Thoughts/Opinions about the Packers!

[Cowboyny]

Single game elimination, where anything can happen, throw out the standings, it's win or go home!

Offense

-Packers biggest defensive strength is their pass rush. Gary/Preston Smith and Kenny Clark inside all will be difficult matchups. Give Steele some help
-Their two biggest weaknesses is defending the run and covering the TE up the seam. Would be a real good game to use 12 personnel.
-Alexander their best cover corner got hurt in practice yesterday, but he probably will be playing, expect him to matchup against Lamb. Lamb feasted on him in last year's matchup. Their other corner struggles with speed and quickness, which should be a good matchup for Cooks.

Defense

-#1 goal is all about stopping Aaron Jones and their rushing attack. Use a ton of motion and call many outside runs, both have given the Cowboys big problems in the past. I hope Quinn continues using Parsons off the ball against the run.
-Jordan Love struggles with facing man coverage. Take away the timing and make him go off script. He will run for 1st downs.
-A bunch of no name WR's, where they most talented guy in Watson may or may not play due to a hamstring. Reed is the key receiver to match up against.
-Have two good young, TE's in Kraft and Mustgrave.
-Their OL is very good in pass protection, it is going to be a challenge to generate pressure without the blitz

Special Teams

-There is an area in which the Cowboys should have the advantage. Cowboys are #1, where the Packers are middle of the "Pack"!

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

This game won't be close. I think the Packers are just glad to be in the playoffs.

 

[Doomsday77]

Teams that have nothing to lose sort of play over their heads so for those reasons...I believe a close 1st half will lead to a tight game but if we can get a 2 score lead into the half you can sing it with me, "Turn out the lights, the party's over"

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Alexander their best cover corner got hurt in practice yesterday, but he probably will be playing,

We will see but I doubt he plays at a high level......if he plays at all.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

As long as we keep the mistakes/penalties to a min..........we will be fine. I don't think we had more 5/6 penalties last week......

 

[jazzcat22]

-Their OL is very good in pass protection, it is going to be a challenge to generate pressure without the blitz

Yeah because they are never called for holding against any Dallas team.

 

[Acheman08]

I hope im wrong but I think it will be close for a bit, similar to the wash game, then we will adjust and pull away. I also think if dallas comes out focused they could blow them out too.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The usual game plan. Keep penalties in check. No turnovers. Try to get an early lead.

When the Cowboys get away from that, it's a close game until the end. Unnecessary drama.

HERE WE GOOOOOOOO.

 

[jazzcat22]

I hope im wrong but I think it will be close for a bit, similar to the wash game, then we will adjust and pull away. I also think if dallas comes out focused they could blow them out too.

Game day thread melt downs in the 1st half for sure.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I think you have to expect them to do something unconventional scheme-wise defensively to junk things up. It's not easy to do given how much CD moves around, but GB will likely try to force Dak to go away from CD in his progressions. I think Cooks, Ferguson and Tolbert finish with a combined 180+ yards receiving.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Agree with most of this, but the Cowboys Special Teams are crappy.

Like Seattle, this game will be close if Dallas just sits in man (which, they will) and allows explosives (which, who knows).

 

[visionary]

They play shell coverage a lot. We need to be willing to check down and run the ball to make the safeties cheat up and then take the shots

My fear is Dak trying to be aggressive early and throwing a pick. We cannot beat ourselves. If we limit penalties and dont turn the ball ovet we will win

 

[SlammedZero]

I just want it to be known, on GMFB, they are talking about how Love is the hottest QB to be coming into the playoffs, Packers are a good team, and are playing well.

If Dallas beats them, it's going to turn into Packers aren't a great team, didn't play anybody, Love isn't experienced enough, and it was an easy win for Dallas.

 

[DeaconMoss]

I just want it to be known, on GMFB, they are talking about how Love is the hottest QB to be coming into the playoffs, Packers are a good team, and are playing well.

If Dallas beats them, it's going to turn into Packers aren't a great team, didn't play anybody, Love isn't experienced enough, and it was an easy win for Dallas.

They are a 9-8 team. Just a tick better than the Bucs last year. Dallas is expected to win a game like this. If not, it is an epic failure.

 

[baltcowboy]

Single game elimination, where anything can happen, throw out the standings, it's win or go home!

Offense

-Packers biggest defensive strength is their pass rush. Gary/Preston Smith and Kenny Clark inside all will be difficult matchups. Give Steele some help
-Their two biggest weaknesses is defending the run and covering the TE up the seam. Would be a real good game to use 12 personnel.
-Alexander their best cover corner got hurt in practice yesterday, but he probably will be playing, expect him to matchup against Lamb. Lamb feasted on him in last year's matchup. Their other corner struggles with speed and quickness, which should be a good matchup for Cooks.

Defense

-#1 goal is all about stopping Aaron Jones and their rushing attack. Use a ton of motion and call many outside runs, both have given the Cowboys big problems in the past. I hope Quinn continues using Parsons off the ball against the run.
-Jordan Love struggles with facing man coverage. Take away the timing and make him go off script. He will run for 1st downs.
-A bunch of no name WR's, where they most talented guy in Watson may or may not play due to a hamstring. Reed is the key receiver to match up against.
-Have two good young, TE's in Kraft and Mustgrave.
-Their OL is very good in pass protection, it is going to be a challenge to generate pressure without the blitz

Special Teams

-There is an area in which the Cowboys should have the advantage. Cowboys are #1, where the Packers are middle of the "Pack"!

You don’t think the Cowboys have advantage offensively and defensively over the Packers? If we lose this game Jerry should fire everyone (Stephen/Mclay) and give no extensions for any player.

 

[reddyuta]

1)dont fall for fake punts
2)dont let Love get 1st downs with his feet
3)win the TO battle
4)i dont think we can stop the run but dont let it take over the game.

 

[nalam]

The usual game plan. Keep penalties in check. No turnovers. Try to get an early lead.

When the Cowboys get away from that, it's a close game until the end. Unnecessary drama.

HERE WE GOOOOOOOO.

This is the key ( Bolded) , in home games if we get an early lead , D can take care of things

 

[Cowboyny]

I think you have to expect them to do something unconventional scheme-wise defensively to junk things up. It's not easy to do given how much CD moves around, but GB will likely try to force Dak to go away from CD in his progressions. I think Cooks, Ferguson and Tolbert finish with a combined 180+ yards receiving.

You could say that every week, but Lamb is always open

 

[Aven8]

You could say that every week, but Lamb is always open

He really is….amazing, we wasted all those years on button hooks and go routes….

 

[Cowboyny]

You don’t think the Cowboys have advantage offensively and defensively over the Packers? If we lose this game Jerry should fire everyone (Stephen/Mclay) and give no extensions for any player.

Biggest advantage is cowboys offense against their defense. I am worried about stopping the run the most.