Quality play by ST is a hallucination. Or time travel to a distant GB past.

Rashad Gary did not have a “very good game “ as you stated. He had a couple very good plays. The rest of the game he was invisible. The Packers media has set a low bar for him considering his top 15 salary.

This game reminded me of a HS scrimmage except it counts in the standing.
It seemed like the Pack was going to experiment running the ball w/o really using the pass to set it up. Kalani mentions it and I think it's correct...the coaches thought they could win with a conservative gameplay. They were correct.
Next week will be a different animal and I hope more playmakers will be healthier. LVN and Wyatt will help the defense and having Golden and Jacobs back on offense will help as well.
Last observation...Wilson has always shown he could be a good RB, he just needed to be a complete player and he proven that this year.
JMHO

IDK if his play is worthy of a 'game ball' but Sean Rhyan did a decent job at center. Lots of crazy blitzes coming at them and he both blocked and called the blocking in mostly an above average way.

Also a little surprised McDuffie was not mentioned.

But good list overall. I would also add the shotgun handoff continues to be the stupidest play call in LaFleur's playbook. Burn that page man.

"LVN was back in the game this week for the first time since week 6, but only logged six total snaps"

I thought I saw him limping after one running play on the early field goal drive and didn't see him again. I was wondering if he reaggravated his injury.

Game Balls:

Wilson -
He really did play well. He got his first start had over 100 yards rushing and 2 TD's. Hell of a good game for him!

Anderson -
His special teams play changed the game. At that point it was 10-6, and the Packers did nothing offensively on that first drive of the half. Anderson pushing the guy into the ball causing the turnover changed everything.

Defense -
They held the Vikings to 6 points. One was a 59 yard FG. They really didn't give up much of anything. And they were getting after McCarthy. Parsons, Wyatt, Gary all performed really well.

Lame Calls:

OL shuffle -
While most of us thought Belton would be a great fit at RG, it took until this game for the coaches to put him there. Also, it is clear that Morgan is not a RG. He is clearly a LT only. Maybe a LG, but he is a left side guy. I don't get why it has taken so long for them to get Belton in at RG. He looked like a natural there and I really hope they give him more opportunities there.

Everyone complaining about the Run/Pass ratio in this game (I know I'm going to take heat for this one.) -
Like it or not but this was just a smart decision by LaFleur. Once they got to 17 points LaFleur knew they had the win. I was taught when I was young that there is a difference between needing something and wanting something. There are things you truly need, and they come before the things that you want. And with the things you want, you should really think about it to make sure they are things you really want.
The Packers did not need to put up 40 points in this game. Fans wanted that, but its not what GB needed. What they needed was to get the win while not putting their clearly injured QB at further risk. Love having to hand the ball of 'backwards', showed that he wasn't fully healthy. He was clearly uncomfortable in this game. To risk more hits on him is not worth it. They have a short week and getting through this game the fastest way possible is a huge help for this upcoming game.

Three and out:

Nixon -
This is an injury to monitor. From what I have heard it sounded like Hadden played well. But it will be interesting to see what happens on a short week. LaFleur had some high praise for Hadden after the game.

Injured Players -
This game we were without Jacobs, Reed, Golden, Walker. Those are some pretty serious injuries to not have on the field. And that doesn't include Kraft. Also Love was not playing healthy, LVN returning and Carl Brooks didn't play a lot. We will see how this impacts the Lions game on thursday, But maybe we can get back a few of those players.

Lions -
While GB had an easy victory over a division rival, and the game got done about 15-20 minutes earlier then normal, the Lions game was almost polar opposite. They went into OT, and I don't know exactly, but real time they were about 45 minutes behind the packers game. In a short week that could make a bigger impact on the upcoming week.

The boys came out and took care of business. Vikings QB made the task easier but all three phases showed better overall play. Glad to see Stackhouse and Brinson get some meaningful reps. Really need to see the interior D-line shore up against the run. Parsons is simply amazing.

I know people are churning on the heavy run play calling, my self included, but it is showing signs of paying off. I wonder if Lafleur is using game time to build the skills needed to be a game controlling offense. If the O-line changes pan out the two headed monster could be born. I like what they did with the personnel on the line yesterday.

Big shout out to Wilson and McDuffie for stepping up. True pros who have worked hard on their craft

Forgot to add this groaner from yesterday's games. After the Packers I switched to the Lions game. The Giants gifted that win with some boneheaded calls. Second and goal at the end of the 4th quarter and rather that pound the rock they gambled their remaining 3 downs on pass plays and handed that ball over to the Lions who only needed a field goal to tie.

Coaches didn't trust their D to finish out the game. A field goal would have forced the Lions to put up 7. Having a good defense makes all the difference - having good coaching let's you take advantage of that difference.

Love was in pain with his left shoulder which is why he was handing off with his right hand. Greg Olsen commented on it and Andy Herman asked Love about it post-game.The game was already won and it was a great time to showcase what Wilson could do.
MLF was trying to bleed the clock, let his D rest and protect his QB. I am 100% with MLF on his decision this game.
This Thursday will have plenty of thrills and chills.

Happy for Wilson. Haddon stepped up as well. Andy H was right about Parsons-we are witnessing greatness. Rodgers recognized it after their game in Dallas, 2022, (P's 2nd season) and made certain to find him after their game and swap jerseys/praise.

----- Evan Williams-he's got heart, talent and wit.

Football is such a game of chess that sometimes, just keeping it simple literally solves everything.

I, personally dont think we have leaders who are good with decision making so I will be content with my excitement.

But oh my, what a delightful situation that we had to lose our starting C in Jenkins in order to find our best OLine.

OLine was sooooooooooooo bad, but packers kept trying the same thing that wasnt working.
I am tired of trying to force play a high draft pick or a veteran over the better player. I will keep saying this! Idk why the coaches does this so often year in year out.

I Saw a clip weeks ago of BELTON NO LOOK Block with one hand where he literally ragdoll the Dlineman while playing RT... The first thing I SCREAM was, Why wasnt this guy playing GUARD? ( He plays Guard yesterday and we have our best Rushing day of the season)

Now, Im not saying I know more than these coaches but you would think these pro coaches wouldve thought of that with how bad the o line was.

Is it time to give Sean Rhyan some kudos for the work he is doing at center? Enough of the "he's a bit better than Jenkins" semi-insult. The Packers made a mistake, and Rhyan is showing he is capable of handling the duties just fine. Whether the team keeps Jenkins now depends on salary cap considerations and recent injuries.
Another thing I noticed was that the TE's are no longer running free in the secondary. Whether this is players who are better, or Hafley being more aware of this problem, Hockenson was not a factor in the game. Yes, he had some catches, but never for any kind of YAC and was on the ground within seconds of catching the ball.
And, absolutely, unless Love is nursing a more serious injury than reported, time to adjust that run/pass ratio.

The game went pretty much how it would be ideally scripted. Get a lead, take the air out of the ball, and harass the hell out of McCarthy. Not sure if he is going to pan out as an NFL starter, but for the Packers' sake, I hope he remains their starter.

Big kudo's to Wilson. He ran aggressively and took the fight to the Vikings front 7.

Watched the end of the Giants/Lions game. Very poor end of game strategy by NY. That has to be a total letdown for a team that had the Lions in a tough position.

Update: Giants fired their defensive coordinator after the Lions' loss. That is Kafka in CYA mode after his own poor playing calling at the end of the 4th quarter.

Good review, Kalani...kind of how I saw it from the stands too.

I would reward a game ball to Wyatt...not only for his 2 sacks but that guy we was vs the Giants was reincarnated Sunday. What a synergies show up when Wyatt is disruptive and keeps playing to whistle!

Last week he just stopped on plays. Not yesterday. He played to to the whistle, freeing up others as he fought to the QB...getting a couple of sacks on the way.

I notice today now 2 wins a row nobody calling for LaFleur's head or calling him names orany other coaches. Why is that?

I was (am) impressed by the low number of penalties by both the special teams and O line. It was great to watch a game with big plays not being called back, halting any attempt at building momentum. Have these young ones matured before our very eyes?! One can hope!

Maybe this week Jersey Al will have 4 plays that made him go Hmmmm.

The usual 3 observed Packer plays. And the 4th being the Giants really strange decision not to kick the chip shot FG to take a 6 point lead with under 3 minutes left.

In this day of sport betting corruption, if made me go Hmmmm.

I felt the coaching staff was attempting to sneak a win in the most conservative method possible; running and protecting Love. I think maybe like the Lions m, they were peaking around the corner to Lions game. It worked—now get the Lions!
Game ball: Whelan; Wilson.
Lame: A run play on 3rd & 3 inside the 30 yrd line.
Go Packers!!!

The "experts" on TV who commented on the Packers acquisition of Micha Parson were spot on this time. The Packers did indeed get a game changer when they landed him from the Cowboys. When I watched him play against the Vikings yesterday with Minnesota at times dedicating three offensive players to block Parsons it essentially gives the rest of the Packers defensive linemen one on one opportunities. The value of that to a team is truly game changing in itself. I do believe his value goes beyond his individual play and that he inspires his teammates to play better and elevates the Packers defense beyond his individual efforts. Truly a valuable acquisition.

Great win and strategy, play conservative to protect your injured QB. Rely on your Parsons lead defense to pressure a scouted QB McCarthy who is not NFL ready... Good job MLF

So the ultra conservative play calling was due to LaFleur trying to protect Love from further injury ?! Would it not have been smarter to pull a physically compromised Love - for a healthy, mobile and capable Willis (who had the use of two hands) ? It's not like Willis is incapable of playing in these games. Also Love basically just handed-off to the RBs in the 4th quarter - which I'm certain that Willis could have also handled. Plus Willis could have opened the playbook - which may have been more pleasing to the players and fans alike.

The Offense totaled 66 snaps - of which Willis played just 6 in closing time. He could have certainly played more while completely protecting Love from any further injury. Once again -when I'm thinking about LaFleur - I am reminded that "genius is limited but stupidity is not."

You would think that MLF would try not to play into the opposition's hand by "allowing" the other team to run the ball. Going up in the game quickly (by letting Love cook) would restrict the run, maybe better than Packer's D can prevent them from running. Running and taking the "air" out of the ball is not advisable when your team is down 3 scores.

Game Balls? Easy.
The Ws are the winners: Whelan, Williams, Wilson, Watson. Wicks and Walker didn't play bad either.
The SZotman

I can't help but feel that Doubbs should be a soccer player instead of a football .
Too often avoids contact like the plague , seldom fights for YAK, runs out of bounds to avoid contact.
Very lame returning kicks.
He kind of wears the bubble head well .
He makes good catches in the end zone when we used to throw in the end zone.
Since we don't anymore, I wish the Packers would look for another receiver that compliments Watson better. Golden is too small for the NFL.