My opinion, Brett will be pressing to win this game more so than even the first game in MN... I think that will lead to him making rash throws at times.. especially if we keep AP in check again early.
That and playing on natural grass will impact this game..
"nerdmann" wrote:
I just don't see it. Since 2006, when we finished 8-8, Favre has played his smartest football of his life. The only game I remember him imploding like the Brett of old was that Cowboys game in 2007, like week 12 or so. This isn't the Favre of 1999 or 2003 when he would get nervous and heave a bunch of balls up for grabs. If he has protection, he will hit the open man and Vikings win. The only chance the Packers have, other than some funny bounces or luck is that Capers and the Packer defense has a great performance. Other than that, it will be more of the first game and probably a wider margin.
"djcubez" wrote:
How do people become so forgetful? Last season with the Jets Favre threw for as many interceptions as touchdowns. I know you said "since 2006" probably because in 2005 he threw for 20 TDs and 29 INTs and in 2006 he threw for 18 TDs and 18 INTs.
Just because he's had a great season so far doesn't mean he's not capable of making bad throws anymore. I think what helped him in the first game was not only the Packers' own faults but the fact that he used to practice against our secondary so often. That's what Capers ultimately should plan for--throwing Favre off guard by changing players tendencies a bit.
Also, in Favre's season with the Jets he actually threw more picks than touchdowns
9 out of 16 games . If you think Favre can play consistently to what he has this season so far I think history is against you. I'm not saying he can't--Packers fans know as well as anybody what Brett is capable of. I'm saying you can't reasonably expect him to remain as godly as he has been for the rest of the year. Every good player has a bad game.
"Gravedigga" wrote: