Obligatory Packers v Steelers Gameday Thread

[pbmax]

the good news is that everyone who knows football will be watching this game, and if we play the way we have the last few weeks, every single one of them will be talking about how TT, MM and DC are all shit and need to go

People who know football have already spoken about this.

People who form an opinion on tonight are just TV viewers (and yes I mean Colin Cowherd) with overinflated opinions of themselves.

[beveaux1]

It's the 8-2 Steelers against the 1-4 Packers. Steelers are 14 point favorites, playing at home. I'll consider it a win if we stay in the game and lose by 14. This isn't a lot different than the Eagles playing the Bears at home.

I do think we'll play a much better game than last week. McCarthy's teams usually play well when they're not expected to.

[denverYooper]

Steelers have played poorly earlier this year. They aren't a juggernaut unless Brown and Bell get the ball in their hands at the second level. They could be stopped.

McCarthy will have had to adapt his offense to Hundley, who is still too slow going to his second and third post snap reads. It could happen.

As Rand has said, McCarthy usually lays off the stubbornness when their backs are against the wall. Its a road game in his hometown. I think M3 might throw the entire playbook out the window and run something from his Pitt days.

Packers stun the Steelers

27-26

Much better than I could have said it. I'll add that M3 is good for putting together at least one stunner gameplan per year. Maybe tonight is that night.

[denverYooper]

I expect at least one fake punt/FG

[mraynrand]

Steelers have played poorly earlier this year. They aren't a juggernaut unless Brown and Bell get the ball in their hands at the second level. They could be stopped.

McCarthy will have had to adapt his offense to Hundley, who is still too slow going to his second and third post snap reads. It could happen.

As Rand has said, McCarthy usually lays off the stubbornness when their backs are against the wall. Its a road game in his hometown. I think M3 might throw the entire playbook out the window and run something from his Pitt days.

Packers stun the Steelers

27-26

They have to be able to run the ball. With Mays a total mess, I wonder how they back up Williams. Maybe a little inverted wishbone and some fullback action. I think the speed of the LBs might render Cobb ineffective - still you'd like to see Hundley find the hot read if the Steelers bring pressure. He has to be able to do this and not give a ball to Shazier.

Defensively, Burnett and HCD have to make a play or two. They're not gonna get to Ben, so the secondary has to be solid. And frickin' tackle!

Go Pack!

[texaspackerbacker]

There seems to be lot of negativity tonight. I don't expect the Packers to be nearly as pathetic as some whiners in here are make them out to be. Predicting a win? that would be a stretch, but I wouldn't rule it out.

I predict our pass rush will actually be better without Clay. If we can get just a little bit of decent pass coverage, and if our O Line is just not quite as horrible as usual, it might happen.

[Harlan Huckleby]

This will be a great game to fall asleep to on the couch.

No way. Hundley coming out party. Fireworks. Really big Sheeeeeew.

The pack is back.

[pbmax]

They have to be able to run the ball. With Mays a total mess, I wonder how they back up Williams. Maybe a little inverted wishbone and some fullback action. I think the speed of the LBs might render Cobb ineffective - still you'd like to see Hundley find the hot read if the Steelers bring pressure. He has to be able to do this and not give a ball to Shazier.

Defensively, Burnett and HCD have to make a play or two. They're not gonna get to Ben, so the secondary has to be solid. And frickin' tackle!

Go Pack!

I wil allow one direct snap to Cobb but after that doesn't work, I don't want to see it again.

I would run Williams right at Shazier or send Ripper and Kerridge at him.

[pbmax]

No way. Hundley coming out party. Fireworks. Really big Sheeeeeew.

The pack is back.

Pack is Back is tainted beyond belief with years of false promise. Need new phrase for Packers as underdog.

How about "Watch out for your corn hole, bud"

[mraynrand]

I wil allow one direct snap to Cobb but after that doesn't work, I don't want to see it again.

I was kinda thinking Cobb underneath as the check down or hot read. Why he isn't more of an outlet, I don't fully know - but I suspect it's BH can't find him. But a least he should make himself a target in the middle, especially if they aren't running slants.

[pbmax]

Fuck you Hodge and your stupid fucking towel!

[pbmax]

I was kinda thinking Cobb underneath as the check down or hot read. Why he isn't more of an outlet, I don't fully know - but I suspect it's BH can't find him. But a least he should make himself a target in the middle, especially if they aren't running slants.

They leak out a TE first then RB to that spot.

[beveaux1]

What a start.

[red]

woooo

zook was feeling left out

fire zook too

[Rutnstrut]

Predictable defense.