Packers vs. Eagles Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Barnes on injury report means he's off Covid list.

Eagles could be getting Zach Ertz back so Packers will likely be seeing a lot of 2 TE sets.

[run pMc]

I'd think Ertz will be rusty or eased into things, but he changes things for Philly because their other receivers are...not doing great. I haven't watched Philly closely, mostly because their offense is unwatchable. I'm not sure if what Wentz's problem is, but he does not trust his OL, is forcing things, and generally being a turnover machine. If I were a Packer defender I'd be looking forward to this game.

The Philly D is still pretty feisty and could be tough, but given how GB handled CHI they should be ok if the players don't allow a letdown. GB's OL has been good and will have their hands full with a good DL. Adams will see a lot of Darius Slay; this is a game for Tonyan, Lazard and MVS to show up, especially after last year's loss (Adams got hurt and they stopped scoring).
Goes without saying, but Packers should be expected to win this.

[Bossman641]

If defense does not have 3+ sacks and 2+ turnovers it will be disappointing

[Joemailman]

Z Smith added to injury report. Don't worry about Lewis. He typically gets Thursday off.

[gbgary]

If defense does not have 3+ sacks and 2+ turnovers it will be disappointing

prepare to be disappointed. we'll be playing zone 90% of the time so they'll have free reign underneath. the keep-em-in-front-of-us D will be in full flower even there's no reason to for it. we'll only rush 4 (maybe 3) and Wentz will gradually (maybe even suddenly) gain confidence and go hog wild. they'll then take advantage and run up the gut on us. jim swartz will have his D all lathered up (lol) so dirty hits will abound. look for the cart to be on the field at least once and there'll be a player ejection.
or maybe not. Packers win saaaay... 27-17

[bobblehead]

Ertz will light us up. That is a given of a Packers D for nearly a decade now. RBs out of the backfield will make us forget that Philly can't pass more than 10 yards downfield. We will be frustrated as this game plays cold and slow and is much closer than it should be. In the end we will run just well enough and Rodgers will be Rodgers.

Packers 24-17

[smuggler]

33- 24 Packers

Starters chill in the 4th and the Eagles get some points out of the deal.

[texaspackerbacker]

It will help the Packers a lot if Fletcher Cox is actually out. He's a damn good player.

I don't think Ertz will hurt us much because of rustiness coming back and because his QB ain't that great.

Slay used to be damn good, but I think he has declined. If they use him in man coverage on Adams, the Packers will benefit. Our passing game in general should have a great day, and if they change things up for more coverage, We'll hurt them with the run too.

Packers win, and it won't be close.

[run pMc]

The Eagles D is salty, but that offense puts them in tough situations. If the Packers don't sleepwalk onto the field, they should be fine. They've been pretty sharp against two good defenses in Indy and Chicago. Assuming they don't swap Wentz for Jalen Hurts, the offense has not played well. Wentz looks scared or disinterested, and their receiving corps is... weird. You'd think Alshon Jeffrey, Jalen Reagor, and Dallas Goedert would be good enough, and Miles Sanders is a decent 3 down back. (I admit to liking Boston Scott, that dude just gets it done.) The Iggles' O is like the GB D: less than the sum of its parts. Wonder if Frank Reich leaving for Indy is why. Anyway, they will take chances, and there will be opportunities to continue to get turnovers.

There are scenarios where GB loses this, but I expect them to win this one. They are the better team.
I could see Packers winning in what is a 3 score game until Philly gets 2 scores in garbage time.

[Joemailman]

Z Smith did not practice.

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky
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Za’Darius Smith (ankle) didn’t practice today but coach Matt LaFleur said “I’m not overly concerned about it. It’s something he’s been battling through all season. Some days are better than others, and we’ll see where he’s at on Sunday.” https://es.pn/3opbltc

[Harlan Huckleby]

The philly O looks so inept. They can get by without Z.

[Joemailman]

They need to cut back on Z's snaps. He played 93% of snaps against Bears. P Smith played 66% and Gary 63%.

[hoosier]

When was the last time the Packers injury list was shorter than the opponent's?

[Joemailman]

When was the last time the Packers injury list was shorter than the opponent's?

Maybe this year against 49ers. Otherwise, last year.

[RashanGary]

They need to cut back on Z's snaps. He played 93% of snaps against Bears. P Smith played 66% and Gary 63%.

80%
70%
70%

Might make a little more sense