Official Packers vs. Falcons NFC Title Game Discussion Thread

[woodbuck27]

This report (the health of the Packer WR's) also bothers me:

http://fox6now.com/2017/01/19/nfl-networks-ian-rapoport-sources-say-davante-adams-geronimo-allison-should-be-ready-for-sundays-game/

Coach McCarthy reflects on WR injuries; says if it were the regular season they’d likely not play

POSTED 11:03 AM, JANUARY 19, 2017, BY KATIE DELONG AND AP WIRE SERVICE, UPDATED AT 01:20PM, JANUARY 19, 2017

There seem to be conflicting reports on whether or not Jordy Nelson will play:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/20/jordy-nelson-dealing-with-illness-still-could-play-sunday/

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4731/jordy-nelson

[denverYooper]

I think it's fantastic that they are the underdogs. That only helps strengthen their bond.

There is a connectedness with this 2016 Packers team that we haven't seen for several years. You can hear it when they talk with any of the players. They say things about how they would lay down and die for each other, about how they knew they were a much better team than their 4-6 record.

It's them against the world. The Rodgers chip-on-the-shoulder mentality holds sway over the whole team: no one believes in us but us.

Is that enough? It was against a more talented Dallas roster.

[woodbuck27]

I think it's fantastic that they are the underdogs. That only helps strengthen their bond.

There is a connectedness with this 2016 Packers team that we haven't seen for several years. You can hear it when they talk with any of the players. They say things about how they would lay down and die for each other, about how they knew they were a much better team than their 4-6 record.

It's them against the world. The Rodgers chip-on-the-shoulder mentality holds sway over the whole team: no one believes in us but us.

Is that enough? It was against a more talented Dallas roster.

Whatever the result I believe it will be an exciting game and go right down to the final tick on the clock...a nail biter.

[woodbuck27]

Anyone know what happened to APB and Wist43?

I have not seen Wist43 post here for quite some time.

[ThunderDan]

Anyone know what happened to APB and Wist43?

I have not seen Wist43 post here for quite some time.

The Packers are on an 8 game winning streak. They won't show until the Packers lose again or are trailing in the ATL game.

[Harlan Huckleby]

nand now three of their top four receivers are hurt .

I'm gonna drink deeply of the Kool-aid and say the Packers will be OK at WR - in fact they just added great speed with Janis & Davis. If Monty catches passes and Michaels gets carries I see success. Rodgers is seeing the whole field behind stellar pass blocking and throwing darts - that's the reason for the winning streak. We forget how talented all these WRs are, it's not like the steep drop off to backups at the big boys positions. I see a Cook-Davis show. Cookie & Rookie to the rescue.

ps. Cobb is no Julio Jones but he has often been money in clutch games.

[RashanGary]

I'm gonna drink deeply of the Kool-aid and say the Packers will be OK at WR - in fact they just added great speed with Janis & Davis. If Monty catches passes and Michaels gets carries I see success. Rodgers is seeing the whole field behind stellar pass blocking and throwing darts - that's the reason for the winning streak. We forget how talented all these WRs are, it's not like the steep drop off to backups at the big boys positions. I see a Cook-Davis show. Cookie & Rookie to the rescue.

Rodgers is a particular guy. Janis is retarded. Christine Michael may be too. It's a huge drop off to those backups. Interceptions happen when dummies run routes. Blown plays, fumbles and missed pass protections happen when dummies play rb. No thanks.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Rodgers is a particular guy.

Tomorrow he can't be so fussy. He makes best of tools available, and they are good enuff. Janis & Michaels me be retarded, but they have that retard strength and speed. Like Forrest Gump. Run, Chrissy, run!

[RashanGary]

Tomorrow he can't be so fussy. He makes best of tools available, and they are good enuff. Janis & Michaels me be retarded, but they have that retard strength and speed. Like Forrest Gump. Run, Chrissy, run!

I hope Nelson and Adams play. Now is not the time to insert new pieces into a precision unit.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I hope Nelson and Adams play. Now is not the time to insert new pieces into a precision unit.

We saw Adams play on a gimpy ankle before - made it thru one play then reinjured for 6 weeks. Nelson playing with freshly broken ribs is another genius idea. Be satisfied if you get anything from Adams and Nelson in two weeks from Sunday.

ps. What precision do you get out of Jordy? He can't move like before.

[RashanGary]

ps. What precision do you get out of Jordy? He can't move like before.

James jones played with broke ribs. Jared cook did. It happens all the time. Adams said this is a different type of sprain. He might be ok. I've sprained an ankle and healed fast. I've sprained them where it took a while. Depends.

[RashanGary]

http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/239117051.html

James jones said he played through it. Spit up blood. Kept going. Nelson has had two weeks off. He's fine.

[vince]

The Docs know their stuff Harlan. A quick google search of some sports medicine sites indicates that a flak jacket or other protection around the area can protect from re-injury, and anesthetic injections can allow full range of motion. If he can't have full range and be pain-free he won't be effective and would be a liability.

[Harlan Huckleby]

A quick google search of some sports medicine sites indicates that a flak jacket or other protection around the area can protect from re-injury

uh huh.

[smuggler]

I don't think Jordy will play. He has the flu, he has broken (not just cracked, but broken) ribs. Relying on him in the gameplan would be a mistake.