Packers/49ers

[Jules]

Anyone watching? I am cringing at the Packers at times so far today but laughing since Akers just nailed that FG.

David Akers is the man.

If the Pack lose today they will be facing 0-2 against a tough Bears team on Thursday night, that will be quite the game regardless of today's outcome.

[Jules]

Well at least the Pack are not getting it handed to them by the Redskins at home. :bag:

But, this is why I was a bit worried about the Packers heading into this year. I still am not seeing these defensive improvements and against a team like the Niners the D can actually handle Rodgers and company. Actually maybe the same story with Chicago too potentially.

[HOFClipboardHolder]

The Bears and 49ers are quickly becoming my favorites to represent the NFC in the Championship game. My 2nd tier consists of the Falcons and Packers. Two great offenses but I don't have any faith in either defense.

Beyond those four it begins to get ugly.

[stat2883]

I credit Harbaugh with the suddenly capable offense in Frisco - he's put Alex Smith in a better position to succeed than any of his previous coaches have. Guys like Davis, Moss, Gore, etc certainly help...as well as that defense, but that's what it means to be put in a position to win.

[Jules]

Harbaugh is amazing.

I truly mean that. The job he has done with the Niners is simply amazing.

[coltsguy510]

I'm watching. Who saw Davis get rejected by the goal post?? It was hilarious!!!

[trsean]

9ers are beasting. They look SO balanced on offense now. I know the Pack defense isnt anything special, but with those receiving threats and Smith playing well enough, they can enforce their will against defenses now. Load up against the run? They'll pass. And vice versa.

They are gonna be tough this year. And their division still looks like crap.

[Jules]

The Bears and 49ers are quickly becoming my favorites to represent the NFC in the Championship game. My 2nd tier consists of the Falcons and Packers. Two great offenses but I don't have any faith in either defense.

Beyond those four it begins to get ugly.

If this happens then go 49ers. I fear this might be one of the Bears lucky seasons though and I hope I am wrong.

[ViriLudant]

Rodgers is looking like a 2nd tier QB at times today. Man, some of these passes are off.

[trsean]

Ouch Finley. Bad drop.

[coltsguy510]

My Super Bowl pick was 49er's. I had them versus the Bengals (my surprise pick)

[trsean]

See, this is what I mean. After passing before, look how the 9ers can now dominate them running in the late second half. Impressive. So jealous.

[stat2883]

If this happens then go 49ers. I fear this might be one of the Bears lucky seasons though and I hope I am wrong.

I think the Bears will be in the hunt for a wild card spot but man is the NFC crowded. The NFC South, North, and East all have 2 teams who have very realistic chances at the playoffs. Then you have darkhorses like Chicago, Seattle, Tampa, Carolina, and Washington. I think the NFC East might be the most tightly contested division in the league at this point, but the South is right there too.

[Jules]

See, this is what I mean. After passing before, look how the 9ers can now dominate them running in the late second half. Impressive. So jealous.

It is so sexy.

[Jules]

The Niners are the one team we have seen who seems to actually beat the ELITE offenses lately.

[trsean]

It is so sexy.

It's all about having monsters on the o-line. I want some.

[coltsguy510]

I would like to get a team like the 49'ers, but just with Andrew Luck instead of Alex Smith.

[oldunclemark]

Its week one...dont get carried away everybody....

[HOFClipboardHolder]

I would like to get a team like the 49'ers, but just with Andrew Luck instead of Alex Smith.

Have you seen all their early first round talent. It takes a lot of sucking to build a team like that

[Jules]

Rodgers pulled a Favre........

:bag:

[HOFClipboardHolder]

I love me some Frank Gore. I needed those fantasy points badly

[coltsguy510]

Have you seen all their early first round talent. It takes a lot of sucking to build a team like that

We have Luck and if we suck this year and get a high pick, we could trade down and get a load of first round talent.

[coltsguy510]

We have Luck and if we suck this year and get a high pick, we could trade down and get a load of first round talent.

Oh yeah, not hating on us. Just sayin that it may be better in the long run for us to do bad this season.

[Jules]

Is it just me or are the refs favoring the Pack?

[trsean]

Is it just me or are the refs favoring the Pack?

They seem fickle. They favor one team at one point...then the other. So that way, it's fair.

[trsean]

See, the no-call on Rodger's facemask at the end made it all equal in the finish.

[Jules]

Not a good showing by the Pack at home in many ways. Rodgers was not good either and I don't care what anyone says. And I am a big fan of the guy.

A long season but it won't get easier with the Bears who many believe might be due to beat the Pack again.

Thursday night will be a battle.

[ViriLudant]

Is it just me or are the refs favoring the Pack?

You mean by picking up the flag on a blatant block in the back on that return TD?

What frickin' cowards. That was as obvious as you can get.

[trsean]

Not a good showing by the Pack at home in many ways. Rodgers was not good either and I don't care what anyone says. And I am a big fan of the guy.

A long season but it won't get easier with the Bears who many believe might be due to beat the Pack again.

Thursday night will be a battle.

Just read Rodgers is 3-19 in 4th quarter comeback opportunities.

[ViriLudant]

Yeah. Aaron Rodgers is one of the worst 4th quarter QBs around. That's one of the primary reasons why I laugh when people rank him above people like Brady and Peyton.

He's awful when playing from behind.

[NewColtsFan]

Harbaugh is amazing.

I truly mean that. The job he has done with the Niners is simply amazing.

Yup..... the job he's done with the 49ers --- Great!!

And so was the job he did with Stanford --- Great too!! (Now, if we can just keep it going?!?)

[manning2dallas]

Still not buyin the 49ers. I write this one off to Green Bay not being on top of their game.

[cmgww]

Still smarting from the playoff loss last season.. Let's see if they shake it off or if they are in real trouble

[chad72]

Yeah. Aaron Rodgers is one of the worst 4th quarter QBs around. That's one of the primary reasons why I laugh when people rank him above people like Brady and Peyton.

He's awful when playing from behind.

You hit the nail on the head!!! Peyton and Brady have brought their teams back from so many deficits, it is not even fair to compare!!! Brees at least is better than Rodgers in that category.

Colts fans used to take all those double digit comebacks from Peyton for granted, and poof, it can be gone quickly before you know it!!!

[ViriLudant]

Also read today that Aaron Rodgers is 0-8 AT HOME when trailing at any point.

Man, that's atrocious.

[Vance]

Apparently, no team actually beats the Packers. They just allow them to win, ala Chuck Norris.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000060381/article/packers-jarrett-bush-says-49ers-really-didnt-beat-us

:rolleyes:

[MIColtsFan]

49ers are set to have a great year and will likely make SB if they stay healthy. Their incredible defense of last season is only getting better and the offense isn't far behind. I hate it, but they are G-O-O-D. I thank them for beating the cheese heads.

[trsean]

Also read today that Aaron Rodgers is 0-8 AT HOME when trailing at any point.

Man, that's atrocious.

MVP!!

[ViriLudant]

I was wrong, slightly.

Aaron Rodgers is 0-8 at home, when trailing by 7 points or more.

That's still atrocious.

[southwest1]

Yeah. Aaron Rodgers is one of the worst 4th quarter QBs around. That's one of the primary reasons why I laugh when people rank him above people like Brady and Peyton.

He's awful when playing from behind.

You make a compelling argument VirLudant. Rogers does seem to have trouble digging out a hole when his squad loses the lead. Granted, the 49ers have the 4th best defense in the NFL, but still Brady would find a way to do it. Heck, Tom got hit hard on the nose with a solid Titans defense and he still won the game. Peyton also did what needed to be done to win the game. Clutch QB's plain and simple.