The NFL is salivating at this possibility

[TheCasillas]

With the Panthers squaring off against the Packers this weekend, it would be extremely beneficial for the NFL for the Packers to win. This would setup a line of premier matchups over the final weeks.

If the Packers beat the Panthers they face off against the Lions and Vikings in the following weeks. Which means Playoffs hypothetically start now. Which would only help drive viewership.

A Panthers loss would also make the @ATL Wk17 matchup  a savory sweet sensation of a game and would drive ratings.

My question: Can we expect a well ref'd game Sunday?

opinions?

[Nails]

Of course we can’t expect a well ref’d game.  We need to give everyone a big $hitburger to eat.

[Peppers90 NC]

reffing is generally bad and ALL fans feel that games were called against their team. nothing new here

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

yep the NFL's golden boy QB getting cleared to return from an injury juuuust in time to spur a cinderella run to the playoffs.  it's a pro wrestling style story line so i'm expecting pro wrestling style officiating.  the refs might even reflexively flag the pre-game handshake at midfield.

it's also a home game coming off something of an upset win and it's against an opponent with what should be a number of exploitable weaknesses on paper.  knowing ron's propensity to play down to his opponents that doesn't exactly fill me with confidence either.

[Chaos]

We have Craig Wrolstad, so better than a Steratore, Hochuli, or Blakeman bending us over

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

4 minutes ago, Chaos said:

We have Craig Wrolstad, so better than a Steratore, Hochuli, or Blakeman bending us over

or jerome boger

[Joe the Show]

Not as much as Joe Buck and Troy aikman will be salivating on Aaron Rodgers dong as soon as he completes one pass.  I'll be watching this game on mute.

[ChuckWag78]

6 minutes ago, The NFL Shield At Midfield said:

or jerome boger

HOW DARE YOU SULLY THE NAME OF JEROME BOGER!!!!!

"Path Interfearanth.... Number Thirthy Thirthee...Firth Down!"

I can listen to that man speak all day!!!

[RumHam]

11 minutes ago, ChuckWag78 said:

HOW DARE YOU SULLY THE NAME OF JEROME BOGER!!!!!

"Path Interfearanth.... Number Thirthy Thirthee...Firth Down!"

I can listen to that man speak all day!!!

aka Ebonics

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

1 hour ago, Joe the Show said:

Not as much as Joe Buck and Troy aikman will be salivating on Aaron Rodgers dong as soon as he completes one pass.  I'll be watching this game on mute.

"rodgers rolling out... still rolling, slips a tackle...  rodgers!  rodgers with an absolute laser!"

"yeah that's what you expect out of aaron rodgers- that's why he's one of the best in the game and frankly why so many people believe this packer team is in position to go on a run and make the playoffs.  carolina looks to be in trouble.  this isn't what you want to see if you're a panthers fan."

"packer fans appreciate it and are making noise here in charlotte.  2nd and 9 from the green bay 20, 14 minutes to go in the first... "

[Dunn]

You better believe Rogers will have a bubble around him on Sunday, if we lay a hand on him .000001 seconds after he releases a pass, there will be flags thrown 

[ChuckWag78]

2 hours ago, RumHam said:

aka Ebonics

Nope. That is where you are wrong.

It is just a great lisp, with a southern accent.

[USDepartmentOfSavagery]

Joe Buck: Rodgers. Rodgers. Throws. Pass is.................................caught.

Aikman: it’s really remarkable he is able to come back from an injury and complete his first pass. That’s why he is considered the best in the league.