September 11, 2008

Packers Lions Prediction

I called it a win for the Packers in my 2008 Packers Prediction, and nothing I saw in week 1 would make me change my mind.

The Packers put up 24 points on the Vikings last week, and arguably left 11 points on the field (blocked field goal and Drivers TD called back.) The Lions defense last week let Atlanta put up 34 points on them. Look for the Packers to score a few (and by a few I mean 30+).

The Lions offense is not that great, but I think the thing to watch is the Packers corner backs vs the Lions receivers. Calvin Johnson had 7 catches for 107 yards and Roy Williams had 3 catches for 47 yards and a touchdown. Al Harris looked suspect last year against the tall Amani Toomer, and both the Lions receivers are very tall. Charles Woodson almost got beat deep last week, and now he has a broken toe.

The bonus is the Lions do not have much of a running game, so the Packers should be able to pressure Kitna and not give the big receivers time to get into their patterns, especially with the aggressive bump and run play of the Packers corners.

Prediction: 30-14 Packers.

Posted By: Chris Burkhardt

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