Feasting on 10-0 Packers: Lions have chance to duplicate 1962 feat (1 Viewer)

[BobbyLayne]

First and third highest scoring teams in the NFL.

Packers are 10-0 and have won 16 straight; their last loss was in Detroit and lost the last time they played in Detroit. Although some point to the five close games they've had this year, in fact, the Pack have never trailed in the 4th quarter during the entire streak.

The last time Green Bay was 10-0 on Turkey Day, the Lions sacked Bart Starr 11 times to hand them their only loss of their glorious 1962 campaign.

Bring it on, cheeseheads!

NOTE: It's a public poll.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Want Detroit, think Green Bay.

 

[Manster]

I'm not going against GB until I see it. They are rollin right now.

Detroit just might be the team that can do it though. If Stafford is on we could see 80+ points scored and the Lions could win a shootout.

The other thing is, Suh and Co. could get some pressure on Rodgers. Whenever I see Rodgers, he has way too much time to pick D's apart. He is scary with too much time.

GB 38

DET 31

 

[Hendo]

Detroit has always been a tough one for GB, they steam rolled GB last year last in the season and GB went on to win the Super Bowl.

If people think GB will win both games this year against Detroit i will gladly point out years past and ask for an explanation why

 

[Das Boot]

Forget it, they're rollin'

Green Bay that is.

Should be an awesome Turkey Day game!

 

[The Jerk]

It's hard to go against the Packers. I always root for the Lions on Thanksgiving (except for Steelers visits) but I don't think they will be consistent enough all game long to win. Another semi-close win for the Packers.

Only guarantee I'll make is that Bart Starr will not be sacked 11 times on Thursday.

 

[joffer]

JUST THROW IT TO MEGATRON!!!!!!1!11!

i'll go with Detroit 34-30

 

[yak651]

They lost to NE the week after Detroit last year when Flynn started in place of Rodgers

Packers are 10-0 and have won 16 straight; their last loss was in Detroit. Although some point to the five close games they've had this year, in fact, the Pack have never trailed in the 4th quarter during the entire streak.

 

[sho nuff]

Detroit has always been a tough one for GB, they steam rolled GB last year last in the season and GB went on to win the Super Bowl.If people think GB will win both games this year against Detroit i will gladly point out years past and ask for an explanation why

Your definition of steam rolled must be different than mine.Until midway through the 4th quarter it looked like GB might squeak it out 3-0. That with Rodgers being knocked out of the game (not that he was doing great against them in that game)Year's past has what to do with this year?2008 GB swept2009 GB swept2010 GB/DET splitI think people can thing GB will win both games this year because they are the better overall team. Because they are playing well.Because the offense and Aaron Rodgers are playing that well.Will it happen for sure? Of course not...nothing is certain. GB is favored in these games because they are the better team.But Detroit is certainly capable of beating them.

 

[BobbyLayne]

They lost to NE the week after Detroit last year when Flynn started in place of Rodgers

Packers are 10-0 and have won 16 straight; their last loss was in Detroit. Although some point to the five close games they've had this year, in fact, the Pack have never trailed in the 4th quarter during the entire streak.

Good catch, thanks.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Who voted for: Detroit LionsBobbyLayne , Galvatron808 , cstu , Hendo , jonboltz , joffer

 

[FavreAndAwayAnIdiot]

If the Bucs' D-line was making Green Bay's offensive line look weak in pass protection, I can only imagine Detroit's will hand them their ###. And vice-versa, Green Bay has virtually no pass rush right now, which is bad vs Detroit's potential.

All things considered, this shoot-out (on the scale of the New Orleans game Week 1) will end up in Green Bay's first loss of the season. Sad to say.

 

[Dizzy]

Only because I don't think that GB will run the table, I have to pick 1 game for them to lose... and this one looks as good as any;

DET at home on Thanksgiving... GB defense seems to be going from bad to terrible... yeah, why not?

 

[footballnerd]

I'll take Packers, but with Kevin Smith making the backfield relevant this is going to be a great game.

 

[BobbyLayne]

You know, this is a bit like going for a hayride. When this bandwagon gets too crowded, we'll just hook up a second trailer.

BobbyLayne , Galvatron808 , cstu , Hendo , jonboltz , joffer , killrobotkill , FavreAndAwayAnIdiot , benson_will_lead_the_way , thatguythere , Scruff Mcgruff , hutchins929 , Dizzy , Crusaderfan , Organized Chaos

 

[azgroover]

If the Lions are going to beat GB, they'd better do it this week. History isn't on their side of beating them in WI.Just for some perspective of how tough of a time they have at Lambeau, here's the scoring summary from the last time they did it in GB. (The year)

GB - Vince Workman 30 yard rush (Chris Jacke kick)DET - Robert Clark 19 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)GB - Chris Jacke 23 yard field goalDET - Robert Clark 3 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)DET - Mel J. Gray 78 yard punt return (Eddie Murray kick)GB - Vince Workman 12 yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Chris Jacke kick)

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Detroit all day. The Packers should sit Rodgers so that he doesn't get hurt again.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Is Scotty Fargo taking a couple years off from football? I feel like I should vote against GB on his behalf. Miss u bro.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Vince Workman 30 yard rush

I refuse to believe this.

 

[BobbyLayne]

If the Lions are going to beat GB, they'd better do it this week. History isn't on their side of beating them in WI.

Just for some perspective of how tough of a time they have at Lambeau, here's the scoring summary from the last time they did it in GB. (The year)

GB - Vince Workman 30 yard rush (Chris Jacke kick)

DET - Robert Clark 19 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)

GB - Chris Jacke 23 yard field goal

DET - Robert Clark 3 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)

DET - Mel J. Gray 78 yard punt return (Eddie Murray kick)

GB - Vince Workman 12 yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Chris Jacke kick)

Mel Gray and a whole lotta Barry. Heckuva a game plan, Wayne.I feel like big buck on opening day, like I got a target on my back

 

[Widbil83]

Want Detroit, think Green Bay.

GB isn't like Dallas, Minny or Carolina. If Det gets down early like they tend to do GB will not let them back in the game. That said, I am still thinking about taking Det and the 6pts.

 

[thatguythere]

Green Bay has a lot more to lose than Detroit.

Packers better be ready because the Lions will be hyped and the fans will be louder than ever. I'd love to see the Lions Defense step up and shut down Rodgers like last year, but I'm not betting on it.

Going to be at the inlaws in Wisconsin watching with a bunch of Packer fans. Should be a great game.

 

[AmosMoses]

Green Bay by about 3 TDs.

 

[cstu]

I took the Lions since I expect them to be amped against GB and Starks won't be playing.

 

[cstu]

Green Bay has a lot more to lose than Detroit.

Packers better be ready because the Lions will be hyped and the fans will be louder than ever. I'd love to see the Lions Defense step up and shut down Rodgers like last year, but I'm not betting on it.

Going to be at the inlaws in Wisconsin watching with a bunch of Packer fans. Should be a great game.

I disagree - GB is going to win the division regardless of the outcome, but this is the first time in a very long time that the Lions have been relevant on Thanksgiving.

 

[sho nuff]

I took the Lions since I expect them to be amped against GB and Starks won't be playing.

McCarthy is that you leaking decisions already?Psst...he practiced today and has a pretty good chance to suit up in 2 days.

 

[Jagerbomber]

Green Bay has a lot more to lose than Detroit.

Packers better be ready because the Lions will be hyped and the fans will be louder than ever. I'd love to see the Lions Defense step up and shut down Rodgers like last year, but I'm not betting on it.

Going to be at the inlaws in Wisconsin watching with a bunch of Packer fans. Should be a great game.

I disagree - GB is going to win the division regardless of the outcome, but this is the first time in a very long time that the Lions have been relevant on Thanksgiving.

Was gonna post the same thing. It'd be different if GB was 15-0 because the perfect season would be within range. I think Detroit has more to lose, in fact that's probably one of their advantages, they're going to be psyched for this game because they know how big it is.

 

[ang12]

Funny quote from Jerry Kramer in Mike Vandermause's latest article:

“It’s like their Super Bowl. It’s the only game that they can refer to in the last 55 years. And every Detroit fan that was alive at that time remembers it. Honest to God, they ought to give them a ring or something for it, have a holiday or something because it’s a highlight in their history.

“We talk about Super Bowls and championships and playoff games and Ice Bowls and that kind of stuff, and the only game they’ve had to talk about since 1957 is the ’62 (Thanksgiving) game.”

 

[cstu]

I took the Lions since I expect them to be amped against GB and Starks won't be playing.

McCarthy is that you leaking decisions already?Psst...he practiced today and has a pretty good chance to suit up in 2 days.

[Tue Nov 22, 3:35 PM] James Starks partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Funny quote from Jerry Kramer in Mike Vandermause's latest article:

“It’s like their Super Bowl. It’s the only game that they can refer to in the last 55 years. And every Detroit fan that was alive at that time remembers it. Honest to God, they ought to give them a ring or something for it, have a holiday or something because it’s a highlight in their history.

“We talk about Super Bowls and championships and playoff games and Ice Bowls and that kind of stuff, and the only game they’ve had to talk about since 1957 is the ’62 (Thanksgiving) game.”

Seems pretty classy, eh.I knew about the '62 game because it's generally listed as one of the top ten Thanksgiving Day games in NFL history. I also have a Lions history that someone (Jerry Green?) wrote after the 1973 season detailing their first 40 years, and again, it's listed as a Lions Top Ten game. But I doubt very many Lions fans have read that book or EVER think about that game.

Most memories for lifelong Lions fans are about the pain. Dempsey kicking a 63 yard FG with no time left to beat them in 1970. Getting shut out in the lowest scoring playoff game ever. Losing to the Bears on Dave Williams kickoff return. Eddie Murray missing that FG while Monte was praying. Never winning in Washington, and getting blown off the field twice in their most successful season in the last 54 years. The frustration of never being good enough in the Barry era - plenty of trips to the playoffs, only one win - and the downright pitiful existence of the decade since he walked away and Bobby Ross moved on.

Good memories from the last 54 years mostly center around the three number 20s: Lem Barney, Billy Sims, and Barry Sanders. I've been a Lions fan practically since birth, and my entire extended family are diehard Lions fans. Never once have I heard anyone mention the 1962 Packers game. But I have heard lots of stories about Doak and Bobby and Night Train and Schmidt and ####### Milt Plum et al. I've watched every game I could since they Barney and Mel Far won Defensive & Offensive RotY in the same season (1967).

One thing we've never been able to talk about is having a great QB. Since Bobby Layne got shipped to Pittsburgh in the summer of 1958, one pro bowler (Greg Landry), and no one that was considered elite. You'd think a team would at least accidentally develop a QB at least once in fifty years.

Until John Matthew Stafford came along.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

I will say one thing about Thanksgiving in Detroit. This is the biggest game of the season FOR THEIR FANS. Its a tradition like no other.

A few injuries. Talk by the team about going undefeated. Short week. The best season Detroit has had in years....

Want to say Detroit. The line between winning and losing is so thin in the NFL.

The Pack are going to lose to someone eventually. I think this may be it.

Put me on the list.

Detroit 48

GB 45

 

[Reepicheep]

Not exactly going out on a limb here but I'm expecting Rodgers to have another ridiculous game and a Packers win. Of course anything could happen. Should be a fun watch.

 

[azgroover]

If the Lions are going to beat GB, they'd better do it this week. History isn't on their side of beating them in WI.

Just for some perspective of how tough of a time they have at Lambeau, here's the scoring summary from the last time they did it in GB. (The year)

GB - Vince Workman 30 yard rush (Chris Jacke kick)

DET - Robert Clark 19 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)

GB - Chris Jacke 23 yard field goal

DET - Robert Clark 3 yard pass from Erik Kramer (Eddie Murray kick)

DET - Mel J. Gray 78 yard punt return (Eddie Murray kick)

GB - Vince Workman 12 yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Chris Jacke kick)

Mel Gray and a whole lotta Barry. Heckuva a game plan, Wayne.I feel like big buck on opening day, like I got a target on my back

I ####### loved Mel Gray. He was the Hester and Dante Hall of the early 90s.

 

[sho nuff]

I took the Lions since I expect them to be amped against GB and Starks won't be playing.

McCarthy is that you leaking decisions already?Psst...he practiced today and has a pretty good chance to suit up in 2 days.

[Tue Nov 22, 3:35 PM] James Starks partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

So he did practice.Thanks.

“James Starks was out there getting ready to play in the game,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “It will be a medical decision if he plays (or) if he doesn’t play. I just talked to him coming off the field, and he has 48 hours to get himself ready.”

“I just went with what I’m comfortable with,” Starks said. “Nothing too hard.

“They told me to take it easy a little bit and just go out there to see how it feels. That’s basically what I was doing. But of course, me being who I am, I’m going to try to see where it’s at. I feel well.”

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Calvin Johnson did not finish practice due to an ankle, incidentally.

 

[Sabertooth]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too.

They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then.

Packers 44-14

 

[thatguythere]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

Gutless? This team has the most guts I've seen in years in Detroit. The second half comebacks are proof this team has heart. We actually have a coaching staff that can change the gameplan during the game....what a concept. You Packer fans aren't going to start whining already before the game even starts are you? Make sure you write that in as many places as you can so if Rodgers gets his ### handed to him you can cry foul. I don't see the Lions stopping Green Bay, but I guarantee Rodgers won't come away from this game without dirt(rubber) on his uniform. Oh yes and please explain how GB's defense is going to hold the Lions to 14.BTW you must live in Canada if you are north of me.

 

[Sabertooth]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

Gutless? This team has the most guts I've seen in years in Detroit. The second half comebacks are proof this team has heart. We actually have a coaching staff that can change the gameplan during the game....what a concept. You Packer fans aren't going to start whining already before the game even starts are you? Make sure you write that in as many places as you can so if Rodgers gets his ### handed to him you can cry foul. I don't see the Lions stopping Green Bay, but I guarantee Rodgers won't come away from this game without dirt(rubber) on his uniform. Oh yes and please explain how GB's defense is going to hold the Lions to 14.BTW you must live in Canada if you are north of me.

Oh please, how hard is it to hit somebody after the whistle? Come on, man. Anyone can do that. I hope the Lions play well. But I can just see a Charles Martin type of thing coming this weekend if the Packer pounds them as I suspect they will. As for holding them to 14, not sure exactly. But you know how these things go, the game starts to snowball. In a rout, all bets are off. I could see 3 or 4 picks by Stafford.

 

[Sabertooth]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

Gutless? This team has the most guts I've seen in years in Detroit. The second half comebacks are proof this team has heart. We actually have a coaching staff that can change the gameplan during the game....what a concept. You Packer fans aren't going to start whining already before the game even starts are you? Make sure you write that in as many places as you can so if Rodgers gets his ### handed to him you can cry foul. I don't see the Lions stopping Green Bay, but I guarantee Rodgers won't come away from this game without dirt(rubber) on his uniform. Oh yes and please explain how GB's defense is going to hold the Lions to 14.BTW you must live in Canada if you are north of me.

Whereabouts are you at? Copper Country?

 

[Grahamburn]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

You're like the Jekyll and Hyde of posters. Sometimes you really contribute to this forum. Others, not so much.I've noticed a change in the fans of NFC North teams with the Lions' recent resurgence. There's a whole lot of complaining about "dirty play" and low brow comments from you guys about Detroit's players. Is it fear? The Lions aren't a doormat anymore and you all know it. The Packers are pretty good. There's nothing to be afraid of.

 

[Alkahsu]

Detroit will lose based solely on the fact that they are having Nickelback perform at half time.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The 38 wise men:

Who voted for: Detroit LionsBobbyLayne , Galvatron808 , cstu , Hendo , jonboltz , joffer , killrobotkill , FavreAndAwayAnIdiot , benson_will_lead_the_way , thatguythere , Scruff Mcgruff , hutchins929 , Dizzy , Crusaderfan , Organized Chaos , Ladsud , FUBAR , Iwannabeacowboybaby! , valhallan , solorca , jon_mx , kegsonlegs , Hairy Snowman , bananafish , tud_duke , hamster_13 , TheFootballJesus , Alex P Keaton , The Dreaded Marco , Truman , Anthony Borbely , greenroom , Ralph Wiggum , Banemorth , Danish Bengal , SieteCinco , drater , SaintsInDome2006

 

[Da Guru]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

When Fairley or Suh put Rodgers on a gurney you will be singing a different tune.

 

[Sabertooth]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

When Fairley or Suh put Rodgers on a gurney you will be singing a different tune.

Don't come crying when Josh Sitton cuts Suh down like a tree....legally of course.

 

[Da Guru]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

When Fairley or Suh put Rodgers on a gurney you will be singing a different tune.

Don't come crying when Josh Sitton cuts Suh down like a tree....legally of course.

 

[AmosMoses]

Detroit is pretty gutless, not just in the cheap shot sense, but also in the sense that when they hit some adversity, they generally fold up their tent. It happened in the San Fran game when Jim Schwartz had his little hissy fit. It happened in Chicago....but it was the WIIIIIINNNNNNNND!!! No FAIR! It will happen in this game too. They got lucky early in the season against Dallas. But they've shown their true colors since then. Packers 44-14

When Fairley or Suh put Rodgers on a gurney you will be singing a different tune.

Don't come crying when Josh Sitton cuts Suh down like a tree....legally of course.

Good god it would make my Thanksgiving to see the Packers OL high/low Suh, and tear apart his knee. Then as he's rolling around in pain, a lineman runs up and tears off his helmet and throws it in true Suh style. Make it happen!

 

[Team Smokin']

Rodgers will have his day...but Detroit wins

DET 34 - GB 31 OT

 

[Saint]

Drinking the Kool Aid! GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Looks like the Packers are gonna win by double digits.

 

[sho nuff]

I took the Lions since I expect them to be amped against GB and Starks won't be playing.

McCarthy is that you leaking decisions already?Psst...he practiced today and has a pretty good chance to suit up in 2 days.

[Tue Nov 22, 3:35 PM] James Starks partially participated in Tuesday's practice.

And he is active.