Packers must play NFC West football

The Green Bay Packers are 3-13 straight up and 4-11-1 against the spread in their last 16 games as a betting underdog. He threw for 1 touchdown, ran for 1, lost 1 fumble and was sacked 6 times. A team that struggled to reach the playoffs in 2010, losing three of the last six, gets hot in the playoffs, wins three in a row on the road and takes home the Lombardi trophy. The Cardinals scored a 38-8 win over the Packers just a few weeks ago, in a game whose final score was supported by the final stats.

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They moved the ball effectively in no-huddle and shotgun formations. Plus, the defense of Green Bay sacked Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins six times on Sunday, showing their ability to get to the quarterback. You Like That! towels were passed out to fans and there were plenty of No. 8 jerseys in stock around the stadium during Washington’s wild-card game against the Packers. When they’re moving the ball effectively at a quick tempo, it creates energy. “That’s something that’s going to be important”, said the coach. The Redskins have to decide whether to apply that, try and negotiate a long-term contract in competition with others, or let him go.

It’s made possible starting with the offensive line, whose top priority is to protect Rodgers. But they would be wise to expect a much more competitive game this time around.

When Rodgers is rolling and feeling good, the Packers are hard to stop.

The Arizona players had the next four days off and won’t resume practice until Tuesday. “That’s fun having him in the room”, McCarthy said Monday. “There’s a high percentage that they make them, but you’ve still got to do it”. “Before that, they blew us out, but they’re the Super Bowl favorites and obviously the favored team on Saturday night”. One of the least penalized teams in the NFL, Arizona isn’t likely to make too many blunders this week.

A come from behind victory by the Packers over the Washington Redskins Sunday means the team is headed back to Arizona for a rematch with the Cardinals.

In a best-case scenario, the Packers build a big lead, then force the opponent into a one-dimensional offense that allows Green Bay’s pass rush to start teeing off.

One of the more curious stories to play out at the end of the regular season was the pedestrian play of the once potent Green Bay offense.

“It’s a little sore right now, but I think I’ll be fine”, Adams said. CB Sam Shields remains in the concussion protocol…. Golden is a starter and has played well in his rookie year.

Carson Palmer is coming off the best season in his 12 years in the league and is poised to earn his first post-season win against the Packers.