Lions @ Packers - Division Title and First Round Bye up for grabs. (1 Viewer)

[mr roboto]

As a Vikes fan I'm pulling for the Lions.

 

[Bobbyn2022]

Loser plays Seahawks?

 

[jon_mx]

Loser plays Cowboys?

Correct. Seahawks second round.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Green Bay Packers have today off.

Detroit Lions are practicing this afternoon. Coach Caldwell met with the leadership council after the Bears game, and the players voted to work today.

 

[msudaisy26]

Wait didn't BL publically denounce his DET fandom in this very board last season?

Every Lions fan I know throws up his hands and says "That's it.... NO MORE!!!"

Until next season begins.

That makes them slightly more rational than Raiders fans.

I would say about even, because Lion fans actually believe the next year will be the year.

 

[Phenomena]

Lions, losses... @CAR, @NE, @ARZ... and BUF at home, but BUF is legit.

I can't explain the CAR game other than it was early in the season before CAR imploded (but they've since come back to play for the division title).

This should be an epic close game but I wouldn't worry about the Lions on the road... should they lose I think they will destroy DAL and be a good matchup against SEA.

 

[Raider Nation]

Lions, losses... @CAR, @NE, @ARZ... and BUF at home, but BUF is legit.

I can't explain the CAR game other than it was early in the season before CAR imploded (but they've since come back to play for the division title).

This should be an epic close game but I wouldn't worry about the Lions on the road... should they lose I think they will destroy DAL and be a good matchup against SEA.

 

[Riversco]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

 

[Raider Nation]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

Shtick?

 

[Raider Nation]

Jimmy Clausen throws 2 TDs against the Lions but Rodgers will only manage six points...

 

[BobbyLayne]

Jimmy Clausen throws 2 TDs against the Lions but Rodgers will only manage six points...

Right, beacause sports are completely linear.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Calvin last 5 v GB:

6-101-1

10-118-0

5-143-1

11-244-1

6-82-0

 

[Ilov80s]

Jimmy Clausen throws 2 TDs against the Lions but Rodgers will only manage six points...

How many TDs did Rogers throw last time the Lions played Green Bay?

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I'm ready for the game.

 

[Futz]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The * is that the last 2 games were at Ford Field.You can't draw too many conclusions from that. GB is an entirely different team at home.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Jimmy Clausen throws 2 TDs against the Lions but Rodgers will only manage six points...

How many TDs did Rogers throw last time the Lions played Green Bay?

Only one more than Stafford.

 

[Gopher State]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The lowest points the Packers have scored at home this year is 26 points vs NE, they have scored over 50 twice and 40 twice. Packers are a different team at home. Packers will score more the 6 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. Lions have a good team, but they will have to score more then 20 to beat the Packers at home. I like the match up if Detroit plays Dallas in the playoffs, but if they have to go to Seattle after that, I don't think they can beat the Seahawks on the road.

 

[jon_mx]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The * is that the last 2 games were at Ford Field.You can't draw too many conclusions from that. GB is an entirely different team at home.

And Detroit is a different team on the road. However, I think Detroit is really 'up' for this game though, so they could make it interesting.

 

[jon_mx]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The lowest points the Packers have scored at home this year is 26 points vs NE, they have scored over 50 twice and 40 twice. Packers are a different team at home. Packers will score more the 6 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. Lions have a good team, but they will have to score more then 20 to beat the Packers at home. I like the match up if Detroit plays Dallas in the playoffs, but if they have to go to Seattle after that, I don't think they can beat the Seahawks on the road.

QB's who can scramble is one of the weaknesses of Detroit's defense. Even Rodgers' scrambling ability is enough to make a difference in Sundays game.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The lowest points the Packers have scored at home this year is 26 points vs NE, they have scored over 50 twice and 40 twice. Packers are a different team at home. Packers will score more the 6 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. Lions have a good team, but they will have to score more then 20 to beat the Packers at home. I like the match up if Detroit plays Dallas in the playoffs, but if they have to go to Seattle after that, I don't think they can beat the Seahawks on the road.

QB's who can scramble is one of the weaknesses of Detroit's defense. Even Rodgers' scrambling ability is enough to make a difference in Sundays game.

Rodgers has been limited all week, and he's coming off a game in which he had 0 scrambles in 71 plays.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

The lowest points the Packers have scored at home this year is 26 points vs NE, they have scored over 50 twice and 40 twice. Packers are a different team at home. Packers will score more the 6 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. Lions have a good team, but they will have to score more then 20 to beat the Packers at home. I like the match up if Detroit plays Dallas in the playoffs, but if they have to go to Seattle after that, I don't think they can beat the Seahawks on the road.

I'll take that prop bet.

 

[MaxThreshold]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

You don't think the oddsmakers took ALL of that into consideration and still installed the Pack as 7.5 point favorites?

 

[Mr.Pack]

Been hearing the Lions are the worst 11-4 team in NFL history. I guess we'll find out on Sunday.

If the Packer team that plays vs. Tampa shows up, flip a coin....

However....

If the Packer team that played New England shows up......

Worst 11-4 team ever? Come on now. #2 D in the NFL and good array of offensive weapons.

Yea, I have a bad feeling about this game.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I actually like Detroit ats or money line. 8+ points is a lot of points for a team that already lost to the Lions once and isn't playing their best ball right now. I think green bay deserves to be favored, but if you're playing for entertainment purposes I think the Lions are the smart pick because they should win or keep it within seven more than 50% of the time.

I was with you during your entire post, until the bold. Why should they win?

 

[Mr.Pack]

Calvin last 5 v GB:

6-101-1

10-118-0

5-143-1

11-244-1

6-82-0

With a 2-3 record in those games.

Yea, he's a big deal, but not that much.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Calvin last 5 v GB:

6-101-1

10-118-0

5-143-1

11-244-1

6-82-0

With a 2-3 record in those games. Yea, he's a big deal, but not that much.

How did you guys lose two to the Lions?

The Lions, Mr Pack.

In all seriousness, I think the Lions need 1-2 big plays from Calvin. If they don't get it from him, then who? Tate III has been terrific, he's the biggest reason we went 3-0 without Megatron this year, but he's fallen off of late. Pettigrew is strictly blocking, Ebron didn't have a target last week, Ross would be WR4/5 on a good offensive team, Bush/Bell were much more effective in the 2013 passing game. Joique is a closer but in the first half Detroit often struggles while trying to establish the run.

GAME FLOW - the Lions need to force a lot of punts to stay in this. I don't think GB will be able to run on Detroit - no one has this year - and it's doubtful Teryl Austin will be blitzing much. We get plenty of pressure without sending anyone. They're gonna put this game on the back 7.

If the game flow goes the way I think it will, it comes to a matter of pressure, literally and figuratively. Stafford under pressure from the rush tends to fling a prayer up in Calvin's general vicinity. This actually works sometimes. Rodgers will take a sack rather than force a throw and risk the turnover.

13

396

752

34

That's 13 straight home games and 396 attempts since Aaron Rodgers last threw a pick at home 752 days ago. Quinn has 7 INT and has a four game INT streak; Iggy had 4 (over 5 games), Levy is the best cover OLB in the game per PFF. If the Lions are going to break a boatload of streaks Sunday, my money is on one of those three making the key play.

Stafford has a horrible track record in three splits: W-L v winning teams, on the road, and December. Either "he is what he is", or he takes a giant step forward in becoming something more than a highly compensated cannon. But I love our chances with Matthew if it's within reach and late.

What can you say about Rodgers and the ultimate pressure? Best QB in the game today, he won a SB by winning three straight road games, and I think he loves being THE GUY when it matters most. His record at home is phenomenal.

Based in this year, I think the Lions will generate more QB pressure. Based on history, the Packers have a huge advantage in responding under the pressure of a big game: we're talking the difference between an Elite QB and one who is merely talented.

Can't wait for Kickoff.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Lions official website is picking the Packers.

Mike Ohara was the Lions beat writer 1977-2008 writing for the Detroit Free Press. He took an early buyout, then the Lions hired him to provide content fort their official site. His prediciton:

Packers 24, Lions 20.

Lions’ focus: O-line, center of attention – The hits keep on coming on quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the Packers will want to add to the total to keep the Lions’ offense from getting any rhythm and momentum.

The Lions have to do something they’ve had trouble with all season – protect the quarterback. How they adjust to how the Packers use linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers is a key issue, but there is no doubt that they’ll try to take advantage of a young offensive line with two rookie starters.

Travis Swanson is making his first pro start at center because of a one-game suspension levied against Dominic Raiola for stomping a Bears defensive player in last week’s game. Also because of injuries, Cornelius Lucas III is starting his third game, and his second at right tackle.

Matthews and Peppers are big-play performers with a record of disrupting offenses. They were at their best in last week’s win at Tampa Bay in a game the Packers had to win to set up Sunday’s showdown for the division title.

The Bucs were held to six first downs and 109 yards of offense. Matthews had 2.5 sacks, two other quarterback hits, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup. Peppers, playing 31 of 49 snaps, had two sacks and a forced fumble.

Matthews leads the Packers with 10 sacks, and Peppers has seven despite playing a reduced snap count that keeps him fresh in his 13th pro season.

Packers focus: Lacy vs. No. 1 rush defense – Eddie Lacy has been one of the NFL’s most productive running backs in the second half of the season, but he’s going against one of the NFL’s top defenses overall and the best running defense by a wide margin.

The Lions have given up 63.8 yards per game, 3.1 yards per rush and 52 rushing first downs. They are No. 1 in all three categories.

But Lacy is a special player, with power, speed and balance. He’s also an effective receiver out of the backfield. As a runner, Lacy has 1,039 yards, a 4.7-yard average per carry and 10 TDs. He has 39 receptions for 401 yards and four TDs.

“Eddie’s really been playing great football for a long time,” said Packers coach Mike McCarthy. “I don’t know what the stats are, but it’s been at least two months he’s had over 100 yards of production in each game.

“Sometimes, if people are going to use their stats as a basis for overall analysis, you’ve got to get a look at more than just running attempts. He’s a three-down down player, which he wasn’t last year. His opportunities also do come in the passing game.”

Lacy stat I: He ranks seventh in the NFL with 1,039 yards and has only two games of 100 or more yards rushing.

Lacy stat II: However, he’s had rushing totals of 97, 98 and 99 yards – about as close to 100 yards as a back can get without hitting it.

Lacy stat III: He has gone over the 100-yard mark in yards from scrimmage – yards gained rushing and receiving – in the last eight games.

Series history: The Packers have a 94-65 lead in the regular season, with two ties. They are 2-0 in the playoffs.

1991 game: The Lions clinched a playoff berth with a 21-17 victory at Lambeau in Game 15. The next week they won at Buffalo in overtime to finish 12-4 and win the old NFC Central.

Game 3 rewind: Defense was key for the Lions in a 19-7 win over the Packers at Ford Field. Don Carey returned a fumble for the Lions’ first touchdown, and DeAndre Levy tackled Eddie Lacy in the end zone for a safety. The Packers’ offense was held to 223 total yards and 147 passing.

Packers stats pack

Record: 11-4, tied for first in NFC North with Lions, who have tiebreaker advantage.
Rankings (yards per game): Offense – 11 rushing (117.7), 7 passing, (269.1) 6 total (386.7); Defense – 22 rushing (120.5), 10 passing (228.1), 12 total (348.6).
Turnovers: No. 1 in the NFL at plus 15 – 26 takeaways (18 interceptions, 8 fumble recoveries); 11 giveaways (6 interceptions, 5 fumbles lost).
Sacks: 39 sacks for the defense, 29 allowed on offense.
Penalties/yards: 87/735.
Third-down conversions: Offense 85-184, 46.2 pct.; 79-195, 40.5 pct.
Red Zone TD rate: Offense – 34-60, 56.7 pct.; Defense – 25-46, 54.3 pct.
Ball control: 939 plays run on offense to 988 for opponents; 30:07 average possession time.

Lions stats pack

Record: 11-4, tied for first in the NFC North with Packers; Lions have tiebreaker advantage.
Rankings (yards per game): Offense – 27 rushing (87.4), 11 passing (255.2), 18 total (342.6); Defense – 1 rushing (63.8), 13 passing (232.1) 2 total (295.9).
Turnovers: Plus 6 – 25 takeaways (20 interceptions, 5 fumble recoveries); 19 giveaways (12 interceptions, 7 lost fumbles).
Sacks: 41 by the defense, 43 allowed on offense.
Penalties/yards: 108/936.
Third-down conversions: Offense – 82-212, 38.7 pct.; Defense – 69-194, 35.6 pct.
Red Zone TD rate: Offense – 23-45, 51.1 pct.; Defense – 23-45, 51.1 pct.
Ball control: 979 plays run on offense to 922 for opponents; 32:05 average possession time.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Some prognosticators here seem to be putting a fair amount of emphasis on Detroit's 2 game win streak, a streak that includes a game with Rodgers and Cobb out, among others. That game just possibly may be indicative of nothing. Still, one finds hope where one can.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Packers have the advantage, but this is far from a gimme in either direction.

Lions need to have great ball control to win, keep Aaron and Lacy off the field your chances go up exponentially. Bell needs to have a great game, Calvin will make big plays but Bell is the xfactor for Detroit.

Packers need to jump out early. Lots of play action and short passes to Lacy will open op the deep stuff to nelson while letting Cobb own the middle of the field. Lacy gets going Rodgers will destroy the Lions if they cant shut down the run.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

@LRiddickESPN: Matt Stafford : 0-15 in career in road games against teams that finished the season over .500. #Lions

 

[Yenrub]

@LRiddickESPN: Matt Stafford : 0-15 in career in road games against teams that finished the season over .500. #Lions

Well that's not good

 

[BobbyLayne]

@LRiddickESPN: Matt Stafford : 0-15 in career in road games against teams that finished the season over .500. #Lions

And not much better if you add in the home games. At best - BUF loses & MIA wins this w/e - he'll be 4-28 overall v. teams that finished w/ a winning record pending Sunday's outcome.

In his sixth year & 4th straight healthy campaIgn, nobody should make excuses for him anymore. Put up or shut up.

 

[msudaisy26]

It cracks me up that everyone keeps saying the Lions dominated the last 2 games against the Packers.

1st - both games were at home INSIDE Ford Field.

2nd - The Lions deserve credit for shutting down the Packers earlier this year, but everyone forgets the Packers struggled a lot early in the year, much like the Patriots. They are a different team now.

3rd - that second game that the Lions dominated last Thanksgiving was quarterbacked by Matt Flynn, and Cobb was out.

4th - the Lions play poor in cold weather, and on the road.

With all that said, I hope the Lions win. The fans deserve it more than anyone else and going almost a quarter century without beating a division rival in their house is embarrassing.

 

[BobbyLayne]

TJ Lang interview today

 

[BobbyLayne]

Wayne Larrivee interview today

 

[sho nuff]

The Packers offense has been consistently dominated by the Lions defense in the last two meetings. Pack had 126 TOTAL yards and then 223 total yards in the two losses. This looks like a mismatch. Historically, the Packers have been dominating this series but it is ALL Lions now. Lacy totally shut down twice I have to pick a Lions rout until the Packers offense shows me it can do something against the Lions D.

Too much focus is on the Lions offense vs Packers defense. I don't expect the Lions to score 40 but the Pack definitely have something to prove.

20-6 Lions.

You realize both of those games were in Detroit...and one was without Rodgers right?

 

[Tanner9919]

are we really debating whether or not GB will win? they're at home Lions havent won there since when, 1991? is there a bigger pretender in the NFL than the Detroit Lions? really, Matty Stafford's going to perform well on the road? wow..and when they're spanked by GB , and than lose next weekend everyone will call them overrated..I'm in before the bandwagon fills up..

GB wins this easily.the vegas line is GB -7.5 just to keep you interested...it's a blowout.42-17..Packers get back on track, clinch the bye, and #2 seed..

 

[TwinTurbo]

Lions, losses... @CAR, @NE, @ARZ... and BUF at home, but BUF is legit.

I can't explain the CAR game other than it was early in the season before CAR imploded (but they've since come back to play for the division title).

This should be an epic close game but I wouldn't worry about the Lions on the road... should they lose I think they will destroy DAL and be a good matchup against SEA.

They only played 5 teams with a winning record and lost 3. It's difficult to know how good this team really is due to the strength of schedule. The home win against the Pack was probably their best win of the season. Hopefully they can do it again.

But I don't think they would beat any of the other NFC playoff teams on the road except Cards with Lindley. They really need to earn a home playoff game.

 

[thatguythere]

When and if the Lions win this game we will hear nothing but how the Packers blew it.

The one sided coverage of this game is enough to make you sick. This is a different Packers team than earlier in the season....whatever. This is a different Lions team than we have ever seen but no one seems to be able to see that through the years of losing. The Lambeau unbeaten streak will end at some point, and people are going to have to find another reason the Lions won't win there, because that excuse is pretty lazy and pathetic.

Rodgers has looked like garbage the last few games, and when we stuff Fat Eddy it's going to be on. Rodgers interception steak ends, Lacy limps off, and they just can't find a way to cover Calvin.

Remember the game earlier this year where Rodgers looked like he had no where to go. I couldn't believe he didn't just take off and run with the ball....make something happen.......instead of taking those sacks. Then I realized this is how you contain him...and believe me the Lions didn't forget. It doesn't make a pinch of #### difference whether the game is inside or outside when it comes to containing Rodgers.

I'm so glad this is the way the season turned out...because now that the fantasy season is over and Rodgers brought me home the money, I can go back to hating the Packers with a passion. Well, and of course their arrogant, beer swilling, cheesy brat eating fans.

I find it funny the things being said here....I live smack dab in the middle of Packerland and let me tell you the Packer fans are scared ####less about this game.

 

[msudaisy26]

Wow lol

Edit. How did Rodgers suck the last few games and bring you home to a fantasy title?

 

[thatguythere]

Wow lol

Edit. How did Rodgers suck the last few games and bring you home to a fantasy title?

The man's name is Odell Beckham, Jr. you might want to check him out for next year.

I guess you must have missed the last two games where Rodgers scored 23 fantasy points total. Rodgers got me there, Beckham and CJ Anderson won it for me.

Anything else?

 

[msudaisy26]

Lol nope carry on

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I think the game will be decided by a last minute safety, just not sure for what team.

 

[jon_mx]

I think the game will be decided by a last minute safety, just not sure for what team.

A real safety or one of them phoney intentional grounding safety?

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

The Lambeau unbeaten streak will end at some point

Probably, but the sun will only last another 3 billion years.

 

[Riversco]

Some prognosticators here seem to be putting a fair amount of emphasis on Detroit's 2 game win streak, a streak that includes a game with Rodgers and Cobb out, among others. That game just possibly may be indicative of nothing. Still, one finds hope where one can.

I would agree with that, except its not just one game, its 2. They also handily beat the Pack with Rodgers playing. I'm ready to jump on board a 2-game trend. I willing to say the trend in this series has changed, with the Lions now in control.

 

[MaxThreshold]

Some prognosticators here seem to be putting a fair amount of emphasis on Detroit's 2 game win streak, a streak that includes a game with Rodgers and Cobb out, among others. That game just possibly may be indicative of nothing. Still, one finds hope where one can.

I would agree with that, except its not just one game, its 2. They also handily beat the Pack with Rodgers playing. I'm ready to jump on board a 2-game trend. I willing to say the trend in this series has changed, with the Lions now in control.

Good grief, Riversco! What?

 

[TDorBust]

When and if the Lions win this game we will hear nothing but how the Packers blew it.

The one sided coverage of this game is enough to make you sick. This is a different Packers team than earlier in the season....whatever. This is a different Lions team than we have ever seen but no one seems to be able to see that through the years of losing. The Lambeau unbeaten streak will end at some point, and people are going to have to find another reason the Lions won't win there, because that excuse is pretty lazy and pathetic.

Rodgers has looked like garbage the last few games, and when we stuff Fat Eddy it's going to be on. Rodgers interception steak ends, Lacy limps off, and they just can't find a way to cover Calvin.

Remember the game earlier this year where Rodgers looked like he had no where to go. I couldn't believe he didn't just take off and run with the ball....make something happen.......instead of taking those sacks. Then I realized this is how you contain him...and believe me the Lions didn't forget. It doesn't make a pinch of #### difference whether the game is inside or outside when it comes to containing Rodgers.

I'm so glad this is the way the season turned out...because now that the fantasy season is over and Rodgers brought me home the money, I can go back to hating the Packers with a passion. Well, and of course their arrogant, beer swilling, cheesy brat eating fans.

I find it funny the things being said here....I live smack dab in the middle of Packerland and let me tell you the Packer fans are scared ####less about this game.

I don't know where you live but I don't know one person who thinks the Lions will win. Do they think they are good enough to compete? Yes, but I think you are mistaking respect for being afraid. I know its hard to think of the Lions as deserving respect though.

Also if the Packers lose it is there fault because they shouldn't lose this game at home to the Lions.

Finally if you don't want one sided talk then have the Lions actually do something of worth in the last 20 years to get some more respect. Plus I think you forget that the Packers are at HOME in this game or did I forget that the Lions beat the Packers at home recently?

So talk all big if you want but I can understand why you might consider the poor poor packer fans arrogant thinking their team that 99% of the NFL community thinks is the superior team AT HOME is going to win.

 

[thatguythere]

When and if the Lions win this game we will hear nothing but how the Packers blew it.

The one sided coverage of this game is enough to make you sick. This is a different Packers team than earlier in the season....whatever. This is a different Lions team than we have ever seen but no one seems to be able to see that through the years of losing. The Lambeau unbeaten streak will end at some point, and people are going to have to find another reason the Lions won't win there, because that excuse is pretty lazy and pathetic.

Rodgers has looked like garbage the last few games, and when we stuff Fat Eddy it's going to be on. Rodgers interception steak ends, Lacy limps off, and they just can't find a way to cover Calvin.

Remember the game earlier this year where Rodgers looked like he had no where to go. I couldn't believe he didn't just take off and run with the ball....make something happen.......instead of taking those sacks. Then I realized this is how you contain him...and believe me the Lions didn't forget. It doesn't make a pinch of #### difference whether the game is inside or outside when it comes to containing Rodgers.

I'm so glad this is the way the season turned out...because now that the fantasy season is over and Rodgers brought me home the money, I can go back to hating the Packers with a passion. Well, and of course their arrogant, beer swilling, cheesy brat eating fans.

I find it funny the things being said here....I live smack dab in the middle of Packerland and let me tell you the Packer fans are scared ####less about this game.

I don't know where you live but I don't know one person who thinks the Lions will win. Do they think they are good enough to compete? Yes, but I think you are mistaking respect for being afraid. I know its hard to think of the Lions as deserving respect though.

Also if the Packers lose it is there fault because they shouldn't lose this game at home to the Lions.

Finally if you don't want one sided talk then have the Lions actually do something of worth in the last 20 years to get some more respect. Plus I think you forget that the Packers are at HOME in this game or did I forget that the Lions beat the Packers at home recently?

So talk all big if you want but I can understand why you might consider the poor poor packer fans arrogant thinking their team that 99% of the NFL community thinks is the superior team AT HOME is going to win.

Of course none of you cheeser's are going to admit it, but I have a lot of friends that are Packer fans, and not just bandwagon homers. They know the REALITY is the Packers could lose this game, and it's not a given just because it is in GB, and the Lions haven't won there in years past.

99%, really? I think you might be exaggerating a bit there. Oh yeah that's right you cheeser's think the NFL community is Packerland.

 

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When and if the Lions win this game we will hear nothing but how the Packers blew it.

The one sided coverage of this game is enough to make you sick. This is a different Packers team than earlier in the season....whatever. This is a different Lions team than we have ever seen but no one seems to be able to see that through the years of losing. The Lambeau unbeaten streak will end at some point, and people are going to have to find another reason the Lions won't win there, because that excuse is pretty lazy and pathetic.

Rodgers has looked like garbage the last few games, and when we stuff Fat Eddy it's going to be on. Rodgers interception steak ends, Lacy limps off, and they just can't find a way to cover Calvin.

Remember the game earlier this year where Rodgers looked like he had no where to go. I couldn't believe he didn't just take off and run with the ball....make something happen.......instead of taking those sacks. Then I realized this is how you contain him...and believe me the Lions didn't forget. It doesn't make a pinch of #### difference whether the game is inside or outside when it comes to containing Rodgers.

I'm so glad this is the way the season turned out...because now that the fantasy season is over and Rodgers brought me home the money, I can go back to hating the Packers with a passion. Well, and of course their arrogant, beer swilling, cheesy brat eating fans.

I find it funny the things being said here....I live smack dab in the middle of Packerland and let me tell you the Packer fans are scared ####less about this game.

I don't know where you live but I don't know one person who thinks the Lions will win. Do they think they are good enough to compete? Yes, but I think you are mistaking respect for being afraid. I know its hard to think of the Lions as deserving respect though.

Also if the Packers lose it is there fault because they shouldn't lose this game at home to the Lions.

Finally if you don't want one sided talk then have the Lions actually do something of worth in the last 20 years to get some more respect. Plus I think you forget that the Packers are at HOME in this game or did I forget that the Lions beat the Packers at home recently?

So talk all big if you want but I can understand why you might consider the poor poor packer fans arrogant thinking their team that 99% of the NFL community thinks is the superior team AT HOME is going to win.

Of course none of you cheeser's are going to admit it, but I have a lot of friends that are Packer fans, and not just bandwagon homers. They know the REALITY is the Packers could lose this game, and it's not a given just because it is in GB, and the Lions haven't won there in years past.

99%, really? I think you might be exaggerating a bit there. Oh yeah that's right you cheeser's think the NFL community is Packerland.

In order I found searching:

CBS (0 of 9) - http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/17

ESPN (0 of 14) - http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

FOX (0 of 8) - http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-predictions-for-every-game-090414

Yahoo (0 of 3) - http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks

NBC (0 of 2) - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/24/pfts-week-17-picks-4/

SI (0 of 1) - http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/12/26/week-17-nfl-picks-scores-predictions-bengals-steelers-panthers-falcons

USA Today (1 lions out of 7) - http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/26/week-17-nfl-picks/

NFL (1 lions out of 5) - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000449234/article/around-the-nfls-picks-week-17

Bleacher Report (2 lions out of 16) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2308999-nfl-picks-week-17-bleacher-reports-expert-consensus-picks/page/16

So not 99% (94% Packers) from the numbers I found and feel free to add but this seems to be the major websites/tv stations. Also did I not say people thought the Packers could lose but your original comment was "Packer fans are scared ####less about this game." which is not the case and the reason people don't feel that is a vast majority (feel better?) of NFL experts are picking the Packers.