Official Packers vs. Bucs NFC Title Game Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Teams have met only once in the playoffs. On January 4, 1998, Packers beat Bucs 21-7 in a defensive struggle. Dorsey Levens ran for 112 yards and 1 TD.

Last meeting between these 2 teams was of course earlier this year. No need to revisit that game.

Early line has Packers 3.5 point favorites.

[King Friday]

F that old man Brady...and the horse he rode in on.

[call_me_ishmael]

In my opinion, this was inevitable. The Bucs are really good and probably have bigger names at the positions that matter. Packers have Aaron Rodgers and Coach. If the Packers can run the rock like they did last week against Tampa (The #1 rush D), then they win the game.

What does everyone else think?

[Vincenzo]

What does everyone else think?

Bucs are gonna lose at Lambeau, that’s all there is to it.

[KYPack]

Big time, baby

The game will kick off at 2:05 p.m. CT next Sunday, Jan. 24, at Lambeau Field. The current long-range forecast for Green Bay is a high of 25 degrees with a chance of snow.

The boys will be ready. Week 6 meeting between the Packers and Buccaneers was Green Bay's first loss of the season after a 4-0 start and one of just three losses on the year. The 38-10 decision was the only time the Packers, who own the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL, were held under 22 points.

This is the game where we jumped off to an early lead only to fall apart and get our asses whipped. I know some of you coached at times in their life. If a coach could buy emotions, he would buy a ton of anger mixed with with revenge. That, combined with a fired up Lambeau crowd means we will be ready and a half. They will not hold us down on defense. Get ready old Tommy poo. It will be live.

[Spaulding]

Packers revenge. As long as we run the A gaps and avoid off tackle which plays to their ILB’s speed (David and White) to allow play action to work it will be different results than prior game. Team is focused and hungry. Feels like destiny of 2011 all over.

[Vincenzo]

Early line is Packers minus 4 points.

[Freak Out]

"Down goes Brady!"

[texaspackerbacker]

I wasn't really very impressed with the play of either team today. As I watched the game, though, it became apparent that Tampa has more talent than New Orleans. Jones (their Jones I mean) is a legitimate threat - not quite like our Jones, but damn good. I see him as more dangerous than Kamara. Brady may be lame, but not as bad as Brees. Their D, especially Devon White, is pretty decent - based on today anyway, better than New Orleans.

Just the same, though, I'm content to have Tampa as the opponent. I'd rather have the revenge or make it up factor be with us, having lost to them than versus the Saints where they would be more fired up.

[Vincenzo]

Vegas now has the Packers favoured to win the Super Bowl:

Pack +185
Chiefs +220
Bills +260
Bucs +440

[GB-Brandon]

The thing about it is the Saints are more consistent then Tampa but they didn’t have a chance in hell coming up here and beating us. Tampa isn’t as consistent but in a one game situation they can play pretty damn good so they are more of a threat. Huge advantage having the game here. I like where the spread is at. I just hope Pettine plays it correctly.

[Tony Oday]

Awesome defense, three WR threat, stud TE and the GOAT QB in the playoffs. No chance the Pack keep it within 14. It was a nice run.

[QBME]

Awesome defense, three WR threat, stud TE and the GOAT QB in the playoffs. No chance the Pack keep it within 14. It was a nice run.

Ah, ye of little faith. Brady tended to look more like a goat today than the GOAT. Gronk looked like he was running on fumes. All those boys have had their blood thinned playing in FLA. Bring 'em up to Lambeau and lets have at it.

[RashanGary]

The thing about it is the Saints are more consistent then Tampa but they didn’t have a chance in hell coming up here and beating us. Tampa isn’t as consistent but in a one game situation they can play pretty damn good so they are more of a threat. Huge advantage having the game here. I like where the spread is at. I just hope Pettine plays it correctly.

Tampa was inserting a new QB with Gronk and AB as new pieces to the offense. They got better as the year wore on on offense. I had Tampa and the rams as our worst two matchups. Chicago was a horrible matchup losing Bakh mid week. We've gone through the gauntlet of worst case match ups, including Tennessee.

[RashanGary]

Godwin just got healthy
Evans just got healthy
AB just got acclaimated
Gronk freshly acclimated and in football shape
Brady just acclaimated

Good thing it's a cold weather game in Lambeau in mid January