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That's correct Wolfpack. 

 

Here's the scenario I'm predicting (assuming Seattle holds on to win up 21-6):

 

1. Seattle (12-4 win vs. STL)

2. GB (12-4 win vs. DET)

3. Dallas (12-4 win @ WAS)

4. Atlanta (7-9 win vs. CAR)

5. Arizona (12-4 win @ SF)

6. Detroit (11-5 loss @ GB)

 

Dallas wins vs. Detroit...too much offense from Dallas and not enough from Detroit

Arizona wins @ Atlanta...even with Ryan Lindley at QB Atlanta wouldn't stand a chance.

 

That sets up a really entertaining divisional round with Dallas @ GB and Arizona @ Seattle. Arizona might have Drew Stanton back by then which would be much more helpful, but even with Stanton they got pummeled in Seattle. Dallas in GB will be a good game to watch. 

Seattle basically gets to sleep walk all the way to the NFCC in that scenario.  They get Arz or Atl in the Divisional round assuming Dallas beats Det.

 

We screwed ourselves w/ the Buffalo loss.  We will get Dallas now instead of the cake walk they get.  Then have to go to the hardest place to play for the NFCC.

could be...sounds like it...but...ya never know....Jeff Fisher is an asshole...he might pull the upset.....chances are not...but...stranger things have happened...

 

Interesting playoff scenarios

I wouldn't assume AZ beats SF at this point in time.   I also wouldn't assume Dallas beats Detroit. 

Lots can still happen between now and then

SF must be a dumpster fire by this point, too.

IMHO Dallas will be a tough out.  They are undefeated on the road this year.  They can run and grind the ball if need, and they do have good passing game with Dez Bryant who is very hard to handle one on one.   If a team double covers Bryant, you have to worry about Jason Whitten then.

The Packers are every bit a tough out as the Cowboys. For every thing you mention above, The  Pack has, and can play some defence. If it came to Cowboy- Packer playoff game, I like the Packers chances.

Since the SB win the Packers have one playoff victory against a team QBed by Joe Webb. That's underperforming in the extreme and the whole team has lots to prove. They need to demonstrate that they can play with the big boys in the NFC for starters, which they haven't done lately.

Underperforming in the extreme.  Hyperbole much?

 

 

Peppers, Matthews, Barrington, Perry, Neal, Burnett, Dix, Daniels, Guion, Jones.

 

This is a much different defense now than it was 5-6 weeks ago.

 

I consider going 15-1 in the regular season and then losing in the first round of the playoffs to be underperforming in the extreme, especially given how they lost to the Giants. The playoff record since the SB win should be better than that when the team has the best QB in the game.

We're gonna have to go up to Seattle to win.

 

I like our chances if MM and Arod test Sherman. He's proved pretty human so far this year.

 

I'm curious as to why DAL wouldn't be #1 as they beat SEA?

I don't doubt that you consider most things Packer-related in the extreme - especially the negative.  That's your prerogative.  Are the results disappointing since then?  Sure.  Underperforming in the extreme considering what they trotted out there, especially in 2012 and 2013, specifically on defense?  I'd call it more exposed than anything else.  Or just running out of horses.  

 

A limping Andy Mulumba and Datone Jones at OLB with Jarrett Bush and MD Jennings in the backfield last season and losing on the last play is not underperforming in the extreme - it's the unfortunately proper result.  

yeah its based on Seattles better conference record.

 

kinda sucks because dallass went up there and beat em head to head

I'd have to agree with MJ on this, list out the playoff losses and all (except for one), IMO, are major disappointments:

 

1. Eli making GB it's Beeotch in Lambeau (+ Favre).

2. Giving up 10,000 yards to AZ.

3. Eli making GB it's Beeotch in Lambeau V2.

4. Kaepernick making GB it's Beeotch.

5. Last year's loss to SF was acceptable except I guess, CK, going nuts again.

 

Build a team/program to this level you have to expect high expectations. Playoffs losses have theme of one unit underperforming in epic fashion.

I figured it had be that or based on some arcane point differential on games played on even days in odd months on a Thursday.

 So, it appears is the O

He was talking about since the super bowl victory, you're going back 7-8 seasons or so

EC Pack, if DAL SEA, and GBP/DET winner all end up 12-4 the head-to-head is ignored. Goes to conference record or common opponents next.

 

 

The Bills loss was disappointing, but their defense is tough (they best Oakland yesterday if Dareus doesn't get hurt) and Orton won't win games but he also won't make killer mistakes to lose them either. The loses to Detroit and Seattle also were to legit teams. Those three loses were to teams that have lost once (Lions and Hawks) or three times (Bills) at home.

 

The one that killed them was to the Saints. The Saints have been awful, especially their defense. Maybe if Rodgers doesn't tweak his hamstring, things turn out differently, but what really killed them was to keep playing Hawk as many snaps as they were. That, and have Burnett miss that game are what may be the difference between a Super Bowl trip and an early exit (even assuming they beat the Lions).

Disagree.

 

Bills game was winnable. Everybody knew the stakes. It was basically a play-in game for the #1 seed, and the Packers lost.

 

After that, hoping for other teams to lose to make our path easier is a polluted mindset.

SF was what, 12-4 and a wild card last year?   How can you suggest that them beating GB was a major upset or surprise? 

The two losses to the Giants - absolutely.  The 2007 one in particular was mind boggling considering how it ended (thanks Brent)

Looks like there are only three real scenarios right now:

 

Win and get a bye.

Lose and travel to Dallas in WC round

Lose and travel to Seattle in WC round (requires a Rams win in SEA)

 

I know my vote.

 Rams/hawks game is at same time.

 

If we win I want Rams to win. if we were to drop the game to the Lions

Id want seattle to win

 

 

best outcome IMO is to have carolina win sunday and again in 1st round then come up to lambeau

and have dallas play and beat seattle.

How about wins next Sunday by the Packers, Rams and Niners.

 

Packers #1

Cowboys #2

Detroit @ #3 Seattle

Arizona @ #4 Carolina

 

Packers would host Detroit or winner of Carolina/Arizona in Round 2.

That would be one helluva Christmas present VA!

Steelers Dangerous

 

Read this article & replace Steeler QB, WR, & RB with Packer starters.

 

Packers are dangerous too

2 weeks ago GB was heading for the #1 seed and a crash course with the Patriots in a SB matchup along with Rodgers as the winner for the MVP.

 

Presently, GB is an afterthought while the focus is all on Seattle and Dallas.... and Romo seems to be gaining steam on the MVP race.  

It's amazing what one dropped pass and a punt return for a TD can do to peoples opinions

Yeah no $hit....what do you have to lose? At least Thomas has an arm.

 

Not own thread worthy. Rolando McClains $1.5 million mansion went up in flames last night. No one home. Witnesses reportedly heard an explosion and saw a car speed away just before the inferno started. House has been on the market for a while now. 

 

I have a feeling the trail of evidence will lead to Rolando. He's not a smart man. 

 

Blowing up your own house? 

 

Carolina wins the NFC South with a tie against Atlanta.  Reason to root for that game to end in a tie.

Next year, add one more playoff team as the owners continue pimping the game

 

Next year 7 teams/conference will make the playoffs, and under those rules the Eagles would be in this year

 

 

Why not 8 teams per conf? TO make it even.

 

I'm assuming only 1 team gets a bye if it goes to 7 teams?

Read on another site that if we win and the Rams beat the Seahawks, we get  #1 seed. True?

Yes. Also if the Rams/Hawks tie.

 

 

@Boris, maybe they'll go to double elimination format.