeat them next week.

I admit I got a little carried away with my insulting thread of the Vikings after the loss last week. Got a little sick of the All Day and other Viking homage going on. Wanted to remind everyone we've got something good going on over here, in spades.

I'm not going to insult the niners. I was there opening day for the loss and knew they beat us straight up, no complaints.

But I will point out advantages and not concede an inch of ground to them.

[woodbuck27]

I admit I got a little carried away with my insulting thread of the Vikings after the loss last week. Got a little sick of the All Day and other Viking homage going on. Wanted to remind everyone we've got something good going on over here, in spades.

I'm not going to insult the niners. I was there opening day for the loss and knew they beat us straight up, no complaints.

But I will point out advantages and not concede an inch of ground to them.

I've got zero 'LOVE' for the 49ers. We must defeat them next Saturday evening. That's a win I'll cherish.

GO PACK GO !

[Bossman641]

Same story as this week. If packers get up 10+ sf is toast.

[esoxx]

You need to be the motivational speaker before every game from now until the Packers hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the 5th time. Fuck, esoxx, I'm buying in.

[woodbuck27]

Same story as this week. If packers get up 10+ sf is toast.

Looking forward to that.

Good night Packerrats. The march is on !

GO PACK GO !

[denverYooper]

I do like the way we're going into this though. Getting our running game going, our passing game really just coming together now. . . . We've prepared, three weeks in a row now for similar style offenses. . . . . . . I think we have the edge. Of course, I'm a biased Packer fan. I've thought we were going to win every game we went into, and I don't think that will change.

Yeah, they're potentially looking at increasingly more difficult offenses of a similar piece. Minny with the worst QB/best RB, San Fran running a better version and Seattle/Washington being at the top of that pile (though I'd say Washington with a healthy RGIII/Morris combo would be the toughest). With Woodson back in the mix, Green Bay has a pretty good matchup for these offenses as long as everyone on the D continues to tackle with fervor and grace.

If Green Bay *does* make it through this game and plays Washington, that game may very well see 70+ points put up.

[gbgary]

I hope fin and nelson aren't hurt too bad and can go.

[denverYooper]

Finley has the standard Packers-issue hamstring.

Jordy got kicked in the leg.

[pbmax]

Finley was originally listed as cramps. Is that bad info or was it simply a hamstring cramp?

[rbaloha1]

The Packers are on a role similar to 2010.

A-rod is displaying more patience against cover 2.

Chuck creates issues with the ability to dissect plays and blow-up at the last second. Keeps offenses guessing.

Expect CK to make some plays including continual Packer secondary breakdowns. IMO defense needs to doubleteam Crabtree. Keep Gore between the tackles.

Offensively the Packers need to play at warp speed to tire out the 49er defense.

Packers win by 7-10 pts.

[King Friday]

I actually like that they faced Webb this week, because it will be a very similar look next week. Granted, Kapernuts can actually throw a ball within 5 yards of the receivers, but he's not really all that accurate as a passer. Alex Smith is a better QB, and the decision to flip over to Kapernuts midyear was very confusing to me. SF does have some NFL caliber receivers, but their running game is probably a downgrade from Minnesota's. Gore can't break huge runs like AP can, although he can churn out enough to eat up clock if you let him. Play disciplined defense...back side guys have to stay home and everyone has to maintain their lanes. Defensively, I think Green Bay is capable of holding SF somewhere around 17-21 points.

The other matchup is the one that will ultimately determine the game. Can our OL hold up against the SF rush? Will Rodgers take too many 8-10 yard losses holding the ball for 5+ seconds? The emergence of our RBs in the passing game is a huge help. That is precisely what we will need against SF to keep the chains moving. They aren't going to let our receivers run free all over the place, so we have to understand that the idea of taking a bunch of shots downfield isn't what works against SF. You have to create an offensive game plan that is balanced and forces them to cover the entire field. Always have a safety valve that Rodgers can go to if he needs to just dump it for 2-3 yards instead of taking a big loss on a sack. You can't lose yardage against SF and win...their defense is too good. SF can certainly hold us under 20...but I think if we play well our offense is capable of scoring 24+.

[VegasPackFan]

Another thing that tends to happen to teams coming of bye weeks. . . . While they do have the advantage, I think they tend to come off a tad rusty in those first few series. If the Packers can take advantage of that, and get out to an early lead, the game really sways in our favor.

We have a lot of little edges in this game. They have home field, but SF is not a loud place to play. They should also be fresh coming off the bye, but nobody got hurt on our team so it's not like we're hobbling in there. Matthews is just now getting into his groove, and we have a lot of fresh big guys inside on D. . .

I just don't think the "advantage" they have is as great as it seems.

This was my thought after the loss to the Vikings. I thought it was possibly to our advantage to just keep rolling along the next week and not get the bye. We shall see.

[George Cumby]

Thinking about going to the game. Tickets are spendy, tho'. Gotta' look at the budget.

[mmmdk]

Sorry for you guys that apparently didn't see the Minnesota game; because seeing Joe Webb as practice for Colin Kaepernick is suicide!

Colin Kaepernick>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Joe Webb

Niners D will force & recover minimum 1 turnover versus Pack plus at least 3 sacks on AR and a shitload of hits/hurries on AR. Pack 25%, Niners 75% of a win.