What's with the Green Bay overhype?

[DezTroy97]

We really need the Rams to beat the Lions. It's not absolutely necessary, because I think we can beat the Lions too. But I'd rather we get the winner of the Tampa/Philly game than the 49ers. It's a no brainer.

Completely agree. And I think the Rams are more likely to beat the 49ers in the second round than the Bucs/Eagles, giving us a home game for the NFC Championship.

 

[DezTroy97]

Green Bay is scary because they have a young gun at quarterback with multiple receivers and a running back that has killed the Cowboys over the years. Last season the Packers defense picked Dak off multiple times and stopped us on a game winning drive. Like it or not they can beat us. They whipped a healthy Detroit team on Thanksgiving.

Not overlooking any team. But you just would think we’re facing the Browns or Rams the way they’re talking about Green Bay. I mean, this defense gave up 30 to a Carolina team that has 31 points combined in five of their last six games. We should drop 40 easily.

 

[DezTroy97]

Because they were inconsistent to start the season but the last five weeks they've been one of the most consistent teams in the league their quarterback has became steady they bring a strong run game with two guys that can run the football and then they have play action pass they got a lot of deep ball guys that seems to be perfect fit for their quarterback they are dangerous..

And by the way it's not just hyping up the Packers they do the things that give our team the most problems they have two guys that can run the football all day and then they can throw the deep ball at a moments notice with the play action and this team in the past has not been equipped to stop that type of run game and we have been lit up in the deep passing game when we have to bring our safeties into the box to stop the run...

So it's not just that they're hyping up the Packers they're saying the Packers are one of the bigger mismatches for us in the first round compared to like what others could have came here I mean all playoff teams are dangerous trust me there aren't gonna be any cakewalks but this particular teams strengths are put up on our weaknesses..

Now The thing is I don't know anything about their defense really I mean I don't know how well they're gonna hold up against our offense but I know our defense has trouble against these type of offenses... I mean do we not remember how that run game in the second-half last year up in Green Bay I know they had Aaron Rodgers but the run game it just ran over us they just kept coming and got us into overtime we lost a 14 point lead this was Dan Quinn same defense that was handed a 14 point lead on the road in the fourth corner & blew it..

So they still have the same 2 running backs nothing's changed the offensive line is pretty much the same so yeah people still remember that game last year... And they also remember that Dan Quinn's defense is typically not big enough to handle too big very productive running backs that will come at you all day I mean do we not remember it was what 3 weeks ago was it 4 ,that a team just ran it 49 times and beat us down?? Right, that was the Buffalo Bills.. I realize it was a slightly different situation but if they decided to run an offense like that it could shorten the game and it can give us some problems we may still win but this is not gonna be a game if they decide to do that that we're winning going away it's gonna be a dog fight...

You neutralize that run threat on scoring on arguably the second-worst defense heading into the playoffs, early and often. This team gave up 30 to freaking Carolina. They can be had. If Dak and Co. do what they need to do and get up 10 early, they’ll have to abandon that lethal run game that plagued us in Green Bay last season.

Then, it’s smooth sailing from there. No way that Love can go throw for throw with Dak and our offense.

 

[blueblood70]

You neutralize that run threat on scoring on arguably the second-worst defense heading into the playoffs, early and often. This team gave up 30 to freaking Carolina. They can be had. If Dak and Co. do what they need to do and get up 10 early, they’ll have to abandon that lethal run game that plagued us in Green Bay last season.

Then, it’s smooth sailing from there. No way that Love can go throw for throw with Dak and our offense.

Right because that's what we did to Buffalo and Arizona and the 49ers and all the other teams that just ran right over us we just neutralized it with the offense so you expect our offense to be our defense that is why you can't trust the defense you're asking the offense to cover up with the defense can't do?? That is not how you win championships... No one is scared of Green Bay they're saying respect them you're not respecting them at all they have two guys that can run and last year they literally ran over us in the second-half of that game we never could stop it they overtook a 14 point deficit took us in overtime and won the game... This is Dan Quinn's defense this is his Achilles heel two big backs and if you have a coach that's willing to run the football they'll shorten the game on us.. You realize Buffalo beat us and their quarterback only through for what 97 yards??? I mean did you miss that game that was recent and if you don't think that a quarterback who the last five weeks is one of the better quarterbacks in the league can't throw if he has a run game to set up play action maybe you miss Gino Smith lighting us up at home I mean I'm just trying to tell you the defense doesn't make me comfortable at all because we're getting against the team that seem a bad matchup for our defense...

Yes Prescott in this offense should be able to put up some points on this defense but that doesn't mean you're going to win the game how often will we have the football if they eat the clock and run the football game you don't get that many opportunities to score...

 

[Gonzomandela01]

They are selling the Game, don't know really why, with the boys in it, Will be the highest rating Game ever.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

The Packers were up by 8 points lol, even with that call, no guarantee the Chiefs get into the endzone, or get the 2 pt conversion.

Furthermore, you are ignoring the horrible roughing call on Owens for hitting Mahomes. You are also forgetting that right before that DPI happened, the refs incorrectly stopped the clock after the Chiefs WR went out of bounds going backwards, the clock should have kept running and game over by then.

There is always two sides to every story, glad you post this cause I didn't watch that Game.

 

[acr731]

Dak Prescott has a passer rating of 92.3 with 1,559 yards, 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 6 games in the playoffs in his career.

https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/dak-prescott-postseason-stats

And? How did he do the last 2 playoff games against SF?

 

[Flamma]

Completely agree. And I think the Rams are more likely to beat the 49ers in the second round than the Bucs/Eagles, giving us a home game for the NFC Championship.

Absolutely. That's the whole point. Because the Rams or Lions are more likely to beat us. We want the 49ers to have the path of the most resistance.

We should get to the championship game this season. God willing, the Rams beat the 49ers in some fluke game. It happened in '95.

In 1992 I did not think for a second the Cowboys would beat the 14-2 49ers. But they made enough mistakes that gave us the win. It can happen again. Cowboys opened +6 in that game. This is the first year we're the 2nd seed in a long time.

 

[thunderpimp91]

First off let me say that I think the Cowboys win by two scores in this one, but I do think it's a massive mistake to just assume the Cowboys will put up 40+ and this one ends up being a walk in the park. The Cowboys are by far the more complete and talented team, however the strength of the Packers align well with the Cowboys weaknesses.

Aaron Jones is the type of back to give the Cowboys run defense fits and if he does they'll grind the clock and keep Dak and this offense on the sidelines. The Packers defense has some holes that the Cowboys should be able to exploit, however they're still giving up just 20.6 PPG this year, the Cowboys are at 18.5, both top 10 in football. That secondary is pretty suspect, however they have two excellent edge players in Gary/Smith who are both excellent run and pass defenders. Kenny Clark up the middle isnt a joke either. If this oline isn't 100% healthy this week I don't like that matchup of their Dline vs our Oline.

I think this game comes down to the run game for both sides. If the Cowboys can keep Jones/Dillon somewhat in check and avoid the constant 3rd and short situations this game could be a blowout in the Cowboys favor. If they are giving up 4-5 yards per play on the ground Jordan Love has shown that he is plenty good enough to carve up a defense, and they are three deep at receiver. I'm really not worried about the chunk plays, I hope that's the game GB tries to play.

On the flip side, Dallas needs to be able to run the ball. The packers are more than capable of getting to the QB on those obvious passing downs. While that secondary isn't very good they do have the guys up front.

IMO it just feels like a classic case of if the Cowboys can get an early lead they should cruise to victory as Jordan Love is forced to try and win it with his arm in a shootout. If GB can come out and punch them in the mouth early it could be a dog fight all game.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

The Packers ppg is 10th in the league. It was 12th before Sunday.

The Packers pass defense ranks 28th in DVOA.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

What do you want them to say? “The Cowboys will win big. No one who isn’t a Cowboys fan should watch.” For starters, that’s terrible for business. Second, this is the playoffs. Every team does something well. The Cowboys could easily lose even though it’s the less likely outcome.

 

[TheHerd]

Remember how dangerous Tampa was until we crushed them in the playoffs? Soon as we beat them the narrative changed to how they didn't belong.

Yup, and will be the same on Monday after we whitewash the Pack.
On one show I watched this week one of the hosts tried to point this out to the co-hosts when they were downplaying the Boys win against Wash, reminding them that they had all said Dallas will be Dallas and lose to the Commanders. They kept to their narrative, and said the Pack will expose the fraud Cowboys in the playoffs. It's all about the ratings and the hatred.

 

[perrykemp]

The Packers defense ranks 28th in DVOA.

Joe Barry's defense is the epitome of a classic "bend but don't break" defense. They've allowed 36 TDs, just one more than the Cowboy's 35. They have, however, allowed a ton more Field Goals which is the nature of defenses like this.

It's a really bad defense that is optimized to prevent big plays / TDs.

 

[TheHerd]

Not really going out on a limb here, but it's the playoffs and Dallas has Dak as the QB. Should I continue? Decent regular season stats aside, now is when he struggles the most.

He had one of the best games of the playoffs in round 1 last year, but obviously struggled mightily the following week. We'll see. He's basically had 3 good or better games and 3 not so good in his career.

 

[Creeper]

If you look at all the stats, the Cowboys and Packers are very similar with the exception the Packers give up very few sacks but they get very few turnovers. The Cowboys score more points and give up less, especially at home.

The Packers are a fairly healthy team going into this game. The Cowboys have a few guys banged up like Gilmore, and have this illness going around the team. A lot will depend on who is available this weekend. If they are missing Gilmore and Wright has to play CB, that could be a big problem.

I am concerned about this game because I remember Aaron Jones scoring 5 TDs against us not that long ago. And Christian Watson ate our lunch last year. They just seem to have a way of making plays against us. Young teams like the Packers can get really fired up early and could surprise Dallas.

 

[DFWJC]

Bowling, baby
Set em up, mow em down

 

[WoodysGirl]

Green Bay are an unknown to many of the fans here because all they watch are Cowboys.

They're a solid team and are def on the rise.

 

[jazzcat22]

In the playoffs you have to be worried about everyone. It’s do or die. The Cowboys haven’t had much postseason success against Green Bay.

And how long since they last face GB in the playoffs. With a Garrett led team at that?

 

[jazzcat22]

Green Bay are an unknown to many of the fans here because all they watch are Cowboys.

They're a solid team and are def on the rise.

Yes and not to be taken lightly, as any game, especially in the playoffs.

From what I seen of them this year, Jordan Love looks far better than I expected for his 1st year starting. We will see if his 1st playoff experience as to how he handles it.
Hopefully he has some bad growing pains.

But Dallas is also much better than those Garrett teams vs. AR / GB teams.

 

[FloridaRob]

I’d rather play a playoff newbie than QBs that have taken their teams to the Super Bowl.

Dan Marino says "really?"