Agree with everything here. I hope the scenario is a true win and in for both teams. That will certainly change the strategy for the Lions, and maybe keep those flea flickers in the playbook for another game. If the Packers just play their game, they should win.

I mentioned in an article a couple of days ago about the different mindsets the Lions could have Sunday. Trying to get the Playoff spot if Seattle loses, or trying to keep the Packers out by throwing everything at GB with abandonment? I don't like playing against one who believes they have nothing to lose because you need to maintain an even stronger composure and discipline to offset it. Perhaps Packer fans should hope that Seattle loses, if just to keep any reckless roar of the Lions somewhat caged up.

Yup and Yup.

Great column as always, Ken. You always present insightful commentary, written well. Thanks.

Do you know what the single worst part of the Packers team has been the past month?

The QB. The 50m AAV QB. Hell yeah he has a lot to prove. And so does the front office and coaching staff for bending the knee to him last offseason.

This is still my least favorite Packer team since 2018. And 2015, 2005 before that. And it all comes down to our owner, #12.

They moved the Packers / Lions to primetime because Seattle is going to lose. Take the Rams and the points.

Going to be interesting. Rodgers hasnt been anywhere near his best this year. The Lions are coming in with nothing to lose. There only incentive is to send a message that they are a good team too and want to send the packers to the showers not the playoffs.
If the Lions were to walk away with a big win I would not be shocked, they are the second highest scoring team the league and I still think the pass d is suspect.
This game Rodgers for sure most light it up. The Lions pass rushers understand this is the last game until next year so let it out.

Rodgers made Rodgers look bad in that game, because as suggested in the article, he was

This game will say a lot about what happens next year with AR and Barry. Lose to the Lions and the vultures will be circling.

Ken, you jinxed us. You picked the Packers : )

I thought Rodgers has looked more uncertain and indecisive with each passing year. The TB playoff game he didn't perform in the second half. The playoff game last year convinced me that he just doesn't "it" any more. He is still above average or good. He isn't worth the elite money that they are paying him, nor is he worth the deference that the packers must give him.

He doesn't have anything to prove. If packers are going to win, it has to be team effort. He alone isn't going to keep it close or carry the team.

Wasn't it after this game that we got the revelation that Rodgers was nursing the broken thumb?

If so, there's probably a good argument to question why he was playing in the first place (or wasn't benched when the run game became unreliable).

I'd argue that the triumvirate of Rodgers, LaFleur and Barry all have something to prove, Ken.

Bisaccia is ahead of them by virtue of the fact that he's tidied up the play of the main packages (kick\punt return and its defense as well as FG\PAT) before the Nixon revelation - but there's still clearly work to be done here.

At this point in his career I'm not sure that Rodgers has anything left to prove to anyone. 1st ballot HOFer, 4 time MVP, QB on an SB winning team, SB MVP, highest passer rating of all time, best TD/Int ratio all time, best home record of all time, best December W/L record of time, etc.

On a personal level Rodgers may want to prove something to the Lions since he embarrassed himself in the game at Detroit. However all Rodgers needs to do is play smart, move the sticks depend on his ground game and the defense and take what the defense gives him. The Lions are ranked last in the league in yards allowed per game. That should be enough to move the ball and keep the Lions offense off the field.

Winning the game and reaching the playoffs is enough to prove something to the Lions. End their season move on to the playoffs. Beyond that Rodgers has nothing to prove to anyone. Thanks, Since '61

I don't think it's all going to come down to Rodgers. The Packers will probably win as long as he doesn't stink the place up, like he did in the last game against the Lions. Jared Goff was terrible in that game too, but he can also be very good, so I would say it will more likely come down to how Goff plays than how Rodgers plays.

For now, I got the Lass word!!! I am a winner! +just ask my parentz..... and girlfriend, who is a looker....just sayin'....

Question, guess what pipes won't freeze in the fridged temps in the hinterland? My left and right ARMs...now you know. Anyone want to arm wrestle me? I go about 6'7".....267lbs, sculpted (nose hairs crossed) Now back to your corners, you filthy animals! ;).

I hope the Packers play with as much passion and intensity as you posters. You guys & gals ROCK! Thanks for giving a darn about the Green N Gold. 👍💪💪✌️

GPG!

Rudy, Rudy, Rudy......Ford will seal the victory with an INT. It will happen...I dreamed it...therefore, it will be so. :)

Rodgers has nothing to prove.
Just another article to weaponize the fan base.
So what if Rodgers doesn’t want to pass the Torch.
If Rodgers was active in the community. You'd praise him.
The ego slam was perfect.
This is about the Team! Beating the Lions.
Ripping Rodgers apart before every game is insulting.
He's performed magnificently with all the criticism.

I got the Lass word!

Update: darn, you guyz won't give up so soon, will ya?

I’ve been a Packer fan since 1967 when I watched the infamous Ice Bowl with my Dad. I was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. I’ve lived in California for the past forty years. I took my daughter and granddaughter to the Cowboy game this season, memories forever. I spent the holidays in NJ with my family this year. I was scheduled to go back to California this past Tuesday. On Monday, I came up with a great idea. I decided to go to the game on Sunday. This will be my 9th visit to the “Mecca”, Lambeau Field. I’ll be there to watch #12 lead us to victory, GO PACK GO!!!

If ARod goes into this game thinking he has "something to prove", I think the Packers will lose.

Play within the offense, take care of the ball, move the chains, score 7s.

I got the Lass word!?

Don't think that the Rams have nothing to play for. Any time you can spoil a division foe's season there's something to play for.

Same with Detroit.

As '61 posted above, "Rodgers has nothing to prove". I wouldn't be surprised if he surprises us by being a game manager that can still make unreal throws to receivers that no one else can (or very few).

As LeatherHead suggested yesterday, I'm going to try to enjoy what may be the last game in GB of a truly generational talent. We've been so lucky (regardless of playoffs). We're spoiled. Look at the 70s and 80s or the rest of the NFC North teams, if you don't think so.

I did it...the Lass word! 👏

Every season, the team I fear the most, in the NFC North, is the Lions. No matter what the records say, they always play us tough. Sunday will be no exception. If they get eliminated due to Seattle beating the Rams, I think they will not cave in and will really make the Packers earn a victory, if they do not beat us, out right. I think the Lions will be our biggest competition for the NFC North crown, for the foreseeable future. I see the vikings floundering and tripping over their own feet, taking a back seat to being a relevant part of the NFC North. Chicago needs to get Justin Fields some protection. It's almost criminal to watch his career get shortened with each sack he takes. Last week, Fields was injured and had a hard time running, resulting in him passing the ball 90% of the time, in the second half.

just wondering if Rodgers carries this team to the super bowl, improbable but possible ,will all the Rodgers haters leave this site never to return? probably not they will find something else to bitch and moan about.

Rodgers made himself look bad. Lions didnt do anything. It shouldve been a Packers blowout. Instead, Rodgers singlehandedly cost them 24 points and the game. The 1st int was on an rpo play that Dillon wouldve walked into the end zone. 2nd int Bakh was wide open but Rodgers pissed his pants and threw a duck right to the defense. 3rd int was a forced pass into double coverage on 1st down. And he badly missed Toure on what wouldve been an easy td. All unforced errors.

Excuse me sir, which way to the beach?

Excuse me, excuse me...do you have any more Grey Poupon? Yes, yes I do, have a coupon for Grey Poupon....

Cmon Man! Let's play some football. Go out and do your job!

GO PACK GO!

cLASSy sWORDfish?

fibergLASS passWORD?

If Rodgers was the answer to why we lost that embarrassing game, he shares top billing with LaFleur. Just look at some of the things in the article. Yes, he made a bunch of terrible throws, but why was he the leading rusher against a terrible run defense? I realize we don't know what the original call was or if it was changed by AR. Still we should have been hammering the run from the opening play to the last play. It does seem that the HC has FINALLY learned that which is the reason for the winning streak.
Joe Barry should be given an honorable mention for the loss also. It took him until week 17 to learn that he can move Jaire around to cover the opponent's best receiver, like he did last week.
If LaFleur and Barry don't go back to their boneheaded ways and Rodgers plays like himself, we will be on our way to the playoffs. If not, focus will turn to the draft and mini-camps. Ugh! I'm not ready for that yet!

Just like a zebra doesnt change its stripes, Rodgers isnt going to drop back and fling the ball. He will survey the field and eat the ball if no one is wide open. This has been his M O for his lifetime.

I blame him directly for the three playoff loses. He played not to lose rather then boldly trying to win. He played safe so as no one was going to be blaming him for the loss. All but two passes to Adams last year? That's chicken shit and everyone knows it.

Well Mr Lass, it seems as if ACR DID have something to prove, and in my estimation he DID prove it.

It is time for a nice gold watch and a comfortable rocking chair.

GENE WATSON
"Turn Out The Lights (The Party's Over)"
(Willie Nelson and Hank Craig)
[Originally recorded by Willie Nelson]

[Chorus:]
Turn out the lights the party's over
They say that all good things must end
Call it a night the party's over
And tomorrow starts the same old thing again

What a crazy crazy party never seen so many people
Laughing dancing look at you you're having fun
Look at me I'm almost crying but that don't keep her love from dying
Misery calls for me the party's over