Official Week 2 Packers vs. Vikings Game Day Thread

[MadtownPacker]

I don't understand the decision not to kick the FG. Maybe MM has been reading this board and got upset that we think he's a conservative coach.

Ha! It's sure played out that way.

"I gotta show balls, what are the guys at PackerRats gonna think?"

[red]

i think mike should put his head in the oven

[dufferole]

It is time for McCarthy to go after this year. The team has gone stale and he is too lenient with Rodgers, who played horrible tonite and last week.

[beveaux1]

How many games in a row has it been since Rodgers had a passing rating over 100?

[pbmax]

The problem for me wasn't in going for it, in hindsight the three points would have tied it. The problem was the play selection with a pass on third and short and then instead of running a human bowling ball to try to pick up a yard or less they use Starks. That was my issue. Plus I don't think you can criticize him for going for it if you were one of the ones who roasted him for kicking those FG's against Seattle.

For me this loss is pinned directly on McCarthy and Aaron. Aaron was off all night, Vikings D played very well, and his turnovers were dumb rookie mistakes. Mike made some very questionable decisions. Kudos to Sam and the Vikings. Why are we always the coming out party for Vikings WR's??? If Adrian is out for a length of time, which it appears he is, that team is in trouble though.

He was inside the 10 in Seattle on one, that was the big one.

My biggest complaint was the score and the opponent. I expect Seattle to put up three or more scores. Wasn't sure Vikes could. Defense yielded 17 with a leak at left CB. This was the game to kick a FG.

Rodgers and M3 have struggled against Zimmer before. The pass rush with the noise and silent count hurt both Bulaga and Bach who gave up sacks (and at least one fumble) because of it.

[pbmax]

How many games in a row has it been since Rodgers had a passing rating over 100?

14.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think jordy looked like jordy in short area. He looked strong and physical..

You just described James Jones, and I think that is where Jordy is now. He can be an effective possession receiver.

[esoxx]

You just described James Jones, and I think that is where Jordy is now. He can be an effective possession receiver.

Sans the hoodie of course.

[Bossman641]

14.

Damn it's really been that many? Now I'm depressed

[Carolina_Packer]

can't say that we didn't deserve to lose, thats for sure

one group showed up tonight, run d

I would argue that pass rush showed up too. We had a lot of sacks and pressures, but couldn't come up with critical stops in coverage. Did it look like the Packer DB's were trying to bump them off the line? They were running a lot of precision routes and shallows, so anything that could have been done just to upset timing and not allow a free release may have been enough. Asking Randall to just run free one on one with Diggs was too much of an ask. BTW, Diggs was taken #146 in 5th Rd. of 2015, and Brett Hundley was #147. How did Diggs last until the 5th? He wasn't even the Vikings first pick of the 5th round. Gotta give it up for a kid with quicks who can get open. I'd like to see more of that on the Packers.

BTW, that was a small receiving rotation tonight. Did Abby get any offensive snaps?

[superfan]

We've lost at Minnesota before and went on to win the Super Bowl. McCarthy should have kicked the FG. Dumb decision. Other than that, I picked the Vikings in this game. This was likely going to be as tough of a game that we'll play this year, going into the hornet's nest.

Ok, so lose the battle, win the war. I can live with that.

[Carolina_Packer]

They've got enough talent. They just need to find the rhythm on offense. Rodgers needs to get his groove back. They also need to do better on third down more consistently. That's a bug-a-boo that needs to get fixed fast.

[Clayish]

What a terrible game. One of the worst Rodgers performances I've seen in a while (yes, including some from the 2015 games).

He needs to pick it up, it's that simple. I'm rattled.

[yetisnowman]

They've got enough talent. They just need to find the rhythm on offense. Rodgers needs to get his groove back. They also need to do better on third down more consistently. That's a bug-a-boo that needs to get fixed fast.

Do they though? Talent? There is absolutely zero speed and versatility on this offense. And with jordy being 30 and coming off surgery, what do we have? Ted absolutely needs to be held aountable for a very limited and one dimensional group to surround aaron. And Aaron needs to be held accountable for being the centerpiece in control of a complete shit show

[Pugger]

I thought Jordy was running fine. He and AR are not in sync yet. Jordy had a couple of catches that looked like he did in 2014. The O line had a rough time in the noise and MN's pass rushers are the real deal. Its only week 2. Step away from the ledge gentlemen...