After knocking off the Chicago Bears last week to secure a playoff spot, the Green Bay Packers will now have a chance to compete for another Super Bowl. It will not be easy though as they face the San Francisco 49ers who have had the Packers' number of late.
The 49ers have won the last three meetings between the two teams, including the last two season openers and last season's divisional round. In the last three games the 49ers have a plus-28 point differential, as they only trailed once in the fourth quarter.
Anything is possible in the playoffs, and while the Packers defense is horrific, they do have the best player in the NFL under center in Aaron Rodgers. The Packers are the underdog and if they want to get ahead they should come out throwing the ball all over the field.
Throwing the ball is what the Packers do best, and although their running game has been excellent this season, the 49ers are expecting them to pound the rock with the fringed weather conditions.
Although Green Bay is at home and is use to the playing in the cold environment, the 49ers have a solid running game and outstanding defense. This will be the difference in this matchup, as San Fran will win 31-17.
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Packers vs. Bears: Preview and prediction
It comes down to just one game. One more win and you are in the playoffs. This is the situation the Green Bay Packers (7-7-1) and Chicago Bears (8-7) will be in as they square off this afternoon for the NFC North division crown.
In the first meeting between these two teams earlier this season at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears where able to grab the 27-20 victory, as Aaron Rodgers left the game early with a broken collarbone.
Without Rodgers the Packers have struggled to play consistent football going 2-4-1, causing many people to believe the Green and Gold would be out of the playoff picture by the time A-Rod got back onto the field. Fortunately for the Packers, the Bears have not played much better either going 3-4, giving them a chance to win the division in the final week of the regular season.
Now with Rodgers back, the Pack have a chance. Both teams' defenses have struggled, and in fact the Bears defense has been even worse as they allowed 54 points to Philly a week ago. The running game will be key for both teams as it is expected to be a cold and windy day down in the Windy City, but the difference in today's game will be Rodgers.
Everyone can agree that he will be the best player on the field, and when it comes down to it, quarterbacks are the reason teams win games. As long as the offensive line can hold a block for three seconds, Rodgers should do just fine. Plus whom would you rather have throwing the ball late in a big game situation, Aaron Rodgers or Jay Cutler? The answer is Rodgers, unless you are a clueless Bears fan.
This game could go either way, but Aaron Rodgers and Co. will be too much for the Bears to handle, as they will win this game 34-31 to keep their season alive.
In the first meeting between these two teams earlier this season at Lambeau Field, the Chicago Bears where able to grab the 27-20 victory, as Aaron Rodgers left the game early with a broken collarbone.
Without Rodgers the Packers have struggled to play consistent football going 2-4-1, causing many people to believe the Green and Gold would be out of the playoff picture by the time A-Rod got back onto the field. Fortunately for the Packers, the Bears have not played much better either going 3-4, giving them a chance to win the division in the final week of the regular season.
Now with Rodgers back, the Pack have a chance. Both teams' defenses have struggled, and in fact the Bears defense has been even worse as they allowed 54 points to Philly a week ago. The running game will be key for both teams as it is expected to be a cold and windy day down in the Windy City, but the difference in today's game will be Rodgers.
Everyone can agree that he will be the best player on the field, and when it comes down to it, quarterbacks are the reason teams win games. As long as the offensive line can hold a block for three seconds, Rodgers should do just fine. Plus whom would you rather have throwing the ball late in a big game situation, Aaron Rodgers or Jay Cutler? The answer is Rodgers, unless you are a clueless Bears fan.
This game could go either way, but Aaron Rodgers and Co. will be too much for the Bears to handle, as they will win this game 34-31 to keep their season alive.
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