OFFICIAL Gameday Packers beat SF 49ers thread

[3irty1]

Its hard to be positive about a defense that surrenders 400 yards in the air. But, unlike last year where big plays completely deflated the D in the 2nd half and it looked like a surrender, they competed hard to the end.

They were still getting stops late and its not enough, but its better than last year's effort.

It seems to me that the defense gave up a game and a half worth of yards because they were on the field for a game and a half worth of minutes. The offense gave them back the ball more than their fair share through turnovers and 3 and outs.

[denverYooper]

It seems to me that the defense gave up a game and a half worth of yards because they were on the field for a game and a half worth of minutes. The offense gave them back the ball more than their fair share through turnovers and 3 and outs.

This is an excellent point. D held up pretty well considering they played a ton on a hot day. I thought it was going to get a lot worse in the 4th Q, frankly, because of TOP. But they continued to get enough stops to keep the game within reach.

[mraynrand]

His offseason study did seem to pay off on keeping the D balanced. San Fran specializes in getting odd man match ups like the TE first down when Matthews went crashing into Gore and Jones could cover the TE. But that happened far less than last year.

Another thing they did was to stay on receivers longer, until Kap was running for certain. Matthews did this once in coverage of Davis and I remember at least on other time. Instead of chasing Kap and allowing a huge reception, the run was limited to 5-6 yards (last year, Gore's huge reception came on a play like this where Wood pursued Kap too early).

[mraynrand]

I was disappointed Rodgers didn't see Lacy open underneath for a first down late in the game (perhaps second to last drive, not counting the 26second drive). Rodgers was rolling right, and Lacey came open - Rodgers threw deep to Jordy who was being interfered with by assomugga.

[pbmax]

I was disappointed Rodgers didn't see Lacy open underneath for a first down late in the game (perhaps second to last drive, not counting the 26second drive). Rodgers was rolling right, and Lacey came open - Rodgers threw deep to Jordy who was being interfered with by assomugga.

Remember when we all were worried he was Captain Checkdown? Now I wish he would.

[pittstang5]

I think Hyde needs a crash course in playing safety this week. I dont think Burnett will be able to play again this week. Not sure if Banjo is any better than McMillan yet.

[mraynrand]

Remember when we all were worried he was Captain Checkdown? Now I wish he would.

it's just a coulda woulda in an otherwise pretty flawless performance. It's too easy to take Rodgers for granted.

[Freak Out]

Can Banjo do worse out there? Also....where the hell is Madtown? Did he survive the game? Some drunk did fall to their death there btw....

[pbmax]

Can Banjo do worse out there? Also....where the hell is Madtown? Did he survive the game? Some drunk did fall to their death there btw....

re: Could Banjo do worse out there?

Answer: Yes, see Woodson in playoff game last year.

[Pugger]

I was disappointed Rodgers didn't see Lacy open underneath for a first down late in the game (perhaps second to last drive, not counting the 26second drive). Rodgers was rolling right, and Lacey came open - Rodgers threw deep to Jordy who was being interfered with by assomugga.

Was the interference called? If not then the fault for that play failing lies elsewhere and not at Rodgers' or Nelson's feet.

[mraynrand]

Was the interference called? If not then the fault for that play failing lies elsewhere and not at Rodgers' or Nelson's feet.

It may have been one of those cases where both Nelson and Ass were making a play on the ball and contact was 'incidental' - Nelson also may have slipped. It looked bad, but Fox didn't show a replay or another angle. The point was that if Rodgers sees and tosses to Lacey, he's wide open and an easy first down. Bet Rodgers is kicking himself for not seeing or not going to him.

[denverYooper]

I thought Quarless had a decent game.

[bobblehead]

Its hard to be positive about a defense that surrenders 400 yards in the air. But, unlike last year where big plays completely deflated the D in the 2nd half and it looked like a surrender, they competed hard to the end.

They were still getting stops late and its not enough, but its better than last year's effort.

This defense was far better. We push rushed the passer to make him throw to beat us instead of run for 181 yards. We stuffed the RO, and Gore was rendered useless.

The D was handicapped by the offense putting them right back on the field too many times via turnovers and 3 and outs.

It wasn't "great" defense, but it wasn't as bad as it looked. We need Burnett back without a doubt, McJennings SUCKED!!

Edit: HOw many drives did Josh Sitton Kill by himself??

[pbmax]

This defense was far better. We push rushed the passer to make him throw to beat us instead of run for 181 yards. We stuffed the RO, and Gore was rendered useless.

The D was handicapped by the offense putting them right back on the field too many times via turnovers and 3 and outs.

It wasn't "great" defense, but it wasn't as bad as it looked. We need Burnett back without a doubt, McJennings SUCKED!!

Edit: HOw many drives did Josh Sitton Kill by himself??

I agree about the offense. Way too many 3 and outs. They did not hold up their end of the field position donkey nor TOP, either of which would have helped. TOs did not help either. It looked like a game with the Bears, only the Bears with an offense.