Packers travel to the Dog Pound

The say a wounded animal is the most dangerous, and while I’m not exactly sure what a “Brown” is they play in the Dog Pound so I’ll call them a wounded animal. The Browns more than wounded, however, they are half-dead. The Browns have the worst defense in the NFL and second-worst offense and 20-some plays had the flu this week and missed practice time. I almost don’t know what to expect from them Sunday, but even if they play their best game I don’t think they can beat the Packers.

The only team that can beat the Packers this Sunday is themselves. If they were to lose to the Browns it would go down as the worst loss since the Packers lost to the winless Indianapolis Colts in 1997. The Packers were defending world champions then would go on to win the NFC again that year. Just goes to show it can happen I guess. In the Browns case they at least have a victory so they don’t have that goose-egg hanging over their heads. The Browns will probably go into the game hoping for the best but not really expecting to win. The Packers can’t give them life early, they need to score quick like they did against the Lions last week. The Browns have no passing game so if they get down by two or three touchdowns they’re not coming back.

I’m looking for another attacking game plan from the defense to put pressure on Derek Anderson, probably the worst starting quarterback in the NFL today. The Packers should get a good look at some of his errant throws and if they make the play a few times this will be the easy win the Packers need with the Vikings looming next week. I’ll be watching to see if anything got “cleaned up” this week in practice, a.k.a, the penalties and sacks. If Rodgers has time he may hit 400 yards for the first time in his career.

Look for the Packers’ first all-around solid performance resulting in a 37-13 win.

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  • Steve Cheez

    Wounded animals are indeed dangerous, but I think the Brownies and even a bit past wounded, bordering on comatose. We should be able to blow them out without even breaking a sweat.

    That being said, I remember vividly that ’97 Colts game, so we can’t look past even this erstwhile JV team.

    I agree, a fast start and we should be able to coast on home.

  • http://jlworden1suddenlink.net LarryTex

    Lets see if there is a reduction in penalties and position alignment problems. If CLE is as weak as everyone thinks they are we should beat them straight mano y mano w/o anything fancy.
    I’m looking forward to seeing the “new” OL. I would also think a good test for the STs.

  • Monty

    wow al what have you been smoking? Things get “cleaned up”? We’ve been near leading the league in penalties since McCarthy arrived. The sacks will continue to mount because we dont have an 0-line. The two tackles (Cliffton and Tausher) are in their 30′s coming off major injuries and the rest of the line cant block. Geez even oh Mike the reporter at the Gazzette is calling Thompson and McCarthy out for their bone head moves. NOW THATS the train Im taking!!

    But since you dont like my posts, ill wait until the end of the season and then give it my ‘TOLD YA” when the Packers miss the playoffs again.

  • Three Lakes Terry

    If MM can get them up to play I think a win. Maybe I am dreaming but I like Lang at LT and we may be getting a look at the future. We will win because losing this game as a run up to next Sunday would be extremely bad.

  • Oddball

    Let’s not get too hasty about how miserable Cleveland is. If they had played the Lions and Rams instead of the Steelers and Broncos, they might be right there at 3-2 with us.

    Derek Anderson does not look like a good QB, but he’s playing at home. To echo previous posts and Al, let’s put on it ‘em hard and fast.

  • Rocky70

    Look for the short passing game to thrive on the O & more blitzes from the D on passing downs………….. IMO, Capers will be trying a few things not so much for the Brownies but for the Vikes next week………. Would hate to see the Pack somewhat lax & looking to next week, but it happens……….. Most fans are looking to next week.

    Minimal injuries & a V is all that’s required out of this game………… The Pack can look good next week against the 6-1 Vikings………….

  • Steve Cheez

    [sarcasm]
    That’ll show ‘em, Monty!