Official Packers-Lions Discussion Thread

[Fritz]

Good stuff, Fritz.

How's the new HC, does he have his team playing hard? Are they buying what he's selling?

A couple sportswriters here noted that though the Lions were getting beat up for most of the game, they did not play scared. Campbell went for it on fourth down twice early and the team seemed to respond to that. So it seems that they are buying what he's selling so far.

That leads me to think that the Lions are not simply going to roll over for Green Bay. I think this is going to be a tougher game than you'd think. I mean, after that embarrassing performance last week in Jacksonville, coming home to face a weak Detroit team, you'd think a blowout would be in order. But the Lions are going to play hard, and if Rodgers or LeFleur or whoever is making the decisions does not learn the lessons of the NFC Championship game (run the damn football if you want Rodgers to play well), then this is going to be the kind of game that'll make your nuts shrivel up.

My fear is that they'll fall into the same trap they did last week - hey, the opponent's corners are terrible! (One of the Lions' starters got hurt last week and is out for the season in a position that was already weak) We'll just throw it and throw it all over the field!

So I am hoping the team will run the ball and run the ball to set up Rodgers. We'll see.

Betcha Jamaal Williams has a good game and scores at least one touchdown.

[Joemailman]

A couple sportswriters here noted that though the Lions were getting beat up for most of the game, they did not play scared. Campbell went for it on fourth down twice early and the team seemed to respond to that. So it seems that they are buying what he's selling so far.

That leads me to think that the Lions are not simply going to roll over for Green Bay. I think this is going to be a tougher game than you'd think. I mean, after that embarrassing performance last week in Jacksonville, coming home to face a weak Detroit team, you'd think a blowout would be in order. But the Lions are going to play hard, and if Rodgers or LeFleur or whoever is making the decisions does not learn the lessons of the NFC Championship game (run the damn football if you want Rodgers to play well), then this is going to be the kind of game that'll make your nuts shrivel up.

My fear is that they'll fall into the same trap they did last week - hey, the opponent's corners are terrible! (One of the Lions' starters got hurt last week and is out for the season in a position that was already weak) We'll just throw it and throw it all over the field!

So I am hoping the team will run the ball and run the ball to set up Rodgers. We'll see.

Betcha Jamaal Williams has a good game and scores at least one touchdown.

I think they'll get out of the trap they fell into last week. They played 11 personnel (1 TE, 1RB, 3 WR's) 80% of the snaps. That's more McCarthy offense than LaFleur. I don't think you'll see that. Last year in Week 2 Aaron Jones had a monster game against the Lions (236 total yards, 3 TD's). I think they'll try to get back to that.

[Jaire]

Good interview on Mcafee show per usual. Rodgers explained that first INT -- fluke. He received a double nut job while he threw. Again, gotta just ignore that 1st game. They'll be fine I expect and once Bakh is back, I expect them to coast to the playoffs. The real questions are how well this promising draft class improves over the season. They'll be the difference along with some improvement from other young players. Give them time. Last dance and all that. Enjoy

[Jaire]

I think they'll get out of the trap they fell into last week. They played 11 personnel (1 TE, 1RB, 3 WR's) 80% of the snaps. That's more McCarthy offense than LaFleur. I don't think you'll see that. Last year in Week 2 Aaron Jones had a monster game against the Lions (236 total yards, 3 TD's). I think they'll try to get back to that.

I was against resigning Jones......except that he is great for the locker room. I get that. The bigger question is Dillon. They need to feed the big boy. I wanna see him get the ball 15 times in a few of these games.

[texaspackerbacker]

This game was an exceptional case. Over the course of the season, Jones, and speedier shiftier RBs in general are better and more valuable to the success of the team. And of course, Jones seems to be the exception among top quality RBs, a good attitude/character kind of guy. (Hopefully Dillon is that too.)

[Joemailman]

[gbgary]

depends on which qb shows...2018's or 2020's. either way it'll be a tough game i think. the blueprint is out there from last week for all to see on how to beat 2018's qb. press man, 2 high.

[Joemailman]

Final injury report.

[Freak Out]

Run the damn ball.

[run pMc]

Agree FO. This is a game to run the ball all day. SF had a field day running, if MLF's O is worth anything they'll do the same.

As for Goff, he threw a ton to the TE's and RB's, so the LB's and S's will need to cover and rally well. Hockenson caught like 9 throws, and Jamaal caught a bunch of dump off's. I think the average distance of Goff's throws was something like 3-4 from the LOS. Bump, play up, whatever...smother them - Goff isn't that mobile and his WR's are not that good.

Agree this could have been a trap game sandwiched between NO and SF, but I'm pretty sure they know this is an important game now. Division games are often hard fought but GB should win this game. They are a more talented team and are playing at home, probably with a chip on their shoulder after last week.

[Fritz]

Hey, Rats, ol' Fritzy is going to the game!

My second trip ever to Lambeau. My first was in 2000 - and they lost to da Bears, 27 - 24. It was an ugly game. Billy Schroeder whined up a storm but didn't do shit. Bubba Franks dropped a big third-down pass. The team was uninspired; the loss dropped them to 2 - 3. They ended the year at 9 - 7 and missed the playoffs.

I hope it's better this time.

I'm going with two of my cousins - one of my cousins has his pilot's license and we're flying in to GB tomorrow. I'm excited to see the Packer Hall of Fame, to tailgate with Packer fans, and to see the game in person in the greatest stadium ever!

[RashanGary]

Have a great time Fritz!

[Fritz]

Thanks, Rashan. Should be fun, though moreso if the Packers kick the Lions' asses. My wife said she hopes it's a good game, but I'll take a Packer blowout.

[smuggler]

Run the damn ball.

Oh yeah babe. Hnnnnnng!

[Joemailman]

I need 4.13 points from the Packers defense to win my fantasy matchup this week. Come on Packers! Barry them!