I'll be honest. I don't know what to think for this game.

On the one hand, the Packers O has been unstoppable, and I have no reason for believing that Atlanta has what it takes to stop them.

On the other, I feel rather apprehensive about the defense. I think Ryan is neither as good as he was anointed to be last year nor as bad as he has shown so far this year. And in White, Jones, and Gonzalez, they are unlike the last three opponents in terms of the number of their quality receiving threats, and arguably as good as the first opponent. I'm not worried about the run defense with Pickett/Raji/Green unless Capers has to change sets to slow down the Atlanta passing game. But I am worried about a shootout.

Probably because unlike most here, I'm old enough to remember the last time the Packers had an unstoppable offense but a suspect defense. Years like 83 and 84.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

I remember 83 and 84 quite well. Lynn Dickey and James Lofton! Yay!

But let's not forget, we had the best O but the worst D.

Right now, it's the best O and a mediocre D. HUGE difference. But I still strongly think that our D will improve as the season progresses. Dom is just that way. He makes mistakes early then adjusts. Or maybe it's the way we play - we need several games to get our timing down.

I'm willing to bet (gentlemen's bet) that by the end of the year, we have a top 10 D. Losing Collins really hurts but Dom will find ways to compensate.

Peteralan - I read what you wrote and I agree. Thus is why I'm saying "by the end of the year."

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

I'm going to this game, if we lose I'm sending Mike McCarthy a letter to reimburse me for tickets. Also, who does Finley owe gloves to? I'll make sure I get a message to him. 🤐

Originally Posted by: coltonja 

I remember 83 and 84 quite well. Lynn Dickey and James Lofton! Yay!

But let's not forget, we had the best O but the worst D.

Right now, it's the best O and a mediocre D. HUGE difference. But I still strongly think that our D will improve as the season progresses. Dom is just that way. He makes mistakes early then adjusts. Or maybe it's the way we play - we need several games to get our timing down.

I'm willing to bet (gentlemen's bet) that by the end of the year, we have a top 10 D. Losing Collins really hurts but Dom will find ways to compensate.

Peteralan - I read what you wrote and I agree. Thus is why I'm saying "by the end of the year."

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

I seem to be more worried about this game than most of the posters in this thread. I think this has the feeling of that blow out game against the Saints a couple years ago on Monday night.

Like someone said earlier, I think we are better in nearly every aspect, but the emotion of prime time, ATL being at home, \what the Packers did to them in the playoffs last year, and everyone taking the Packers adds up to a very tough game.

With that said, I can see the Packers being ready for all of the above and putting up 40+ too.

Originally Posted by: K_Buz