YouTube: Bryan Bulaga with Steve True TH/11/30/23
They don't need to win this game to make the playoffs, and their schedule becomes much easier after this week. All I'm looking for is a competitive game.
Good to remember this is still a young team on a hot streak. They're still going to have ups and downs this season.
With that said Packer 42, Chiefs 7.
Not sure what to think about this game. KC will bring it on D every down, so the OL has to hold up really well or Love will be running for his life. I'd like to see MLF open the game calling short, fast passes (slants, quick outs, etc.) to let the OL settle in and back off KC's D line -- which means he'll revert to the 1960s "three yards and a cloud of... turf" and open with six straight carries by Dillon and two punts.
As for the D containing Mahomes, perhaps we should double-team Kelce and leave MVS uncovered; he drops everything anyway. Have Quay blitz every now and then and act as a bit of a spy on Mahomes since Barry insists on backing him away from the LOS at least 9 yards anyway.
I think the game stays close until into the fourth quarter. Then Mahomes' experience and KC's home-field advantage takes over and GB just can't keep up.
34-21, KC. Sorry.
This game is going to be Love's coming out party. After every touchdown he's going to scream at the Chief's sideline, "What's my name!?" 15 yard penalty be d*nm@d. Final score: Packers 65, Chiefs not even close.
Patrick Mahomes and the #Chiefs throw interceptions more often, on a per-drive basis than Jordan Love and the #Packers.
â Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) December 1, 2023
The Green Bay offense as a whole is 11th in turnovers per drive.
KC is 23rd.
If he's going to throw them to you, catch them.
KC is 3 1 and 1 at GB all time. Kinda home fieldish.
If we are competitive and keep it close and perform as well as Seattle did last night in Dallas, I'll call it a win no matter what the final score.
Packers don't need to win this game for me to change my mind about Love. I will feel the same about him whether he balls out, or whether he stinks it up. It's not about one game, or stretch of good ones, or a stretch of bad ones. It's about consistency over a season or seasons.
Love has earned the right to be QB1 next year, and that's enough for now. It's never about just the good or just the bad, it's about the totality of the work.
Many thought Rodgers was done for before MLF arrived...then he has two MVP seasons. QB is the hardest position to fill in football...unless a guy is an absolute turd, you hang with him for as long as you can. I'm excited to see what 10 does this week after 3 weeks of growing success.
I was really hoping for a flex out of the prime time game since I have to catch a 6am flight the next morning for work. But, if the Packers pull this thing off I don't care if I sleep.
I really think this one will be very entertaining game and the Packer defense hangs tough until they give up a long Kelce pass to set up the winning FG. Chiefs 23 Packers 20
Before the Lions game I viewed both KC and DET games the same, just be competitive and don't embarrass on the big stage. But now it's different, this is a winnable game.
Just think how much this team can grow if they beat another top tier team and power their way into the playoffs. It's unlikely the Packers would make any noise in the playoffs but the experience would be invaluable heading into next season.
See this one going one of three ways:
1. Chiefs win comfortably.
2. Chiefs win close one.
3. Packers win a close one.
One and two strike me as the most likely, but I didn't give them any real shot against the Lions either.
No tie?
Gotta block Chris Jones and pick up their blitzes.
Desmond Bishop & Ruvell Martin will be the #Packers alumni this Sunday.
â Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) December 1, 2023
Heard Brown County Sheriff's office is doing an investigation into Jordan Love.
They need a DNA sample, so they will be swabbing PackerRick's chin.
@michiganjoe posted:See this one going one of three ways:
1. Chiefs win comfortably.
2. Chiefs win close one.
3. Packers win a close one.
One and two strike me as the most likely, but I didn't give them any real shot against the Lions either.
The one thing that will change it is turnovers...if the Chefs gift us a couple like the Lions did...although you could argue the D went out and created the turnovers...the Packers could build a big lead and the Chefs have to fight up hill the whole game.
That is why they play the games...and why sports betting is such a fools errand. Shit goes sideways weekly.
@Iowacheese posted:Heard Brown County Sheriff's office is doing an investigation into Jordan Love.
They need a DNA sample, so they will be swabbing PackerRick's chin.
After what's happened the last month they can swab anybody's chin. Even a bandwagoner like you jumped on. Now there's a surprise.
Among #Packers on injury report, WR Jayden Reed & CB Jaire Alexander practicing Friday.
â Mike Spofford (@mikespofford) December 1, 2023
Not practicing: RB Aaron Jones, CB Robert Rochell.
Final injury report with game statuses after practice. pic.twitter.com/dm5EWhHail
Barry seemed pretty hopeful JA was going to play tomorrow as long as he was practicing today. Very good sign.
Reed told Ryan Wood yesterday he's planning to play. Great news there too.
@Chongo posted:The one thing that will change it is turnovers...if the Chefs gift us a couple like the Lions did...although you could argue the D went out and created the turnovers...the Packers could build a big lead and the Chefs have to fight up hill the whole game.
That is why they play the games...and why sports betting is such a fools errand. Shit goes sideways weekly.
An unknown factor that's been plaguing the Chiefs all year is both of their tackles are really struggling with holding penalties/false starts.
Jaawan Taylor leads all OL in holding penalties in the entire league. Shit loads of holdings and false starts. It may not show on the stat sheet, but look for Gary to get multiple holding calls if he's going up against Taylor.
On the other side, Smith isn't that great either with sacks allowed, pressures and flags as well. So Preston or whoever is rushing should also get some calls.
Reed is quickly turning into a guy that if he's not available it creates a significant hole in the offense. He's been that good as both a runner and receiver.
@PackerRick posted:Just think how much this team can grow if they beat another top tier team and power their way into the playoffs. It's unlikely the Packers would make any noise in the playoffs but the experience would be invaluable heading into next season.
The Packers will have to go through a pretty impressive run in order to make the playoffs. If they can manage to do so, theyâll likely be the hottest team in the playoffs. Nobody will want to play that team.
Just so long as we play 10 yards off the line on 3rd and 3, I'll be happy. Also, put Preston on 87.
I expect a competitive game that GB can win. For that reason, and that reason alone, the score will be 36-7 KC.
@PackerRick posted:After what's happened the last month they can swab anybody's chin. Even a bandwagoner like you jumped on. Now there's a surprise.
There's a fine line between bandwagoner and ball-washer.
@packerboi posted:So Preston or whoever is rushing should also get some calls.
Wouldn't count on it...Brad Allen is ref...his crew is one of the least flag throwing crews in the NFL.
David Carr predicts this: Jordan Love has played some of his best football since Week 9, winning three of the Packersâ last four games. After tossing five TD strikes -- and zero picks -- over his last two contests, the first-year starter makes his biggest statement yet on Sunday night when the Chiefs come to town. Love throws more touchdown passes than Patrick Mahomes and leads the Packers to an upset win in prime time
@Chongo posted:There's a fine line between bandwagoner and ball-washer.
Very versatile too. Band Washer and Ball Wagoner
@Chongo posted:Wouldn't count on it...Brad Allen is ref...his crew is one of the least flag throwing crews in the NFL.
After the shit show flag festival last night. They should all reel it in.
Al Michaels with the great wtf calls last night
@Iowacheese posted:After the shit show flag festival last night. They should all reel it in.
That is until they neglect to call one we think they should
@Chongo posted:There's a fine line between bandwagoner and ball-washer.
Good point, Iowacheese is both.
@Iowacheese posted:Very versatile too. Band Washer and Ball Wagoner
Being a Hawkeye fan nobody expects you to recognize offensive talent especially at the QB position, unless someone points it out to you.
But they know punters.