Saints are a dome team , I think a hot eagles team would give the Packers trouble.

"Tom Brady is smart and accurate and clutch, but at least he can’t run,"

It also seems that Rodgers can't run either, at least in the NFCCG.

Whether the Packers win or lose will not be because of another team actually being better as parity seems to be the closest in a long time or ever. No, the destiny of the Packers season will again come from their own created mishaps, which has a better chance of happening than not, based on the last 11 years of recent history.

I hope they win, just so the past can be put to bed, and discuss what happens next.

Not so sure I would be dismissive of the Tampa Bay Bucs. That is a physical team with lots of talent. They would not be intimidated by Lambeau in January (they beat the Pack there last year) and they have a proven championship QB. I think they are a tougher matchup for the Packers than Dallas. Dallas is no cupcake, but I would rather face Dallas than TB in the playoffs.

Give me Diggs covering Adams all day long

With the Bucs injuries, honestly, I think GB has the best chance they've had since 2011 to walk to the Super Bowl. I do think there are several AFC teams (KC, Cincy, Buffalo and Indy) that would be really tough.

Tampa is the team which concerns me the most. They have the best defensive coach of the playoff group and he may be the best DC in the league. Tampa’s defense was well prepared with an effective game plan for last season’s NFCCG.

The flip side is that this season’s Packer team is better than last season. Our ground game and our defense are better than they were in 2021 especially if Alexander returns at 100%. Our OL will also be better if Bak and Turner return.

The Packers can’t allow 3 easy TDs like they did last year. They’ll be fine even if Tampa makes it through the gauntlet to reach Lambeau for a rematch. GPG! Thanks, Since ‘61

I'm most worried about Dallas, myself. As Ken noted, you have the McCarthy/Packers history as a MM motivator, and they're a hot team right now (AZ game notwithstanding). I hope the rankings change on Sunday and they wind up 3rd.

I wouldn't dismiss the Bucs. The league would certainly like to have a Tampa vs New England Super Bowl. Who gets the calls in the playoffs more than Tom Brady? I don't like Dallas either. I am hopeful that we can get Arizona, but there always seems to be an upset in round 1.

I too like Stafford throwing us some picks - the only thing that I worry about is that everyone is now healthy - especially now that Akers is ready to go and Kupp is also ready - plus the D is now together for several games. I also worry if San Fran gets in because Samuel is downright dangerous - but at least Jimmy is banged up and even if he does play he will be as bad as Wilson was in throwing. But the Dallas defense is downright scary at time especially Diggs and Parsons. Great receivers with Cooper and Lamb - think we can handle the running backs as long as we stop Dak. All in all I would like to see Tampa and /or New Orleans and even AZ over the rest if the pack.

Bratwurst, barbecued chicken or ribs, it’s all tasty meat to me and I don’t care about the order. This isn’t like the last two years where we had to play a team that had pounded us in the regular season.

We’ll play the winner of 4/5, and then whoever is left. Not worried about AZ or the Rams. Tampa has lost several big pieces of what had been the leagues best offense.

I live in Texas so I follow the Cowboys. They have some real good players and I think McCarthy is a good coach…..who got bounced from the playoffs every year except one, and several times he had the better team. The Cowboys, with a few exceptions, aren’t particularly physical and I’m pretty sure we can run over them.

Dallas is 28th in defense. bad by most measures, and quite possibly the worst rushing defense in the league. I would be salivating at the prospect of the Cowboys in the Championship game.

"He’s a good coach whose relationship with his star quarterback in Green Bay went sour, and it cost him his job. " .... yeah... THAT was the reason..

There often isn't much between a win and a loss, especially in the playoffs when the better teams meet. An interception, one great pass, a key bad referee call, a slice of luck.

Because of this, you have to be careful of all teams. Any one of them could beat the Packers if they get hot and the Packers are a little cold.

Probably the most underestimated thing in a football game, is luck. Talent helps, so does scheme, coach etc, but luck is still a biggie and all you can do is try to overcome it when it goes against you.

I'm with Turophile. Respect all, fear none. If this team can learn to play in the first quarter, and avoid self-inflicted (special teams) mistakes then I think they can beat any of these teams.

Brady is Brady, but you can put heat on him and make him melt at this point. Non-zero chance that he gets carted off in the playoffs and never plays again. He just has sooo little mobility left. I respect the crap out of him. I think he is underrated as a passer. But some DE somewhere is going to be convicted of murder some day soon.

I was worried about the Cowboys, and then I watched them play the Cardinals. That defense stinks. That offense makes MM look better than he is. I'm not that worried.

If the Packers team that handled running QBs for most of the mid-season returns, then I'm not worried about Arizona.

I don't believe in the Rams. I don't believe in Stafford. I don't believe in Donald. I don't believe in their depth. I'm not sure the Rams really exist at all. They may be a figment of my imagination.

Take 1 game at a time. There are No easy games in the play-offs. And with so many players in and out. The match-ups, and the strength of each team, could change. The one thing the packers can't do is panic. There is No wishing! The packers have to be on their game. And if they are. It won't matter who we play.

In the playoffs all teams are good and individual match ups are more important than ever.

Looking at the NFC playoff field, GB already beat the Cards, Rams, and 49ers so we can be confident about them. They don't want to face the Packers.

Philadelphia, with all due respect, shouldn't be in the playoffs, but Hurts is Lamar/Huntley-like and could cause problems. We'd all like to think the Packers' defense can prepare properly and control the game.

Tampa Bay lost a good receiver and have been very uneven the past month, but they have a strong defensive front which could give the Packers some trouble. GB's offense has been operating well, however, and should score enough to win.

Dallas is a tough one to understand. They haven't between anybody good, but they can put up the points. The MM/Dak combination is working pretty well, and the GB secondary will be tested; they given up some yards in the past. Could be a shoot out.

At the end of the day, Green Bay is the favorite against each one.

You think we should fear the Cowboys?

Just turn that around; how do you think the Cowboys should feel about playing the Packers? They would travel to Lambeau field and play a game in cold weather. They would also be playing against a team in which this starting quarterback is playing the game at present better than anyone else in the league and facing a one/two punch running back team in which both backs are rushing for over 1000 yards. This team they are playing (The Packers) are getting healthy and have the potential of adding three previous all pro players who have missed most all the season (David Bakhtiari, Jaire Alexander, and Za'Darius Smith). Our wide receivers are all getting healthy and it even looks like Randal Cobb will be playing in the playoffs and perhaps even against Detroit.

If I were the Cowboys, I would fear playing the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field much more than the Packers should be concerned about playing the Cowboys.

Any team that comes in knowing they, like last year, can exploit Stokes and King are scary. They can give up easy points in a heartbeat.

The team the Packers need to be concerned about is looking in the Mirror. Does ML call 3 run plays up the gut that fail to get first downs? Does the offense come out slow and misfiring, or do they start focused and execute drives and move the chains with solid runs and spread the ball around to receivers who get open and make the catch and get first downs. Does the Defense flow to the ball and gang tackle. Do they play tight coverage or play off the ball giving up first downs? Do they stiffen and get 3 and outs? Do they contain the edge and push the pocket? Do we blitz when needed? Does ST make good stops on punts and kickoffs? Do we turn the ball over or do we get turnovers / sacks?

As I mentioned in another post, I want another shot at Brady and the Bucs. We won’t give up a last second TD before halftime, we will pressure him much better, and the turnovers we create will be converted to points; unlike last year. I believe this is our year—do it Packers!!

I see a lot of people being confident based on the Packers beating teams during the regular season. Just a quick reminder that Green Bay lost to the Giants in 2011 after beating them during the regular season at home. So absolutely nothing should be taken for granted. It’s always easier for the losing team to fix and correct mistakes whereas the winning team probably pays a little less attention with a win compared to a loss.

1- San Fran is intimidating, especially when you think that one or two plays would make all the difference in the result going in their favor. With the cold I’d think they are the least affected being so run heavy.

2- Philly is the same as San Fran except without the familiarity. A team can do a lot of damage after barely squeaking into the big dance. See NYG referenced above getting in at 9-7 and winning the super bowl.

3- New Orleans if they end up making it. Week one could’ve been as much of a flukey game as any but a team that’s 4-0 against Brady when he had ALL of his studs on the field except for the final game should be considered worrisome.

4- Tampa Bay still has a raw Defense and Tom Brady. That combination has served Brady well over the years in New England with tons of no name receivers but the biggest difference from years past is Bruce Arians loves himself the deep shot. That’s why he’s been more turnover prone which is where I see Green Bay succeeding.

5-Los Angeles has some solid defenders and it can’t be undersold how much the game turns on a dime when a team can get interior pressure on a quarterback. Just like anyone else Stanford can get hot too. He’s also used to the cold having played against Green Bay all those years.

What every playoff game will come down to is exactly what it came down to all season…. Can Green Bay win the turnover battle. Goroppolo does a pretty good job taking care of the ball and Philly is so so. I think turnovers will make all the difference this year with so much parity that will swing the game in a teams favor. I’m ok with Bahktiari not coming back because it’s almost forced Rodgers into a faster paced style where he’s a lot more selective with his deep shots. I’d really like to see Jaire back out there because he’s gonna be with Douglas, Stokes and him at the corners and nickel with Savage and Amos is a scary back end of a defense. The most vulnerable part is linebackers in coverage on the tight ends and running backs but hopefully the line gets enough pressure with no backs staying in to help chip that it nullifies that part a lot. This is one of the best opportunities this team could have to Win the whole thing.

I want the Bucs.

"Let them come" - Gimli

Interesting take, but turn the question around. Who do the rest of the NFC teams least want to face in the playoffs, and I suspect GB at Lambeau is pretty high on everyone’s list.
This year’s Packers can beat anyone they face on the field. Period.
Yes, footballs don’t roll straight, refs make bad calls and a sudden gust of wind all can mean the better team doesn’t always win. But this year, my money is on the best team in the NFL.

The Cowboys and the Bucs in the NFC are the two teams that could come to Lambeau and win.

Say what you will about Prescott--when he's on he's on. Brady still has it and can sling it.

The Cowboys and the Bucs have lots of talent even with the injuries they've sustained.

The cold weather thing hasn't proven to be much of an advantage for Green Bay. They key will be running the ball. If Jones and Dillon can move it, so will the offense. If they shut off the run and force Aaron to throw, could be trouble.

Cleveland proved how to run on the Packers. A mistake on special teams in the playoffs could be curtains.

The Bucs. They have the best QB and a defense that pushed our line around and caused fumbles last time around. But I don’t see them as being as good as they were last year.

As my Dad used to say: why would you want to play the team that beat the team you said you didn't want to play?

In the end, it's irrelevant. Line up the pins and knock them down.