Lions: Not a good day at the office for the OL. The Eagles kept their running game under control and harassed Goff all game long. The wind was a problem as it was in our game, and Campbell offered that as a partial excuse for his fourth down decisions. Bates also missed a long PAT as a result of Jameson Williams unsportsmanlike penalty for humping the goal post.

Ex-NFC North: Rams: You'll never see any easier TD than D. Adams' one-yard TD catch...Darnold threw four INTs, two to Kamren Kinchens. Remember all that crap about his low R.A.S. scores? Well, he already has 6 INTs in his young career, so maybe there's more to being a good safety than raw athleticism. Can't complain about our selection of Evan Williams a few picks later though, as he is really turning out to be a fine player.

Is Detroit missing their former offensive coach? Well yes they are. The Bears are better, almost anything would be better than their last head coach. The next 5 weeks will be very very interesting.

Chicago has won a lot of really close games, some right down to the wire. They've actually given up more points than they've scored at this point. I understand a win is a win, but is that sustainable? Probably not. Teams that win like that during the regular season are usually one and done in the playoffs and have a falling off the following season. I foresee that scenario happening with the Bears.

Hope this newly configured O-line will get some more healthy work together this week and really start to jell. They seemed to start to get some run blocking going and now the weather is turning so they better be ready to dictate and control. Worried about Tom's back but hope he can play through whatever is bothering him.

It's THAT time of the season. Win the division by starting this weekend.

I’ve been looking for all of the people who claimed the packers’ offense performing so poorly vs the eagles proved that they are clearly outclassed by division rivals like DET who would never put on a disappointing performance like that, to proclaim loudly that DET clearly has no chance to stand up to the Packers.

So far, crickets.

What is tud?

Chicago has had some close wins. We'll find out in a couple of weeks how good they really are.

We have three games remaining, out of our final 7, against teams with a better record than us. The Bears, by 1/2 game, twice. Denver. IF we go 4-3 in our final 7 games, we'll finish 10-6-1 and will almost certainly make the playoffs.

For me, my two cents worth about a penny:
Lions are done put a fork in them. Their center is horrid, they have no replacement and didnt get any help before the trade. Cant run or pass the ball now because he is a huge weak link. Teams best pass rushers going up the middle and living in the back field.
Bears defense looks so so but they are finding ways to win. Williams is coming around but still hasnt bloomed into what he can be. Could be first in NFC at the end of the season.
Vikes. Not sure why McCarthy. At M he was not a very good passer and tossed three picks in one quarter. He will be the reason the defense cant make up for his mistakes. Maybe last in NFC North.
Packers arun and passing game is avg at best. Parsons was a big mistake and Jerrah is laughing all the way to the bank with two very young pass rushers eating it up now and two first round selections next year. Dallas will be a force on defense next year partially because of the Packers.
Our secondary is not only pourous, they are poor coverage and tacklers and play a weak zone because they are weak minded players. Second in Div if lucky.

As we come down to crunch time, here's how I see the Packers and the North:
I think the Pack will beat Vikes. JJ is just too bad. Unfortunately, I'm afraid the Lions will win the rematch on Turkey Day. Hard to beat a good team twice. That puts us at 7-4-1. Wish I could predict a double dip versus da Bears, but I'm afraid they'll pull a rabbit out their hat again and win 1. If we will both, we're at 9-5-1 and pretty much on cruise control. Lose both and da Bears will win division and we'll be scratching for best seed. (Please not #7, where we'll get Eagles on road again,) Then it comes down to Denver (much improved), Ravens (scuffling), and Vikes (easier win this time; they'll have folded by then.) Win 2 or those 3, we're 10-6-1. Lose 2 and it's 9-7-1. Drop all 3 and we're going home early.
It's all in the players' hands.
All us fans can do is wait for "The Dagger."
GPG
The Szotman

The North is wide open and the Packers are 1-0. The goal now HAS to be to win the North because making the playoffs as a wild card in this crazy season will be "wild" indeed with many "in the hunt" down to the wire.

Don't look past the Ugly Purple. Get to 2-0 in the North.

Anyone watch the Rams lately?

I love the Packers and have since Aaron Rodgers started on the team. We live 4 miles from Cal, in Berkeley, and watched every game. Cal has never reached those heights again. My daughter used to love to yell "Marshawn" over and over (She was young and thought it was a cool name).
I obviously got used to the thrilling play of Favre and Rodgers and the incredible receivers, etc. but I don't sense the same excellence anymore and I feel I've given it enough time (7 years with MLF/Gute). I also don't sense an authentic
desire from the top (whoever that is) to return to the prior level of excellence as it would entail tough, unpopular decisions, many lost jobs (starting with the GM/HC), and I don't think there is the stomach for it. So, my guess is 'they will tinker around the edges, hope fans get distracted by the Draft, Free Agency, annual renewed hope and also hope fans will adjust to the new normal (9-10th level team) It will likely be worse next year because of the Cap.

The Bears are giving up nearly 27 points per game…and some how winning?
If we solve the Vikings blitz, I think we beat them soundly—a few well executed screens/quick slants will help defeat it/them.
The Lions play hard. We always play them tuff; I believe we match up with them nicely and I predict a victory.
Let’s start with a win vs Vikes.
Go Packers!!!

Success in The NFL comes down to three main factors-

1. You need at least a good QB, preferably a Great QB.

GB has had two Great QB's since the 90's. Love is climbing his way up the ladder. We'll see how his legacy takes shape over the next few years. Right now, he's shown he's good enough to win and make the playoffs. Can he keep ascending?

2. Depth. The inherent violence in the game leads, inevitably, to injuries. Pretty much every team starts the season with a good team. But game by game, injuries occur, and depth separates the playoff caliber teams from the also-rans.

The Packers have had their share of injuries, and are sitting at 6-3-1. It hasn't always been pretty, but they're still winning. It could be better, but it's still pretty good.

3. Management/Coaching.

Player acquisition is the key to success in #1 and #2 above. Solve the QB issue, and stock your roster with quality players, perferably two deep at every position.

So far, GB's roster has held up despite injuries, but there are some thin spots. Time will tell if it holds up.

Then, smart coaching brings out the potential in your players. LeFleur has a very good overall won/loss record. There have been major disappointments along the way, however.

Also, some real head scratching decisions and situations.

But with his overall record, you have to give him credit for a lot more wins than losses.

If you compare GB's situation with the rest of their division, I'd take GB every time.

The rest of the division is on a recycling boom/bust loop.

Detroit was "bust" for a long time until the Stafford trade allowed them to stock the roster, and unlike many attempts before, they didn't screw it up.

Minnesota and Chicago have been on a seemingly endless search for a good QB. They've had small successes with aging, retread veterans, but never been able to draft and develop their own QB.

They've wasted several premium draft picks and millions of dollars in the futile quest to find "the guy".

In the context of this season-

Detroit is finally feeling the effects of their recent success. They've lost important pieces of their roster to Free Agency. They've had to pay their star players big contracts, which has thinned their depth. Combined with an immobile QB, teams have found a formula to beat them.

Minnesota has rolled the QB dice again with McCarthy. So far, they have crapped out.

Chicago has won some games recently that were pretty improbable. Their new QB has some athletic abilities, but I'm not convinced he's going to be in the "good/great" category. Time will tell with him.

Like I said above, overall, I like the Packers' chances for long term success.