We will never run the ball for enough points to beat Dallas on their home field. This whole season has been about Love and the passing game, and if we’re going to win, Love is going to need multiple TD passes b

While we're attempting to reduce Cee Dee's impact, we had also better be paying attention to Jake Ferguson (71 catches, 40 first downs) and Brandin Cooks (8 TDs).

I like to be optimistic, but this seems like it might be asking too much of our secondary--at least what it looks like at this point with Alexander doubtful. We need standout efforts as far as QB pressure goes from multiple players, not just one.

Love: He's thrown only one INT over his past 8 games, and with those CBs mentioned, he'll have to tread a fine line between daring and perilous with some of his throws.

Special teams: It would be very helpful if the Packers had a mistake-free game. Big advantage to Dallas in the kicker department, as Aubrey is an All-Pro--proof that it is sometimes worthwhile to expand your kicker search beyond the NFL and NCAA.

I would love to see Rashan Gary have a big game. He's faded over the past several weeks, starting with the Giants game, where he had a dream matchup against a backup tackle and couldn't get much of a pass rush. Tom Silverstein said that he thinks Gary may be wearing down because his injury prevented him from doing his usual off-season conditioning program.

Just can't wait to see these young Packers tomorrow going up against the Cowboys. Based on what we see and hear from the ,"experts" that the Packers are just a stepping stone for the Cowboys to ultimately meet the he 49ers for the NFC title.
Well, I hope the cowboy players feel the same. Please overlook Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, the young WRs and TEs. No worries when it comes to Kenny Clark, Rashaun Gary and the suddenly competent D.
It appears this Packer squad is loose,confident and focused on playing their best football tomorrow.
Win or lose, Love plays a solid game and this squad will put the NFL on notice as a team that will contend for years to come.
GO PACK GO!!!!
GET ER Done !!!

if everything is truly bigger in texas, that would include upsets.
Don't ask me how but my gut says Pack 23 - heifer calves 20.
Unfortunately, my brain says 20 - 37.
Either way, I'm proud of the growth we've seen this year.
GPG!

For some reason, I'm quietly optimistic about the Packers chances. But a lot depends on the guys in the trenches. And on the Packers defensive schemes in particular. It seems that Barry is doing the same thing he did last year. That is, when his job is threatened, he suddenly shows he knows how to get the most out of his players, and the defense becomes an effective unit that complements the often potent Packers offense. This is not an endorsement for Barry. I would like him to resign at the end of the season, so he can "pursue other opportunities" or "spend more time with my family" or whatever. But tomorrow? Time to shock the football world.

Boy, Cleveland is really stuffing the run.

You don't change a thing.
You have to do exactly what got you in the playoffs.
Change Nothing.

We have the back to back NFC Offensive player of the week in Jordan Love. We have a boat load of #2 WR's that get open...a lot. We have 2 excellent Rook TE's that play hard and make plays. We have the NFL's hottest RB in the league the last 3 weeks. JL is 2nd in the passing touchdowns. The OL has been blocking in the run game and pass game the last several games. I think the DL will put xtra pressure on DAK for shorter completions and hurries. Our fast WR's are on turf and will be even faster and more open. Dallas has not had a bunch of games with misdirection. JL is seeing the field and hitting his targets. If we can get pressure up front the back end job will get easier. We look ready to play more than the last 4 seasons. Our offense has not been sputtering like it had been before. We did not punt the ball last game. ST worries me some in the kicking game. WE HAVE SO MANY GOOD OFFENSIVE PLAYERS NOW IT IS PICK YOUR POISON. Dallas has a couple really good WR's and a good TE. Pollard is shifty. Dak has been balling out. I think our Offense is better than anyone wants to say and if Barry frees up the defense to ball out...our defense is better than people think they can be also. The Packers are undefeated in this stadium. House money....GPG...Good luck fellas.

More than all the other hot takes on what we think will happen tomorrow, I want to see that picture chosen for this article...repeated.

Classic.

Run the ball and rhythm 3 step drop passes. Get the ball out quick.

The two Saturday games were not even competitive. Most experts aren’t giving the Packers a chance.
I think if there are no self inflicted wounds the Packers will play the Cowboys close. Jones catching passes out of the backfield could be a key. I hope on defense Campbell and Savage don’t give up many big plays. I don’t have faith in either. And it would be great if special teams had a positive day, and the O line played as tight as it did against the Bears.
It would be nice to see the Cowboys play a mistake filled game full of defensive lapses.
No matter what, if the Packers play a solid game I will go into the offseason with optimism.

On paper, this is an easy win for Dallas. No jaire just adds to the weight of paying 69 and 12 for no production this year. ~$90M between those three for nothing in this game.

And that's the key to this game. This team has no business thinking they can win. So they need to go play that way. They need to play loose, they need to play with an aggressiveness that comes from simply enjoying playing the game, they need creativity in the play calling.

The key to this game is mental toughness, and it starts with MLF. Is he going to come out and play scared? Or can he set the tone early? Can he deliver an early message to Dallas that this team is ready to fight and that they're going to enjoy every last minute of it?

That's the team the Packers hated to meet in the playoffs, when every game was a win for 12 on paper, but things got messy when the game was played. That's the team the Packers hated playing when they just wanted the opponent to lay down and die instead of fighting back.

People talk about home field advantage, but you punch that team in the mouth and force the crowd to go quiet...that's the most deafening noise in sports.

We're going to learn a lot today, and I hope we learn that this team can fight.

The weather will be very cold in Dallas today. But, for the Packers it will seem sunny and balmy. This favors the Packers. If Jaire is ready to go it should neutralize Cee Dee Lamb. If we can also stop the run; we win in a squeaker.

This young Packers team has proven they have the talent hang with anybody when it's all clicking. Caveat might be 49ers or Ravens, who are, IMO, on a higher level than anyone else in the NFL, and this team hasn't tasted that level of competition yet... yet.

I don't fear the Cowboys.

I don't fear their pass rush. I think our OL has shown a lot of moxy over the last many games and we've seen the Packers creatively gameplan to shut down problematic edge rushers when needed. We've also seen Love feast on blitzes and stay calm under pressure.

I don't fear playing in their house. I don't think this young Packers team cares where they play, and I believe the Packers have the horses to compete if it turns into a boat race.

My unknown is how is our defense going to perform. Is it going to be the ugly Joe Barry defense that just leaks, and leaks, and leaks? The one that applies some pressure but just can't seem to get home? Or is it going to be the stifling Joe Barry defense that makes all pro QB's look tame? With everybody buzzing around in the backfield hitting the QB?

My biggest specific concern is Nixon getting abused out of the slot. I think Keisean Nixon is a guy who had a GREAT splash year on ST and got rewarded with a big contract- one that is bigger than his talent of defense warrants. He has made some plays here and there, but overall, I fear he is a liability in coverage just waiting to be exposed.

I really don't have any idea how to predict this game. My head says it could go almost any direction. My gut feels the Packers will be far more competitive than most of the country feels they can be. My heart screams the Packers have the talent and are on fire right now- and post a win with a statement game that is DECISIVE.

I guess I'll just sit back and see how it unfolds. Gonna be a great day to be a Packers fan, very proud of this young team and excited to watch this group tackle their first playoff game. There is value and growth to be had with any outcome.

GPG

35-34 Pack.