Official Packers vs. Rams Divisional Round Discussion Thread

[GB-Brandon]

LAR finished the season 4th in DVOA on defense; Indy and CHI were 7th and 8th, respectively. Ramsey is good, but so is Adams; I expect that matchup to basically be a draw. MLF and Hackett have to expect Adams will get a lot of attention, so they will game plan for it. As good as the Rams are defensively, GB is even better offensively if you believe the DVOA numbers. Also, bear in mind the Rams got those numbers playing the NFCE division, which was hardly a juggernaut by way of WAS winning the division with a losing record. Oh, and they lost twice to SF, lost to the Jets and barely beat the Cardinals with Kyler Murray missing most of the game.

I don't think it will be an easy win, and in fact they certainly could lose to the Rams. I just think it will be easier for GB to stop an offense with a hurt Kupp and Goff than it will be for a Rams D to stop a rested GB team at home.

Rodgers >>> Goff in cold weather. Green Bay has to play well, no doubt, and it won't be easy but I expect them to advance.

You can spit DVOA out etc etc all day long. When I match this thing up which is what I do with high stakes there are some red flags. I’m not saying we can’t win this game. What I’m saying is the 7 point spread is ridiculous and if Goff plays at his “Good Level” things could get scary for us. We have to get pressure on Goff. It’s that simple!!!

[RashanGary]

Offense gonna need to be high paced and clean. All main skill guys are versatile and experienced with their QB. If we win in the red zone and 3rd down, we win and maybe even blow out win. If the D slows goff and 12 is money, it could get away from the Rams. The +7 is so tempting. Could easily see packers cover and kill the bettors.

[GB-Brandon]

Troy Hill was able to pretty much shut Tyler Lockett down to two catches that were amazing catches. Tyler Lockett is a pretty good receiver. Are our guys better then Tyler Lockett and gonna be able to beat him? “John Johnson” at free safety is a stud too. They got pressure with four guys against the Seahawks. If they can get pressure against us with four guys it could be a long day. That’s my main concern. This is the worst game to not have Bakh.

[GB-Brandon]

Aaron Rodgers biggest Kryptonite = A Defense that can get pressure with 4!!!!

[Bossman641]

We’re gonna need “Bad Goff” to show up to win this game.

I like our chances

[KYPack]

If Metcalf and Adams were teammates and the Rams decided to put Ramsey on an island with Metcalf instead of Adams, then great.

Point being, if Ramsey manages to shut down Adams, MVS, Lizard, St. Paul, et al. are gonna need step up. This game’s the thing wherein we’ll catch the competence (or incompetence) of the German Shepherd (Gutekunst).

You are one totally confused little bitch.

Metcalf didn't produce a win for Seattle,

"If Metcalf and Adams were teammates and the Rams decided to put Ramsey on an island with Metcalf instead of Adams, then great. "
what does this shit mean?

You only get to draft one guy in the second round. Goot picked a guy who is on the probowl team and been instrumental in helping us to the #1 seed in the NFC. Jenkins has had one of the best seasons of any lineman in the league.

We all know you are all fan-boy gaga over Metcalf. Your 100's of spam posts prove that. Without Jenkins, we don't do squat on the OLine this season.

[scharpcheddar]

coaches know each other. Cold weather vs number one defense. This game looks like low scoring. which would actually Help Rams

[Spaulding]

Each opponent going forward is going to be a battle but I would think our chances of winning Saturday are quite good. Nobody would suggest the Ram's defense isn't good but as the Bears have proven annually, you can't expect to the defense to hold if they're always on the field.

The Ram's offense were definitely trending the wrong way the last six weeks of the season (even if you throw out the last game due to Goff missing the game). Statistically I noted the following regarding their roster on the season:

Ram's offense
- Woods broke 100yds first game of the year (105yds) but never cracked it again
- Kupp cracked 100yds three times with the last time being Week 11
- Weeks 12/13/14/15/16/17 the highest total for any receiver (WR/TE/RB) was 85
- running game goes in spurts where two weeks during the season they had 100yd runners but other weeks disappeared
- Goff had a good season in throwing for almost 4000yds but TD to INT ratio (20/13) wasn't all that great
- Kupp had almost 1000yds but only 3 receiving TD's
- Woods had almost 1000yds and 6 TD's
- Akers and Henderson rushed for 600+ and 700+ yds with similiar averages (4.3 to 4.4 YPC) - interchangeable it seems

The offense appears serviceable with the ability to spread the ball around and depend on multiple backs to grind out yardage. However the best players are supposed to shine at this time and I see Rodger/Adams/Jones producing far better than Goff/Kupp/Woods/Akers/Henderson.

Using the last six games as a sample size for trending direction, the Rams offense scored 13/31/17/20/9/9 where their defense averaged almost a score a game. This isn't the recipe for a long run in the playoffs unless things get corrected. Scoring 23 offensive points (7 came from pick 6) against a below average defense (Seahawk's were 22nd overall albeit better in recent weeks) likely isn't going to win week in and week out.

Add to that a questionable Goff (as noted prior playing the cold won't help his grip on the ball) and Aaron Donald not at 100% and I really like our chances if we continue to play like we have been the last week.

The Packers are peaking at the right time and this reeks of 2011 - just hope it holds true.

[George Cumby]

Cumby, you still staying away from the beer? If it was your experience with the soul destroying hottie that drove up your consumption in the first place, Saturday could be an interesting bookend milestone for you

LOL.

Mostly, I feel a ton better, nice to wake up in the morning and not feel groggy/cloudy.

[George Cumby]

You are one totally confused little bitch.

Metcalf didn't produce a win for Seattle,

"If Metcalf and Adams were teammates and the Rams decided to put Ramsey on an island with Metcalf instead of Adams, then great. "
what does this shit mean?

You only get to draft one guy in the second round. Goot picked a guy who is on the probowl team and been instrumental in helping us to the #1 seed in the NFC. Jenkins has had one of the best seasons of any lineman in the league.

We all know you are all fan-boy gaga over Metcalf. Your 100's of spam posts prove that. Without Jenkins, we don't do squat on the OLine this season.

C'mon, KY.

Metcalf was targeted 11 times in that game, caught five for 96 yards and TWO TDs! His long was 51.

He's clearly a game-changing GOAT who the rest of the team failed to support.

Sheesh.

(Oh, and his sideline tantrum tasted sweet!)

[Teamcheez1]

Jared Veldheer signed by the Packers. I think a very good insurance policy.

[scharpcheddar]

Jared Veldheer signed by the Packers. I think a very good insurance policy.

or omen.. Colts lost

[KYPack]

Jared Veldheer signed by the Packers. I think a very good insurance policy.

I love this move. I was pissed when we didn't scoop him up when Bahk was hurt.

He had a solid game for the Colts last weekend.

If we have issues at LT, Jared could be a great stop gap for us.

[Freak Out]

Three pick sixes. In one game, that is absurd.

Rams were a very good team at the time and the old gunslinger was well...in old gunslinger form.

[bobblehead]

Teams have met twice in the playoffs. On December 23, 1967 Packers beat Los Angeles Rams 28-7 in divisional Round. On January 20, 2002 Packers lost to the St. Louis Rams 45-17.

Lifetime Rams lead series 47-46-2.

I expect the packers to even the record lifetime and take a 3 point total score lead in playoff action.