DaBruinz

Going into this game, there are 2 big questions lingering.

1) Will Aaron Rodgers be cleared to play for the Packers?

2) Will McCourty be 100% with his rib injury?

I watched the Packers yesterday and it was clearly a trap game for their offense. Granted, it didn't help that Rodgers went down, but even with Rodgers in there, they weren't doing well.

The Packers running game is almost non-existent without Ryan Grant. Brandon Jackson can only be described as a huge let down since the Packers drafted him.

Matt Flynn is a very mobile QB. The Pats will have to contain him the way they contained Roethlingsburger, Sanchez, and Cutler because he can beat you with his legs.

The Packers O-line was in shambles yesterday. Their starting left guard, Darren Colledge, went down and neither of his replacements played well..

The Packers defense, though, was playing damn near lights out. And they will do their best to make it hard for the Pats. AJ Hawk and Chad Greenway are the clear leaders there. Cullen Jenkins is tough as nails on that line.

AtivanPatsFan

Re: McCourty - I believe that even if he's not at 100% for this upcoming game, the Patriots should make sure he's rested, healed, and 110% to go for either Miami, the Bills or beyond.

I don't see any benefit in him playing and re-injuring his rib or whatever the injury happens to be. Resting McCourty would be substantially more beneficial for the Patriots overall especially if Rodgers is unable to go due to his concussion.

edit: clarity.

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bbell31

packers def pose a threat with rodgers in and their defense, if we can beat their d convincingly then we should win the superbowl. Weve faced every type of d after this one, if we get this win then ill b super confident in games to come.

Kid~Brady

I would rest McCourty too. We need him much more in the playoffs then we do for a packers game. We'll just have to hold our breath with Butler and Arrington in all game against Driver and Jennings lol....

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PATSYLICIOUS

Does anybody know a good site for Packer news? I want each update on Rodgers that I can find. Regardless of our past abilities to make backup QB's look great, his absence would change this matchup drastically. Especially considering their inability to run the ball

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BadMoFo

FYI, Chad Greenway plays for the Vikings. Think you mean Clay Matthews.

DarrylS

If he is good to go, would not hesitate in playing him, there is still an awful lot on the line.. a first round bye would be very good for BB to scheme for the next opponent.

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PatsDeb

I am not "worried" about this game, as long as the Pats take it seriously, which I think they will. The guy that scares me the most on the GB defense is linebacker Clay Matthews. That guy is a beast. Our O line will again have to bring their A game to make sure Brady doesn't take a lot of hits.

If Rodgers doesn't go, it probably would be a good time to rest McCourty, but I bet we won't know until game time. If Rodgers plays, GB has had a pretty good passing game all year, despite whatever happened in Detroit (who also played us pretty tough in the first half). Tough decision.

denverpatsfan

Best D in the league. This will be a huge test for the Pats offense as well as they are playing. They have the pass rush that can pose a problem for TB.

I agree rest McCourty if his ribs are hurting.

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patsfan13

i doubt Rodgers plays it is his 2nd concussion this season.

I would favor resting McCourty if Rodgers is out.

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