MysteryIceGuro
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Though it's a little bit early, Week 5 kicks off tonight with Seattle and the Rams playing, so I thought it'd be appropriate to make some early game day predictions as well. We're all a little disappointed after the Week 4 loss at New Orleans, but it's a new week and a new game.
I'm honestly giving the offense a little side eye after the Saints game. We looked nothing like we did Weeks 1-3. Playcalling was off, and so was our entire offense. Our O-line was collapsing on every play it seemed, which limited holes for Zeke and time for Dak to throw. Many passes that were made were dropped or fumbled, and play calling reminisced of Linehan's calling. Defense looked better. However, GB possesses a new challenge. Their ranked 7th in total points allowed per game, but 26th in rushing yards allowed. Dallas is currently ranked 3rd in points allowed per game, and 12th in rushing yards allowed. Zeke and Pollard (if used) will have to have a big game, but the question is, will they? And will our defense be able to overcome A-Rod, who always seems to come back in games against Dallas? Luckily we're at home for this game, and Dak and Zeke's stats against GB are pretty stellar. Since Dak and Zeke entered the league, against Green Bay, together they have put up 30+ points in all 3 games. However, A-Rod seemed to tear apart our defense in the 2nd half of games, leaving our 30+ point games as losses. Dallas' D is the best it's been in years, so that leaves less concern on that side of the ball.
Overall Dallas' weaknesses:
-Decimated O-line. Tyron is out, Martin is hurt, and Fleming isn't necessarily the best O-lineman we have.
-Inconsistency: Can already tell this is going to be a problem. To go from scoring 30+ points a game to only 10 is a huge difference, and it will be hard to tell what the offense will do against the weak GB run defense.
Green Bay weaknesses:
-Weak run-D. With the Zeke and Pollard duo, it would only make sense for them to run all over this Green Bay defense, however, last week's performance leaves much to be desired and not much to be hopeful/faithful over.
This game is honestly a tossup. Lots of things matchup, and lots of things don't. With their history together and the way they've played these past few games, it will be hard to predict. Green Bay has had 3 extra days to prepare. Both are coming off losses, so they will be hungry for a win.
I predict: 28-17 Packers Win. I just don't know with the offense as of right now, and A-Rod has our number.
I'm honestly giving the offense a little side eye after the Saints game. We looked nothing like we did Weeks 1-3. Playcalling was off, and so was our entire offense. Our O-line was collapsing on every play it seemed, which limited holes for Zeke and time for Dak to throw. Many passes that were made were dropped or fumbled, and play calling reminisced of Linehan's calling. Defense looked better. However, GB possesses a new challenge. Their ranked 7th in total points allowed per game, but 26th in rushing yards allowed. Dallas is currently ranked 3rd in points allowed per game, and 12th in rushing yards allowed. Zeke and Pollard (if used) will have to have a big game, but the question is, will they? And will our defense be able to overcome A-Rod, who always seems to come back in games against Dallas? Luckily we're at home for this game, and Dak and Zeke's stats against GB are pretty stellar. Since Dak and Zeke entered the league, against Green Bay, together they have put up 30+ points in all 3 games. However, A-Rod seemed to tear apart our defense in the 2nd half of games, leaving our 30+ point games as losses. Dallas' D is the best it's been in years, so that leaves less concern on that side of the ball.
Overall Dallas' weaknesses:
-Decimated O-line. Tyron is out, Martin is hurt, and Fleming isn't necessarily the best O-lineman we have.
-Inconsistency: Can already tell this is going to be a problem. To go from scoring 30+ points a game to only 10 is a huge difference, and it will be hard to tell what the offense will do against the weak GB run defense.
Green Bay weaknesses:
-Weak run-D. With the Zeke and Pollard duo, it would only make sense for them to run all over this Green Bay defense, however, last week's performance leaves much to be desired and not much to be hopeful/faithful over.
This game is honestly a tossup. Lots of things matchup, and lots of things don't. With their history together and the way they've played these past few games, it will be hard to predict. Green Bay has had 3 extra days to prepare. Both are coming off losses, so they will be hungry for a win.
I predict: 28-17 Packers Win. I just don't know with the offense as of right now, and A-Rod has our number.
