No matter what Jim Mora says, it's not too early to start a thread on this.
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With that win the Packers are up to 94% odds to make the playoffs per the NYT playoff simulator.
94% don't mean shit. 6 more games to go. Talk to me when there is 2 games left. Then we'll look at scenarios. Gotta play good complimentary football from this point forward.
You gave away 3 games, all NFC Losses. You gotta make up the ground now.
No mercy! Sweep the leg!
@Boris posted:94% don't mean shit. 6 more games to go. Talk to me when there is 2 games left. Then we'll look at scenarios. Gotta play good complimentary football from this point forward.
You gave away 3 games, all NFC Losses. You gotta make up the ground now.
No mercy! Sweep the leg!
Monster games coming up. Miami, Seahags, Loins, Vicklings. Gotta take care of business at home and " steal a game against one of those jabronie's ahead in the division.
One thing about this season:
It's been a very unique ("weird") year.
I don't recall having an entire season where there has been incredible pressure to win every week, at least in recent memory.
Since the opening day loss to the Eagles, the Packers have had to fight to catch up to their opponents in conference wins. And they have had to chase not one, but two divisional opponents at the same time.
Although the Pack got fat off the AFCS in overall wins, so did the rest of the division, thus eliminating any advantage from that.
There's just no wiggle room for a loss.
And hasn't been since week 1.
@Packiderm posted:Monster games coming up. Miami, Seahags, Loins, Vicklings. Gotta take care of business at home and " steal a game against one of those jabronie's ahead in the division.
Thu night, Thu night, Sun night, Mon night, then the Viks and Bob's to end the reg season Sun noon games.
@Timmy! posted:One thing about this season:
It's been a very unique ("weird") year.
I don't recall having an entire season where there has been incredible pressure to win every week, at least in recent memory.
Since the opening day loss to the Eagles, the Packers have had to fight to catch up to their opponents in conference wins. And they have had to chase not one, but two divisional opponents at the same time.
Although the Pack got fat off the AFCS in overall wins, so did the rest of the division, thus eliminating any advantage from that.
There's just no wiggle room for a loss.
And hasn't been since week 1.
Hmm? 2010, 2023.
This is a good team, but they are not even close to being a SB team. SF would have beat us by at least 2 TDs if they were healthy. Signing Love to that contract is starting to look like a big mistake and we have no legitimate pass rushers or CBs and that all falls on a below average GM.
@H5 posted:Thu night, Thu night, Sun night, Mon night, then the Viks and Bob's to end the reg season Sun noon games.
Until either/both are flexed into prime time.
@13X posted:This is a good team, but they are not even close to being a SB team. SF would have beat us by at least 2 TDs if they were healthy. Signing Love to that contract is starting to look like a big mistake and we have no legitimate pass rushers or CBs and that all falls on a below average GM.
Absurd to claim SF would have won by 2 TDs when they lost to 2 teams that the Packers beat (Cardinals / Rams) , when they had all 3 of those guys who were out. As far as our GM. Yes after Alexander we are thin at CB, although Valentine is coming on after being injured early. Biggest problem is that Stokes has been a bust and now can;'t even get on the field. Pass rush has never recovered from TT not drafting TJ Watt. Gutey overall has done a great job of building the roster. He has hit on every offensive position in the draft and filled the one lacking with Josh Jacobs. The defensive picks have not worked out as well, but don't look now....we are currently in top 10 for points allowed! Every article I've found that gives ranks based on feedback from executives around the league has Gutey in the top 10, if not the top 5 ....do you know something everyone else doesn't?
@Boris posted:
94% don't mean shit. 6 more games to go. Talk to me when there is 2 games left. Then we'll look at scenarios. Gotta play good complimentary football from this point forward.
You gave away 3 games, all NFC Losses. You gotta make up the ground now.
No mercy! Sweep the leg!
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@PackLandVA posted:Until either/both are flexed into prime time.
Viks in week 17 seems likely. Week 18 vs Bears isn't getting moved off a noon start... unless CHI wins their next 5, then maybe that week 18 game is flexed.
That said, CHI next 5: At DET; At SFO; At MIN; Home v DET; Home v SEA.
That looks like an oh fer stretch.
I don't get too wrapped up in playoff talk or speculation until the last 2 or 3 games. It's comforting enough to know they are in the mix until then.
@13X posted:This is a good team, but they are not even close to being a SB team. SF would have beat us by at least 2 TDs if they were healthy.
You really believe that don't you....
Let me know the next time Purdy and Trent Williams play defense and would have tackled Josh Jacobs.
@13X posted:This is a good team, but they are not even close to being a SB team. SF would have beat us by at least 2 TDs if they were healthy. Signing Love to that contract is starting to look like a big mistake and we have no legitimate pass rushers or CBs and that all falls on a below average GM.
Nether Purdy nor Wiilams would've tackled Jacobs. GB did their damage in the G box, so that takes Bosa out of the discussion. And if you wanna play the what if injury game, factor in Cooper and Alexander on the Packers D.
@PackLandVA posted:Until either/both are flexed into prime time.
I have Vikings game on Sunday Night Football
Currently Miami vs. Cleveland is the Sunday Night game. Yah, they will flex out of that and have Packers vs. Vikings if Cleveland is out of playoff contention. On the other hand FOX may protect that game, change Dallas at Philly to a noon game and have Packers vs. Vikings on at 3:25 Other most likely option is Arizona vs. L A Rams.
Full week 17 schedule: https://www.espn.com/nfl/sched...ar/2024/seasontype/2
Who knew that Purdy and Bosa were good for a 42 point swing?
Holy shit, I think 13X has been spending too much time on FaceBook and X.
I'm not super optimistic about playoff chances. The schedule looks to be tougher than we've had and I don't see the offense, Love and WR depth, progressing at this point.
We've seen that they can turn it on, but we are at game 12 and it just doesn't feel smooth.
The Packer's games against the Saints and Bears are absolutely winnable. That gives them 10 wins. We'll know a lot more (or at least one more result) in about 36 hours. The issue beyond that is that the Packers have 3 very difficult road games. So tomorrow night is really, really important. Unfortunately, 11 or 12 (and probably 13 or 14) wins would only net an away WC game.
Dolphins: W
Lions: L
Seahawks: L
Saints: W
Vikings: W
Bears: W
I don’t see this team playing in February. With 2 teams above them in the North and with them on the schedule they can prove me wrong. I hope they do.
Lots to tidy up tho…pass rush and more consistent qb play at the top of the list.
It's not just about winning enough games. It's about peaking when you get to Dec/Jan. If they continue their herky jerky play they could very well win enough games to get into the playoffs, then hold your breath. If they can find their form from last year's late season surge, they'll be a real contender for Feb.
@13X posted:This is a good team, but they are not even close to being a SB team. SF would have beat us by at least 2 TDs if they were healthy. Signing Love to that contract is starting to look like a big mistake and we have no legitimate pass rushers or CBs and that all falls on a below average GM.
@DH13 posted:It's not just about winning enough games. It's about peaking when you get to Dec/Jan. If they continue their herky jerky play they could very well win enough games to get into the playoffs, then hold your breath.
It's Christmas....it's the time of miracles...so be of good cheer.....and find me the A game!
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@Boris posted:That would put the Pack at 12-5.
Anyone that thinks they won't make the playoffs with 12 wins is really smoking something they shouldn't.
{goldie perks up her ears}
He's not entirely wrong. Need to see 2023 Jlove. But a bit spoiled are we? ( Yoda?)
@Boris posted:That would put the Pack at 12-5.
Anyone that thinks they won't make the playoffs with 12 wins is really smoking something they shouldn't.
Or not enough of what they should.
According to NY Times simulator, they were 94.7% after beating the Niners. Not sure how much more it would go up after beating an AFC team.
It's 9 wins.....talk to me when they get 11 or 12 wins