The Official Gameweek Discussion thread: 2013 Week 2: Packers v Redskins

[MadScientist]

Both teams are 0-1 and looking for redemption for those losses.

Washington had a lot of turnovers early and dug themselves a huge hole against the Eagles. I don't expect that this week, but if the Packers don't get any TO's then there is a problem with that defense.

RGIII looks more like Lynn Dickey than Kapernick, in other words good but not all that mobile and goes down pretty easily. It did not look like he handled pressure all that well, but will the Packers safeties hold up in blitz packages?

Washington's defense did OK in preventing scores despite all those turnovers. They looked good bringing pressure, but had some problems with safety play and open field tackles (hmmm that sounds familiar).

Washington did do a good job coming back after getting way behind early. If the Packers get a lead, they better not take their foot off the gas.

Prediction: Thanks to RGIII not being a threat to run, the Packers should win if they avoid playing stupid.

[RashanGary]

We should have this one. If hayward and burnett are back, we should be able to better execute a similar gameplan to last week. Matthews played one of the best games ive seen from a Packer defender, ever, last week. He made staley look bad. The packers played one of the best, if not the single best defense in football. If Sitton cleans up his holding, lacy has an alright day.

RGIII coming off that injury, we still have to play the run aggressively most of the game, but i think capers can afford to play a little bit more man defense than he did against CK. This game could be close, but i predict we get ahead early and stomp Washington out. Nobody was the bully in th SF game. This week i expect us to bully Washington around for four quarters.

[Guiness]

The Redskins will be a tougher opponent than they looked like last week. They had a good second half after RG3 shook off some of the rust. Not playing in the pre-season hurt him and he came out slowly but got better as the game went on.

Having said that, I think the Pack wins by a TD.

[RashanGary]

Aaron Rodgers, i think he's pissed off. He's clearly put in all of the work to be at the top of his game. Mentally/emotionally, he looked sure of himself. In ARs game, i have one minor quibble over the last three years, and that is his pace. He seems let defenses breath too much. Last week, on the road, his pace was outstanding. His reactions in the pocket, the coolness he displayed on the move, the picture perfect footwork on seemingly every throw; his composure was a thing of football beauty. Hes kind of doing everything he's always done, but he's doing it faster and he's fresh, healthy, strong. He's playing QB at the absolute highest level.

SF slowed us down, and thats a credit to the dominance of that defensive squad. Jordy, Cobb, Jones, Finley, Lacy, decent OL play against a dominant front. If Aaron keeps that relentless pace, stays healthy and strong, I dont know how most teams are going to even slow him down.

I predict we light these mother fuckers up. Literally, a 45-10 will-imposed drumming seems as likely to me as any sort of loss. And Washington is an alright team. I just think AR showed the type of skill, pace and composure that makes his MVP season look like a day in class.

[RashanGary]

Clay Matthews was a god of the arena sunday. He made Joe Staley look like Allen Barbre. He played with the physical dominance and murderous rage that we've really only seen in that early stretch of the 2010 season when he was injuring a QB seemingly every other week. As long as clay is healthy, and right now he is, he's going to hurt quarterbacks in ways that make their wives cringe and mothers cry.

Right now we have the best quarterback and the most dominant, ruthless quarteback killer in football. Washington has a 23 year old scrambling quarterback with a bad wheel. They are fucked.

[Freak Out]

Aaron Rodgers, i think he's pissed off. He's clearly put in all of the work to be at the top of his game. Mentally/emotionally, he looked sure of himself. In ARs game, i have one minor quibble over the last three years, and that is his pace. He seems let defenses breath too much. Last week, on the road, his pace was outstanding. His reactions in the pocket, the coolness he displayed on the move, the picture perfect footwork on seemingly every throw; his composure was a thing of football beauty. Hes kind of doing everything he's always done, but he's doing it faster and he's fresh, healthy, strong. He's playing QB at the absolute highest level.

SF slowed us down, and thats a credit to the dominance of that defensive squad. Jordy, Cobb, Jones, Finley, Lacy, decent OL play against a dominant front. If Aaron keeps that relentless pace, stays healthy and strong, I dont know how most teams are going to even slow him down.

I predict we light these mother fuckers up. Literally, a 45-10 will-imposed drumming seems as likely to me as any sort of loss. And Washington is an alright team. I just think AR showed the type of skill, pace and composure that makes his MVP season look like a day in class.

Fuck yes JH. I would love to see a Green and Gold hammering of the Skins. Even if it costs me a FF game (Starting RG3).

[Freak Out]

Clay Matthews was a god of the arena sunday. He made Joe Staley look like Allen Barbre. He played with the physical dominance and murderous rage that we've really only seen in that early stretch of the 2010 season when he was injuring a QB seemingly every other week. As long as clay is healthy, and right now he is, he's going to hurt quarterbacks in ways that make their wives cringe and mothers cry.

Right now we have the best quarterback and the most dominant, ruthless quarteback killer in football. Washington has a 23 year old scrambling quarterback with a bad wheel. They are fucked.

LOL. You have a three martini lunch today? Awesome.

[MadScientist]

Burnett back, but it at best is a deal where they will see if the hammy recovers well after a practice. Finley and Sitton were out. That could be a big problem if it is anything that will keep them out of the game.

[Guiness]

Burnett back, but it at best is a deal where they will see if the hammy recovers well after a practice. Finley and Sitton were out. That could be a big problem if it is anything that will keep them out of the game.

Finley I'm not overly concerned about, I think Quarless will be just fine.

Backup LG though? Taylor or Van Roten? Uh oh. Everyone here was pissed with Sitton's play last week, wait until we see one of them out there.

[pittstang5]

Burnett back, but it at best is a deal where they will see if the hammy recovers well after a practice. Finley and Sitton were out. That could be a big problem if it is anything that will keep them out of the game.

Sitton - Back (sounds like he had issues on plane to SF and played through it)
Finley - Toe (Cut it off, you're in a contract year!)

[Tony Oday]

49-7 Pack...junk TD Kick return is our only allowed score.

[Upnorth]

2 Comments,

1) JH for offical game day thread
2) Washington has a good d, a good oline, a good rb and a good coach. While I still think we win it will not be easy.

[QBME]

FWIW Vegas opening lines have the Pack favored between 7.5 & 9 points.

WAS
GBP -9 -7 -8 -7.5 -7.5
O/U: 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5

[Joemailman]

Finley I'm not overly concerned about, I think Quarless will be just fine.

Backup LG though? Taylor or Van Roten? Uh oh. Everyone here was pissed with Sitton's play last week, wait until we see one of them out there.

MM said Newhouse would be next up if Sitton can't go. MM said Finley has a toe injury and probably won't practice Thursday.

[run pMc]

If hayward and burnett are back, we should be able to better execute a similar gameplan to last week.

Hayward is out a month with the hammy; Burnett was back practicing but limited today, so we'll have to see how he does. Even if he plays, I don't think you can count on him playing the full game with a testy hamstring. McMillian and Jennings should benefit from getting more snaps and expectations to start. They know they need to play better.

Packers at home gives them some advantage, WAS is going to be a tough out but I think RG3's knee recovery will limit his mobility. I get the sense he rushed back and I'm not convinced he's all the way healed. If GB shows up mad and desperate after the SF game and doesn't turn the ball over this game is theirs. Being 0-2 is a bad way to start.