Vikings Love in Vegas

[SniperSB23]

Favre certainly exceeded my expectations this year but the signs of fatigue are starting to show just like last year. They really mismanaged him this year, no way he should have thrown 46 times against San Fran, 50 times against Pittsburgh, 48 times against Chicago (in a game that was 24-7 at the half), or 45 times against Arizona. Those were all mistakes, plain and simple, and they will pay for it down the stretch by having a tired QB. Peterson should have got a few more carries in all those games and Chester Taylor should have got a lot more carries in them.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Favre certainly exceeded my expectations this year but the signs of fatigue are starting to show just like last year. They really mismanaged him this year, no way he should have thrown 46 times against San Fran, 50 times against Pittsburgh, 48 times against Chicago (in a game that was 24-7 at the half), or 45 times against Arizona. Those were all mistakes, plain and simple, and they will pay for it down the stretch by having a tired QB. Peterson should have got a few more carries in all those games and Chester Taylor should have got a lot more carries in them.

I agree. Its like they became so in love with this passing game that they forgot about simply pounding it behind that line.

A win next week would do wonders as far as securing the bye and resting the last week.

And seeing as how you are being so gracious, I will concede that despite Sunday's showing, Green Bay's defense looks a lot different than it did at the beginning of the year.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I agree. Its like they became so in love with this passing game that they forgot about simply pounding it behind that line.

A win next week would do wonders as far as securing the bye and resting the last week.

And seeing as how you are being so gracious, I will concede that despite Sunday's showing, Green Bay's defense looks a lot different than it did at the beginning of the year.

Dom Capers is a miracle worker. How that defense is #2 in yards allowed is beyond me. My big miss on Green Bay (aside from underestimating Minnesota) was not realizing how bad their offensive line was at protecting Rodgers. Not all of it is their fault though as Rodgers does do a terrible job of getting rid of the ball quickly.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Dom Capers is a miracle worker. How that defense is #2 in yards allowed is beyond me. My big miss on Green Bay (aside from underestimating Minnesota) was not realizing how bad their offensive line was at protecting Rodgers. Not all of it is their fault though as Rodgers does do a terrible job of getting rid of the ball quickly.

That really hasn't been the case the last 6 weeks

[dalakhani]

They are a much better team. Lets face it, they could go on a run just like any of the other NFC teams. If the playoffs were starting today, they would be on the road in Zona. Is that unreasonable that they would beat Zona? I wouldnt bet that they would beat zona, minny AND New Orleans but stranger things have happened.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

They are a much better team. Lets face it, they could go on a run just like any of the other NFC teams. If the playoffs were starting today, they would be on the road in Zona. Is that unreasonable that they would beat Zona? I wouldnt bet that they would beat zona, minny AND New Orleans but stranger things have happened.

Believe it or not, I'd rather play Philly than AZ. Their big weakness now with Al Harris out is teams that play 3 wide outs and make the Packers play in the nickel. Their offense can play with anyone now, but the D is still vulnerable if Kurt Warner goes off like Rothleisberger did yesterday.

You can't deny what Capers has done with the D, especially identifying players strengths and putting them in positions to maximize them, but why he insisted on a 3 man rush that last drive I don't understand. If that had been Pitt on D, they would have brought the farm on that last play (s) and made him throw quickly.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by GBBob

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That really hasn't been the case the last 6 weeks

I was referring more to the two Minnesota games which is where I lost my bet. They pull a split in those two games and don't lose in the last second yesterday and GB/Minn would be all tied with two games to go and all the momentum in favor of Green Bay. As it is Minnesota has already clinched.

I think GB matches up great with Arizona and the Saints. They just need someone to knock off Minnesota for them which doesn't look too unlikely at this point.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I was referring more to the two Minnesota games which is where I lost my bet. They pull a split in those two games and don't lose in the last second yesterday and GB/Minn would be all tied with two games to go and all the momentum in favor of Green Bay. As it is Minnesota has already clinched.

I think GB matches up great with Arizona and the Saints. They just need someone to knock off Minnesota for them which doesn't look too unlikely at this point.

No arguement regarding the Minnesota games, or the ramifications of that loss at GB and the f'in Tampa Bay disaster.