wow, just went over to jsonline - the biggest headline in my opinion - o-line didn't allow a sack!

You know things are good when that's your only gut reaction.

Hoping Toad from Minn decides to come back and comment.

YES!!!

I think Toad just got exposed to the miracle that is Brent's last minute meltdown. You can set a clock by it.

Fantastic, Aaron. Perfect time, and nothing more needs to be said, really.
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About the game, FINALLY NO SACKS! 3 POINTS ON D! MIGHTY QUINN PLAYING, AND PANCAKING!
The Browns major sucks, but what I said is independent of their suckness. It's much more of a statement that we progressed and that we have the talent.

"Scum-Lucky" just doesn't work against better teams (Steelers).......... How smart is Chilly?.... BF throws 50 & AP has 18 carries..........

Watching Da Bears....... Benson looks a little bit out for revenge.....

Lang really seems to solidify things. Quinn Johnson seems to help out.
Three times the defense gave Cleveland an "automatic first down," including 15 yard penalties on top of that. I think all three automatic first downs were on third down too. Not getting off the field.
I ain't complaining, though.

They looked a lot better than last week, to be sure. Perhaps it was just a case of bye-week rust that has now been shaken off?

I think I saw Brady Poppinga on the field for one play, a third down on which he got flagged for holding, extending a drive. I hope the coaching staff reaches the correct conclusions from that.

Hawk played superbly today. Looks like that "benching" lit a fire under him. Good defensive performance which could've been spectacular without the bonehead penalties. At least the offense resolved their pre play issue for the most part.

Cinn. 28 - Bears 0! this could be the perfect day. Cedric Benson is crushing the Bear defense. I LOVE IT!

This is the first time that Paxkers fans can be completely satisfied with he teams performance this season. NO SACKS but he o line, Ryan Grant having a great game, A Rod and his receivers connecting perfectly as usual, and only three points allowed on defense. True the Pack was playing the Browns, but they didn't look this good playing he lions, whor are arguably a much worse team. I say bring on the vikes!!

Looks like Finley will be able to come on Cheesehead TV for the next few weeks since he'll be on the sideline...

Spry for all the typos. I was excited.

SORRY

Finley appears to have received the opposite of a Cheesehead Nation bump...

The Havner. Nice.

The game was so one-sided it became boring. Boring is good. Looks like Lang found a home. Let's hope for a decade.

ZERO SACKS. Most important stat of the day.

GBP 4 LIFE

Perfect reaction - feeling a lot better about the rematch after today.

Lovely! Rodgers' jersey had nary a grass stain. Now let's take this momentum home and slide into first place!

I was really hoping that the Vikes were going to drop two games after our bye week, while we won out our two games before the re-match, making the packers-vikes game next week a game to virtually tie it all up with a Pack win (the Packers would still have been a half-game behind the Vikes because they haven't had a bye yet).
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Unfortunately, the Ravens didn't hold up their end of the deal, and the best we can hope for this next week is to end up a game and a half behind the vikings (5-2 vs. 6-2)... The disheartening part is the remaining schedules for the two teams. The Pack's sched gets decidedly more stout as we look ahead; the Vike's becomes very soft.
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I hate to say this, but playing catch up for the division will be a tall order. Perhaps if it can not be done, it will be sweeter to snag a wild card and then knock the Vikings out of the playoffs ourselves. Sorry for putting the donkey grotesquely before the cart.

Oh, btw: What's everyone's thoughts on what to do next week at LT from a personnel standpoint?
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Did Lang's pass-pro look solid enough to warrant starting him in MN regardless of Clifton's status? Lang's RB ability vs. Clifton's would certainly make it a discussion worth having..
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I'd hate to see the Packers put Clifton back in just because he's 'the guy' after he was absolutely destroyed by Allen last time out. However, if he's truly back to his old self and quick enough on his feet to handle Allen, the promising rook should sit.
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Tough decisions for the Pack?

Awww, Aaron! I was really looking forward to your gut reactions! Are you sure Corey didn't write this!!

Oppy, I think Lang has to play in front of Clifton! Clifton is too much of a liability at this point. Let's hope both are ready to play so we can have both of them ready for action against the Vikings!

The Pack just played the 2 of the 3 worst teams in the league back to back. I know a win is a win, but I'm still not feeling it.

We have an opportunity here, folks, and it's a big one. I hope the Pittsburgh/Vikes game will give our boys some excellent film to look at, with the 3-4 and all. Brett looked a little lost back there. We need this.

How great would it be if this season played out like 2003? Vikings get off to fast start, beating the Packers in their first meeting then stumble in the second half ultimately losing the division in the last game.

Some line stats as far as the running game today.
RT: 11 attempts, 65 yards, 5.9 average, long of 37
RG: 16 attempts, 69 yards, 4.3 average, long of 9
C: 3 attempts (all scrambles by Rodgers), 20 yards, 6.7 average, long of 19
LG: 7 attempts, 38 yards, 5.4 average, long of 15
LT: 4 attempts, 12 yards, 3.0 average, long of 5

Lang is not really a factor in the run game...rookie against J.Allen. Not unless Clifton is 100% out.

The packers made mistakes against Detroit, but they were almost perfect against the Browns. I think that playing all the horrible teams in the last few weeks has helped them to improve and get their rythm back. Today's game proves that, especially with the NO SACKS. I definitely think that Lang should see more playing time, if not become a starter. Back to my original point, if the Packers can beat the Vikings next weekend, then I'm sure that the schedule will have had somehing to do with it.

Wizard, I think a more accurate stat of running game effectiveness is with or without Quinn Johnson. I don't have those, but image would be very eye-opening.

I guess the reason I never saw Poppinga is that he was never near the play.

I think the signing of Ahman Green woke Ryan Grant up.

If Clifton is bothered at all by the ankle, then I think Lang should play. Allen's speed against a hobbling Clifton would be big trouble. You could also say Allen against a rookie is big trouble, but I think Lang would do OK now that he has had a chance to practice and play at LT.

Yeah yeah, gloat all you want. Beating the Browns is NOT a big accomplishment.

Vikes lost today, but played damn hard against a damn good team....a team that's a hell of a lot better than the Browns OR the Packers.
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And I'm actually glad the Vikings lost today. It's better to lose a few during the season, than to blow it in the play offs. Winning & losing streaks ALWAYS come to an end.
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Look at what happened to the Patriots a few years back. 18 wins.....and blew it in the Super Bowl. I kept saying it all along that year, "They better lose one now and get it out of the way, or they're gonna blow it in the end" ....and they did.
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We'll see what's up next Sunday.
Emotions will be higher than they have ever been in legendary Lambeau Field.
And I understand the feelings.
Sunday will be the moment of truth.
May the best man win.
Go Vikings!

As history shows, they're predestined to blow it in the playoffs.

The Vikes 6-1 record includes wins over the same 3 poor teams the Packers beat. And they were less impressive on D and statistically, so add that to these "small" victories.
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Today I was subjected to the nauseating "Packers fans" cheering for the Vikings. When Favre put the ball on the ground and threw the pick subsequently, I reminded them that He "has nothing left to give."

The stats say that driver only had two catches. They were great ones but I seem to remember him catching more.

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If any team knows how to screw up in the playoffs it's the Queenies. ZERO CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!TSK,TSK! Iguess you're an expert on that.

Look at the schedule. Think about it. The Pack are an 11-5 team. Somebody challenge me. Double-dog dare.

"Vikes lost today, but played damn hard against a damn good team…."
Vikings fans: Proud of losing by little for over 45 years!

At least the QB contest can be put to rest. The next few years seem to be very promising for Packer fans. Favre will collapse after next week's game, and Cutler clearly doesn't have the mental capacity to be an elite QB. Look no further than his mental dexterity facing off against a...ref? --- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/NYyankz225/xfqhwh.gif
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Cat-like reflexes.

sure the pack won today, i just finally got to see the highlight (and i work at a bar and grill, damn yankee fans wanted to watch the game!), but what really made my day is that TURD FROM MINN didnt have the balls to comment on this glorious sunday in the NFL...

Call me bitter, but I want tears.
Tears for the memories of the golden years.
Years on that field surrounded by cheers.
Cheers that now echo as loud, angry jeers.

I want him to struggle to think in this game.
I want him to know what he did to his name.
Just as the game ends, know what I want?
I want to see tears. Tears of sad, ugly shame.

Vike schedule after the Pack includes two against the Bears, Cardinals, Bengals & the Giants...... doesn't look so soft to me at this point...... Factor in the "BF Swoon" & the Vikes are due a few more losses.
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At the halfway point:..... The Pack 6-2 tied with Vikes at 6-2......

Hope Greenbay ends Favres career where it began.....

Blah Blah Blah....smack talk this smack talk that.

Moment of truth will be next Sunday.

but his career started in atlanta so i dont get it, you want the pack to play the viqueens at atlanta...im just playing lol!

4vikes I could be worng but this doesnt look like a vikings msg board so go sob with your other rejects somewhere else. You are right though the moment of truth will be next sunday, if the packers win I hope your in here to eat crow

IMO
With the exception of penalties the Packers looked great the last two weeks.
Many Vikings backers on this site. They point out that Cleveland and the Lions are meaningless teams and spit their venom. Any football fan knows that regardless of record no team should be taken for granted. If the two teams the Packers played are so bad then why did Minnesota give up 533 yards in offense and 33 points to the same two teams that the Packers gave up 288 total yards and 3 points? That said, the overall focus is on this week's game.
Rodgers has a rating of 110.8 and Brett Favre is playing great with a 102.2. Minnesota's defense is 17th in yds and 17th in points given up while Green Bay's defense is 3rd in yardage and 6th in points per game. Minnesota's offense is 3rd in points and 12th in yardage per game while Green Bay's is 9th and 8th.

PackerFan4Life:

I've got something that you can "sob" on.