Sorry, but I don't think anyone deserves kudos fro trying something different in the secondary because, a) we haven't actually seen it happen yet, and b) it was forced by injury if it does happen. Ford has done reasonably when he's been in there, but I'm very curious to see what we have in Abernathy. Maybe Abrams sees some spot duty, I don't know.

This is going to be a tough game to win with so many starters out. The OL must hold up in pass protection against the Dallas pass rush, but give Jones and Dillon a heavy workload. Rodgers: I'm expecting a rebound, but only if he picks his spots carefully and doesn't go into panic/desperation mode.

I'm thinking this is going to be a competitive game, but I'm not sure we have the horses to pull off the win.

5 things to look for on Sunday:

1) Packer WRs and TEs getting absolutely blanketed while the Dallas defensive line tees off and attacks the QB;

2) Rodgers with a sour look on his face throughout the game;

3) The Cowboys running the ball down the throat of the Pack's soft defense;

4) Mike McCarthy, arms folded, thanking his lucky stars that Jerry Jones forced competent offensive and defensive coordinators on him; and

5) 20,000 to 30,000 Cowboys' fans in Lambeau whooping it up while celebrating a two-score win.

For fans old enough to remember, this is just how the 1970s felt.

The Packers are going to get blown out by the Cowboys. I'd be surprised if we score points. I legitimately only see one (vs DET), possibly two (vs LAR) games that we win for the rest of this year. At least I can look forward to drafting Will Anderson Jr. next year.

Looking to see players like Toure, Enagbare, McDuffie get lots if opportunities to show what they can do. It’s going to be interesting to see who does what in the secondary. I’m happy to see Hill being worked in, but this week at least I hope it’s to not overdo Jones after injury while still leaning on the run

I, too, am hopeful Mike McCarthy gets a good reception in Lambeau Field as a sign of appreciation for him and a touch of class from Packers fans.
He had the Packers making the playoffs most years: contending for the Super Bowl perhaps a few times; and actually winning a Super Bowl and the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a rare achievement for just about any team in the NFL.

10 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR | Ohio State A+
40 Brian Branch S | Alabama A+
71 Jaelyn Duncan OT | Maryland A+
109 Sam LaPorta TE | Iowa A+
142 Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson CB | TCU A+
171 Brenton Cox Jr. EDGE | Florida A+
221 DeWayne McBride RB | UAB A
226 Ali Gaye EDGE | LSU B+

I expect the Packers to lose about 27-10. Either the Cowboys bury them in the first half but the Pack stands up in the second, similar to the Buffalo game. Or the Packers keep it close for the first half but, as they've done all season long, unravels in the second.

If they can only score 9 on the worst defense in the league last week there's not much to hope for against one of the league's best this week.

The Packers' best chance for staying in this one will be running the ball like they did at Buffalo. If Rodgers starts spraying passes all over, with the passing offense in its current state, it'll be a lot of punts and a couple of picks and the defense will be gassed by the fourth quarter.

Mike McCarthy can join Mike Holmgren as the only championship winning coaches to come back and beat Green Bay with another team. https://www.packers.com/news/a-title-winning-packers-coach-has-faced-for...

Did Dallas’ plane find the airport? Dang….😢

I was waiting for one of the 5 to be whatever else is on. I turned the game off a couple weeks ago and caught the 2nd half of The Dirty Dozen. That was cool.

Packers finally have an opportunity to keep things real simple and play a 4-3 cover2 to stop a running game as they have enough DL on the roster to do it. Will Joe Barry do it? No, and it’s sad. Will Lafluer say “ hey, we’re following my game plan with rushing , reverses and screens mixed with some play action and possibly a few QB keepers…not a chance as long as AR is at the helm playing hero ball. will they use an extra OL or 2-3 TEs to keep the Dallas D at bay …nope. There is a very real chance a goose egg is laid at Lambeau. I’ll be optimistic when the coaches show me they have the ability to play multiple and make adjustments.

I was somewhat shocked at the success of this pass d last year until the playoffs of course, then the better team discovered Stokes and it was all over.
Look, I heard and tv analyst who questioned Barry about the zone d he was using and why not cover more and Barry told him "we dont have the talent to play cover". This is pre injury time.
Stokes, is too dumb, Amos and Savage too slow, Jairre can be non existant since they know he is good they pass elesewhere.
He has been chomping at the bit to play cover man and they wont let him because no one else can. I bet he is dam sorry I signed that contract now. Cant be a happy camper.
Gonna be a long day and long end to the season.

Cowboys 31 Packers 17.

Then, after a stinging defeat, the Packers have to host Tennessee Thursday night. Then they have 10 days off before they get crunched by Philadelphia. The Bears game is a toss up, but the bruins still harbor some venom for the "I own you" stuff from Rodgers. The Rams game will be competitive, they then lose to Miami and Minnesota before recovering for a victory against the Lions. I predict 35,000 seats will be empty Jan. 8 and the players leave town by Jan. 9.

Buckle up for this coming off season.

Watching other games, the Packers look to me like the worst coached team in the league right now. I don't know what MLF is doing, but this group he has brought in have no clue what they are doing. Along with 12 trying to be the play caller at the LOS with guys who don't know him has been a complete disaster.