Packers/Redskins Wildcard Week Discussion Thread

[Bossman641]

So reading through McGinn's preview on the Redskins, it sounds like all their DL are bull rushers and on the slow side. As great as it would be to get Lacy going, I think they need to rely on Starks instead and try to hit some runs on the edge.

[pbmax]

Packer Report @PackerReport 35m35 minutes ago
Over last three games the #Packers and #Patriots are worst scoring offenses in playoff field. Depleted WR corps in both spots.

[Striker]

Not to mention throwing behind the line of scrimmage, asking him to pick up YACs. As PB has said, his YAC average must be less than the distance between his knees and his shoulders, because the most he gains is what he gets from falling down forward.

Most of his YAC probably comes from the Lions game.

When he was used across the middle of the field instead of outside. You get him running in one direction and he gets somewhere...but then you ask him to change direction and turn upfield and break tackles...yea...

[pbmax]

Most of his YAC probably comes from the Lions game.

When he was used across the middle of the field instead of outside. You get him running in one direction and he gets somewhere...but then you ask him to change direction and turn upfield and break tackles...yea...

Agree. He seemed to compete for the ball well in the middle of the field and when his momentum is carrying him downfield, he got decent YAC. He is far less effective on crossing routes.

[mraynrand]

Agree. He seemed to compete for the ball well in the middle of the field and when his momentum is carrying him downfield, he got decent YAC. He is far less effective on crossing routes.

He can also just run ten yards upfield, turn, sit down in a spot, and catch a pass. So long as Rodgers throws it higher to his hands and not low and behind (AZ), he can move the chains. Might also pull coverage away from Cobb.

[mraynrand]

If the Packers do find a way to win Sunday, one headline should be 'Reed upstaged by Rodgers'

[dsilby]

Welcome dsilby - nice first post

I'm going to go against the grain here, and agree with you on the first part - Packers are a better team, but the 'skins have more confidence right now. Still, the Packers match up well with them and should get the win.

Ha, thanks. I've been hoovering for a while, I came from another board. I agree though, they'll get this win. I just think as crappy as they've been after the 6-0 start, the Packers still have that playoff experience and I expect them to come out of the gates with a sense of urgency.

[mraynrand]

Ha, thanks. I've been hoovering for a while, I came from another board.

This place needs someone to clean it up. Keep hoovering away!

[pbmax]

Sometimes, its the right time to be Stubby:

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
"I don't care what (people) think of us," McCarthy says.

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Sam Shields still going through concussion protocol, McCarthy says. Every concussion is different.

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy hopeful Bakhtiari can do some unit work today at practice.

Green Bay Packers @packers 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy on #Packers confidence level: "High. We're going to Washington to win." #GBvsWAS

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy on playoff experience: Doesn't think Washington is lacking of it. "I don't put a lot of salt into that."

Reuters Showbiz @ReutersShowbiz 1h1 hour ago
BREAKING: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' set to become the top-grossing movie of all time today in U.S., Canada: Disney

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
McCarthy on Cousins' play down stretch: Been given a full opportunity, handles line of scrimmage well. Command of offense. Has weapons.

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
MM on Adams, who made a couple nice plays Sunday: About stacking success. He can build off the MIN game - breaking tackles, YAC.

Packer Report @PackerReport 1h1 hour ago
Rodgers hasn't had a 100 rating since bye. MM "our passing game has not been to the standard." Looks to build off past success.

[pbmax]

ProFootballReference @pfref 1h1 hour ago
Here's every team in the SB era to make the playoffs w/o beating a team w/a winning record (like @Redskins)


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[Smidgeon]

Ha, thanks. I've been hoovering for a while, I came from another board. I agree though, they'll get this win. I just think as crappy as they've been after the 6-0 start, the Packers still have that playoff experience and I expect them to come out of the gates with a sense of urgency.

Welcome. I've been to other forums looking to see if there's something better, but I've never found it. This board has its characters, but by and large, the people here know football, are intelligent and conversational about it, and there are no over-the-top personas here (anymore). It's a great place to love football.

[Striker]

Welcome. I've been to other forums looking to see if there's something better, but I've never found it. This board has its characters, but by and large, the people here know football, are intelligent and conversational about it, and there are no over-the-top personas here (anymore). It's a great place to love football.

The place we've both come from was spun off from the Bubbler.

And it's devolving into about the same level of irrational takes as that long since dead cess pool.

[dsilby]

The place we've both come from was spun off from the Bubbler.

And it's devolving into about the same level of irrational takes as that long since dead cess pool.

Yeah. You know it's time to go when you spend more time fighting about irrational topics trying to "get someone" instead of actually talking football.

[dsilby]

Welcome. I've been to other forums looking to see if there's something better, but I've never found it. This board has its characters, but by and large, the people here know football, are intelligent and conversational about it, and there are no over-the-top personas here (anymore). It's a great place to love football.

Yeah, people here so far seem pretty nice

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 1h1 hour ago
#Packers playoff captains:
Off. - Aaron Rodgers, John Kuhn.
Def. - Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers
ST - Mason Crosby, Chris Banjo.