This implies the Packers have a good defense.quote:So it wouldn't surprise me if Bridgewater does indeed play. A good defense should be well-prepared to react and adjust if/when needed. If Ponder plays, see previous comment.
Originally Posted by Packdog:
Have no interest in reading supposed injury reports. Expect Bridgewater has a slight tweak and will be good to go. . Unfortunately have no faith in our defense either. Offense needs to score some points.
This......I expect MN to put up points on this defense, but GB's (O) should be better and hopefully runs away in the end. If not, I think it one of those neck and neckners. I'm nervous, but the Vikings bring about the absolute worst in me.
It's impossible too to say what MN has in Bridgewater. It's been one game and I'm not basing a prediction off college. So much will go into how opposing defenses eventually game plan against him, and how he is developed as an NFL QB by MN.
Looks like rain will start early afternoon. It is going to be a wet one. Low 60's for temps so shouldn't be too bad in the stands.
Not too bad for Packer fans, who can handle sub-freezing temperatures and snow. For Floridians, however, anything below 75 is a disaster.
Adam Schefter reporting this morning that signs point to Teddy Bridgewater not playing tonight.
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Adam Schefter reporting this morning that signs point to Teddy Bridgewater not playing tonight.
Doesn't really matter, Ponder has had a good deal of success against this defense over the previous two seasons (let that sink in for a moment). Hopefully, not having Adrian Peterson will be the difference this time.
Originally Posted by Satori:
Peppers rated +8.5. I thought you people stated he was not doing so well.
Originally Posted by Esox:
Peppers rated +8.5.
Is a +8.5 a good rating?
Bridgewater still a GTD, but still leaning to out according to sources.
Rejoice
#Packers fans. Soon there will be 53 players on the roster. DL Luther Robinson will be promoted from Psquad & on the roster tonight
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Originally Posted by Esox:
Peppers rated +8.5.
Is a +8.5 a good rating?
nobody knows.
It may or may not be better than a 6.5 
Originally Posted by Pack-Man:
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Adam Schefter reporting this morning that signs point to Teddy Bridgewater not playing tonight.
Doesn't really matter, Ponder has had a good deal of success against this defense over the previous two seasons (let that sink in for a moment). Hopefully, not having Adrian Peterson will be the difference this time.
On Peterson, it won't matter. The Vikings have a great run blocking line. Those young RBs will get their yards.
@AdamSchefter: Vikings just promoted QB Chandler Harnish from practice squad to active roster, a sign Teddy Bridgewater will not start tonight.
Meanwhile....
@RapSheet: Rejoice #Packers fans. Soon there will be 53 players on the roster. DL Luther Robinson will be promoted from Psquad & on the roster tonight
Originally Posted by Goalline:
On Peterson, it won't matter. The Vikings have a great run blocking line. Those young RBs will get their yards.
This will be interesting to watch tonight -
The Norv will want to use play-action as much as possible to freeze both the coverage LBs and the pass rush. The Dom wants to use more 1 gap penetrating DL that aren't as susceptible to freezing vs play action. Jolly/Pickett/Wilson et al always played 2 gap, so they didn't have any pass rush vs play action and teams killed GB with it.
With different body types, assignments and alignments on the DL - we'll see if we can discern any improvement.
They certainly can't ignore the run, but you can play run on the way to the QB IF you are shooting gaps.
Originally Posted by Hungry5:
Originally Posted by Esox:
Peppers rated +8.5.
Is a +8.5 a good rating?
It's PFF. I'm sure their total objective fantasmagoriphying stat muncher cruncher is spot on.
Originally Posted by Satori:
but you can play run on the way to the QB IF you are shooting gaps.
Really? Can you ask them to start tonight?