Official Packers vs Lions II #7 Seed Battle Royale Discussion Thread

[George Cumby]

Well. Now we cheer for Seattle to win I suppose.

I just barfed in my mouth thinking about that.

[George Cumby]

I'm not so sure. A Lions team with "nothing to play for" is also a team with nothing to lose. I think they will play hard no matter the situation. They might actually be more inclined to make mental mistakes if they're in the unusual position of playing for a playoff berth.

The first two rules of self defense:

1) Don't be there.

2) Don't get in fights with people who have nothing to lose.

[George Cumby]

So now we know what a packers team with a game manager at QB looks like. If we run the ball 30+ times we are in the playoffs.....although they officially started last week.

If we ascribe reason and foresight to Gute's decision making, this is what he was building.

[Teamcheez1]

So now we know what a packers team with a game manager at QB looks like. If we run the ball 30+ times we are in the playoffs.....although they officially started last week.

We don’t need to pay $50M a year for the definition of average (and that’s debatable).

[RashanGary]

We don’t need to pay $50M a year for the definition of average (and that’s debatable).

QB success is the sum of all the parts on offense. This year we had a horrible OL that settled in as the year progressed. We had young weapons on the perimeter. And the QB was injured. Rodgers is a great player. He’ll prove the doubters wrong on Sunday and into the playoffs with his surrounding cast rounding into shape.

[NewsBruin]

I'm not so sure. A Lions team with "nothing to play for" is also a team with nothing to lose. I think they will play hard no matter the situation. They might actually be more inclined to make mental mistakes if they're in the unusual position of playing for a playoff berth.

Coaches and year-by-year players always have something to lose. I think about 75% of any roster lives with at least a little anxiety that they could be replaced and become a Hamilton Tiger-Cat or Memphis Maniax.

[run pMc]

Whether they have something to play for or not, Crazy Campbell will have them coming out of the tunnel with their hair on fire. It's a January division game at Lambeau and a chance to play spoiler.

[Freak Out]

Whether they have something to play for or not, Crazy Campbell will have them coming out of the tunnel with their hair on fire. It's a January division game at Lambeau and a chance to play spoiler.

Exactly. There is a bunch of legit talent on the Lions and they are playing tough.

[bobblehead]

Whether they have something to play for or not, Crazy Campbell will have them coming out of the tunnel with their hair on fire. It's a January division game at Lambeau and a chance to play spoiler.

No question about it. I think some have mentioned the prospect of playing them with nothing to lose might be worse than playing them for the right to represent the North in the wildcard.

[SudsMcBucky]

I'm not so sure. A Lions team with "nothing to play for" is also a team with nothing to lose. I think they will play hard no matter the situation. They might actually be more inclined to make mental mistakes if they're in the unusual position of playing for a playoff berth.

That's exactly what I've thought, too.

[run pMc]

Both teams could beat anybody or lose to anybody. Both teams are streaky good right now though. Should be a bonkers game. Running game will matter.

[Joemailman]

Lions with only 6 TD passes away from home. Interesting.

[Joemailman]

[Bretsky]

om gosh but I'm the optimist this week

We will beat the Lions at home. I'm really not that worried

Now if we get stuck playing San Fran, that's a different story

[Joemailman]

Goff is a good passer who has trouble with pressure. If the Packers get after him, they should control this game. That's assuming Rodgers doesn't throw 3 red zone INT's like he did the last time these 2 teams played. Packers should be able to run the ball, so he doesn't need to have a great game. Just protect the ball.