Packers vs. Raiders Discussion Thread

[sharpe1027]

Missing Watson and Jones is going to hurt your big plays. I am curious, does that graph come in a version that shows big plays as a percentage of all offensive plays?

[Fritz]

Good news on the injury front. I think Stokes comes back for the Denver game after the bye. No point rushing him back and forcing a roster decision, plus Jaire is back.
Jenkins, AJones, and Watson are also good news. If Jenkins and Tom can go that will help the OL. Now if Runyan can get healthy they'll have something workable. The OL they've trotted out lately isn't getting it done in run blocking and occasionally pass blocking.

I saw an article linked from Acme Packing Company suggesting the Raiders' anemic rushing attack might be just what the doctor ordered for the Packers' run defense.

I'll bet there's an article somewhere out in the desert suggesting the Packers' soft run defense might be just what the doctor ordered for the Raiders' anemic rushing attack...

I am hoping Alexander is back and feeling close to full strength, for the obvious reason that he's so damn good, but also because it'd be fun to see him matched up on Davante Adams.

[MadtownPacker]

Are peeps going?

Get the fuck out of here with that lame bullshit!!! You talked all that shit all summer and then wimped out hard so why bother asking.

[smuggler]

Are peeps going?

There's an entire thread dedicated to this topic, but to save you the trouble the answer is no.

[bobblehead]

Hard to nickel and dime teams to death. Need more big plays.

Well, you actually need a nickel or a dime. If you end up with pennies, then yes, the strategy fails.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

More accurate than I care to admit. Muscular, but still carrying an extra 20 pounds sadly.

Bobble, I ain’t get why you’re a “maybe” about attending this game. You realize that the Packers only visit Vegas once every 8 years, right? Ticket price should be chump change for a dude who makes high six figures.

I bet you’re so cheap, you don’t even own a Zack
Tom replica. I am guessing you duct taped “Tom” onto the old Hawk Reebok jersey you purchased in ‘06.

[Upnorth]

Hard to nickel and dime teams to death. Need more big plays.

This kinda tells the offensive issues story for the year. Love pushes the ball down field more than most with a league leading depth of target, but also one of the lowest completion %. We try to create big plays in hte passing game, but dont connect often enough. This allows the opposing d to risk more to stop the run, which has been an effective strategy against us.

On the bright side we look better than the raiders here....

[bobblehead]

Bobble, I ain’t get why you’re a “maybe” about attending this game. You realize that the Packers only visit Vegas once every 8 years, right? Ticket price should be chump change for a dude who makes high six figures.

I bet you’re so cheap, you don’t even own a Zack
Tom replica. I am guessing you duct taped “Tom” onto the old Hawk Reebok jersey you purchased in ‘06.

I don't own any jerseys to be honest. I don't like supporting the NFLs overpriced product. If a jersey was $25 I'd own a couple. $100 for a shirt...you're right, I'm cheap.

As for attending, I really prefer a party at the house to live games.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I don't own any jerseys to be honest. I don't like supporting the NFLs overpriced product. If a jersey was $25 I'd own a couple. $100 for a shirt...you're right, I'm cheap.

As for attending, I really prefer a party at the house to live games.

C’mon, Bobble. We know, you dig that shit that the Fast and the Furious folks dig, that same shit that I ain’t got: family. But hombre, the Packers won’t be back in Vegas for another 8 years (preseason games don’t count). You can party with your family any time.

Take out your sumptuous wallet and get my ticket, airfare and hotel room at the Mirage ready. I’ll pay you back IF I crush 1-3.

[Joemailman]

[Fritz]

Now Rudy Ford, too? Sheesh.

[RashanGary]

Packers gotta be the least cautious team in the league on concussion protocol

Everyone else has guys sitting a game no matter what. Our guys are practicing the next day

[texaspackerbacker]

It seems more like they are among the most hyper-cautious about bringing players back for all causes.

[Fritz]

It seems more like they are among the most hyper-cautious about bringing players back for all causes.

One day we’re going to scan the injury report and see a Packer listed as “did not practice” due to hemmhoroids.

[run pMc]

I hope all three of Runyan, Jenkins and Tom can go. Keeping Newman on the bench will be important.
Rudy Ford is a little better than Owens.

I guess this is good timing for them to have a bye after LV