Packers/Steelers 2009 Replay

It was strange seeing Finley and Grant on the field.

But I feel confident that the Packers can beat the Steelers. Since the Lions game, things have been breaking the right way for the Packers and this is one of those situations where they can avenge a bad loss from the recent past. The incentive for the defense going into the season was all of the uncertainty as to their ability to beat an elite quarterback. They've done it this year, and beating the rapist can be the last feather in their cap. The Steelers will probably be missing three starters on the offensive line. The defense has been getting turnover after turnover in the fourth quarter. The offense will be able to move the ball against these guys. This team appears to be focused, with their eyes on the prize. It was sweet picking up the Halas trophy at Soldier Field. Nothing would be better than accepting the Lombardi trophy in Jerah's house. Jesus H., I'm ready for the kickoff.

As I watched I couldn't help but think that a different Packer team will be playing on Super Sunday. Looked like the same old Steelers thou.

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Originally posted by barrister:
-Finley played a huge role in the game. Grant also had a nice game. I think Starks will be fine, but can Q make the plays that we need? The rookies will need to step up.

Starks has answered. Quarless still needs to.

The offense that year was much more consistent and didn't have the lapses this year's team has had too frequently. The defense is much improved and my rule of thumb for the Bear game still holds- the Packers put up 24 and they'll win.

Rodgers had another helmet to helmet hit in that game that was not called.

He moved them up and down the field quiet well.

Matthews had a huge game, going to need exceptional play from him, Jenkins and Raji in this game. Have to find and contain Heath Miller.

As others have said, our secondary is so much better it is not even funny.

One minor detail that hasn't been mentioned. Troy Polamalu didn't play in that game.

Minor, lol.

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Originally posted by cuqui:
One minor detail that hasn't been mentioned. Troy Polamalu didn't play in that game.

Steelers played 2 top flight passing teams this year. Brees and Brady both went over 300 and combined for 5 TDs. Polamalu played in both games.

Polmalu can't hit what he can't catch. I predict the Packers will spread it out and force the Steelers to blitz, but there are going to be opportunities for them to make plays down the field. Not too many teams can cover ALL of the Packers WRs.

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Originally posted by CS Pack:
Polmalu can't hit what he can't catch. I predict the Packers will spread it out and force the Steelers to blitz, but there are going to be opportunities for them to make plays down the field. Not too many teams can cover ALL of the Packers WRs.

And I like the way Rodgers has been hitting Nelson in the playoffs this year. When Philly doubled Jennings, he went there. After a couple catches by Greg on the opening drive, the pass to Nelson put it inside the five.

If Rodgers can stay upright, it wouldn't surprise me to see him get four TD passes.