Official Niners at Green Bay, Divisional Round Discussion Thread:

[King Friday]

Put Dillon and Jones in at the same time to keep SF defense guessing.

Yes. I've wanted this all year. Having both in prevents the defense from shading inside for Dillon or outside for Jones. It will force their LBs to defend both flats as well as the middle of the field. If the Packers don't take advantage of their dual threat at RB, it is a missed opportunity by MLF.

[George Cumby]

Yes. I've wanted this all year. Having both in prevents the defense from shading inside for Dillon or outside for Jones. It will force their LBs to defend both flats as well as the middle of the field. If the Packers don't take advantage of their dual threat at RB, it is a missed opportunity by MLF.

With those two on the field and Adams outside, who does the D prioritize? I think this is really hard to defend.

[call_me_ishmael]

Play Jones as Deebo, we have the better QB and Adams also so on paper we win. That’s what I would do. Agree to Jones and Dillon lining up at the same time. Gotta respect the thick boy and the speed.

[bobblehead]

2 of the best 5 coaches in the league facing off. The only reason I fear SF is Shannahan. He knows what Friday said. Ball control, wear down the D and keep Rodgers freezing on the sideline is how you win games. Its strange teams try to do it another way when its worked for 50+ years. This game just comes down to who does it better.

The good news is, all things equal, who do you want trying to convert 3rd and 4, Rodgers or Jimmy G?

[kcpackman]

Agree, a quick start would be nice. I'll add to this. SF is going to want to grind the Packers D when they're on Offense to keep Rogers off the field. Runs and short passes. Packer D needs to win on third down and get off the damn field.

Packers Offense needs to do what SF is going to try to do - grind it out. Short passes, screens and run the damn ball. Heavy dose of Dillon and throw in some PA when the time is right. Put Dillon and Jones in at the same time to keep SF defense guessing.

Exactly!

[kcpackman]

Play Jones as Deebo, we have the better QB and Adams also so on paper we win. That’s what I would do. Agree to Jones and Dillon lining up at the same time. Gotta respect the thick boy and the speed.

There were a handful of times this season where the Packers did have Jones and Dillion in the backgfield together. They need to use that formation more in the playoffs. Oh yeah - agreed, play Jones like Deebo. Now - if we can just convince ML to do it.

[MadtownPacker]

3rd and 4? Easy, Jimmy G because fukin Rodgers will try to throw it for 30. Which is the point. The Packers just need to be steady, they are better but the miners are riding a playoff high the past few weeks and the Rams and Cowboys game they just had were grinders. They also just wear the fuck out of the clock.

My thoughts, play their game the first half and let the game be tied. Getting a big lead early is not good in these type of games IMO. Because just like sugar it is sweet but layer you come crashing down trying to preserve the lead. Rip it open in the 3rd quarter and Jimmy will do stupid shit, even that tuff honkie Kittle fumbled!

[kcpackman]

3rd and 4? Easy, Jimmy G because fukin Rodgers will try to throw it for 30. Which is the point. The Packers just need to be steady, they are better but the miners are riding a playoff high the past few weeks and the Rams and Cowboys game they just had were grinders. They also just wear the fuck out of the clock.

My thoughts, play their game the first half and let the game be tied. Getting a big lead early is not good in these type of games IMO. Because just like sugar it is sweet but layer you come crashing down trying to preserve the lead. Rip it open in the 3rd quarter and Jimmy will do stupid shit, even that tuff honkie Kittle fumbled!

I think they should get that big lead and then have the 2014 NFC Championship game lowlights playing in the locker room at halftime.

[Fritz]

Here's a weird thought: with Bakh and Turner back, will Rodgers now go to "I'm going to look for something long" mode and fuck up the quick rhythm that has been so effective? That does seem to be his achilles' heel. He gets some time and he wants it all at once, but then he ends up finding nothing or getting sacked like Deputy Nutz.

[Guiness]

Outside of Bosa and Warner - was there other injuries?

I suspect Bosa will clear concussion protocols by next Sunday.

If he's anything like his brother the baseline should be low enough that as long as he knows his name and can count to three (the last number is optional, 1-2 is probably enough) he'll clear protocols.

[Guiness]

Yes. I've wanted this all year. Having both in prevents the defense from shading inside for Dillon or outside for Jones. It will force their LBs to defend both flats as well as the middle of the field. If the Packers don't take advantage of their dual threat at RB, it is a missed opportunity by MLF.

I think it's because you don't need both on the field for that. Jones is more than willing and able to run between the tackles, and Dillon has been catching balls in the flat to great effect. They likely think it's more important to rotate them and keep them fresh.

[Guiness]

3rd and 4? Easy, Jimmy G because fukin Rodgers will try to throw it for 30. Which is the point. The Packers just need to be steady, they are better but the miners are riding a playoff high the past few weeks and the Rams and Cowboys game they just had were grinders. They also just wear the fuck out of the clock.

My thoughts, play their game the first half and let the game be tied. Getting a big lead early is not good in these type of games IMO. Because just like sugar it is sweet but layer you come crashing down trying to preserve the lead. Rip it open in the 3rd quarter and Jimmy will do stupid shit, even that tuff honkie Kittle fumbled!

oh so true. Take my angry (down) vote cause you seem to relish your red ratputation.

[Upnorth]

I think the 5.5 line will increase over the week as we get healthier and their injuries are out during practice.

Then it turns into a nail biter in the 4th nobody wantef

[Sparkey]

My two worries:

RG is too aggressive and reckless on his rushes and gives up outside contain and Savage looking lost In space. !Danger Will Robinson!

[King Friday]

I think it's because you don't need both on the field for that. Jones is more than willing and able to run between the tackles, and Dillon has been catching balls in the flat to great effect. They likely think it's more important to rotate them and keep them fresh.

In general, I agree with you. However, against a very strong defense, I would like to see both on the field...espc in the red zone or critical short yardage attempts. While Dillon is OK as a receiver, and Jones is OK as an interior runner, the point is that they are both much closer to elite at their strengths. I would rather have the ability to be elite at both options on the field together...that is what puts the pressure on the defense.

I don't want to see this every down. I'm looking for this kind of package 6-8 times a game when it will really help to spread the defense.