2007 Packer season

kmfarm · 09-22-2007, 08:32 PM

Little late on my predictions for the year. But going into the 3rd week of the season, I'm still not sure what to say. I was a little disappointed at the lack of a strong running game. I'd have thought that with a year under the new system, the O-line would have gelled a little better at this point.

But even with Favre's lack of confidence in his team and a poor looking overall offense, we're 2-0 at this point. The defense looks much improved and that's always more important than a gun-slinger for a QB. Special teams looks respectable. So maybe a few weeks to work out some offensive bugs will put the Pack in good position by Thanksgiving. From there it's a crap shoot as far as I can see.

So with all that said, I still wouldn't put a dollar on any prediction for the year. Just hope our beloved Packers can beat the Bears at home and kick the Vikings for both games. That'll be enough for me.

Mark

**MrKhay** · 10-10-2007, 11:44 AM

Has the Pack traded a great passing game for a running game?
Looked that way to me on Sunday night.
Over throws, under throws, and a couple where the receiver just wasn't where the ball was thrown.

5 turnovers during a game is a good indicator of went went wrong. Looked like The Packers found their running game, although 3 of the turnovers came on the ground. One interception in the end zone was the proverbial 'nail in the coffin' for any hopes of a Packer victory.
As Packer Backers, we shall not hang our heads in shame, even if the first loss of the regular season came at the hands of the Monsters of The Midway.
Let's hope for a better game on Sunday against the 3-1 Washington Redskins. Kick-off for Sundays games at 12 noon at Lambeau Field. Fox will handle the program television. Packers Radio Network with veteran Broadcasters Wayne Larivee, and Larry McCarren.

**MrKhay** · 10-10-2007, 12:17 PM

btw, today is Brett Favre's birthday. If you see him, wish him a happy 38th.

**MrKhay** · 10-14-2007, 04:50 PM

In spite of a sloppy offense, the Pack still managed to pull off a 17-14 victory against the Washington Redskins. Good thing the defense showed up. The offensive line just wasn't making the holes for the running squad. Brett Favre's arm seemed to have lost the zing of earlier days.

Lambeau Field was wet...just a bit of drizzle, but the Pack lives for that sort of thing.

Charles Woodson returned a fumble 57 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. Packers defensive lineman Corey Williams stripped Santana Moss on an end-around late in the third quarter. Woodson picked up the ball and ran to the end zone to put the Packers ahead.

Brett Favre is now the proud King of Interceptions for a NFL Career. His errant pass in the 3rd quarter was picked off by Redskins safety Sean Taylor.

The first possession after half time by the Packers allowed Favre to break the career interception record tie of 278 with George Blanda. Two weeks earlier, Favre broke the passing touchdown record, previously held by Dan Marino. One month earlier, Favre broke John Elway's record for the most career victories by a starting quarterback. Favre's TD pass on the Packers' next possession to Jones, whose confidence was called into question after he fumbled twice last Sunday, was erased by a holding penalty on tackle Mark Tauscher. So Mason Crosby kicked a 37-yard field goal, cutting the Redskins' lead to 14-10.

Crosby lost his footing on the ensuing kickoff, allowing Washington's Rock Cartwright to return the ball 40 yards to the Packers 48. But Williams stripped the ball from Moss and Woodson took it to the end zone.

Early in the 4th quarter, the Pack took advantage of a fumbled ball by Washington's Clinton Portis deep in Washington territory, at the 9 yardline. But after Favre was sacked on third down, Crosby bounced a kick off the left upright from 38 yards -- the second miss of the day for a rookie who had missed only one field goal coming in.

The Redskins then drove to the Packers 32, where Green Bay linebacker Nick Barnett stopped Ladell Betts on fourth-and-1.

But Favre threw his second interception of the day to Taylor, giving the Redskins another chance with 4:14 left. The Packers forced a punt and held on for the victory.

Favre was 19-of-37 for 188 yards and two touchdowns.

Jason Campbell got the Redskins off to a good start, finding tight end Chris Cooley seven times for 97 yards before halftime. Cooley's 14-yard reception gave Washington a 14-7 lead just before halftime.

The Packers took a 7-0 lead on a 3-yard run by rookie DeShawn Wynn, the first first-quarter touchdown allowed by the Redskins' defense all season.

Washington came back to tie on their next possession on a 6-yard scramble by Campbell. Campbell set it up with a toss under heavy pressure to Cooley, who was wide open for a 28-yard gain.

Cooley then played a starring role in the Redskins' go-ahead drive just before halftime. He caught a pair of passes before finding himself wide open in the end zone.

As the Packers go into their bye week, they have minimal injuries to mend. The team is relatively healthy. This is a good time for the offense to gel, and get something going with that line's hole opening techniques.

**keith** · 10-14-2007, 05:01 PM

nice re-cap of the game...

...and a good time watching with you and kmfarm in chat!

Who'd have believed 5 and 1 !?
Regards,
Keith

kmfarm · 10-14-2007, 05:35 PM

I would've never guessed 5-1 at this point. Great game re-cap. I'm already thinking homefield advantage for the playoffs with a bye. Could it be?

Mark

**CreedFeed** · 10-14-2007, 07:43 PM

Don't get too excited about the 5-1 start... we may very well win the division but I don't think we stand a chance against a solid all-around team like the Pats or Cowboys unless we get our running game together. As the season wears on, if we can't control the clock we're destined to lose. Without a running game we can't control the clock

5-1 record though.. who woulda thought?

**MrKhay** · 10-15-2007, 02:24 PM

No Kidding...5-1 is a monument for the Packers these days. (daze)

**MrKhay** · 10-29-2007, 11:58 PM

Packers Prevail 19-13 In Overtime

You had to be looking at something else to not see that "Little Boy" look in Brett Favre's eye after throwing his second TD pass ever at Mile High Stadium. Farve's overtime completion to Wide Receiver Greg Jennings daggered the Denver Broncos in a real nail biter of a Monday Night Football Game.

Farve's first ever Touch Down pass at Mile High Stadium came in the first quarter with a 79 yard completion to James Jones.
Denver had tied the score at 13 on Jason Elam's 21-yard field goal as time ran out in regulation, setting the stage for another Favre comeback...and Brett didn't let us down.

Favre, who was criticized for a series of underthrown passes against Washington last week, made it a double-whammy. Donald Driver gave his teammates a lesson in the "Jump and Catch" technique, with catches for crucial first downs.

6-1 is good. Let's hope and pray we can bring Vince's trophy home where it belongs.

kmfarm · 10-30-2007, 07:23 AM

Great game. The big test is when we play the Lions on Thanksgiving and then the Cowboys the week after. We get through that, and I'll start thinking about th possibilities.

Mark

demon71 · 10-30-2007, 07:54 AM

It was a great win.
Think about this.
Greg Jennings #85 has caught several key passes from Brett this year, probably none as important as the game winner last night.
Do you think that the #85 has anything to do with it?
Max Magee was also #85.
Max, Thanks for being in on the game winning play.

**Mike** · 10-30-2007, 10:44 AM

And what about James Jones? Except for his fumbles, he is having a stellar rookie year.

**AJE** · 10-30-2007, 02:09 PM

6-1 Favor Is For The Packers

**keith** · 10-30-2007, 02:21 PM

Great hanging with you and fautps and Links in the Packer chat last night, MrKhay. What a hoot! Awesome game.

Cool observation on #85, RIP.

Let's hope we can keep it up!

Regards,
Keith