TheBostonStraggler
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GB is playing an AFC opponent. In purely logical terms isn't losing this one a little less painful (or if they have another AFC opponent)? This is late November/December football. Every win or loss becomes so meaningful it's hard to believe this one matters more than their upcoming division game/Lions game (in terms of their playoff 'situation').
Yet this game likely has some motivational importance just because it's the Patriots, the benchmark franchise. When the Patriots come to town beating them is validating, temporarily sating/pepping up the fan base, getting those franchise importance favorable words printed in their local papers. Add to that this year that 'Beat the Patriots' pot is a bit sweetened because, as of right now, we are considered by many to be the NFL's best team/team considered more likely than others to win the SB. I'm sure the GB coaches and players realize a victory tomorrow makes a clear statement about themselves as a team and to the whole NFL domain. The playoff seeding consideration, IMHO, is not on the list of 'additional motivating factors' (at least not more than normal).
Yet this game likely has some motivational importance just because it's the Patriots, the benchmark franchise. When the Patriots come to town beating them is validating, temporarily sating/pepping up the fan base, getting those franchise importance favorable words printed in their local papers. Add to that this year that 'Beat the Patriots' pot is a bit sweetened because, as of right now, we are considered by many to be the NFL's best team/team considered more likely than others to win the SB. I'm sure the GB coaches and players realize a victory tomorrow makes a clear statement about themselves as a team and to the whole NFL domain. The playoff seeding consideration, IMHO, is not on the list of 'additional motivating factors' (at least not more than normal).