Official Vikings Week Discussion Thread

[George Cumby]

Don't they consider home field to be worth 3 points? They don't think much of the Packers.

I don't know if the team has given them reason to think much of them.......

[Cheesehead Craig]

I didn't hear it, but a sports radio show from the Twin Cities here was in Vegas last week broadcasting and they had the head guy who sets the betting lines from Binion's Casino who said that Ponder starting is worth 3-4 pts by himself. So if another QB was starting for MN (even Cassel or Freeman), the line would be just about even. They had mentioned this yesterday on the air. I found that a bit shocking they would come out and say that.

[MadScientist]

Don't they consider home field to be worth 3 points? They don't think much of the Packers.

After the last 3 weeks, who would. The only reason the Packers are favored is because Peterson has a groin injury. The Vikings suck, but without AR the Packers are the Vikings. I'd like to hope that another week of practice will help get Tolzien up to speed. But that's just hope, not something I would put real money on.

[MadScientist]

I didn't hear it, but a sports radio show from the Twin Cities here was in Vegas last week broadcasting and they had the head guy who sets the betting lines from Binion's Casino who said that Ponder starting is worth 3-4 pts by himself. So if another QB was starting for MN (even Cassel or Freeman), the line would be just about even. They had mentioned this yesterday on the air. I found that a bit shocking they would come out and say that.

Aren't they saying of Cassel or Freeman were staring the line would be 7-8 points?

[woodbuck27]

Interesting. Why did so many of us think this line was doing a decent job before Rodgers got hurt? The reason why Lacy can't run is defenses aren't fearful of our passing game presently with Aaron out of there. It is a numbers game. Five linemen and 2 TEs can't hold off 8 in the box. If Tolzien can show he can throw it (and not to the other team) maybe DCs will respect the pass and not load up the LOS giving Lacy a place to run.

I'm referring to the way the OL is now not anything when/whatever Pugger.

I'm concerned with the immediate past and how that might affect the immediate future or next game.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1854292-greg-jennings-injury-updates-on-vikings-wrs-achilles-likely-return-date?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=minnesota-Vikings

Greg Jennings Injury: Updates on Vikings WR's Achilles, Likely Return Date

By Patrick Clarke (Featured Columnist) on November 17, 2013


" Jennings has recovered from an Achilles injury that sidelined him last week against Seattle. But he is unsure what kind of reception he will receive at Lambeau Field, where he played seven seasons for the Packers and was part of their 2010 Super Bowl championship team.

"I really don't have any expectations for a reception," he said Thursday. "That's not why I'm going over there, for a reception. I'm going over there focused on getting the Vikings a win, focused on us trying to get better.
"Obviously it's going to be different. I'll be used to the field. Locker room will be a little different. Change of scenery is always good.".."

[pbmax]

Hyde, Shields, Nixon and Hayward all missed practice. M3 said he expects Hyde to play.

[woodbuck27]

Don't they consider home field to be worth 3 points? They don't think much of the Packers.

If you consider the Packers entire season Vegas might have made the Pack 9 point favourites.

I'm guessing that they cut that in half due to the drop off with Scott Tolzien for Aaron Rodgers.

PACKERS !

[Joemailman]

Hyde, Shields, Nixon and Hayward all missed practice. M3 said he expects Hyde to play.

I have visions of Jarrett Bush trying to cover Jennings. I hope they stop.

[woodbuck27]

I have visions of Jarrett Bush trying to cover Jennings. I hope they stop.

I'd love to see this game.

[woodbuck27]

Don't they consider home field to be worth 3 points? They don't think much of the Packers.

Also this is a large factor and the Packers and -4.5:

http://lombardiave.com/2013/11/22/hells/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=Trending%20on%20FS

Green Bay Packers: What the hell’s going on out here?

By Raymond Rivard - Nov 22nd, 2013 at 3:28 pm

" Once again, the Packers are back to their usual tricks as it pertains to injuries and the prospect of again not having key players on the field come Sunday when they face a must-win situation when they host NFC North Division rival Minnesota Vikings.

Just when it seemed they were coming out of the woods and healing up, the injury list explodes with of players suffering maladies that have seemingly come out of nowhere or continue to linger."

Here’s the complete list:

• Don Barclay – Out

• Evan Dietrich-Smith – Probable

• Casey Hayward – Out

Micah Hyde should play Sunday, but he's not 100 percent.

• Micah Hyde – Probable

• Johnny Jolly – Doubtful

• Clay Matthews – Probable

• Andy Mulumba – Probable

• Mike Neal – Probable

• James Nixon – Out

• Nick Perry – Out

• Ryan Pickett – Probable

• Aaron Rodgers – Out

• Sam Shields – Questionable

" In addition to the ongoing situation with Aaron Rodgers, it looks like the Packers will be without Johnny Jolly, a defensive lineman who would be a valued member of a team that is charged with stopping Adrian Peterson (though the Vikings’ running back himself is questionable heading into Sunday’s game). But on top of that, cornerback Sam Shields, the Packers best cover corner is questionable. Even if he plays, he won’t be at top speed. I would be very surprised if he hits the field Sunday."

Comment woodbuck27:

So there ladies and gentleman you discover a reason or a large contributing factor why the Green Bay Packers are 'only' 4.5 point Fav's over the Vikings at LLambeau Field this Sunday or week 12 in the NFL schedule.

PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-searching-for-healthy-cornerbacks/79b46dd6-5a9f-4771-affb-00a2a926da88

Packers searching for healthy cornerbacks

Posted Nov 21, 2013

Mike Spofford packers.com staff writer

Clay Matthews: “It starts this week; we need this one”

The bad news:

" The cornerback position is more banged up than it’s been all year for the Packers, and not exactly at a good time. "

CLICK above LINK for the latest update on the teams health.

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/One-last-look-Packers-need-to-get-a-lead/3e261202-1e76-4b62-84c9-0498d6c4d545

One last look: Packers need to get a lead

Posted 14 hours ago

Mike Spofford packers.com staff writer

For first time in McCarthy era, Packers have never had lead in two straight games

" The Packers haven’t had the lead at any juncture in either of their last two games, and that’s not something they’re accustomed to.

In fact, these last two games mark the first time in the Mike McCarthy era the Packers have gone back-to-back games without ever playing with a lead. In both games against the Eagles and Giants, the Packers fell behind with between five and six minutes left in the first quarter and trailed the rest of the way. They never even tied the score. "

Click on the LINK for the entire story.

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-even...b-98d603391bb8

What You Might've Missed: No room to run

Posted Nov 21, 2013

Mike Spofford packers.com staff writer

" Packers running backs rushed for just 38 yards last Sunday against the Giants, the team's worst output on the ground in 2013. Eddie Lacy had just 27 yards on 14 carries.

In this week's edition, I take a closer look at how the Giants were defending the run, and why the Packers were having so much trouble finding running room."

See VIDEO Analysis.

Comment woodbuck27:

Somehow MM and his staff have to figure this one out Vs Vikings. I believe that Scott Tolzien can pass for TD's this week ....

YES! Touchdowns !

I predict that Scott Tolzien will pass for two TD's and at the same time protect the ball and that Packer fans will sit the Vikings 'D' back on their heals and open up the running game.

No big game ever in the past is as BIG as this game. We need to see our beloved Green Bay Packers win this game Vs Minny.

That's collectively where we need to be or positive that our side will win. It's 'ALL In' on Sunday.

Win this game !!

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Green-Bay-Packers-have-more-to-give/1c75179d-de41-4636-a659-b6c3a648de23

Posted: 12 hours ago

Green Bay Packers have more to give

Watch this Video !!

See what members of the Green Bay Packers had to say about getting back on track and facing the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field in Week 12.

Believe in 'YOUR PACKERS' !

They have more to give and they will give it.

If you allow the short time you'll see some more ie Jordy Nelson and his very positive support for our QB Scott Tolzien and the passing game.

GO PACK GO !