Thursday, October 16, 2014

Packers & Panthers Game Notes

Three days to go and what do we know for Sunday?

Injury Report for Thursday?

Packers - Did Not Practice - Datone Jones, Sam Shields & Tramon Williams
That is 3 starters on defense!

Panthers - Kevin Benjamin, Bene' Benwikere, Chase Blackburn, Charles Johnson, Darin Reaves, Amini Silatolu, Fozzy Whittaker, & DeAngelo Williams
On offense, Silatolu-LG, Benjamin-WR, & Williams-RB are starters.  On defense, Johnson-DE & Blackburn-LB.

Looks like this favors the Pack.  We will see game day!

QB's - Newton vs. Rogers?  Newton seems to be at 100%  - Rogers is looking great.  My prediction, whichever QB wins the turnover battle, will help win the game!  The BIG concern is Newton running the option!  Last week 107 yards!  So, what would I do?  Inside linebackers, you have the dive back, and Peppers & Matthews HIT Newton EVERY time he FAKES or KEEPS!!!  Advantage - PACK!

RB's - Panthers have been hurting!  Williams has been hurt & still is.  Stewart has missed games, and may be better.  The backups for the Panthers, Reaves & Whittaker are banged up!  For the Packers, ll are healthy!  Lacy is looks like he is thinking too much!  Starks finished the game last Sunday looked good!  Harris, HERE I GO AGAIN, we need to use him!!!!  Advantage - PACK!

WR's - Panthers, Cotchery is a relaible, but not flashy starter.  Benjamin, as I mentioned before is a BIG, STRONG target and having a great rookie season!  He is suffering from a minor concussion.  Avant, another vet, is the 3rd receiver.  For the Packers, Nelson is have an All-pro year!  Cobb, is scoring TD's and have a good season.  And the Packs rookie Adams, is starting to show everyone he belongs!!  Advantage - PACK!

O-lines & D-lines - Last week, the Panthers O-line protected Newton & the Panthers scored 37 points against a very good Bengals team!  The Panthers running game is not good, except for Newton!  The Packers are scoring points also!  And their running game is just as bad!  Will the Packers finally figure our how to run the ball, and open up the Packers offense even more?

The D-lines of both teams are not memorable.  The Panthers have no big names & the Packers have no big names!  Advantage - EVEN!

LB's - Panthers best is Luke Kuechly is the REAL DEAL!  Peppers & Matthews are starting to make things happen!  Matthews needs a good game not only for the team, BUT for himself!  I feel the "swagger" is starting to fail!  Advantage - EVEN

D-backs - Panthers again no big names!  Packers - missing Shield & Williams - uh-oh!   I do feel, Hayward & House could start for other teams, but that leaves the Pack thin!  Hyde can also jump to corner.  And Clinton-Dix is playing well for a rookie!  In fact, I think Burnett is playing better for the Pack!  Advantage - EVEN (Because of Packer injuries!)

So, it comes down to Rogers vs Newton!  Game is in Green Bay, so…………….

Packers win 31-24



"Nice game Cam, better luck next time!"

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