With two more regular season games to go, the Packers clinched a spot in the 2015 NFL playoffs after the Giants lost to Carolina. Does Green Bay have something to play for in the coming weeks? Most certainly. First, the team goes head to head with the Arizona Cardinals, a team standing at 12-2. The Cardinals haven't locked up anything other than a guaranteed spot in the playoffs, so they won't be resting any players just yet. This will be a huge test for the Pack. Arizona looks to be very strong. If Rodgers and the run game can hit on all cylinders, it's going to be a high scoring affair at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
From there, the Packers will take on the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. That's the last regular season game for the year, and it will be just as big as this weekend's affair. Should Green Bay need that win, you can be sure that the Vikings will try just as hard to hand them a loss, leading into the post season. Packers versus Vikings tickets for the game are still available.
As for Packers playoffs, once the regular season ends, that's when NFL football fans will know exactly which team will face each other, and where. For now, it's up to Green Bay to win these final two games. See you in the post season Packers fans!!
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
Packers Versus Raiders Final Score | Ticket King Green Bay
Heading into their week 16 match up with the Raiders, the
Packers are coming off their best performance over the course of an entire game
since their week three win on Monday Night Football against the Chiefs. For a
list of various reasons, we believe the Packers played better on Sunday against
the Cowboys than they did in Minnesota a few weeks ago, but not by much. The
28-7 win gives the Packers a little bit of confidence as they head out to
Oakland.
Packers Run Game Key To Victory at Oakland
Can Eddie Lacy and James Starks do that again? Last week,
the Packers ran for 233 yards, their most in a game since 2004. The Packers
started out running the ball well to begin the game. For some reason though,
they went away from it after their first three possessions. They went back to
the running game in the fourth quarter, and basically ran out the clock as both
Lacy and Starks each ran for a late touchdown. The Packers success for the rest
of this season leans heavily on the play of these two. Remember the Packers of
the 1990's? Remember Brett Favre throwing all those touchdown passes and
winning those MVP awards? As the pieces started to disappear at the turn of the
decade, the Packers went to the ground game, and set modern-era records for
rushing that will never be broken. Well, it appears as if history is trying to
repeat itself. Aaron Rodgers won MVP's and now, as the pieces begin to
disappear, the Packers turn to the running game.
Can the passing game do something down the field? Yes, the
Packers need to rely heavily on Starks and Lacy now to carry them to the finish
line. However, the passing game needs to do something, anything to contribute
here. Aaron Rodgers is going to finish the year with his worst season since
before the Packers won the Super Bowl in 2011. He finished fifth in
Pro Bowl voting this year among quarterbacks, and 5th overall.
Basically, he is highly unlikely to participate in the Pro Bowl this season,
which is fair; he doesn't deserve to be recognized in that regard for this
season. However, he and these receivers/tight ends need to figure out
something, Starks and Lacy can't do it all.
Can the rushing defense rebound? The one thing the Packers
did wrong last week is defend the run. The Packers gave up 171 yards rushing to
the Cowboys last week, 111 of which were too Darren McFadden, on just nine
carries mind you. Fortunately, Oakland is one of the worst in the league at
running the ball, as they are just 26th in the league in rushing at
91 yards per game.
Final Score: We expect the Packers to run the ball again and
do enough in the passing game to beat the Raiders on the road 27-20.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Packers Versus Cowboys Preview | Packers Should Win at Lambeau This Sunday | Ticket King
This has been quite the season for the Packers. After
starting out 6-0, they fell on hard times, losing four of their next five, and
all four could be considered bad losses. They appeared to be headed for their
fifth loss in six games on last Thursday, before an wild comeback which was
capped off by “The miracle in the Motor City”, the 61-yard hail may from Aaron
Rodgers to Richard Rodgers to win the game. Moving onto Sunday, the Packers will take on the Cowboys at Lambeau Field, who will be without Tony Romo.
Can Eddie Lacy get back on track? Eddie Lacy has had a
nightmare of a 2015 season. Questions about his weight seem to be the focus. He
has had some off the field issues as well, with the most recent being missing
curfew the night before the Lions game, which was one of the reasons he played
sparingly. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy did say he thinks Lacy is “rejuvenated”
so we will see what means on Sunday. With the problems the passing game is
having, they need Lacy, a big back built for cold weather, to return to form
down the stretch.
Aaron Rodgers Needs Others to Step Up
Can Aaron Rodgers accept a lesser role down the stretch,
beginning with this game? We understand this may seem strange, but the Packers
are not going to win games down the stretch with Aaron Rodgers throwing for 375
yards and five touchdowns a game. The tight end and wide receivers, the key
players that constitute his passing targets, are in shambles. If Lacy can
return to form, this team is going to have to rely on his skills (along with Starks,)
big time down the stretch. We can’t forget that every playoff winning team has
to lean on their defense as well to win games. That means Aaron Rodgers is
going to have to take a backseat for the remainder of the season and let
everyone else do it for a change.
Can, someone, anyone, get some separation in the passing
game, and hang onto the ball? As mentioned earlier, the Packers tight end and wide
receiver units are a mess right now. There is nothing they can do about it for
the remainder of the season, other than continue to roll out there what they
have and hope for the best. This is no more prevalent than with Davante Adams.
Up until last week against the Lions, Adams was the least effective receiver in
the league according to the numbers. He did catch a touchdown pass, so maybe he
can build on that, but that isn't much. Someone, anyone, has to get open and
hang onto the ball.
Final Score: Despite their miracle win, the Packers still
have the same offensive problems they had before that happened. Still, they win
a muddy, wet game this Sunday 23-13.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Brett Favre's Best Games as a Green Bay Packer | Ticket King
Last Thursday, the Packers retired Brett Favre's number at halftime, while the current team suffered a
17-13 loss at home to the Chicago Bears. We thought we would take some time out
from the norm, and reflect on some of Brett Favre's best moments as a Packers quarterback. These
are in no particular order.
His first game- On September 20, 1992, Favre entered the
game replacing an injured Don Majkowski and completed his first pass, of all
people, to himself, following a deflection. Favre led the Packers 92 yards for
the game winning score and 35 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kitrick
Taylor with just 13 seconds left to give the Packers a 23-17 win.
The moment Brett Favre became “Brett Favre”- On January 8th
1994, the Packers were playing in their first playoff game in over 10 years.
With one minute left, the Packers snapped that ball from the 40 yard line,
Favre rolled out to his left, and fired a rocket back across the field into the
endzone to an open Sterling Sharpe to give the Packers a 28-24 victory, and
their first playoff win since Super Bowl II. This is considered to be the
moment Brett Favre became Brett Favre.
Super Bowl 31 - It wasn't his greatest day ever, but it may
have certainly been his most important. For the game, Favre was just 14 of 26
for 246 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Packers 35-1 win over the
Patriots. Obviously, for a man who won three MVP awards, he had seen much
better days. He also ran for a touchdown using an old pylon tactic taught to
him by his father as a child.
Favre's signature game- On October 14 2001, the Packers
played host to the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, and their
vaunted defense, known as “Baltimore's Brick Wall”. Well, in the game of his
life, Favre tore down that brick wall, going 27 of 34 for 337 yards and three
touchdowns leading the Packers to a 31-23 win.
Playing with a heavy heart- On Dec. 23, 2003. Favre took the
field mere hours after the death of his father. Favre ended up having one of
the best games of his career, throwing for 399 yards and four touchdowns in the
Packers 41-7 win over the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Packers Versus Bears Thanksgiving Game Preview | Ticket King Green Bay
On Sunday, the Packers staved off their self-destruction, at
least for one week, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 30-13 in Minnesota. The win
could prove to be a huge boost for the Packers, who entered the game losers of
three straight, and three ugly losses at that. Or it could turn out to be
nothing more than a temporary break from a possible second half meltdown of
historic proportions. The Bears meanwhile, lost at home to the Denver Broncos
17-15, a game in which Brock Osweiler, the Broncos second round draft choice in
2012, who our in house analyst T.J. Bryce believed at the time, and still does,
will turn out to be the second best quarterback drafted in 2012, made his first
career start. Osweiler seemed to flow smoothly in Gary Kubiak's offense,
performing better than Peyton Manning had all season. The Bears will try to
rebound from the loss tonight on Green Bay.
Can Eddie Lacy have another strong game and build momentum?
Entering Sunday's game in Minnesota, Lacy was having a nightmare 2015 season,
rushing for just 308 yards and two touchdowns through the first eight games of
the season. Lacy had his best game of 2015, carrying the ball 22 times for 100
yards, and had a strong finish to the game, helping the Packers pick up tough
first downs to melt the clock late. If the Packers are going to win tonight,
they need another strong game from Lacy.
When will Aaron Rodgers get back on track? You may have
heard it mentioned, you may have even noticed it yourself- the Packers offense,
which usually performs with lethal-precision over the years, has been way off
the last number of weeks, leaving Rodgers frustrated. That frustration
continued into last Sunday, when Rodgers had trouble finding open receivers all
game. The Packers had to settle for five field goals at times in which they
could have easily had six and that just won't cut it come January.
Can a receiver besides James Jones start making plays? So
far in 2015, the Packers best receiver has been James Jones, who they signed off
the street in September to take Jordy Nelson's place on the depth chart.
Randall Cobb is dropping passes left and right. Devonte Adams has been
invisible to this point in 2015. Somebody, Cobb, Adams, Jeff Janis, Richard
Rodgers, anybody, needs to step up and start making some plays.
Can the pass rush keep this up? What helped the Packers more
than anything else Sunday in Minnesota was the pass rush on defense. Datone
Jones played his best game as a pro. Both Jones and rising star Mike Daniels
had Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater running for his life all game.
Another strong game from these two would go a long way.
Can Clay Matthews keep taking his play to levels we've never
seen before? Packers All-Pro linebacker Clay Matthews has mastered two different
positions, and that's a HARD thing to do, which is why Mr. Bryce has him at the
top of his defensive player of the year ballot at the moment With the emergence
of a pass rush without him, Matthews has been able to focus on tackling running
backs in recent weeks. On Sunday, Matthews refused to let Adrian Peterson, the
league's leading rusher, go anywhere, as the Packers defense held Peterson to
just 45 yards on 13 carries. Matthews will need to have the same impact against
Matt Forte.
We expect the Packers to win this game, but not by much, and
that is how the Packers are going to have to win games until the offense finds
a pulse again. Final Score: 20-13 Packers.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Who's Hot and Who's Not in the NFL Right Now | Ticket King Green Bay
We are nine weeks into the season, so we decided it would be
a good idea to take a look at the NFL teams in playoff contention right now, and have our
in house analyst T.J. Bryce separate them into the classic contender/pretender
format.
New England Patriots- I believed at the start of the season the
Patriots would be effected by the off season Tom Brady sideshow. Instead, it has
been the exact opposite. Everything that happened to Brady has motivated the Patriots like never before. They are 9-0, and are looking almost impossible to
beat. Status: Contender
Cincinnati Bengals- If someone were to force me to fill out an
NFL – MVP, and told me I had to vote right now, Andy Dalton is the NFL's MVP at
the moment. He has been that good. The Bengals are firing on all cylinders
right now in every aspect of the game and are number one in my power rankings
at the moment. Status: Contender
Green Bay Packers- Three weeks ago, this was one of the best
teams in the league. After three straight losses they are in a free fall, and
have dropped way down the power rankings list. We have never seen these modern
era Packers self-destruct quite like this, and this team is clearly in denial
if they don't think it is time to panic. Status: Pretender
Minnesota Vikings- I did not think this Vikings team would be this
7-2 right now. But let's look at the facts. The truth is, they have been
barely, BARELY, squeaking out wins against below-average or worse teams. They
are improving though, as shown by their 30-14 win over the Oakland Raiders on
Sunday and strong finish to the game. Still, I don't think this team is for
real, but they will win this division easily due to the self-destruction
happening across the boarder. Status: Pretender
Carolina Panthers- We thought the Panthers would be pretty
good. We did not think they would be this good. Cameron Newton is having his
best season to date and is a serious MVP candidate. On top of that the defense
in Carolina is for real. Still, the nearly blown leads against Indianapolis and
Green Bay are to be noted, but not to be made a big deal out of. Status:
Contender
Arizona Cardinals- The Cardinals are off to a 7-2 start, and
are putting up some impressive wins. Carson Palmer is having a great season,
and if so many other quarterbacks weren't have better seasons, he would be a
back-door MVP candidate. These Cardinals are for real, and have a showdown
coming next Sunday against the Bengals on Sunday Night Football. Status:
Contender.
Denver Broncos- The Broncos started the season 7-0, in
spite of Peyton Manning's play. A foot injury is now going to sideline Manning
for at least a week or two, and one must wonder if Manning's 5-20, 35 yard, no
touchdown, four interception performance against the Chiefs on Sunday will be
the last time he ever puts on an NFL uniform. The Broncos have lost two
straight, and will now unofficially(due to Manning being out because of
“injury”) turn to Brock Osweiler, their second round draft choice in 2012. This
could possibly be Drew Bledose/Tony Romo all over again, when in 2006,
Bledsoe's age and declining play led to him being benched in favor of the young
Tony Romo. Status: Pretender
Atlanta Falcons- The Falcons started the season 4-0 and as
hot as any team in the league. However the Falcons have looked bad five weeks
in a row, going just 2-3 in that stretch, and barely winning those two games
against bad teams. One must wonder if the Falcons are going to continue to fade
as the season goes along. I expect them to. Status: Pretender.
Pittsburgh Steelers- Ben Roethlisberger is beat up, banged up,
hobbling along on one leg, has missed a large portion of the season so far, and
the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-3. As he gets healthier look out, this may very
well become the team to beat down stretch. Status: Contender
Friday, November 13, 2015
Packers Versus Lions Preview | Ticket King Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers are coming off back to back losses for
the first time since 2010. Eddie Lacy is having a nightmare 2015 season, and
this offense is a mess right now. Last Sunday against Carolina, the Packers
failed to pick up a first down for a period of time that lasted for over 20
minutes in the first half. Both of these losses were on the road, and the
Packers return home this week to play the Lions.
How will James Starks do, and can Eddie Lacy be productive
at all? As stated above, Eddie Lacy is having a nightmare 2015 season. We are
halfway through the season and Lacy has just 308 yards rushing. Well, his
nightmare season just got worse this week. Lacy has officially been benched.
James Starks is now number one on the depth chart. That doesn't mean Lacy won't
play, it just means Starks will open the game as the starter. Starks is a good
solid running back, and we think he will play well. As far as Lacy is
concerned, the Packers have said his weight is not an issue. Well that is their
official statement on the matter. Unofficially, Lacy is really overweight, even
for his standards, and it is effecting his play.
Can Aaron Rodgers shake off this bad stretch of play and
return to form? Aaron Rodgers is not used to this little production personally,
at all. After having two nightmare games in a row, Rodgers starting out bad in Carolina last week. He picked it up in
the second half, although some of that can be attributed to inflated stats that
are often picked up in comeback situations like that. We can say this, the
Packers are not paying Aaron Rodgers to throw for 150 yards and a touchdown or
two every game., they could get that from Ryan Fitzpatrick for 10 times less
cost than they are paying Rodgers.
Can someone please get vertical in the passing game? This is
a problem that masked itself the first six weeks of the season. However, over
the last couple of weeks, this problem has really been brought into light. As
we all know, Jordy Nelson tore his ACL in the preseason. As a result, the
Packers offense lost it's vertical passing ability. At this moment, opponents
are literally daring Aaron Rodgers to go vertical which is kind of funny,
because up until Nelson's torn ACL, daring Aaron Rodgers to go vertical was a
quick way to lose your job. Now, it is the defense of choice against the
Packers. A potential solution could be to finally put Jeff Janis into the
lineup and let him play. At 6'3”, 220 pounds, and a 4.42 40 time, Janis has
measurables that don't grow on trees and could put him into play as dangerous
deep threat, if they would just play him.
We usually do this in question format, but for this last
part, we will simply say please don't blame the defense for these losses. Right
now, this is all on the offense. Yes, the Packers defense did get run over in
the second and third quarters last week, but that was after they were worn out,
from being on the field so much. When the offense can't get a first down for
over a 20-minute stretch of game time, the defense will get tired. So please,
don't blame the defense, this isn't their fault, this falls squarely at the
feet of the offense.
If this were another game against a good team on the road,
we would say the Packers are headed for another loss. But this isn't a good
team on the road, this is against the Lions at Lambeau Field. Final Score:
34-20 Packers.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Blake Shelton Summerfest 2016 Tickets | Ticket King Green Bay
Summerfest 2016 has two headline acts booked for the Marcus Amphitheater. The latest concert announcement came this week. Blake Shelton will perform on July 1. Tickets for his show are available now. Shelton will tour to support his 2014 album titled "Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits." He's been going strong since 2001.
Shelton found more fans of his music when he agreed to join the celebrities on the hit television show "The Voice." He had amassed a huge fan base as his songs hit number one in the early part of the 2000's. Now, those who may not look to country music as a source for enjoyment found his style to be very likable. Blake's popularity had long been established before the rumors of his dating Gwen Stefani came up in the press.
Between 2001 and 2009, Blake had six number one hit songs on the country charts. From 2010 to now, he doubled that number, and currently has 14 number one hits in this decade. Shelton is not one of your run of the mill "Bro Country" singers. Sure, he sings songs that follow a well worn formula in country music, but he's managed to avoid the "flavor of the day" type songs that we have all come to know. See Blake Shelton in the summer of 2016.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
2015 NFL Trade Deadline Looms | Ticket King Green Bay
The 2015 NFL trade deadline is this week. Now, unlike the
trade deadlines in the other three major sports (hockey, baseball, and
basketball,) the NFL's is by far the least exciting. Why? Because in the NFL, a
team cannot just “plug and play” a player that they just acquired. In all those
other sports, a traded player can be performing for their new team immediately.
For example, the Milwaukee Brewers trade for a third basemen that day, and
three hours later that third basemen is in a Brewers uniform, playing third
base, and goes 3-5 for that night in his Brewers debut. That is not how it
works in the NFL. It is very hard to come in, in early November, learn a
playbook in three days, and step on the field the following Sunday. When a team
trades for a player, they must have a specific plan for that player. Still,
some teams do make moves, and there are few out there that could be
interesting. Here are some players that could be moved.
Vernon Davis /TE/ San Francisco 49ers - A few days ago, when we started writing this,
Davis was still on the trading block. He is officially off the trading block as
of Monday. That day, the 49ers traded Vernon Davis and a seventh round draft choice
to the Broncos for a 2016 sixth round draft choice and a 2017 sixth round draft
choice.
Calvin Johnson /WR/ Detroit Lions - There was a time, not
too long ago, when Calvin Johnson was one of the most feared players in the
league and a nightmare to cover. It looks like all of those hits are starting
to catch up to him. Still, he is a great player. The Lions are 1-6, and could
be looking to move several players ahead of the deadline.
Anquan Boldin /WR/ San Francisco 49ers - Another 49er who
could be moved, Boldin deserves to finish out his career with a chance to go
for one more championship. In his new role on a different team, Boldin could be
a very good fourth receiver.
Robert Griffin /QB/ Washington Redskins - The most talked
about football player in recent memory, Griffin has gone from the role of
Washington Redskins franchise player to scout team safety, which is where our
in house analyst T.J. Bryce thinks he should have been playing all along-
safety. Not sure how effective a fresh start in a new place will help him at
this point, but he will still generate some interest.
Brandon Pettigrew /TE/ Detroit Lions- This is yet another
Lions veteran who could be moved, Pettigrew can be very productive in the right
offense. We’re not sure where though.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Selena Gomez Summerfest 2016 Headliner | Tickets On Sale Now
Selena Gomez is the first Summerfest headline act booked for 2016. June 29 is the date. The Marcus Amphitheater is the venue. Tickets for Selena Gomez are already on sale. Ticket King can ship your tickets overnight.
Selena Gomez released her fourth album this year. It's titled "Revival" and the hit single "Good For You" is burning up the charts. Selena herself had a hand in writing this song, along with six other writers listed on the album. She once again worked with Nick Monson as well as many others, in order to make sure that she put her best foot forward. Prior to Revival, her last album was When the Sun Goes Down, released in 2011.
Ms. Gomez is a busy gal, not only performing on stage, but in movies, and designing clothing. Yes, so many young musical artists are also putting out their own clothing line. One great feature in her clothing line is that the clothes are made from partially recycled materials. Her music can be found on Hollywood Records and Interscope.
Gomez starts her tour in May of 2016, playing all throughout the summer. She stayed busy in the 2013 concert season, performing on the Stars Dance For You tour.
Selena Gomez released her fourth album this year. It's titled "Revival" and the hit single "Good For You" is burning up the charts. Selena herself had a hand in writing this song, along with six other writers listed on the album. She once again worked with Nick Monson as well as many others, in order to make sure that she put her best foot forward. Prior to Revival, her last album was When the Sun Goes Down, released in 2011.
Ms. Gomez is a busy gal, not only performing on stage, but in movies, and designing clothing. Yes, so many young musical artists are also putting out their own clothing line. One great feature in her clothing line is that the clothes are made from partially recycled materials. Her music can be found on Hollywood Records and Interscope.
Gomez starts her tour in May of 2016, playing all throughout the summer. She stayed busy in the 2013 concert season, performing on the Stars Dance For You tour.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Packers Take On Rams at Lambeau | Ticket King Green Bay
Four games for the Packers, and four wins. So far, so good. Don't celebrate yet though. We should keep our eyes on that original 12-4 number our in-house expert T.J. Bryce came up with before the season started. Still by starting 4-0, that makes 12-4 easier to attain. Next up is a home game against St. Louis.
Can Aaron Rodgers avoid this vaunted front four of the Rams? The Rams have the best and deepest defensive line in the NFL. They are aggressive rushers. However, there is nobody better at exploiting aggressive pass rushers than Aaron Rodgers. The Packers All-Pro quarterback excels at sidestepping pass rushers and finding lanes in the process to run through all while keeping his eyes down the field at the same time.
Will Brian Bulaga play? The above question could be aided by the potential return of Brian Bulaga who is working his way back from yet another injury. Originally slated to miss six weeks, T.J. Bryce told us in his weekly updates to us that he believed Bulaga wouldn't return until after the bye week. Well here he is, back at practice after two weeks, and two weeks short of the bye week as well. If Bulaga plays, that will help.
So where do the Packers stand on injuries? Green Bay has been hit hard by injuries in 2015. Jordy Nelson, Sam Barrington, and Josh Boyd are all done for the season. Davante Adams is currently sidelined with a high ankle sprain and won't play Sunday. Morgan Burnett is still nursing a bad calf. Randall Cobb is still working that shoulder back to full strength. James Jones is nursing a sore hamstring. Eddie Lacy avoided a scare earlier this season when he turned over on his ankle against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football but he appears to be fine now. Brian Bulaga is practicing, after being expected to miss six weeks with a MCL injury. Even though the Packers injuries have been bad, they could have been a lot worse. Adams will return soon, so will Burnett, as will Bulaga. Cobb and Jones injuries are getting better. This could have been much, much worse.
Can the Packers front seven stop Todd Gurley? The Rams made Gurley the 10th overall draft selection this year, knowing he was still recovering from that torn ACL, also knowing they had to be patient. That patience is paying off. In his second NFL game and first full game, Todd Gurley had a monster performance, finishing with 19 carries for 146 yards. The Packers problem with good running backs is already well documented. The good news is that is in the past, and the Packers have done a great job with the last three they have faced: Marshawn Lynch, Jamal Charles, and Carlos Hyde. Hopefully they can continue that trend.
Final Score: The Rams will put up a good fight, but we expect the Packers to win this game 38-24.
Can Aaron Rodgers avoid this vaunted front four of the Rams? The Rams have the best and deepest defensive line in the NFL. They are aggressive rushers. However, there is nobody better at exploiting aggressive pass rushers than Aaron Rodgers. The Packers All-Pro quarterback excels at sidestepping pass rushers and finding lanes in the process to run through all while keeping his eyes down the field at the same time.
Will Brian Bulaga play? The above question could be aided by the potential return of Brian Bulaga who is working his way back from yet another injury. Originally slated to miss six weeks, T.J. Bryce told us in his weekly updates to us that he believed Bulaga wouldn't return until after the bye week. Well here he is, back at practice after two weeks, and two weeks short of the bye week as well. If Bulaga plays, that will help.
So where do the Packers stand on injuries? Green Bay has been hit hard by injuries in 2015. Jordy Nelson, Sam Barrington, and Josh Boyd are all done for the season. Davante Adams is currently sidelined with a high ankle sprain and won't play Sunday. Morgan Burnett is still nursing a bad calf. Randall Cobb is still working that shoulder back to full strength. James Jones is nursing a sore hamstring. Eddie Lacy avoided a scare earlier this season when he turned over on his ankle against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football but he appears to be fine now. Brian Bulaga is practicing, after being expected to miss six weeks with a MCL injury. Even though the Packers injuries have been bad, they could have been a lot worse. Adams will return soon, so will Burnett, as will Bulaga. Cobb and Jones injuries are getting better. This could have been much, much worse.
Can the Packers front seven stop Todd Gurley? The Rams made Gurley the 10th overall draft selection this year, knowing he was still recovering from that torn ACL, also knowing they had to be patient. That patience is paying off. In his second NFL game and first full game, Todd Gurley had a monster performance, finishing with 19 carries for 146 yards. The Packers problem with good running backs is already well documented. The good news is that is in the past, and the Packers have done a great job with the last three they have faced: Marshawn Lynch, Jamal Charles, and Carlos Hyde. Hopefully they can continue that trend.
Final Score: The Rams will put up a good fight, but we expect the Packers to win this game 38-24.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Packers Versus 49ers Final Score | Ticket King Green Bay
The Packers are coming off a 38-28 victory over the Kansas
City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. At one point they led 31-7. Aaron Rodgers
threw five touchdown passes in that game, and despite what Pro Football Focus
thinks he played a great game. Next up for the Packers they travel to San Francisco to take on the 49ers on Sunday.
Can Aaron Rodgers keep up this pace? For the season Aaron
Rodgers is 67-91 for 771 yards and 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions. At this
pace, he will finish the season 357-485 for 4,112 yards, 53 touchdowns and zero
interceptions. This would be the greatest statistical season of all time, and
would certainly give Rodgers his third MVP award.
When will it be midnight for James Jones? The Packers signed
James Jones off the street not knowing what to expect in his return to Green
Bay. What has happened is Jones has been one of the league's best receivers
through three weeks this season. Jones has 12 catches for 219 yards and four
touchdowns. Will this weekend see the end of this early season run though?
When will the injuries eventually become too much to
overcome? So let's tally it up at the moment. Jordy Nelson, Josh Boyd, and Sam
Barrington are all done for the season. Andrew Quarless is been designated as
injured reserve-designated for return, so he will be out until week 12. Brian
Bulaga will not return until after the bye. Devonte Adams now has a high ankle
sprain and he won't play this weekend. In fact, we don't expect him back until
after the bye either. Datone Jones avoided a concussion somehow. Eddie Lacy and
Randall Cobb both had close calls, but are back in the lineup. At some point,
one must have to think, these injuries will eventually be too much to overcome.
How high can the great Clay Matthews take his game? Most
players find a position, and excel at that position. Clay Matthews is taking
mastery of positional play to a whole new level. Matthews has mastered the art
of playing both inside and out. Oh yeah, he is now the defensive play caller as
well. I don't think we have seen the best of Clay Matthews yet.
Will the team let past history in and against San Francisco
effect them? I understand this game isn't in Green Bay, but Aaron Rodgers has
been beaten three times at Lambeau Field since his rise to greatness in 2010.
Two of those losses are the San Francisco 49ers, one being in the playoffs.
Then there was that 2013 playoff debacle in San Francisco. This is a much
different Packers team since the last time these two played, and this is a much
different 49ers team since the last time these two played.
Final Score: A lot of people are predicting a blowout, but I
will not be one of them. Packers win a much closer game than expected 38-24.
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