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When you hold Nelson/Cobb under 100 yards and overall the packers under 30 points at Lambeau you have to win that game
And also to 0 turnovers, which has been a key to their success.
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Did you notice Belichick talking to McCarthy after the game? He doesn't usually take that much time, particularly after a loss but based on his body language, he seemed to be quite complimentary and respectful.
I would love it to be that way but I doubt that BB would hold things back the way the third and fourth quarter went. The game was easily in reach and I don't see him giving up a game when nothing had been clinched yet.
Now, the caveat with all I wrote is that obviously we held back everything that we were not able to run due to injuries or other circumstances (Ch. Jones, Fleming, Easley still working his way back, Siliga, Dennard playing rarely).
Having then available obviously makes it possible add new wrinkles. But I somehow doubt that BB held back stuff that might have helped us to stop GB 2-3 times more often (and thus win).
Besides a couple of bad plays, the secondary played very well when you consider how long Rodgers had to throw.When you hold Nelson/Cobb under 100 yards and overall the packers under 30 points at Lambeau you have to win that game
Good LB from of University of South Florida. Watched him for years down here. Excels in run tackling, decent in pass coverage, quick but only 6'1. Would have been a great prospect late in the draft for us.Other note: Sam Barrington played out of his mind yesterday. Who is this kid? I think he single handedly caused McDaniels to abort the run, which was a mistake.
Pats pass a lot more when Bolden is in. I think they were trying to catch GB off guard.Idk if they held back and don't think would, but i do think the game was very conservative. Something was just odd. I don't get the Bolden touches over Blount, I don't get the lack of Blount touches, or lack of blitzing and stunts. The fact we let Rodgers sit back there for 6-12 seconds is weird. Their OL isn't that good and our DL isn't that bad. It's strange.
A Rookie WR Devante Adams made us look like crap yesterday wish our 3rd and 4th options were that good.
Idk if they held back and don't think would, but i do think the game was very conservative. Something was just odd. I don't get the Bolden touches over Blount, I don't get the lack of Blount touches, or lack of blitzing and stunts. The fact we let Rodgers sit back there for 6-12 seconds is weird. Their OL isn't that good and our DL isn't that bad. It's strange.
I think he's been the best QB in the game for a while now He's going to have to get a couple more SB wins to be in the GOAT discussion because of his staring late and time missed to injury. His accuracy, quick release, excellent decision making and great movement are an awesome combination.Disappointing result but an interesting game to watch.
Rodgers is an amazing QB. So impressive. If he keeps this up he'll be in the GOAT discussion.
Since it's holiday season ... here is my wish list after the game.
I wish the Pats offense didn't waste them first few drives and that the OL played better on crucial downs. I also wish that Ryan didn't suit up and that Nink didn't pick this game to be one of his worst played this season.
Watching Rodgers yesterday is what it's like for fans of other teams to watch Brady. He found the mismatches quickly and delivered perfect passes. I was definitely disappointed with the loss, but this was one I had as a loss in my preseason prediction thread. Green Bay, with Rodgers firing on all cylinders, at Lambeau is no gimme.
I love the red zone defense, and I'm fine with the contain game. If we had spent the game sending extra pass rushers, it might have gotten more ugly. The defense didn't get torched because of a lack of a pass rush. It got torched by a QB who is one of the two best in the NFL, doing what he does. Rodgers Bradyed the Pats.
As for the running game, the only thing I didn't really like was trying to run Vereen through the tackles early on.
The D held the Packers to 26 points at home, no small feat, but the offense stalled at critical moments. The O-Line had a subpar game, and Brady did as well. He missed a couple key 3rd down throws.
That said, this loss doesn't hurt a ton. The Pats are still #1, still "control their own destiny", and I feel good about the outcome of a possible rematch in February.
To the running replies, the Pats did not really line it up and run the ball. Most of the runs early were draws and they didn't commit with Blount early.
I think people overrate Jonas Gray for killing a really bad Colts' run defense. Blount is the best RB the Pats have, but the Pats lead with Vereen and Bolden.
Seriously? The move him outside to force the other team to show who goes with him. EG Gronk's TD against Denver. A LB can't cover him in space, and a DB is overpowered.What I don't understand is with a chance to take the lead and force Greenbay to call time outs why were we in so much of a rush to score?? Thought that was horrible clock management by our Coaching staff. Also why was Gronk lining-up so much on the Outside he's a TE and not a WR...that negates his effectiveness Gronk ain't Jimmy Graham fast or quick.
Tim Wright actually got more snaps than usual. 30 or 31 I think.I remember somebody posting a tweet from one of the beat guys in the game thread during the first half that Wright had a hamstring issue or something like that. I never checked up any further on it though.
The 6-12 seconds thing is easily explained b playing contain first. Keep your players in the running lanes don't give him a path to scramble. Situationally send in a (delayed) rusher. It is one of the more predictable aspects of a BB team.
For the most part (the Nelson TD catch being the notable exception), the Pats made GB beat them with their 3rd, 4th and 5th options. Those guys played well, so give them credit, but if not for Aaron Rodgers extending plays it wouldn't have been close. Rodgers was the difference in this game.
Additionally I really felt let down by special teams. Slater wasn't much of a factor in this game. Seeing GB start a drive at the 45 yard line was ugly. Gost didn't manage the touchbacks when we needed them plus the missed FG. Given how great we think our ST unit is, they didn't show a lot of dominance.