Preview: Packers vs. Lions
The Packers conclude the regular season against Detroit for the fifth time in the past six years on Sunday. Instead of listing five keys to victory in what is – regardless of what coach Matt LaFleur said all week – a meaningless game, here are five thoughts that ran through my mind recently: 1) I’ve […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. MIN
After rewatching Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) The beautifully executed first pass of the game from Aaron Rodgers to Davante Adams was a precursor of things to come. The two stars connected 11 times for 136 yards and a touchdown, taking full advantage of […]
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Worth It Or Overpaid?
The Packers have one of the most expensive rosters in the league this season. Two players are making over $20 million a year, six are making over $9 million, and two are making over $5 million. That’s typically the cost of sustained winning in the National Football League. So are the Packers getting their money’s […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. CHI
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Playing behind an offensive line consisting of four backups and a rookie, all Aaron Rodgers did on a cold December night was go 29 of 37 for 341 yards and four touchdowns. It was yet another remarkable performance […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. SEA
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Aaron Rodgers played like a quarterback coming off a bout with COVID who didn’t practice for a couple of weeks. He was unusually inaccurate and underthrew a few passes, including a 41-yard completion to Marquez Valdes-Scantling that should’ve been […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Run Defense
If you told me 10 days ago that an NFL head coach would be fired because he sent racist, misogynistic, and homophobic emails, the Raiders’ Jon Gruden would’ve been one of my top three guesses. And as the news broke late Monday night, I could only imagine how badly Jags’ owner Shahid Khan is praying […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. PIT
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Steelers, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws the ball to receivers he trusts, especially in big spots, so it’s no surprise that Randall Cobb kept four drives going with catches on third down. The 31-year-old, who was acquired in a minor trade […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. SF
After rewatching Sunday night’s game against the 49ers, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) It’s understandable why Aaron Rodgers is always looking to get the ball to Davante Adams, but 18 targets is a lot, especially when you consider that no other player was thrown to more than four times. In fact, […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. DET
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Aaron Jones ran hard as always, but with so many new and young players along the offensive line, there just weren’t many holes. In fact, over 70 percent of his yards came after contact. This could be the […]
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10 Quick Things: GB vs. NO
After rewatching Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, here are 10 things worth knowing: OFFENSE 1) Elgton Jenkins was terrific in his first start at left tackle. He moved defenders in the run game and was nearly flawless in protection. Marcus Davenport is a very talented young pass rusher, and he couldn’t figure […]
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