Not talking about the byes or anything like that but I was wondering if you guys think being in a warmer environment would increase the odds of beating these two teams?
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Aaron Rodgers gets to wear his favorite shoes in the dome.
How about both?
How about both?
ATL, and it is not even close. We did it in 2010, and I'm confident that Rodgers & Co. could get the job done again.
We could beat San Fran, but in all honesty, they represent a terrible matchup for us.
We could beat San Fran, but in all honesty, they represent a terrible matchup for us.
I said that completely wrong. I was talking about playing at their stadiums or at home. I think the Packers would play better at SF or Atlanta than at GB.
Although Aaron tends to play well in domes, I think it comes down to individual matchups and game plan/execution. We've just happened to have had both our last few games in Atlanta, and if we play them this year, I believe we still have the upper hand.
SF may be warmer than Green Bay in January, but it's still gotta be cold and damp. I'm not so sure there is an advantage to either team in those conditions.
SF may be warmer than Green Bay in January, but it's still gotta be cold and damp. I'm not so sure there is an advantage to either team in those conditions.
ATL is a very different team this season compared to 2010, but so are the Packers. Still, like the Packers chances vs ATL. I'm not sold on Kaepernook, but McCarthy and staff would need to figure out some protection schemes to keep Rodgers upright.
I havent seen enough of ATL this year. But they have a monkey to get off their back after the Packers thrashed them in 2010. SF aint as tough as everbody thinks and I think the Packers arent afraid to play them again.
But first things, first. Beat Tenn and win over Minny.
But first things, first. Beat Tenn and win over Minny.
Doesn't matter, it depends on which Packer team shows up. When they go all out they can play with anyone.
We'll more than likely play both of them and both of them on the road. So it really makes no difference to me. When you lose you lose. I don't care if it's a divisional playoff or the championship game. It still means the season is over.
However if the Packers play sound fundamental football they will win both.
However if the Packers play sound fundamental football they will win both.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
Aaron Rodgers gets to wear his favorite shoes in the dome.
He gets to be close to home in the city by the bay.
I don't really care. I'll say SF 'cause been there done that in Hotlanta. Would be cool to have a Pack team from a different era get a big win in San Fran (see 1995 and 1998).
quote:Originally posted by njs III:
I said that completely wrong. I was talking about playing at their stadiums or at home. I think the Packers would play better at SF or Atlanta than at GB.
Agreed. I never in my life would have thought that perhaps playing on the road in the playoffs might be the best thing.
Atlanta is a better match up for GB. They're not much different from 2010 Atlanta, they have just gotten lucky this season more often. The only way they're improved is Julio Jones has improved his game and is a legit deep threat. However, the Packers have gotten better at CB with Hayward, House, Shields, etc. Atlanta's offense isn't complex, it's all about execution for them. They execute their offense very well and are very disciplined, but there's nothing about that offense that is scary. And really their running game has been terrible this season, worse than GBs. Defensively I see the same team from 2010, one good rusher in Abraham and if you neutralize him then you're going to find opportunities. Again, they're a disciplined defense that executes well. That alone will only get you so far in the playoffs though. When it turns into a QB shootout, Aaron Rodgers will dominate Matt Ryan 11 times out of 10.
Man, am I the only one around here who is kind of perplexed/tired of all the talk about who is the best opponent, who the Packers need to avoid playing, is it better to play on the road, is it better not to have a bye etc.....
I know this is a fan forum and we are opinionated, ill informed fans with too much time on our hands or interesting priorities, (at least some of us), but from my perspective in the real world getting a bye is a free win, its always better to be the home team, and to get to the SB you need to beat some good teams (with some very rare exceptions).
The Packers are 10-4 (should be 11-3) with a 7-1 streak going. Yes, they are a flawed team in some respects and some teams such as SF and NYG seemed to have their number, but this team can beat any team in out there. It really doesn't matter who they play, they need to bring their A guy, execute, avoid errors and go through whoever is in the way.
Go Pack!
I know this is a fan forum and we are opinionated, ill informed fans with too much time on our hands or interesting priorities, (at least some of us), but from my perspective in the real world getting a bye is a free win, its always better to be the home team, and to get to the SB you need to beat some good teams (with some very rare exceptions).
The Packers are 10-4 (should be 11-3) with a 7-1 streak going. Yes, they are a flawed team in some respects and some teams such as SF and NYG seemed to have their number, but this team can beat any team in out there. It really doesn't matter who they play, they need to bring their A guy, execute, avoid errors and go through whoever is in the way.
Go Pack!