the illusion tells you that the 2016 Packers have a competent Defense.[/size]

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

Yes, it does make one feel safe to hide their head in the sand . You don't see or have to face reality. The world is just what you wish it to be . It is more comforting in fantasy land where everyone is your friend and every meal is a feast . [pinkele] Dancing pink elephants fill your dreams as you ignore reality . Also, the illusion tells you that the 2016 Packers have a competent Defense. You doze in your unique reality, not willing to emerge from the safe, warm, cozy place where fuzzy bunnies play at your feet .

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

After having a bye in week four, a vacation for Wildcard weekend will be much needed.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

Being 15th in the league in scoring allowed, 16th in passing defense, 2nd in run defense, and 7th in run defense would imply a very average defense. The only category that they've been crappy at is generating turnovers. Isn't that overall competent? If not, what is, without dropping facts and delving into intangibles that aren't showing up in the end result and are purely subjective? Am I burying my head in the sand if I call the Packers defense average? Why?

Originally Posted by: Porforis 

The Packers defense has kept the Packers in games for 6 games this season and have been going strong. They failed to preform last Sunday due to injuries. The Packers offense looked elite for 1 and 1/2 games.

The 1/2 game (The second half of the Bears game) is the example of the "complete game" people are talking about. This is what Zero is talking about. For all the pessimistic fans, he is the one with a more realistic view than you guys. Because the signs point to a Packers rising.

Originally Posted by: The_Green_Ninja