Mark from Stewartville, MN
Not a question, just a comment on a player to watch for the Carolina Panthers this Saturday night: Jeremy Chinn, No. 21, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound hybrid safety-linebacker from Southern Illinois who has been outstanding as a rookie. Against the Vikings, Chinn scored two defensive touchdowns ON CONSECUTIVE PLAYS. When the Packers line up on offense, they should make sure they know where No. 21 is.
Indeed. I was watching that Vikings game and briefly stepped away, only to come back and find out Chinn had scored twice on defense in the time it took me to heat up some nacho cheese. He’s a legitimate Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.
Am I going crazy in my old age or has Rodgers’ rating been 108.1 or above in every game except for that dud against Tampa? What would his rating be if he didn’t play that game or had his usual great game? This is just outstanding play by the master of his game. If he plays the next three on the same level, there should be no reason he doesn’t receive his third league MVP.
Actually, Rodgers’ rating in Week 2 vs. Detroit was 107.6, but every game has been north of that except Tampa. If you take out the Bucs game, his season rating is 126.8. But this isn’t gymnastics; you don’t get to throw out your worst score. As Josh from Oshkosh points out, Rodgers (from 2011) shares the record with Mahomes (from 2018) for most games in a season with a 100-plus rating, 13. Rodgers did it in 15 games his first MVP year. He’s at 12 this year with three games to go.
Michael from Morrison, IL
Looking back, it’s interesting to see the number of memorable games – both good and bad – the Packers and Panthers have played. The ’96 NFC title game. Steve Beuerlein’s QB keeper in ’99. Tramon Williams’ punt return TD off a pooch kick in ’07. Just-missed comebacks in ’15 and ’17. Last year’s goal-line stand. There are a lot of very competitive games considering Carolina has only had a team for 26 seasons.
I remember Favre nearly pulling off a miracle comeback on a Monday night in ’05, too.
Gents, I know there are three games left to play but would you agree that with COVID restrictions and minimal fans in attendance that due to the cold factor the Packers would be the only team with a real “home-field” advantage? Not having fans in attendance should nullify most teams’ advantage.
I wouldn’t say “only” but as mentioned in my mid-week chat, I think it still matters considerably in Green Bay when potential playoff opponents are from New Orleans, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay and Arizona.
Tony from River Falls, WI, doesn’t have to move east. Anyone can watch the GB/CAR game as well as BUF/DEN for free on the Yahoo sports app with a smart phone, tablet or smart TV! GO PACK GO!
I don’t think that app gives a TV option, but that’s one route. You can also stream Saturday night’s game on the Packers app on a mobile device. There are a few restrictions, though. It won’t work on tablets and can’t be cast to a TV. Due to NFL Network’s exclusivity, it also will only work with cellular data, not Wi-Fi. If you’re on Wi-Fi and trying to stream it on the Packers app, you’ll see a message indicating the stream is available via cellular data only.
Nathan from Lino Lakes, MN
Does Bakhtiari get upset that they don’t find his position necessary during the Lego replay?
No question, just a comment … I just want to give genuine praise and sincere thanks to Coach Matt LaFleur. What he has assembled in less than two full years has been remarkable! From an outsider fan perspective he has re-energized and challenged Aaron Rodgers, he is consistent and focused in his weekly press communications, his devotion and sincere care for his players – as people – is exemplary, as evidenced by how they respond in media as well as their play. Thank you, Matt LaFleur. Go Pack Go!
I think what you said about LaFleur, and by extension his system, “challenging” Rodgers is prescient. It might be the most overlooked part of this current success story.
If we have secured the No. 1 seed by Week 17, any chance we see Jordan Love hit the field? Or would it be Boyle?
Just beat the Panthers. Happy Friday.
