Could the season be over already after Week 2? The Washington Redskins will head to Lambeau Field on Sunday to take on the Green Bay Packers in what will be a crucial game for both teams. Although it is only Week 2, this will be a must win game for the Packers who look to avoid starting the season 0-2.
It was a closely contested four quarters of football last week against the San Francisco 49ers, but the Packers could not hold the lead late and lost 34-28. The defense did an excellent job limiting the 49ers to only 90 yards on the ground, but they allowed Colin Kaepernick to throw all over them. In 39 passing attempts, he through for 412 yards with three touchdowns.
Not only did the defense struggle, but the Packers running game did as well. This offseason the Packers said they were going to be more committed to the run, and drafted Eddie Lacy to be the guy to lead their rushing attack. In only 19 carries the Packers running backs only rushed for 63 yards. This was a major disappointment, and needs to improve quickly if the Packers want to win.
Speaking of winning, the Packers need to win this week if they want to make the playoffs. While it is only Week 2, Green Bay has never made the playoffs after they started the season 0-2. Not only has the Packers struggled when they got off to a 0-2 start, but the entire NFL has as well. Since 1990, when the current playoff system went into effect, teams who started 0-2 have only made the playoffs 12 percent of the time. These numbers are not in the Packers favor, and with a team who struggles to run the ball, and plays below average defense, it will be a major concern if they Packers cannot secure a victory at home.
The Packers come into Sunday's matchup between the Redskins needing to get a win to avoid a 0-2 start. Their running game and defense needs to be improved from last week in order to even have a chance at securing the "W" at home. Expect this game to come down to the wire with both teams trying to avoid an 0-2 start, but the Packers will have the advantage playing at home.
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Defense has to be improved
Is this the game the Green Bay Packers finally slow down Colin Kaepernick? The Green Bay Packers open the 2013-14 NFL season against the San Francisco 49ers for a second consecutive season, but unlike last year, the Packers will have to face dual threat quarterback Colin Kaepernick. It was not until the playoffs that the Packers got their first taste of Kaepernick, and boy was it a disaster.
Kaepernick had a mind-blowing game with 263 yards passing for two touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for an additional 181 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers defense looked terrible, and it will have to improve against the 49ers this season if they want a chance to win.
The Packers defense will be the key to the Packers success against the 49ers. They have had months to prepare for the 49ers offense, and they need to come out early and quiet all the critics. In order for the Packers to do this, they need to play smart, by not playing to aggressively and force the 49ers to throw the ball early.
The 49ers and Packers are two of the best teams in the NFL, and it will not be an easy game for either side to start the season. Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers ran all over the Packers defense in the playoffs a season ago, and things will have to be different this time around if the Packers want to win.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
NFL Playoff Predictions
49ers vs. Falcons
Last week, Matt Ryan was lucky enough to get his first playoff win in his career, after the Seahawks didn't show up to play at all in the first half. This week will be different for the Falcons because they are facing the 49ers, who are the best overall team in the NFC. If the Falcons want to win, their defense has to find away to stop the 49ers from running the read-option. If Colin Kaepernick is able to run the ball similar to how he did last week against the Packers, the 49ers will easily win this game. The 49ers' defense and running game will continue to play well, and they will beat the Falcons 35-27, to secure a berth to the Super Bowl.
Ravens vs. Patriots
This will be the second consecutive season that the Ravens and Patriots meet in the AFC Championship Game. In order for the Ravens to win this year, Joe Flacco will have to continue to play well, and take advantage against the Patriots' weak secondary. Two things that will determined the outcome of this game will be time of possession and special teams. Whichever team is able to control the time of possession, by running the ball effectively, and being able to get good field possession, by making plays on special teams will win this game. For the second consecutive year this game will come down to the very end, but this year the Ravens will win 24-21.
Last week, Matt Ryan was lucky enough to get his first playoff win in his career, after the Seahawks didn't show up to play at all in the first half. This week will be different for the Falcons because they are facing the 49ers, who are the best overall team in the NFC. If the Falcons want to win, their defense has to find away to stop the 49ers from running the read-option. If Colin Kaepernick is able to run the ball similar to how he did last week against the Packers, the 49ers will easily win this game. The 49ers' defense and running game will continue to play well, and they will beat the Falcons 35-27, to secure a berth to the Super Bowl.
Ravens vs. Patriots
This will be the second consecutive season that the Ravens and Patriots meet in the AFC Championship Game. In order for the Ravens to win this year, Joe Flacco will have to continue to play well, and take advantage against the Patriots' weak secondary. Two things that will determined the outcome of this game will be time of possession and special teams. Whichever team is able to control the time of possession, by running the ball effectively, and being able to get good field possession, by making plays on special teams will win this game. For the second consecutive year this game will come down to the very end, but this year the Ravens will win 24-21.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
NFL Playoff Predictions
Ravens vs. Broncos
The Denver Broncos are the best overall team in the NFL and they will show why they are today against the Ravens. These two teams met in Week 15, and it was pretty obvious who was the better team. The Broncos were up 31-3 at the end of the third quarter before the Ravens scored two meaningless touchdowns in the fourth quarter, giving the Broncos only a 34-17 victory. Nothing has significantly changed from the Week 15's matchup and I don't see the Ravens all of a suddenly finding away to be able to beat the Broncos at home. In what will be Ray Lewis' final football game in his career, the Denver Broncos will win 28-17.
Packers vs. 49ers
These two teams met in Week 1, but we can throw that game out the window because both of these teams are very different now, than they were in Week 1. Alex Smith is no longer the starting quarterback for the 49ers, and the Packers running game and defense is vastly improved. The biggest key to this game will be San Francisco's All-Pro defensive end Justin Smith. If he is able to play, it will take the 49ers defense to the next level, and Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offensive line will struggle. With out him, the 49ers defense will have troubles getting to Aaron Rodgers, which will allowing him to find receivers down field.
Colin Kaepernick won't have an easy day either, going up against the Packers' elite cornerback trio. Sam Shields has only allow 21 of 44 passes thrown his way to be completed, and when Shields has been out Tramon Williams and Casey Hayward have played outstanding. Casey Hayward hasn't allow a touchdown reception all year, and when quarterbacks have thrown in his direction they have had a NFL worst 31.1 QB rating.
The 49ers have been a great team in the regular season, but when the game is late can the inexperienced Colin Kaepernick make the throws he needs to or will he make mistakes? I feel the pressure will be to much for the inexperienced quarterback, and the Packers will win 31-30.
The Denver Broncos are the best overall team in the NFL and they will show why they are today against the Ravens. These two teams met in Week 15, and it was pretty obvious who was the better team. The Broncos were up 31-3 at the end of the third quarter before the Ravens scored two meaningless touchdowns in the fourth quarter, giving the Broncos only a 34-17 victory. Nothing has significantly changed from the Week 15's matchup and I don't see the Ravens all of a suddenly finding away to be able to beat the Broncos at home. In what will be Ray Lewis' final football game in his career, the Denver Broncos will win 28-17.
Packers vs. 49ers
These two teams met in Week 1, but we can throw that game out the window because both of these teams are very different now, than they were in Week 1. Alex Smith is no longer the starting quarterback for the 49ers, and the Packers running game and defense is vastly improved. The biggest key to this game will be San Francisco's All-Pro defensive end Justin Smith. If he is able to play, it will take the 49ers defense to the next level, and Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offensive line will struggle. With out him, the 49ers defense will have troubles getting to Aaron Rodgers, which will allowing him to find receivers down field.
Colin Kaepernick won't have an easy day either, going up against the Packers' elite cornerback trio. Sam Shields has only allow 21 of 44 passes thrown his way to be completed, and when Shields has been out Tramon Williams and Casey Hayward have played outstanding. Casey Hayward hasn't allow a touchdown reception all year, and when quarterbacks have thrown in his direction they have had a NFL worst 31.1 QB rating.
The 49ers have been a great team in the regular season, but when the game is late can the inexperienced Colin Kaepernick make the throws he needs to or will he make mistakes? I feel the pressure will be to much for the inexperienced quarterback, and the Packers will win 31-30.
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