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[MadtownPacker]

2007 Green Bay Packers schedule

Sunday, Sept. 9 — Philadelphia, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Sept. 16 — at New York Giants, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Sept. 23 — San Diego, noon (CBS)*
Sunday, Sept. 30 — at Minnesota, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Oct. 7 — Chicago, 7:15 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Oct. 14 — Washington, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Oct. 21 — Bye week
Monday, Oct. 29 — at Denver, 7:30 p.m.. (ESPN)
Sunday, Nov. 4 — at Kansas City, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Nov. 11 — Minnesota, noon (Fox)*
Sunday, Nov. 18 — Carolina, noon (Fox)
Thursday, Nov. 22 — at Detroit, 11:30 a.m. (Fox)
Thursday, Nov. 29 — at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. (NFL Network)
Sunday, Dec. 9 — Oakland, noon (CBS)
Sunday, Dec. 16 — at St. Louis, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Dec. 23 — at Chicago, noon (Fox)
Sunday, Dec. 30 — Detroit, noon (Fox)
* — Gold ticket package

I have to say that this sched aint bad at all. I can see the eagle monkey off with a victory in week one and maybe even being 4-0 when they meet the bears. Though 3-1 seems more likely and 4-2 at the bye week. The 6 weeks after that will be tough but the last four games could see them finishing off with four wins in a row just like last season. The second Thursday game at Dallas is almost like having a extra bye week which woudl have them fresh for the last month.

10-6 for sure. Upgrade the O and 11-12 wins is possible. Either way I say a playoff run is likely.

[MJZiggy]

Finally, someone agrees with the 10-6 I've been saying for months. Maybe the rest of you need to find out what flavor kool-aid he's drinking!

[retailguy]

Finally, someone agrees with the 10-6 I've been saying for months. Maybe the rest of you need to find out what flavor kool-aid he's drinking!

whatever flavor it is, I can assure you, there is no shortage of Tequila!

Pass me some, MadTown, I really need it.

[MadtownPacker]

whatever flavor it is, I can assure you, there is no shortage of Tequila!

Pass me some, MadTown, I really need it.

Sorry buddy, we would need a whole truck to koolify you. :P

[MJZiggy]

Sorry buddy, we would need a whole truck to koolify you. :P

I'll pay for the truck rental if you got the kool-aid.

[woodbuck27]

Right now I'd estimate that at the best, the Packers will be at even odds or the favourite in only 7 of 16 games.

We will certainly be able at assess the team's strengths and weakness's after the two games on the road in Denver and KC.

Overall this is a brutal schedule.

[mraynrand]

As things stand, the Packer should be able to beat Minnesota, Washington, Carolina, Oakland, and Detroit at home. I don't see them winning at all on the road. 6 wins would be outstanding for a team that has only one blue player on offense (Driver). This is a prediction for the team AS IT STANDS. Favre or no Favre, the Packers have jack squat on offense. If they don't pick up instant contributors in the draft and or 1-2 FAs (none available?) they'll struggle to score all year long.

[motife]

I've studied the Packers schedule carefully.. and weighing the odds, doing a probability calculation on each game based on last year, and home/away odds...

My prediction is...

16-0

[CaliforniaCheez]

Wow!

I did not think I was this ignored here.

Did no one read my point about catching San Diego at the right time of season?? Most of Marty's staff left before he was fired. The Packers are playing them early and after some very tough games!!

Did no one look at the factors that make the Chiefs game tougher than it appears??

Why don't you look at the other team's schedule and think about when they are facing the Packers?

Please go back and look at my post regarding 2 consecutive road games on turf.

It is too early to argue over strength of teams when the draft and injuries are yet to come.

[MJZiggy]

You aren't this ignored here...we're all just trying to make arrangements for the PR posters game...

[Guiness]

No, you're not being ignored - just taking me a while to formulate a response. Had to do some looking and considering myself before replying...

Let's ponder this:

Week:

1) Reid is a better coach and the Packers have not done well at home recently.

Still, this is a winnable game, as a couple of posters have pointed out. Eagles are good, but not that strong. I think this is potentially a (+) game for the Pack, but everything depends on how McNabb looks through camp.

2) The Giants will be coming a national television opening against division rival Dallas. They may let down. (+)

3) San Diego opens against Chicago and then flys to New England before flying to the Packers for the second road game in a row. (+)

I agree that this is probably SD's most vulnerable time all season, but I'm still not sure we have the horses. Anything is possible, of course, but I just don't see it.

4) The vikings return home for their biggest game of the year after being embarassed at Arrowhead. Two road games prior for the queens. (-)

Bah. Always winnable. Sharper gets torched for a couple again.
(Hiya Golf and Ras!)

5) The Bears come to Lambeau for a Sunday night game after a game in Detroit. They play Cowboys prior to Lions.

6) The Redskins have a bye week and the Lions before this Lambeau game.

These circumstances make this a (-). They'll be well rested, and probably on a high from beating the Lions. They've also got Arizona the next week, so they won't be looking past us.

BTW I think the 'skins have a damn nice schedule.

8) MNF at Safeco Field. The Packers are coming off a bye week while the Bronceos were at home against the Steelers the week prior. (+)

Those circumstances give us some help. But being Monday night, the Broncos also have an extra day to recover from a tough game. Some of the rookies will be playing in their first high altitude game - that's tough. I would have concerns about the OL being winded late in the game. Mile High is a tough place to play.

This game is even, at best.

9) The Chiefs have a bye week and watch the Packers on MNF the week prior. 2nd consecutive road game for the Pack and short week for the Pack. Double minus (- -).

10) The Packers regroup at home for the queens who are coming off a game against San Diego and Philly the week before that. (+)

11) The Packers remain at home against the Panthers who are coming of a divisional game against Atlanta.

12) Short week traveling for Thanksgiving. Early Eastern time zone game. (-)

13) Thursday NFL network game against Dallas. The cowpies have the short week but don't travel as they were at home against the Jets the prior Sunday. Second consecutive road game on turf.

I assume you mean the second turf game to be a (-), right?
This will be a tough game as well.

14) Oakland travels to Green Bay after two divisional games(@KC, Den) they are prime for a let down as they know by know the playoffs are out of reach. (+)

15) The Rams are at home after travelling to Cincinnati. Turf game.

Warm weather team at Lambeau in December. Automatic (+) for us.

16) The Bears after 2 games on the road against the Redskins and queens return home for this game.

17) Detroit goes outside in the cold and give want they can for their final game of the season. (+) The Packers are playing for a playoff spot.

These last four games will be the tale of the tape. We could go .500 to this point, and reel off four wins to get into the playoffs. Will we be strong enough against Chicago? Can we avoid a let down against Oakland or St-Louis?

So the Packers are catching San Diego at a good time and Kansas City at a bad time. Many other factors like injuries and player developement come into play but these are just a few initial impressions.

[BooHoo]

Wow, what a schedule. We just might be 2-4 going into the bye week. Some more wins later in the season will help us from picking in the top five in next year's draft. Sorry, but I see 7-9 or 8-8 this year. Where can I get some of that kool-aid everyone has been talking about? Is there a 1-800 number or a website?

[MJZiggy]

Wow, what a schedule. We just might be 2-4 going into the bye week. Some more wins later in the season will help us from picking in the top five in next year's draft. Sorry, but I see 7-9 or 8-8 this year. Where can I get some of that kool-aid everyone has been talking about? Is there a 1-800 number or a website?

http://www.kraftfoods.com/koolaid/

[BooHoo]

Thanks, Zig! I will try some out and see if my prediction changes.

[retailguy]

I've studied the Packers schedule carefully.. and weighing the odds, doing a probability calculation on each game based on last year, and home/away odds...

My prediction is...

16-0

Tex? Is it you buddy?