Battle Of The Undefeateds: Green Bay Packers Vs Denver Broncos

Pro football history notes that tonight’s game between my beloved Packers and the Denver Broncos is only the fourth time two undefeated teams with six wins have done battle on the gridiron.  Kickoff is 8:30 PM ET and will be carried on NBC.

I like Peyton Manning, but he’s no longer in his prime.  Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, is right in the middle of his prime. 

No need to quote stats for this game.  I’ll just say I think the Packers are well rested after their bye week and should be able to win against the Broncos.

GO PACK GO!

And since no football post would be complete without pom-poms, no wait, the Packers don’t have cheerleaders and I won’t post a picture of a cheerleader from the opposing team…ah, wait, I’ve solved the problem…

Green Bay Packers Vs St. Louis Rams

The Rams travel to Lambeau Field today to take on the 4-0 Packers.  Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET and the game airs on CBS.

I read with amusement that Rams’ Head Coach Jeff Fisher scared the hell out of some of his players this week during practice when he brandished an airhorn to help his defense work on not being pulled offsides by Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ hard count. 

Rodgers is notorious for luring defenders into jumping offsides and then taking advantage of a “free play” to go deep and flummoxing the opposing team.  He is, in my opinion, the most skilled QB in the NFL.  (Don’t be a hater Brady fans)

The Rams are 2-2, but last Sunday they beat the undefeated Arizona Cardinals.  Their other win so far this season was against the Seattle Seahawks.

I believe Green Bay will emerge the winner today.  Here’s why:  The Rams own the league’s worst total offense per game record, the Packers have won 11 straight home games and Rodgers hasn’t thrown an interception at home in almost 3 years.

The Pack needs to stop rookie star Todd Gurley.  With a defensive line that is ranked third in the league for points allowed and yards allowed, you can check off that box.

I suspect Aaron Rodgers to take advantage of the fact that the Rams are missing Alec Ogletree, their leading tackler who suffered a broken ankle.

GO PACKERS!

And since no football post would be complete without pom-poms, here’s a photo of some enthusiastic Packers fans.  NOTE:  The Packers do not have cheerleaders so we make do.

Divisional Playoffs: Dallas Cowboys Vs Green Bay Packers

Last night during the pathetic game between the Panthers and the Seahawks, NBC showed images of the field crew’s efforts to keep the turf at Lambeau Field from freezing for today’s meeting between my beloved Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.  Kickoff is 1:05 PM ET on FOX.

The last time these two teams played against each other in the playoffs in Green Bay, the temperature was minus 23°.  The date was December 31, 1967 and came to be known as the “Ice Bowl”.  I remember that game well.  Today’s game, however, won’t be any “Ice Bowl”.  The temperature will be around 20° and may still be a challenge for QB Tony Romo who is 1-2 in his career in freezing temps.

It's that time of year. #DALvsGB https://t.co/dc2QsWJmRQ
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 10, 2015

There were some controversial calls in last Sunday’s game between the ‘Boys and the Lions.  Some folks are even citing stats that Detroit’s performance in the game showed they were better than the Cowboys.  The Lions outgained Dallas 397-315 and outrushed them 90-73.  The Cowboys pulled out the win even if it was somewhat tainted by a controversial call.

I have been a lifelong fan of the Packers going all the way back to 1963 when Vince Lombardi was the head coach, Bart Starr was the quarterback and the Chicago Bears were the National Champs.  The Packers are arguably the most storied franchise in the NFL.

When the Packers take the field today, QB Aaron Rodgers will be playing with a “significantly strained” and torn calf muscle that could affect his mobility.  I’m sure he’ll do his best to overcome it.  This is for all the marbles.

I have to apologize to blogger friend Randy who is as dedicated a fan of the Cowboys as I am of the Packers. I’d like to wish you luck Randy, but I simply can’t.

GO PACKERS! 

And because no football post would be complete without some pom-poms, here is a photograph of a Dallas Cowgirl sporting a really, really big smile IYKWIMAITYD.  I posted this because the Packers don’t have cheerleaders and to make Randy happy.  You’re welcome.