Official Niners at Green Bay, Divisional Round Discussion Thread:

[Joemailman]

I don't think the Packers have an easy to pinpoint offensive identity, and that is their strength. They want to get the ball to Adams as much as possible, yet they are 7-0 the last 3 years when Adams doesn't play. The original MLF offense incorporated a lot of motion and outside zone runs, but has evolved over the last 3 years to take advantage of the special talents of Rodgers, Adams and Jones.

[George Cumby]

I don't think the Packers have an easy to pinpoint offensive identity, and that is their strength.

This.

They can kill multiple ways. Had Tonyan stayed healthy, holy moly.............

[George Cumby]

my strong impression is that he's playing differently this year than I have ever seen him play. There have been so many times this season (especially the last half) when I would have expected the old Rodgers to drop back and gun it, but he handed it off. There've been a lot of plays inside the 10 where it seemed like the old Rodgers would have audibled out of the run and thrown a short pass for a TD (I mean, plays where the defense was just begging him to throw the damned thing), and he didn't do it. I think he could have easily had 45 TDs this year, but it seems like he's a lot more disciplined about sticking with the game that MLF is calling.

Like I said, it's an impression, just a gut feeling... but he's also said a number of times that he's really enjoying the game a lot more this year, and I think he's all in on trying to do whatever helps the team win. I think we're seeing a diffefrent Rodgers this year, and I just hope we see a lot more of him over the next month.

I've been spending games watching the interior line this season so I've not paid as close attention to 12 as in the past. If you are correct in this, then he learned from last year's NFCCG and has adapted to the situation he's currently in. And that is a good thing.

I really hope you are correct.

[Thirteen Below]

I've been spending games watching the interior line this season so I've not paid as close attention to 12 as in the past. If you are correct in this, then he learned from last year's NFCCG and has adapted to the situation he's currently in. And that is a good thing.

I really hope you are correct.

I guess tomorrow is the day we find out, eh? I'm gettin' a little nervous here already....

[Joemailman]

Field looks ready.

[kcpackman]

From @Rapsheet Via Pat MacAfee - Bak not feeling good. He will work out pre-game and see if he can go. Oh-Oh

[Joemailman]

Packers were 13-3 without Bakhtiari. I would rather have him, but it's not panic time if he can't go.

[run pMc]

OL chaos has made them play more of the quick passing game, which Rodgers can do well. I think it would suit them well in this game too, with them very carefully picking their spots to attack with long passes down the left side to Davante. Do not want to see them chuck it deep on 3rd and 2 repeatedly because Bahk and Turner are back.

D needs to play disciplined vs. the run and tackle well. SF will kill you if you don't do either.
On O, stay ahead of the chains and be patient. SF has a good run defense so that will be tough sledding. Their corners aren't great, and they don't blitz much. Leads me to think SF will play the run well and rush with 4 with some kind of Cover 2 shell behind it that requires patience and methodical drives down the field to beat.


Oh, and win the turnover battle.

[kcpackman]

Packers were 13-3 without Bakhtiari. I would rather have him, but it's not panic time if he can't go.

The one concern I have if he plays, was Rogers getting the ball out of his hands fast. He needs to do that regardless of who plays left tackle. Also, need to use Bosa's speed and tendency to rush against him.

[Teamcheez1]

Jimmy G has never played in an NFL game 32 or below.

[Joemailman]

Jason Wilde
@jasonjwilde

#Packers announce they’ve activated OLBs Whitney Mercilus and Za’Darius Smith from IR. They’ve released DT Jack Heflin and CB Isaac Yiadom to make room on the 53-man roster.

Wouldn't be surprised if they add Heflin back to PS.

[call_me_ishmael]

Can you imagine busting ass all year and getting cut the day before the playoff game? Man that is a tough deal for Heflin and the other fellow.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Jimmy G has never played in an NFL game 32 or below.

Coldest game for him that I could find was 40 degrees (with 13mph winds) at Baltimore in 2019. He did okay at 15 of 21 for 165 yards and 1 TD. San Fran scored just 17 points, but that was against a tough Ravens defense. SF ran 29 times and passed 23 times in that game.

[kcpackman]

Jimmy G has never played in an NFL game 32 or below.

It is not Jimmy G I am worried about - it is Deebo, Kittle and Lance.

[RashanGary]

Packers.com put out some cool hype videos this week. One with Rodgers narrating, and others with Adams and Lewis narrating.

These fuckers better not lose!