Divisional Weekend Thread

[Fritz]

I don't think that was it. The strength of schedule and strength of victory of the Lions, Vikings and Packers was in the upper half. I just think the three teams weren't playing their best ball at the end of the season. The Lions were decimated by injuries on defense. The Packers were struggling offensively. Darnold played terribly his last couple of games. They all lost playoff games to teams (Commanders, Eagles and Rams) that were playing very well down the stretch.

The older I get, the more I think playoff success is about playing your best ball at the right time. That and health. That's why last year seemed so promising - Green Bay was playing well at the end of the year, while this year, you could see the offense coughing and sputtering the last few weeks. And yes, the Lions could only overcome so many injuries - it was decimating - and Goff, if you can pressure him, will throw some INT's.

MLF and Love, I still say, carry the bulk of the blame along with the wide receivers, who couldn't even hold on to their balls the last few games.

[MadtownPacker]

Man. I hit 10k posts and didn’t even realize it. At least one or two years got wiped when I was more active here.

I don’t recall if that affected the count on your profiles.

[MadtownPacker]

If Stafford can run it with his old ass why didn’t Love. Maybe he was all jacked up from his knee?

[Joemailman]

If Stafford can run it with his old ass why didn’t Love. Maybe he was all jacked up from his knee?

Love only ran the ball 25 times in 2024, versus 50 in 2023. Rodgers in his prime ran about 60 times a year. Love needs to be more of a threat to run so opposing defenses can't just tee off on the pass rush.

[MadtownPacker]

I have seen some of his high school and college stuff and he seemed to run a decent amount.

[George Cumby]

If Stafford can run it with his old ass why didn’t Love. Maybe he was all jacked up from his knee?

That's what I'm saying. I think he was more dinged up from the season than we were led to believe and it was affecting his play, both throwing mechanics and ability to move. If you don't trust your body that can fuck with your head.

[Joemailman]

Wet snow on the field. Things could get even more slick as the temperature falls below freezing.

[MadtownPacker]

Damn wish Packers had a player like Mr UniVerse. Fucking hilarious with the trash talking!

[pittstang5]

Stafford sucks in the snow

[Joemailman]

Gonna be tough to put together a long TD drive in this weather.

[MadtownPacker]

Rams had their chances and now they are probably fuuked.

[Joemailman]

Stafford sucks in the snow

His OL isn't doing him any favors.

[MadtownPacker]

Redskins are playing stronger than either of these teams. Doubt eagles beat them.

[Joemailman]

Barkley ran for 255 yards when the 2 teams met earlier this year. But the Rams defense has been better lately. If they can hold Barkley somewhat in check, they can win.

They couldn't.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Fucking kicker just had to miss the XP, eh?