Lions Week

Small print," TV's will be returned if Suh stomps me"

only you would know what that is, Hank...er, I mean "Hankster the Spankster".

Yeah, I thought we all did, but there are some newbies that needed some of the basic information just in case.

 

Merry Christmas, Henry!

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce

 

 

Herman Moore has mad respect for the Packers.

What it's like to play at Lambeau

 

"If you ask Lions players – both current and past – there’s never fear in playing at Lambeau. It’s quite the opposite.

 

It’s always that you’re going against a team that is prepared, a team that believes in its history and in protecting its history and winning traditions.

 

The Green Bay Packers play for tradition. It’s not about the wins and losses solely -- it’s about pride of the state. It possesses one of the most faithful and high-character fan bases in the NFL. The expectations are always high.

 

Winning seasons are average, championships are expected and Super Bowls are always a reality and a realistic goal. That’s what makes the Packers tough to beat at Lambeau — not the field itself.

 

The team that wants it the most wins. Period."

 

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/e...ckup-qbs-55-inch-tvs

 

Gerg doesn't care for this kind of thinking.

Brainwashed

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_...s-tablets-headphones

When asked where his TV was, Packers receiver Jordy Nelson joked, "It's still at the store, I think."

Will Roger Goodell fine Rodgers if he gave his linemen Beats By Dre headphones? 

This game is going to be a classic irresistable force vs immoveable object. So it will be a LOS battle.

The Pack has the more balanced offense; many more receiving threats, can rush the ball much better, and is way better at scoring (+10 pts/game avg.).

Loins have a turnover-prone QB, Megatron, and....

Of course, Detoilet has that DL, is awesome against the rush, and is slightly better than average against the pass. Their scoring defense is ranked #2, but only averages 5 pts/game less than the Packers. Another interesting stat is the Loins have defensed an unusually low number of rush attempts. I don't know why teams may be abandoning the run against them; they haven't had many (if any) blowout wins I can recall.

So it's easy to see who wins at the LOS will be the #1 factor.

Turnovers could make a huge difference in this game, as well. Stafford throws plenty of INT's, and our DBs should be ball-hawking.

STs could factor in. If that punk Ross still plays for the Loins, I want him blown up. Conversely, we can't afford a breakdown on a punt or FG attempt.

Otherwise, the teams are fairly similar overall. TOP and penalties are even, although the Packers have lost more yards on same number of penalties, as hard as that is to believe.

 

JMHO, there have been too many games in recent history, whether "must-win" regular season or playoffs, home or away, where the Packers have looked flat coming out, playing lethargically, and find themselves quickly playing from behind. That's the one thing I don't  want to see.

Our season at home this year has been the exact opposite, and it needs to continue Sunday. There's absolutely no reason we can't efficiently move the ball and score on them, and our D should force the Loins to be one-dimensional, creating those TO opportunities.

 

 

Found on the internet: Only stat you need. Stafford Road: 54% comp. 6 TD's 6 Int's: Rodgers home: 66% comp. 23 TD's 0 Int's: By the end of the third quarter the Lions will be huddled by the heaters wondering if the bus is started yet.

I just read this article on how the Lions played D against the Packers.  In the example that Benoit provided, there is a screenshot of a wide open checkdown that Rodgers did not take.  If the underneath game is there this week, Rodgers needs to take it.  There is nothing wrong with matriculating down the field. 

 

Also, the article had a hint of criticism that McCarthy doesn't like or use bunch, stack or cross-route concepts to free up guys against man coverage.  I'm not sure that is entirely right.  I recall some crossing route concepts after the Loins game where WRs would run rub routes.  But, the point is still interesting - why doesn't MM like bunch and stack concepts?

The Packers receivers can beat man coverage with out it?

Alhough I think running the ball is important, but in this game, I would hope MM does not get in his "establish the run" mode against the Lions.  RTFB yes, but mix it up and get that passing game going. 

The week the Packers lost to the Lions, there were many open receivers. Inaccurate passes from Rodgers, drops from WR's, Wrong reads, etc. Turnovers...gift call placing ball at 1 instead of the 20 on an interception resulting in safety. All contributed to the loss.

None of that will happen on Sunday. Win this game 10-3 or 55-52 or 63-10. I don't care....just win this game & get healthy for divisional round of playoffs.

"blueprint" to beat Green Bay 

You know what the remedy for that blue print is?  Eddie and James.

Yes, also making accurate throws & not dropping passes.

 

The point is when the Packers execute their offense properly, they're unstoppable.

Two high does limit them.  Doesn't or shouldn't shut them down entirely but it does limit them.  MM has had nice success using Cobb out of the backfield to exploit the 2 high.   2 high also shows the limitations at TE the Packers are dealing with. 

Ding Ding Ding!!!!

 

Cobb is the difference between week 3 and Sunday. He openly admitted he was kind of a mess the first 3 weeks of 2014. Pressing in a contract year. He needed to relax. Defense playing a different game now as well. Game in GB. 

 

 

Id say that R-E-L-A-X message was much for Cobb as it was for the fans. Cobb did and has never looked back. 

Damnit, why is it not Sunday yet? The Packers lost a first round bye two years ago in the Metrodump, they aren't going to blow it again.  The Lions will win at Lambeau one day, but it sure as hell isn't going to be this Sunday.

 

 

Screens have been harder to execute in the 2nd half of the season as teams have morphed their pass rush vs GB. Instead of screaming upfield and giving Rodgers an open lane to scramble, they are rushing to keep him contained in the pocket.

Pats, Falcons and Bills all did it to some extent and Rodgers saw a few spies as well.

Those defensive strategeries aren't conducive to running screens

 

 

https://twitter.com/Lions/stat...953620549632/photo/1

 

Lions bring you "holiday cheer"

 

Week in Review

All 3 Packers QB's are active today. Rodgers probably less than 100% still

 

Paul Imig ‏@Paulimig <small class="time">1m1 minute ago</small>

#Packers inactives vs. Lions: Davon House Jeff Janis DuJuan Harris Carl Bradford Garth Gerhart Justin Perillo Bruce Gaston

Not having House may hurt a bit.

Tolzien is gonna return kickoffs??