Not sure the adjective to use here, but it was absolute justice on the final TD by Josh Jacobs that it was all him, no “tush push” needed. What is your word or thought?
That it was real football.
I agree that aiding the runner should be banned, but given how pervasive it’s become, I think they shouldn’t enforce a yardage penalty, but just call the play dead at the point aid is provided. The urge to push is now so ingrained, it seems too severe to lose 5 yards as they transition back to what can be a questionable judgement call. Your thoughts?
I’m not asking for penalties. Just end the play.
Paula from Apple Valley, MN
Kudos to MLF for taking the high road. I thought he handled the postgame, pass-by shake perfectly. After the game, one of the commentators said it best: Well, Ben Johnson won the press conference, but Matt LaFluer won the game.
Does anybody remember anything from LaFleur’s introductory press conference? I don’t and don’t care that I don’t. Now, back to bigger-picture topics.
Gene from Jacksonville, FL
Strange stat on which I’m hoping you ultimate soothsayers may enlighten us. The game in which the Packers had their highest point total of the season and three of the four games in which they allowed their lowest point total, they didn’t win. Lots of shouldas, wouldas, and couldas in there. Hoping higher points scored totals and lower points allowed totals still to come as we properly look ahead rather than in the rearview mirror. GPG.
Maybe that just means the Packers haven’t played their best, most complete football yet.
Michael from Grovetown, GA
Short of someone else achieving a tie, all tiebreaker scenarios are out the window for the Packers, correct?
Correct, though I was starting to wonder during overtime Monday night when the Eagles got into field-goal range.
Which of the six NFC North and West teams has the toughest schedule as measured by their opponents’ combined win/loss percentage?
Here are the combined records of the remaining four opponents for the following teams: Seattle 34-18, Green Bay 31-21, Detroit 31-21, Chicago 29-22-1, San Francisco 29-23, L.A. Rams 25-27. There are six games remaining in which teams from that group play one another. One caveat: The Seahawks and Niners both play an 8-5 Indy team that just lost its QB.
Right now it looks like the NFC East and South will have only one team each making the playoffs leaving the wild cards to the North and West. Of the six teams (GB, Chi, Det, LAR, Sea and SF), everyone has nine wins with the exception of Detroit who has eight. It is conceivable (and quite possible) that a team will miss the playoffs this year with 11 wins. Is there anything worse you can think of after a long season for players (and fans)?
I think 11 gets the Packers in, but just beat the Broncos. Happy Wednesday.