Official Packers vs. Patriots Discussion Thread

[woodbuck27]

I am inexplicably confident about this game. I fully expect a win for the Packers.

I might need to start watching replays of that 2010 game and jab myself with a coat hanger, Colonel Flagg style, after every positive Packer moment to regain some perspective.

I somehow get to see the New England Patriots play a lot.

This could be a real dog fight or the Pat's might blow us out. The Packers have to be really up for this home game on both sides of the ball.

Aaron Rodgers doesn't take a back seat to Tom Brady in the friendly confines of Lambeau Field. Yet Aaron Rodgers has to challenge Darrell Revis (recall the Seahawks and R. Sherman?) and have confidence in whatever WR is covered by him (Jordy Nelson).

A key to a win is for the Packer pass rush to be effective to win the battle of the clock and rest our 'D'. The defense cannot allow Tom Brady to get into any rhythm. If that's the case we'll be forced to win in a shoot out.

WR's Brandon LaFell, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola and watch out for Tim Wright are very solid. Julian Edelman can be scary. All of their WR's are quick and elusive.

We are in a certain disadvantage at the TE position. Whoever has to cover Gronk has to work his tail off.

I give our rushing game a slight edge as long as Eddie Lacy is good to go.

The New England 'D' is solid all over. I give their 'D' the edge.

I'll add this:

Rodgers: Packers-Patriots Isn't Me Against Tom Brady

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11938969&ex_cid=espnapi_public

[woodbuck27]

They took another lead late against Denver in Denver. I think they qualify as good. At least they are now.

Miami is a decent team with a 6-5 record.

What defines a team as good to a great extent relies on the quality of that teams QB.

Ryan Tannehill has had four games this season with a QBR > 80. He's also had four games with a QBR < 30.

[Harlan Huckleby]

This should be a real dog fight but in the end our Packers will celebrate victory.

this sounds like a fortune cookie

[Freak Out]

If you are Hoody Genius don't you stick Revis on Jordy all day long. Cobb still doesn't naturally get open. Adams will be important this game. If Revis shadows Nelson this might be a game where we REALLY miss having a TE who is worth a shit.

Let them single cover JN....they will pay.

[woodbuck27]

this sounds like a fortune cookie

I substituted a short editorial for the fortune cookie.

[pbmax]

If you are Hoody Genius don't you stick Revis on Jordy all day long. Cobb still doesn't naturally get open. Adams will be important this game. If Revis shadows Nelson this might be a game where we REALLY miss having a TE who is worth a shit.

He ha been putting Revis on the 2nd best receiver and leaving him on an island. Than he doubles the best guy. You might single up Cobb at the risk of your own sanity if you don't get pressure and Cobb shakes free late.

The argument I see against that is in single coverage, Nelson is going to get a step deep and Rodgers will throw the ball. Do you want to take that risk? On the road my guess is they do not.

[denverYooper]

He ha been putting Revis on the 2nd best receiver and leaving him on an island. Than he doubles the best guy. You might single up Cobb at the risk of your own sanity if you don't get pressure and Cobb shakes free late.

The argument I see against that is in single coverage, Nelson is going to get a step deep and Rodgers will throw the ball. Do you want to take that risk? O the road my guess is they do not.

Agree. Revis is still a very good CB but no longer the "shutdown the other team's #1 guy" CB

[denverYooper]

Packer Report @PackerReport 2m2 minutes ago
Asked belichick about Rodgers and Brady. Said they like to think they are good golfers

[Bossman641]

He ha been putting Revis on the 2nd best receiver and leaving him on an island. Than he doubles the best guy. You might single up Cobb at the risk of your own sanity if you don't get pressure and Cobb shakes free late.

The argument I see against that is in single coverage, Nelson is going to get a step deep and Rodgers will throw the ball. Do you want to take that risk? On the road my guess is they do not.

I think he will put Revis on Cobb and then have Browner press Nelson with safety help over the top. Browner can play on the LOS but once a WR gets a step on him it's over.

[vince]

Not sure either D will fully slow down either O. Instant classic - 38-35 Pack

[Maxie the Taxi]

I saw where Revis was quoted as saying this NE secondary is the best he's ever played on. Does anyone know anything about what other secondary's he's played on and whether they were any good (other than him)?

[Smidgeon]

I saw where Revis was quoted as saying this NE secondary is the best he's ever played on. Does anyone know anything about what other secondary's he's played on and whether they were any good (other than him)?

Rodgers-Cromartie (I think) with the Jets. Then no one worth noting on the Bucs. Then NE. So it isn't really that big of a statement.

[denverYooper]

Rodgers-Cromartie (I think) with the Jets. Then no one worth noting on the Bucs. Then NE. So it isn't really that big of a statement.

That, and older players on winning teams are fond of saying "X is the best bunch of guys I've played with"

[wist43]

Not sure either D will fully slow down either O. Instant classic - 38-35 Pack

I'm sure our D won't be able to slow them down - but our offense is very much containable. Against good defenses, Rodgers is reduced to dinking and dunking and we usually can't generate much of running game.

The Vikings just held us to 24 pts... if we score 24 against the Pats, we'll get blown out.

[Bossman641]

What's your prediction Wist?