Official Packers at Lions Discussion Thread

[Joemailman]

Yesterday was just a walkthrough so this was, at best, just a guesstimate based on previous information.

Not necessarily. I'm sure he's getting medical treatment every day, so this could be based on what the training staff is telling MLF.

[Fosco33]

Question.

Seems like the Packers are very transparent about injuries vs other teams. But also feels like, the last few years, we tend to rush guys back that are hurt and it affects the games materially. Maybe I’m just more conservative and want to be healthy when it matters (late season, playoffs) but i don’t like the trend I’m seeing with the current Packer brass.

Unless every team does this and they just aren’t as transparent?

[Joemailman]

Question.

Seems like the Packers are very transparent about injuries vs other teams. But also feels like, the last few years, we tend to rush guys back that are hurt and it affects the games materially. Maybe I’m just more conservative and want to be healthy when it matters (late season, playoffs) but i don’t like the trend I’m seeing with the current Packer brass.

Unless every team does this and they just aren’t as transparent?

I don't like the trend either. Not sure if they're rushing guys back, or if they're letting players have more say in the decision. Either way, it does seem like there have been more guys activated and then get re-injured.

[bobblehead]

“The Lions have a losing record overall on Thanksgiving, 37-45-2, including losing the last seven years.”
This is real wouza news to me, especially learning they’ve lost 7 in a row.

I had them pegged as the team to beat coming into the season but I kept getting reminded that teams historically don’t respond well after a 15-2 season followed by a quick flop in the post season at home.
But the Lions have had talent injected into their team via the draft for years and years now and we see it with their speed and multi- talented players.

For me Thursday boils down to how Lafleur calls the game. If he keeps up with the ultra-conservative run-run-run play calling I’m afraid we are doomed. However if he opens it up taking chances with long throws down the field to the likes of Watson we could have a good chance.

It’s a HUGE game, Go Pack, Fritz!

You do realize he has done exactly that since Watson has been back right? Its not like he has "run run run" and not utilized Watson.

All this MiLF critique is getting tiresome. We should bring back McCarthey. Now there was a coach who knew that the running game didn't matter. Didn't use it, didn't try to stop the other team from using it.

[bobblehead]

IMO if they can limit Gibbs and force Goof to throw and then get a couple hits on him, Packers win.

Sooo....in other words stop the run.

[George Cumby]

Sooo....in other words stop the run.

Pretty much.

[Vincenzo]

You do realize he has done exactly that since Watson has been back right? Its not like he has "run run run" and not utilized Watson.

All this MiLF critique is getting tiresome. We should bring back McCarthey. Now there was a coach who knew that the running game didn't matter. Didn't use it, didn't try to stop the other team from using it.

We must be watching different Packer games.
Perhaps I’m from a different Planet. “All the MFL critique is getting tiresome.” C’mon bobblehead.

Packer Nation can clearly see Matt Lafleur is holding the Packer offense back. My biggest beef is he handcuffs Jordan Love by putting him in 3rd down and long passing situations.
You can cry blah-blah all you want but my response is you need to get your head out of the top of your ass.

[texaspackerbacker]

I have to agree with you, Vincenzo, mostly anyway. There has been way too much early down running, way too much "handcuffs on Love", too much caution on 4th and short. bobblehead did get it right, though, that LaFleur has been using Watson a fair amount.

Bottom line, I guess, just as with McCarthy, the Packers are mostly winning - playing not to lose, and then not losing, mostly.

[Joemailman]

Brooks, Reed, Van Ness, Savion Williams out.

[Joemailman]

weston hodkiewicz

@WesHod

The Packers have signed receiver Will Sheppard to the active roster & released kicker Lucas Havrisik.

LB Jamon Johnson & DB Jaylin Simpson have both been elevated to the gameday roster.

[pbmax]

Is Sheppard a returner?

[Fritz]

Is Sheppard a returner?

He is. By hook or crook.

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[ThunderDan]

weston hodkiewicz

@WesHod

The Packers have signed receiver Will Sheppard to the active roster & released kicker Lucas Havrisik.

LB Jamon Johnson & DB Jaylin Simpson have both been elevated to the gameday roster.

3 possible Fuckdoggle award winners if I have ever seen 3.

[Joemailman]

Is Sheppard a returner?

https://x.com/i/status/1993771644259848504

[pbmax]

https://x.com/i/status/1993771644259848504

Light years ahead of his competition as he ran away from the opposition without a hesitation.