It's a thigh contusion. IE, a deep bruise. He was Questionable even during the game. I expect this Sunday he will be available.

Where is the admin. Get rid of post that are not about football

NP. I like Dillon a lot but Williams is also a bruiser, excellent blocker and catcher of the football. I think it’s Jones and Williams time. Dillon will be next year. Let’s face it Dillon fumbled in a big game. We don’t want to risk that happening again.

Love NPs weather forecast. I hope he was standing beside a green-screen in his blazer while pointing at an impending low front coming in.

His name is Dillon, not Dillion.

Well said porupack. That bit about the Packers drafting superior blockers was absolutely on point.

"he is flexible"

Isn't that nice?

Deguara was not drafted to be a Blocker. Review his career for the Bearcats, he is another Chris Cooley type H-back. Not as big as Kelce, but from the same system. Dafney will lay the lumber at the Edge to help control Devon White and David.

Not me, I want him to play and loved the pick maybe my favorite pick

Drifter,I loved Dillon, was surprised we took him at 2nd, but was happy. Let's be reasonable, a draft for the future will naturally bring out some criticism. Especially since our rushing D was trampled in the championship game. If you weren't even mildly surprised by that draft , "All your troubles though you choose, You must be drifting into darkness".

I’d say that you might be missing the set up. Running hard at this light fast D has been a recipe to overcome their speed at ILB. That has opened doors in the air and on the ground for other teams.

Something else you have to do is get the fast ILB's take take false steps. So the misdirection type of stuff needs to happen more.
The combination of Jones and Dillon create some really nice ability's to create different looks and create options. That is one way to get the ILB's eyes moving different areas.

Also against the Bucs in the first game we didn't have Ervin or Austin. We didn't have that jet sweep motion. Running more plays like that to get their eyes moving can create the hesitation long enough to get a blocker on them.

It's all about a fans mentality. Those that believe the Packers are, at this time, the best team in the NFC, are looking for some payback against the Bucs.

For those that worry a lot about the last meeting, they are fearful that the Packers get whopped again.

So, it comes down to whether you are a glass half full type........or a glass half empty.

I disagree that this game "will be won in the air". Sure that is a part of it, but if the ground game works decently, THAT is what sets up the pass to succeed, as the defenders have to try and decide what is coming......... and hesitation is huge in big games like this. All phases will play their part.

Personally, I think this is a somewhat different game than the first for these reasons.

1) La Fleur micro-examines EVERYTHING when it comes to game plans. He has a ton of tape from the first matchup to construct something better and he is flexible enough to change it up.
2) Neither the Packers or the Bucs are where they were in week 6. Both teams are playing well, but it SHOULD be a different kind of game. The Bucs got excellent early momentum in the first game, but given the random quirks of fate and bounces of the ball, this could change a lot.
3) The game is at Lambeau in January......that makes it a different game all on its own.
4) When a proud and successful team gets it's butt kicked, expect them to be amped up for a rematch, especially when the winner goes to the Superbowl.

True dat - But EVERY GAME needs to be 100%. It starts with the first day of that weeks practice through to the end of the game. When players/teams start thinking anything less it's not going to be 100%. The competition is too good to turn it on and off. Often in the end it will come down to execution, that is established in practice. Tampa won IMO due too poor play by NO more than great play by them. The Packers offense executes ata very high level and now the defense is as well.

The other point is the Packers have put in the work to now execute against blitz's at a much higher level. If Tampa can't find another weakness and the Packers execute on offense they will out score Tampa.

I'm not praying for bad weather, as much as just uncomfortable weather. We don't need snow showers and 0) to 10 degree temps. Most certainly don't want wind. 20 degrees with limited wind is just fine. We have a great team we don't need to chance the weather hurting the packers as well. Yes, I know they should play better in it but lets not get carried away. Brady and Gronk will thrive in it and they have the running game to pound it out as well.

Lets Go Pack

I think all 3 teams left are winnable. All 3 present different challenges. But I will take Rodgers and our team over any of them.

In the first matchup, our offense was shaky but started out to a 10-0 lead. Then 2 turnovers on the next 2 throws completely changed the game and gave them the momentum.
The one thing that stuck out to me was how many outside runs and toss plays they tried running. Which allowed their speed to chase down the plays. They did have success running right at them. Other teams have had success doing that as well. I would expect more runs up the middle this time around.
That game was not a great play calling day for LaFleur. I would expect a much better game this time around.

Lets not forget that the last time we played the Bucs that was 3 months ago. Our team is completely different now. We are much better then we were then. Our offense is better, our defense is better. Rodgers is playing at an all time high.

You are correct that ball security will be at a premium. Brees had 3 interceptions which ruined the game for them. Also Points will be at a premium. We do not want any lulls in the game giving Brady a chance. We can't have any dropped TD's in this game.
We could say that we dominated the Rams. Who did have the number 1 defense. Even though we dominated them, we still left points out there. First drive they missed a TD. Extra point missed. 2 point conversion missed. Another 2 chances at a TD later.
These are plays that easily could have been made.

Dillon would work great as a FB in the game if he's healthy.

I think we are selling Williams short for our brand new penny. I believe Williams showed his worth last game and will again with Jones this game.

The Pro set won many a championship for Vince's group.

Lets be honest. Brees was pretty easy to defend. He can't throw the ball 30+ yards so the defense can play tight coverage the entire time. There wasn't a threat deep.

Good to see Lphill, that you have moved on from your obsession with Harrison only playing three snaps that you commented on multiple times yesterday. Looking forward to more of your illuminating analysis of the Buccaneers/Saints game.

The refs were a little too liberal. Expect it again this game. We have the better players to win this FIGHT.

It's the playoffs. Nobody wants whistle-happy refs calling their playoff game...but at the same time, the refs need to be in the same ballpark as the games they called during the regular season.

Part of what I dislike about the NCAA tournament and college hoops is that the tourney games are reffed in a completely different way. The game these teams graduate to play in March isn't the same one they've been playing from November 'til February to get there.