pmoehrin Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 One thing I was thinking about was how AP ran the ball 35 times on Sunday, and he only gets 5 days of rest. He can't be as effective, can he? Then again he has rushed it several times around 30 this year, so I can't doubt he won't run out of gas. If he struggles in any way, the Vikes won't have a prayer.I think it could definitely be an issue. It certainly burned Chuck Knox a few times.At the same time though if there's anyone that can handle that kind of workload and still be effective on a short week its Adrian Peterson. I think the Vikings have a better shot then most people think. For as good as the Packers have been, they've only won two games by double digits over the past four years. I don't see this being an easy win for the Packers. I think its going to be a very hard fought game, and Minnesota could very well pull the upset, especially if they are able to keep it close through the first half. The one thing they can't afford to do above anything else is fall behind early. Green Bay getting an early lead is the most effective way of taking Adrian Peterson out of the game.This has to mean two games over the Vikings in such a fashion. Reason I say this is because that statement could definitely confuse some people at first reading.It does and I do appreciate the clarification.Main point being the Vikings have been pretty consistent about playing the Pakcers tight, so I wouldn't take it as a given that Green Bay is just going to steamroll Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I don't take that as a given at all. The Vikings always give the Packers a tough game, even when the Packers are by most standards the much better team. It's never an easy win, and I expect tonight's game to be close all the way. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 ^Pretty much. NFC North teams always play each other close, which makes the Packers' 11-game (I think) NFC North winning streak (that was snapped last week) all the more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 12 game winning streak. Week 17 vs. Bears in 2010, 6-0 in 2011, and 5-0 until last week./but who's counting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hopefully the Packers can generate a pass rush against that underrated Vikings offensive line. They've been pretty mediocre outside of that Titans game, get Ponder off his edge, because he's seriously finding a groove. Charles Woodson coming back can surely help the blitz from the secondary, and teach those young bucks who forgot how to tackle, to do their damn job properly.This is gonna be a low scoring, street fight in my eyes. Weather is perfect too! JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Pick six by Leon Hall, and just like that the Bengals are WINNING A PLAYOFF GAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This game (and these announcers) is a cure for insomnia. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The winner of this game is going to get slaughtered next week by either Denver or New England. Both these offences have been anemic in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The winner of this game is going to get slaughtered next week by either Denver or New England. Both these offences have been anemic in the first half.The Texans have moved the ball, but they're getting just 3's instead of 7's. Anytime your QB has 3 passing yards at the half and only down 2, you should be happy. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The Bengals should be thankful they're only down two. I'd be happy with either team winning this game, but the Bengals just aren't playing like they belong in the playoffs. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The Bengals should be thankful they're only down two. I'd be happy with either team winning this game, but the Bengals just aren't playing like they belong in the playoffs.Cincy can still steal this one, which is amazing with how poorly they've playd. However, for not being able to cash in, Houston doesn't really deserve to move onto the next round either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ponder out, Webb in.This is gonna be interesting. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ponder out, Webb in.The Packers have just booked a flight and team hotel in San Francisco.Ballgame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Packers have struggled since 2002 in playoff games at Lambeau, but they should beat Minnesota. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I swear everyone other than Packer fans are actually chalking this up as a Packer victory. This is going to be tough. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ya'll need to calm down. Webb is competent enough to hand the ball off to Adrian Peterson. Plus, the Packers have been preparing for Ponder all week so they could have their hands full for the first few drives. It may not be that big of a deal to Green Bay, but it's a surprise to both teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The Vikings have called Brett Favre to see if he'd quarterback the team this evening. He just texted them back with a picture of his bratwurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Webb has a cannon for an arm. If (IF) he's accurate tonight, it could be interesting. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I love these games when one team is clearly playing to win and the other to not lose. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Go figure. Center the offense around Arian Foster, and the defense also remains rested enough to play an excellent game.Whether the Texans can pull a 2010 Jets-esque upset in Foxboro next Sunday remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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