How Do I Know We'll Beat the Packers?

[Johnny Rockets]

1 hour ago, PanthersNC1984 said:

Yea, we are facing a pissed off and motivated Packers team coming off an embarrassing loss to the sub par Chargers with Aaron Rodgers having a MVP like year, oh and it will be at lambeu field in sub freezing temps. I think we are a good team and can even make a playoff run, but we aint winning this one my friend.

Also throw in the fact that the Panthers have the worst red zone defense in the league (not sure that has been mentioned around here or not) and it's not a good combination going into Lambeau. Anything can happen but it's not promising. 

[PantherFanInPhilly]

2 hours ago, ickmule said:

I’m afraid you are correct.  

Nope. I can usually be pretty pessimistic but I think we're going to surprise a lot of folks Sunday. 

[PanthersNC1984]

1 hour ago, Johnny Rockets said:

Also throw in the fact that the Panthers have the worst red zone defense in the league (not sure that has been mentioned around here or not) and it's not a good combination going into Lambeau. Anything can happen but it's not promising. 

Agreed, I mean it would take something so extreme and unexpected to win this one. Something like Kyle Allen having a statement “He’s arrived” type game and plays like GOAT, or Rodgers having a multiple interception meltdown, something big along those lines

[joemac]

3 hours ago, PanthersNC1984 said:

Yea, we are facing a pissed off and motivated Packers team coming off an embarrassing loss to the sub par Chargers with Aaron Rodgers having a MVP like year, oh and it will be at lambeu field in sub freezing temps. I think we are a good team and can even make a playoff run, but we aint winning this one my friend.

Why not?  Our strengths play into their weaknesses.  They are terrible against the run, and we have the best RB in the game.  They struggle against teams who can rush the QB with their line and play coverage on the back end - thats what we specialize in.  We run a better version of the defense that the Chargers used to completely shut them down last week.

[ickmule]

1 hour ago, PantherFanInPhilly said:

Nope. I can usually be pretty pessimistic but I think we're going to surprise a lot of folks Sunday. 

I hope you are right.  

[PantherFanInPhilly]

7 minutes ago, ickmule said:

I hope you are right.  

You're in luck. I am. Enjoy the Rodgers beatdown!

[Dragoon11]

4 hours ago, joemac said:

Why not?  Our strengths play into their weaknesses.  They are terrible against the run, and we have the best RB in the game.  They struggle against teams who can rush the QB with their line and play coverage on the back end - thats what we specialize in.  We run a better version of the defense that the Chargers used to completely shut them down last week.

I agree with this... We are a very bad matchup for Green Bay. And I'm betting the Panthers WILL be mentally ready to go for this game. We still may very well lose, but I have a feeling Green Bay will have to do everything right. I don't think the guys in the Panthers locker room want to be embarrassed again on the big stage, so they'll be ready. (well... One would think, but... )