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The Green Bay Packers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in a game some fans feared to be a trap game headed into the bye. The Chargers potent passing offense welcomed Antonio Gates back in week 5. The Packers came in banged up on both sides of the ball and the result was a game that was closer than many expected.
What We Learned…
We Learned that yards don’t matter. Phillip Rivers threw for 503 yards but the Chargers could only muster 20 points. Points allowed are more important than yards allowed. The Packers defense was not at their full strength or best but got the job done, especially in the clutch. While it is a concern that the Chargers moved so easily against the Packers, the absence of BJ Raji on the line certainly contributed to Rivers’ ability to get the ball away before the pocket collapsed. Raji has shown himself to be a key member of this defense, and his injury made things difficult on Sunday.
We also learned Green Bay receivers continue to struggle getting separation. This led to most of Aaron Rodger’s sacks but Green Bay needs to figure out how to get separation to help their offense. The early injury to Ty Montgomery was a huge contributing factor to the lackluster offensive performance, and with the bye week providing another week to heal, the issues with wide reciever separation should improve as Davante Adams returns against Denver.
We learned that Packers really need the bye week. In addition to the injury to Perry and Raji that hampered the ability to get after Rodgers, and the injuries to receivers, it certainly appears that Lacy is still nursing an ankle injury (though Starts certainly performed well). We learned that getting to the bye at 6-0 despite the numerous injuries is the most important accomplishment for this team.
What We Think We Learned…
We think we learned that the wide receivers need to heal, and they need to heal fast. Before the calls for whatever veteran wide receiver that is currently on the scrap heap, we think that when the current receivers recover from their injuries, the offensive production will improve. Not only will the Packers get Adams back, but James Jones and Randall Cobb will have another week to recover from the nagging injuries that have plagues them all season. This offense will improve as the health of its offensive weapons improves.
We think that Jeff Janis is starting to come along. Janis only had 2 receptions but both were clutch and led to scoring. Janis still has a long way to go but he seems to be gaining Rodgers’ trust. He had an great block on James Starks’ 65 yard touchdown run. In the end, however, it may not have been that Janis earned Rodgers’ trust so much as Rodgers simply was out of options. Janis passed his trial by fire this week, despite several stumbling blocks in the past. This week, when he was pressed into service, may end up being very important to his development as a receiver.
What We Hope isn’t True…
We hope this showing on pass defense isn’t a trend. The Packers struggled Sunday without the same push up front they have had and without Morgan Burnett at safety. We hope it isn’t true that this will continue past the bye week. Health is the number one issue for this team right now and we hope it isn’t true that the poor defensive showing will continue once health has improved.
We hope it isn’t true that Ty Montgomery’s ankle injury is serious. The rookie wideout reportedly could barely walk. Initially it appeared as though the injury was to the knee. With an extra week to rest, Montgomery’s injury will hopefully have minimal impact.
We hope that it isn’t true that the Packers are stuck in an offensive funk. This offense has looked great and anemic at times. With the bye they should be able to shake it off and come back fresh for the second half.
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What We Learned…
We Learned that yards don’t matter. Phillip Rivers threw for 503 yards but the Chargers could only muster 20 points. Points allowed are more important than yards allowed. The Packers defense was not at their full strength or best but got the job done, especially in the clutch. While it is a concern that the Chargers moved so easily against the Packers, the absence of BJ Raji on the line certainly contributed to Rivers’ ability to get the ball away before the pocket collapsed. Raji has shown himself to be a key member of this defense, and his injury made things difficult on Sunday.
We also learned Green Bay receivers continue to struggle getting separation. This led to most of Aaron Rodger’s sacks but Green Bay needs to figure out how to get separation to help their offense. The early injury to Ty Montgomery was a huge contributing factor to the lackluster offensive performance, and with the bye week providing another week to heal, the issues with wide reciever separation should improve as Davante Adams returns against Denver.
We learned that Packers really need the bye week. In addition to the injury to Perry and Raji that hampered the ability to get after Rodgers, and the injuries to receivers, it certainly appears that Lacy is still nursing an ankle injury (though Starts certainly performed well). We learned that getting to the bye at 6-0 despite the numerous injuries is the most important accomplishment for this team.
What We Think We Learned…
We think we learned that the wide receivers need to heal, and they need to heal fast. Before the calls for whatever veteran wide receiver that is currently on the scrap heap, we think that when the current receivers recover from their injuries, the offensive production will improve. Not only will the Packers get Adams back, but James Jones and Randall Cobb will have another week to recover from the nagging injuries that have plagues them all season. This offense will improve as the health of its offensive weapons improves.
We think that Jeff Janis is starting to come along. Janis only had 2 receptions but both were clutch and led to scoring. Janis still has a long way to go but he seems to be gaining Rodgers’ trust. He had an great block on James Starks’ 65 yard touchdown run. In the end, however, it may not have been that Janis earned Rodgers’ trust so much as Rodgers simply was out of options. Janis passed his trial by fire this week, despite several stumbling blocks in the past. This week, when he was pressed into service, may end up being very important to his development as a receiver.
What We Hope isn’t True…
We hope this showing on pass defense isn’t a trend. The Packers struggled Sunday without the same push up front they have had and without Morgan Burnett at safety. We hope it isn’t true that this will continue past the bye week. Health is the number one issue for this team right now and we hope it isn’t true that the poor defensive showing will continue once health has improved.
We hope it isn’t true that Ty Montgomery’s ankle injury is serious. The rookie wideout reportedly could barely walk. Initially it appeared as though the injury was to the knee. With an extra week to rest, Montgomery’s injury will hopefully have minimal impact.
We hope that it isn’t true that the Packers are stuck in an offensive funk. This offense has looked great and anemic at times. With the bye they should be able to shake it off and come back fresh for the second half.
Continue reading...