THE OFFICAL PLAYOFF GAME DAY THREAD....GREEN BAY PACKERS vs SAN FRANCISCO NINERS

[Bretsky]

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[pittstang5]

Well Packer Fans, live it up, because this will be the last time we see our beloved Packer players until Training Camp. I can’t believe all the kool-aid drinking on in here. People, the 49ers are just too good. Packers have no shot.

It’s simple really – Defense wins Championships. Look at 49ers D-line and LBs compared to the Packers O-line. Puh-lease! There is no comparison. With or without Justin Smith, their front 7 is going to just tee-off against the pathetic excuse of an O-line that the Packers trot out on the field week after week. Their secondary: best in the biz. The 49ers defense; they’re big, they’re fast, they’re physical and now they’re well rested. They’re gonna wreak havoc on Rodgers all night. Packers won’t get a 1st down until the 2nd Quarter and that will be by penalty.

While the Packer Offense continues to struggle, so will the Packer Defense. 49er o-line is solid and outside of Mathews, the Packers have no pass rush. Kaepernick is going to carve the young Packer secondary up, not to mention how many times he’s gonna run. It’s just going to be a bad night all around. I expect a big game from V. Davis. Packer D continues to have issues with speedy Tight Ends, especially running down the middle of the field.

This game will not be close. There's just too much going against the Packers: 49ers are just a better team in all facets of the game, the Football Gods hate the Pack this year and Joe "If I could suck Troy Aikman's manhood all game, I would" Buck and Troy "I won't give the Packers any type of credit, even if they really warrant it" Aikman are calling this game. Bad news!

Packers 17, 49ers 34 – Game Over!

[KYPack]

packers 325
fairy-niners -6

You on the sauce yet, Red?

Pack wins a close one as the D redeems itself for the week 1 loss.

[CaliforniaCheez]

It is as cold as it can get in San Francisco/Northern California.
Low 40's for the game.
No wind, which is great.
Game played at low tide for a dry field.
Fog will not get heavy.

The Packers could not have received any better weather conditions.

If the Packers Defense steps up they can win. Rodgers must be more quick in decisions and ball release than first game.

[pbmax]

Low tide affects the field? How have I never known that? Fantastic.

Scouting report: Game played at Galactic High Tide. Expect very wet field.

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde
Best part was when Fouts said, "Tell Aaron I'm a big fan. Love watching him play. Did a bunch of his college games. He's great."

[pbmax]

Tom Oates @TomOatesWSJ
#Packers inactives: Jarrett Boykin, Alex Green, Davon House, Frank Zombo, D.J. Williams, Jordan Miller, Jerel Worthy.

No House or DJ WIlliams. Driver is active.

[pbmax]

Matt Maiocco @MaioccoCSN
49ers inactives: Tolzien, Cundiff, Robinson, Hampton, Jerod-Eddie, Looney, IWilliams.
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[CaliforniaCheez]

Low tide affects the field? How have I never known that? Fantastic.

John Madden used to talk about how the tide in the Bay Area affected field conditions a lot. I'm surprised you don't remember.

If it was high tide the fresh water level at the field would be higher making the field much more wet.

Candlestick Park (by whatever name it currently has) is on the peninsula between the Bay and the ocean near the airport.

Fortunately, low tide will be around the end of the first quarter (1752 local or 7:52 pm CST).

Very little wind and only the slight possibility of light fog late in the game. With the temperature in the low 40's it should be a good night for passing.

[pittstang5]

Tom Oates @TomOatesWSJ
#Packers inactives: Jarrett Boykin, Alex Green, Davon House, Frank Zombo, D.J. Williams, Jordan Miller, Jerel Worthy.

No House or DJ WIlliams. Driver is active.

So Starks instead of Green? Green hurt?

[pbmax]

So Starks instead of Green? Green hurt?

He was banged up. But not sure exact status. Active last week, wasn't he?

[Guiness]

Tom Oates @TomOatesWSJ
#Packers inactives: Jarrett Boykin, Alex Green, Davon House, Frank Zombo, D.J. Williams, Jordan Miller, Jerel Worthy.

No House or DJ WIlliams. Driver is active.

Is DJ Williams a healthy scratch?

I'm surprised House is not dressed. I thought he was probable, and he should be better than other CBs in run support. I guess Woodson being back and Shields playing well, he's more expendable.

What about Green? That's a surprise to me, I thought he saw some limited practice this week?

edit: I was thinking that means Harris, Grant and maybe a few carries for Kuhn. But there's Starks - talk about the forgotten man! I'd be shocked if he got a carry.

[pbmax]

Green was probable. I think DJ is healthy scratch. Four wides here we come.

[pittstang5]

Green was probably. I think DJ is healthy scratch. Four wides here we come.

Williams actually has a broken finger. I just learned this today. Walden does too.

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[call_me_ishmael]

Very excited for the game. Also extremely nervous. I think they're going to pull out a win in a very intense, fun to watch, close game! Go Pack Go!