Cheesehead
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Mike from Eau Claire, WI
Knowing the four turnovers are the main reason the Badgers lost, I still have some questions. Did ESPN not replay the two holding calls that took away Jonathan Taylor first-down runs? In addition, should there have been a targeting review on Oregon's last punt to the Badgers? Did they review the ball placement near the goal line that put the Badgers in fourth-and-short and led to a timeout? No need to discuss the missed hands to the face on the Coan interception or the late PI call.
The Rose Bowl was chock full of disappointments and frustrations. All the questionable calls and non-calls aside, Wisconsin made way too many mistakes to expect to beat a good team. The Badgers were in firm control at different junctures and gave the game away, plain and simple. No one’s talking about the officials if you don’t turn it over four times. Oregon scored 14 points in the second half and ran one offensive play from scrimmage to do so.
David from Los Angeles, CA
Thinking about that catch by Aaron Jones in KC where he steps out at the 10-yard line with his heel. That inch he stepped out was the difference between him catching Green's all-time GB TD record.
So it goes. If I know Jones, he won’t give it a second thought.
Perry from Ishpeming, MI
Let's take a minute to look at how great a season Aaron Jones had this year. He was one reception and 26 receiving yards short of becoming the fourth Packer RB to be a 1,000-yard rusher with 50 catches and 500 receiving yards (Green ’00-01, Levens ’99, and Bennett ’95). How special is he becoming?
You answered your own question. The other three backs you referenced are the last three running backs (not including fullback William Henderson) to be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame, and Jones is just finishing his third season.
John from Yakima, WA
What, if any, are the rules regarding the scheduling of the playoff games, especially the wild-card games? Separate days for each conference seems a bit weird.
There aren’t rules, per se, but considerations to maximize on ratings and be fair to the teams. This year I suspect the league had Philly’s home game pegged for the final slot of the weekend, late Sunday afternoon, knowing the NFC West runner-up would be traveling cross-country after getting flexed to Sunday night in Week 17.
Paul from De Pere, WI
Could the week-to-week game planning you mentioned in the midweek chat be a cause for some of the inconsistency we are seeing from the offense? For the Packers to take it to the next level, what are the landmarks to pursue in each phase?
I think the weekly approach is a factor, particularly in the first year of a new offense. It takes time to build up the reps, timing and efficiency with a large volume of concepts. LaFleur and Rodgers suggested Thursday the offense’s most productive concepts would be the focus for the postseason. They just have to make the extra play on a drive where they’re on the edge of scoring range. I think the defense and special teams did find another level down the stretch. It’s a matter of that being the new standard for those phases and not having lapses, like the first half in Detroit.
Paul from Clintonville, WI
In Green Bay Packers history what is the Packers’ all-time playoff record in games played at Lambeau Field?
16-5, but 5-5 in the last 10 dating back to the 2002 NFC Wild Card game.
William from Rosedale, IN
Greetings. Last year, we lost most of the close games that were decided by a touchdown or less. This year, we are winning them. What tilts the scale: new coach, the free-agency players, luck?
Success (or lack thereof) in the clutch can build on itself. Last year, the Packers had the great comeback to beat the Bears in Week 1, then crumbled down the stretch in the tie with the Vikings (one call notwithstanding), and had a huge dropped pass and fumble in the fourth quarter at Washington in Week 3. Crunch time was more miss than hit from there on out. This year? Amos’ INT, big punt, big sack in Week 1. King INT and close-out drive in Week 2. Near-miss in Week 4, but you could already sense the belief was there, even though it didn’t work out. The Week 6 comeback vs. Detroit in prime time cemented the belief. This team doesn’t shy away from the big moments.
Robert from Richfield, MN
Hey Insiders, can you give me the breakdown of who the Packers would play based on who wins this weekend? I'm just not following how things line up, though I do understand we would see New Orleans if they win.
“Path to the Playoffs” becomes “Road to the Super Bowl” and will post tonight or tomorrow morning.
Annie from Durham, NC
Oh my. Having watched Aaron Rodgers personally from the stands, I do believe either Weston or Michael needs to converse with Mistah Luke Getsy and tell him Aaron can improve the passing game for the playoffs if he breathes through his eyes when releasing the ball.
Unfortunately, firing one at the mascot wouldn’t have the same effect as in baseball. Happy Friday, everyone.
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