Game 17 - Does it really matter?: Packers @ Vikings - Sunday, Jan. 4th @ 12:00 PM

[adambr2]

Just now, yourout said:

I would guess that we would be the team everybody would want to face in our current condition.

Definitely looking like the Bears are going to be the one to get the opportunity.

[Mark6887]

Policy already addressed the situation next year yesterday... he's not firing anyone.

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Packers president Ed Policy: “I am extremely proud of how our team has handled many challenges. Last season we struggled within our division and this year we improved to 4-1. We've persevered through a litany of injuries and a very challenging schedule and placed ourselves in a position to compete for our ultimate goal, a Super Bowl championship.

 

[yourout]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Definitely looking like the Bears are going to be the one to get the opportunity.

I'm not sure I can even watch that.

[adambr2]

Also, are we really that injured right now? At least in regard to next week. 

Tom should play.  Jacobs got a much needed rest week. Receiving corps is pretty healthy.

Unless we’re just saying we were sunk when Parsons went down, which may end up being accurate.

 

[Fear The Chorizo]

12 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Also, are we really that injured right now? At least in regard to next week. 

Tom should play.  Jacobs got a much needed rest week. Receiving corps is pretty healthy.

Unless we’re just saying we were sunk when Parsons went down, which may end up being accurate.

 

That's why I think GB's shot at a playoff run isnt 0....Kraft and Parsons and Wyatt's ACLs are the reason they arent one of the NFC favorites - but I think they are still much more than a wounded 7 seed with no shot against an overrated #2 seeded Bear team. 

 

People will cite the Ravens game when their defense got run over...that came on the heels of them blowing what they thought was the division AND finding out they still clinched a playoff berth the night before - im not saying they're still at a big disadvantage as a defense in the trenches, but they're going to be competitive.

[adambr2]

2 minutes ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

That's why I think GB's shot at a playoff run isnt 0....Kraft and Parsons and Wyatt's ACLs are the reason they arent one of the NFC favorites - but I think they are still much more than a wounded 7 seed with no shot against an overrated #2 seeded Bear team

It’s going to be interesting to see if there’s any effects next week of us basically having a bye week, while the Bears put a lot into the game.

I’m not predicting a win, but you couldn’t ask for a more winnable 2/7 game. It’s a toss-up.

[homer]

1 hour ago, adambr2 said:

It’s going to be interesting to see if there’s any effects next week of us basically having a bye week, while the Bears put a lot into the game.

I’m not predicting a win, but you couldn’t ask for a more winnable 2/7 game. It’s a toss-up.

and I think they'll be the underdog. Really  the pressure is all on Chicago.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

5 minutes ago, homer said:

and I think they'll be the underdog. Really  the pressure is all on Chicago.

I'd still think it's a toss-up with a healthy team and I have no doubts it would be like 20-17 even with all our guys. Now we have every excuse in the book, we shouldn't win the game, but we totally can.

[yourout]

Early forecast for next Sunday in Chicago is 30 and part sun.

Not bad for January.

[homer]

Packers open 1.5 point dogs on Draft Kings

[yourout]

So if they somehow pull off the upset then it's Seattle the following weekend?

[Fear The Chorizo]

Yes....and unless Darnold goes full playoff meltdown I don't think the Packers can win that game.  

 

That's not to say Darnold won't do just that.

[adambr2]

7 pm Saturday night on Prime Video. 😂

[LouisEly]

11 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

7 pm Saturday night on Prime Video. 😂

Well, that's just s**t-spiffy

[OldSchoolSnapper]

12 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

7 pm Saturday night on Prime Video. 😂

That's pretty shocking to me. I thought Sunday was a given but the time was up in the air. 

I am wondering if Amazon paid handsomely for some influence on the playoff schedule. 

Happy about it though, much more convenient for me. 

[LouisEly]

How many times can you cancel an Amazon Prime trial membership?

[Fear The Chorizo]

48 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

7 pm Saturday night on Prime Video. 😂

For their odds of winning, I like that it's played the first day it could possible be and makes it a short week for Bears regulars compared to the Packers essentially having a bye week with their key starters.

 

[adambr2]

7 minutes ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

For their odds of winning, I like that it's played the first day it could possible be and makes it a short week for Bears regulars compared to the Packers essentially having a bye week with their key starters.

 

I don’t have much confidence in us going anywhere this postseason but this is as winnable as it gets. 

I could see anything from us completely folding and having a Baltimore like result to totally getting it together and winning by two TDs.

[SeaBass]

53 minutes ago, LouisEly said:

How many times can you cancel an Amazon Prime trial membership?

I would assume that local broadcasts in Milwaukee and Green Bay markets will be available as is usual for Amazon Prime games.

[young guns]

According to Google AI, it will be shown on NBC in the green Bay and Milwaukee markets.

[adambr2]

Do the majority of posters here live in the Green Bay or Milwaukee television markets?

Serious question, I don’t know. I don’t.

[kestrel79]

I like our chances against the Bears. Our guys are rested, Chicago is coming off a short week and not playing the greatest either of late. Love usually plays well in situations like this and in Chicago. It's going to be a great game, I'm pumped. 

But the following week think they will get blown out. But hey let's see! 

[adambr2]

You hate to ever overstate the importance of one game, but is this the most important game of Matt Lafleur’s career?

Win, and no matter what happens in the divisional round, I can wrap my head around the logic of “look, even with all the injuries we had, we were still one of the final 4 teams in the conference”, and MLF and Gute getting extended. I may not agree with it, but I can see it.

Lose… and it’s a lot tougher to justify. You can still point to the injuries, but a 5 game losing streak to finish the season, another one and done… it’s not the best time to hand out an extension and just basically admit that the status quo is fine.

[LouisEly]

13 hours ago, SeaBass said:

I would assume that local broadcasts in Milwaukee and Green Bay markets will be available as is usual for Amazon Prime games.

They will be.  But I live in Denver.

[Team Canada]

It's crazy to me that the Packers are favored.