I hope the bye week is enough time for them to figure out their issues, but I doubt it. Short, quick passes mixed with good running plays is the key on offense. No penalties. Good safety play and quarterback pressure is the key on defense. Can they pull this all together? I hope so.

MM + 2 weeks planning = disaster!

I have already seen a lot of talk about the Packers barely beating the 49ers, and how the 49ers got blown out by the Rams this weekend. Most people follow up with the Packers having 0 chance of winning.
I just want to remind everyone that this is truly a week to week league. In week 3 the Buffalo Bills destroyed the Vikings. In week 4 they got shutout by the Packers. That's just one example.

What I do know, is the Packers are coming off a bye. They should be A LOT healthier. Getting Cobb, Allison, Alexander back, and also hopefully we will see Breeland for the first time. Rodgers hopefully will be healthier also.

But also with Cobb and Allison out it allowed MVS and EQ to shine! And they did. Now they have 5 legit weapons at WR. They are starting to get the TE's more involved in the passing game as well.

A few good things we have seen. The defense has given up an average of 7 points in 2nd half of games. Meaning that Pettine has gotten the defense to adjust and play better. Perhaps with the bye week he will have figured out a way to get them going faster and be more consistent.

I'm looking forward to seeing what changes are made on both sides of the ball.

"Rams have been favored by at least 6.5 points in every game they've played this season"

A part of that is that the massive population of So Cal is betting on the Rams. Las Vegas has to adjust the spread to balance the betting.

it’s going to be a long day for 12 on the road. I don’t know how the interior of the OL is going to keep Suh and Donald in check.

Right now, Green Bay will be predicted, by odds-makers, to loss the next 5 games...Do you believe it? Do you believe that Green Bay will win their next 5 games? I think its close. Green Bay will win next week and their next 4 games, but lose to the Vikes.

The difference in what the Packers are and what they can be is pretty far apart. We see it in losses to Redskins, and Detroit while blanking Buffalo. The two key pieces of the Packer's puzzle are Bulaga staying healthy, and finding a safety solution. Brice can't or won't do what is needed and HHCD needs another strong guy there to help. I've seen speculation of moving Williams to safety if Breeland is ready for prime time, or start Jones no matter if he's ready or not.

So if those two positions are solid, Green Bay can be a team that lives up to their potential....if not, a 8-7-1/ 9-6-1 record may be the best they can do.

It will be a tall order - stopping Gurley and not getting gashed with the long ball. BUT - we have two weeks to prepare and we should be healthy. Couldn't ask for a better scenario.

If the first half Packers show up then shame on the coaches and shame on Rodgers. Looking for Rodgers to get rid of the ball quickly and a quicker tempo offense. I don't know what to expect on defense particularly with the safeties.

Should be a good game.

I'm willing to let MM coach for one more week to see if he can learn and change.

This game (and the next) is basically a look at how GB stacks up against a legit SB contender.

GB has to play absolutely mistake free football for all 4 qtrs - can't take a single play off. No penalties, especially on ST. Can't leave points on the field settling for fgs in the red zone. Control the ball and the clock to keep the Rams offense on the sideline. Contain Gurley and Donald and there is a chance.

I hate to say it but I think the Rams are going to be too much for GB. Another slow start for GB means game over. Can NOT let the Rams jump out to a double digit lead. GB has to strike fast and hard and keep their foot on the gas. I just don't see that happening. MM will once again be way unprepared for his opponent - McVay will scheme his playmakers open and score points.

I actually think the defense can keep things reasonable. Oh, they're going to give up eleventy billion yards, but once the field gets shorter in the red zone, they might have some hope. The problem is whether or not 1) McCarthy can (or will) scheme an effective set of plays FOR THE PLAYERS HE HAS and 2) will Rodgers actually execute those plays or simply chuck it 40 yards downfield in his eternal quest for The Big Play™? If they play the second half of the CHI game, they've got a legit shot. Anything else, and they lose by 20.

I am optimistic the Packers will come out of this bye refreshed and ready.
Consider:
*Rodgers should be as healthy as he has been since game one
*Geronimo shouldl be back healthy
*Cobb should be back healthy
*Alexander should be back healthy
*Breeland should be ready to go
*Bulaga should be healthy and ready to go
*The new coaching staff has had a chance to step back and re-evaluate the good and the bad from the first six games
Also Packers are:
#6 in NFL Offense
#1 in pass blocking
#10 in sacks
#5 in pass coverage
According to PFF from last week
Also Rodgers, even on one good leg:
*Two incredible comeback victories
*One int. in 254 attempts

I understand statistics are relative but through the first 6 games, though disjointed and hard to watch. The Packers still have a winning record and are in second place in a close divisional race.

It ain't over yet my Packer brethren
NostraDANus

The Packers are no longer an "elite" team, the Rams are. This is looking more is more like more like the last years of the the Brett favre era, having a HOF QB and trying to pull games out. All these teams with good young QB's are loading up with high draft picks and FAs. We hear it all the time now like in the past with Favre, as long as the Packers have Rodgers they have a chance. IMO it's a very small chance and it has been proven against elite teams.

The Rams are 7-0, but I think the Packers, after a bye week to practice and get healthy, will be a more difficult opponent than they've faced so far.

Their two best opponents so far, Seattle and Minnesota, showed they belonged on the field with them. And if you assume the Rams aren't going to go unbeaten, then the Packers are quite possibly their biggest stumbling block.

Remember, in the NFC, you have the Rams at 7-0 and New Orleans at 5-1. The teams with two losses include the Packers, Vikings, Redskins and Carolina. These are the teams best positioned to make the playoffs right now.

We could lose to both the Rams and Patriots and still win the division if we win our remaining home games and beat Minnesota and Chicago on the road. Doable.

The Vikings host New Orleans. Carolina hosts Baltimore.

While expect that the Packers will play better coming off their bye there is one big weakness that will still be there on defense. Our OLBs are bad. This is a weakness that the Rams can exploit with their run and short pass game. Handoffs and short passes to Gurley in the flat could really hurt our defense. Pettine needs to come up with a plan to cover the poor play of our OLBs. If he doesn't it could be a long day for the Packers defense.

On offense the Packers cannot beat themselves with stupid penalties. Hopefully Rodgers is fully recovered and plays a crisp game. MM needs to put this game into Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones hands. They are our best offensive players and we need to get the ball to Jones on the ground, Adams and Graham in the passing game. This game could be a shootout which can win but hopefully we can play with a lead and our defense can continue to win in the second half. It's just tough to know which Packers team will show up. Thanks, Since '61

Just an observation, and you all can flame me if you want to. After watching the Browns play a few games, even though they have lost or tied in those games, the emotion level of that team is lights out in comparison to the Packers. Those kids on the Browns are hard at it every play. The Packers play with much less enthusiasm, and really seem to play not to lose, rather than go balls to the wall all out to win on every play.

McPuffy teams as of the past few years seem to all be this way, not every game mind you, but way to many. It's like they are sitting back, waiting for Rodgers to win the game for them. Especially the guys on defense. I guess the team is really a direct reflection on its head coach.

Attitude change can win many games. If they come out of the bye week with a winners attitude, they can win some of these upcoming games. And I sure hope they do. If McPuffy doesn't have the players ready, and doesn't make some changes for the Rams, and the Rams kick the Packs butt, McPuffy should be fired the next day and let Philbin take over for the rest of the season.

Hope the Packers play well the next few weeks, but I'm not going to get too excited either way. As I've said since last March this is a rebuilding year for the Pack. There were simply too many holes on this team with limited resources in order to have them be competitive this season.

There will be several new starters on this team when they get to be legitimate contenders again.

I think the Packers win, MM opens a new playbook for certain teams, we will see a lot of Aaron Jones and more production from the tight ends, the defense will be fresh with a healthy secondary, Montravious Adams will be in more to slow down the run. its very possible.

The Rams have the gut punch of Gurley in the middle and speed on the outside, both creatively used by a coach who is firmly in 2018. That combination spells danger for the Pack.

I think #12 will be able to put some points on the board, but there's no way it will be enough to stop these Rams at home.

Hope i'm wrong.

As soon as you repeat the 'self scout' crap you should know you are damning the brain trust in green bay.

There is no "SECRET" that has to be discovered. No hidden gem of insight to be found. the problem are obvious, clear, underlined, highlighted and in BOLD CAPS.

To say or even imply a 'buy in' to this idiotic bar lowering excuse of a 'self scout' is self evidently the lowest common denominator of excusing people who are paid to know what is going on with the team. people who spend 'nightmare' work days on film and study.

How many weeks does it take to identify Jones as the best runner? To notice Brice can not make plays in deep coverage? That MVS should have been getting snaps?

We rank in the bottom third of the league for red zone offense and red zone defense. That's not a recipe for victory and must change in this game or the Rams will run us right out of the building.

Hopefully Cooper Kupp won't play, but keeping Gurley in check is my worry. The 49ers RBs gashed us pretty good. I don't even remember their other RB's name, but we made him look good. Now we gotta face Gurley? Ugh....I think we'll keep it close, but the Rams at home will be too much of a track meet. Rams 34, Packers 31

Nobody's underdog is a good approach and fine, but the writing is on the wall IMO. The Rams will not take this game likely and are 8.5 favorites for a reason. Vegas is trying to get people to cover. The Packers can win by playing a mistake free game and getting a couple of turnovers. Playing from behind is not an option, they have to score 35+ IMO, the most points so far this year. Can it be done, yes I hope so, but I don't like depending on hope. I'll take flawless execution and players making plays over hope any day.

The Pack will be back!! --- In season 2019.
This is a transition season for the Pack. --- Gute has a clue but needs more than just one off-season to execute his "return to glory" plan. ---- Once MM is shown the door (after season 2018), Gute will bring in his own HC.

The Pack could very well be 4-6-1 or 5-5-1 after the next 5 games (4 on the road). --- The start of MM's "last hurrah" as GB's HC.

I really hope that i am wrong, but our defense is going to get smoked. I can see being a fan and hoping for the best. But the rams will score in the mid 30's or higher against us. You can bash me if you want but we have no shot to win this week. This is far from an elite team.

I see no reason for optimism. I'll hope for the best but be prepared to watch the worst. It's worked for me so far this season. Unless we find a RIGHT tackle and some competent guards hidden in the equipment room somewhere, stacked on top of a sh#tfire edge rusher that can get to the QB and set an edge, meh, I'd say the Rams will cover 20, not just a measly 8.5. Matthews will Olé Gurley in the flat, Bulaga will rollerskate back into 12 about 100 times, Daniels will get a couple personal fouls, McCarthy will call for WR screens with no blocking on all 3rd and long plays, Brice will wipe out guys who are actually playing the deep ball, and Crosby will be our top scorer.

The thing that is most important is for the coach MM not to panic. We don't need to do double reverses, onside kicks, fake punts, throw the ball wildly trying to jump out to a lead and then causing more pain with FF and Interceptions.

Our team on offense is a very balanced team. I think one of the best, but the play calling has got to be better and the use of the TEs has been a huge downfall.

On defense somebody has got to step it up at the safety position. We are getting killed on long passes. When there is 8 in the box they will pass and 7 in the box they will run it.

Packers CANNOT PANIC. DONT BE LIKE MIKE SHERMAN WHEN WE PLAYED THE RAMS AND FAVRE THRU 5 INTERCEPTIONS!!! We lost before the game even started.

The line is now -9.5 for the Rams. As a gambler I can tell you that I hope the line hits 10 because I will be all over the Packers. Not because I'm a Packers fan but because the line is much too high. Look for the Packers to keep this game close.

What's most important over the next 2 games is improvement in all phases. This team has to have a fighting spirit.

And all we have to is win the division.

The Rams might score 50 on us.

Remember what Tennessee and Washington did to our defense a couple years ago?
Remember how good CJ Beatherd looked last week against us?

This Rams running game is way better.
This Rams QB is way better.
This Rams WR Core is way better, although of Cooper Kupp is out, that helps the Packers a lot.

Rams 47
Packers 31

Rodgers throws 4 TD, 0 Int
Aaron Jones has 6 carries for 47 yards (7.9 per carry)

Packers OL better stop Aaron Donald DL.
He was an absolute BEAST last Sunday against S.F !

All I want is for MM to FOR THE LOVE OF GOD do NOT DEFER if we win the toss. It's not working. The other team is scoring on their opening drives and we are playing from behind. On this ROAD game the last thing we need is to have the home crowd getting fired up immediately. I'm actually hoping the Packers lose the coin toss. Let's start with offense for a change! Playing from behind the 'game plan' goes out the window way too soon. I'm hoping MM's self scout makes that abundantly clear and he does some soul searching on this. Do I think he'll change from that? No, sigh. :(
On the plus side MM does have an excellent record on games coming off the bye week so who knows?
Go, Pack, Go!

Going to have a significant mismatch issue with Gurley out of the backfield. We will now have to rely on Burks to stick with Gurley consistently. If Morrison is in, and consistently tasked with covering Gurley, (by way of D personnel or audible) its going to be a long game. Buccanon would have been an amazing solution for chess pieces like Gurley out of the backfield.