…and now there are only two other teams with just one loss.
One goal. 1-0.
Steve from Dodgeville, WI
Good morning, Wes and II. If on Sunday in Arizona you could be in the huddle on the first play for each of offense, defense and ST for motivation, what would you say to each? Besides GPG.
“What am I doing out here? You guys gotta protect me.”
Jacob from Menomonie, WI
What’s the key to victory in Arizona?
Start fast and finish strong. I don’t feel the Packers are that far away, but they need to tie up the loose ends. Getting a preferred starting five in order on the offensive line is part of it because of how that unit affects both the run and the pass. Defensively, the Packers need to show their teeth and close the door in the fourth quarter.
Sam from Reno, NV
Good morning guys, and thanks for doing a great job. Maybe the Bengals weren’t the pushover Jake Browning had us thinking. Others have touched on this, but my perspective is growing. Yes, I’ve had angst about our mistakes, time management, lack of adjustments, silly penalties, etc. But we’ve faced the top defense (beat ourselves), top offense (didn’t lose) all with numerous injuries, mental lapses, next to nothing for turnovers. If things come together, we could be dangerous.
Joe Flacco is nobody’s underdog and the chemistry he developed with Ja’Marr Chase in the second half against Green Bay carried into Thursday night against Pittsburgh and probably won the Bengals the game. From the Packers’ perspective, it goes back to the oldest rule in the book…just beat the team in front of you.
Edward from Sioux Falls, SD
I feel much better about the Packers’ defense now. I really do.
The Packers did a whale of job against Chase and Tee Higgins if you think about it. Pittsburgh knew what Cincinnati wanted to do with the ball and the Steelers couldn’t stop ’em. One thing I noticed in Green Bay, Flacco sure seems to be playing looser than he did in Cleveland. It’s like he’s rediscovered that “For Love of the Game” mindset he had during his comeback year. That’s all in the past now for Green Bay, though. The focus is set on whomever starts for the Cards on Sunday.
Joe from Swansea, IL
Are we overdue for a breakout game by Micah Parsons? He regularly gets held by the neck, chipped and double-teamed. And yet it feels like heisthisclose to dominating a game.
Calling my shot…one sack, two holding penalties and three QB hits on Sunday. Mark it down, dude. If Arizona sells out to try stopping Parsons, others must step up and make either Kyler Murray or Jacoby Brissett uncomfortable.
Dale from Prescott, WI
Regarding the “rip” technique, do you think Parsons might be pushing up the OL’s arms/hands to his face area, that’s why they aren’t calling it? Either way something has to change.
I’m no ref, but you’d think the rear-naked choke a couple linemen have thrown Parsons into this season would be a good enough indication of a possible holding penalty. Again, just one man’s opinion.
Mark from Dallas, TX
Has anyone suggested the Reggie White “push the blocker into the QB for a sack” technique to Parsons in order to avoid the holds? (Tongue firmly planted in cheek.) On the other side of side of Parsons’ comments, I really hope we get back to football basics next year and eliminate the tush push, and hopefully that will help clean up all the helping advance the runner stuff that happens these days. There are too many yards gained after the ball carrier is, effectively, tackled these days.
Parsons addressed the media for just under 14 minutes on Thursday and I heard not a single lie spoken. I’m gonna leave it at that for now. I assume we’ll be talking plenty about it next month when the Eagles come to town.
