With a 23-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers start 4-0 for the first time since 1998.

This was a quality win over a not so quality team. Although the defense gave up some big runs, they did not give up a touchdown untill garbage time.

The Packers were leading 10-6 at the half, and had the game in hand from that point on.

The Vikings kind of threatened late, scoring a touchdown with just over 2 minutes left, but the Packers were in a pretty loose prevent for most of the drive, although the touchdown itself was a nice pitch and catch between Holcomb and Rice.

The only bad thing about this game were the announcers. They spent most of the game talking about Favre's record and not watching the game, and some pretty crazy things were coming from their mouths. It was also hard to get a replay or an explanation for many of the plays since any time in between snaps was devoted to the record or sidline interviews. The worst was the first gamebreak down to Miami where it was a rain delay. Yes, FOX cut out of the game to go to Miami-Oakland (who cares?) and then all they told us was that is was rain delayed. Thanks. I'm sure they have a set number of game breaks they agreed to with the sponsor, but that is just silly.

Good game, the Pack is 4-0, and 1-3 Chicago is coming up next. Things are looking up.

The only problem with the Green Bay Packers starting 3-0 is now people expect them to win. At the start of the season this would have been a game that could go either way. No this is a game the Packers should win.

Last week the Packers had to prove that they could hang with the big dogs and beat a good team. Well, they did it, and even though San Diego is now 1-2, they are still a very good team. So are the Packers. This weeks game is a different challenge. They have to take the next step and beat a poor team.'

I think they will. I predict a 17-7 Green Bay victory. Call it 7-7 at half, with the Vikings defense scoring a touchdown and Favre throwing a touchdown with under 2 minutes to go in the half.

In an exciting game that went to under 2 minutes left to play, the Green Bay Packers beat the San Diego Chargers 31-23. The return of Jennings and Jones sparked the offense, and the defense pretty much shut down LT.

The Chargers were kind of exposed in the first two weeks, the game plan was shut down LT and make Phillip Rivers beat the Packers with his arm. Well, he almost did. Rivers was perfect on his first 14 passes, but after allowing a touchdown on the first drive, the Packers defense forced San Diego to punt the next two possessions. They did this by teeing off on the run and relying on their corners and their defenses speed and tackling to stop receivers just after the catch. They did allow a touchdown just before half, which threatened to be the game decider, but that was because of faulty prevent. The Chargers got the ball with 2:48 left in the half and 80 yards to go. The Packers quickly let them march to their own 40 in a very loose prevent before trying to stiffen. Unfortunately it was too late, and the Chargers scored with 30 seconds left in the half. They Chargers then came out and scored on their first possession of the half, for what could have been the go ahead score, until the defense shut them down for the rest of the game.

The offense really look good this game. They started with a decent drive, getting a throwing first down and then running for 8 yards. An incomplete brought up 4th down. On forth Favre threw to an open Donald Driver who was mugged, but the refs declined to throw a flag. This was really a bad call, and set the tone for a lot of the game. The Packers were moving the ball, and  more importantly moving it on the ground. A first down here keeps the drive alive, and keeps the momentum. To add insult to injury, after the Chargers got the ball back they were effectively stopped on third down when the refs called interference on the other side, for what was clearly less contact.

Their next possession after turning the ball over on downs, the Packers drove 77 yards for a field goal. Grant ran up the middle, and after that it was all the yards would come in the air. Favre threw to Jones, Jackson and Jennings, with Driver drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty to extend the drive. (McCree lead with his helmet. No matter what you think of the rule, according to the rules the hit was illegal.) Franks dropped what would have been a very tough catch, and the Packers kicked a field goal.

The next possession however, Green Bay would not be denied the end zone. They started on the San Diego 49 and in 8 plays drove into the end zone, Favre finding Driver in the back to cap it.

The very next possession, they did it again, driving 77 yards, this time with a Favre to Franks strike for the last Green Bay Packers score of the half.

The second half unfortunately did not start out where the first half left off. The Packers punted on their first two possessions, then almost imploded on the third possession of the half. The drive was going well, and Donald Lee got the ball down to the 1 inch line. That was when the problems started. Costen got whistled for a false start, moving them back to the 5. Then Favre threw incomplete to Jackson and was sacked for -1 on the next play. A 6 yard completion got them back to the original line of scrimmage, 3 plays later. Down by 4, the Packers go for it on 4 and inches, but they throw incomplete over the middle Favre to Franks. A questionable call taking points off the board, even more questionable throwing it from the 1 inch line, and a quick slant at that.

The offense got that ball back, however, after the defense gave up 1 first down and stiffened. Favre and Green Bay quickly took advantage, with Favre hitting Jennings for a 56 yard touchdown pass on the second play of the drive to win the game. They did score again after a Nick Barnett interception, but by then the game was pretty much decided.

The Packers felt in control for most of the game, although playing to loose a prevent hurt and they almost gave the game away in the third. However, the most impressive thing about the game, and the trend that is emerging from the season, is that they did not give up, and won a close, competitive game.

The Green Bay Packers are 3-0 to start, beating good Philly and San Diego teams. You could say they are back.

Looks like I was wrong, Jennings and Jones are slated to play, according to cnnsi

How much Jennings will play and how well after all season off is anyones guess, but it sure is nice too see him back. I was very impressed with him last year, and getting your #2 receiver back is always nice.

I really like the Packers on Sunday. If Harris and Woodson can shut down the pass game and we can put "8 in the box" to stop LT, the Packers should be fine.

I might have to back off my prediction a little bit. It sounds like Jennings and Jones might both be out this week. A weak offense and the 2 and 3 receiver out is not a good way to put points on the board.

On the other hand, I think 8 Packers caught passes last week, so it might still be possible to spread it around.

A win. There, you can hem and haw, back and forth, but with the roll this team is on, I'm calling a win on Sunday.

The first two games out, San Diego does not look like they did last year. More than that, they look beatable. The scored 14 points both weeks, against defenses that are arguable weaker than the Packers defense. The Bears gave up 10 to a weak Chiefs team and the Jets scored 14 against New England, not known for its defense. The Packers D at least matches San Diego's past opponents, and all they could muster was 14 points each week.

The question is, and probably will be all season, what about Green Bay's O? Can they put up more than 14 points? Yes. Coming off a good victory last week the offense looks to carry some of that momentum with them and score 17-21 points. Or they score 10-14 and the defense kicks in a TD.

Final: 21-14 Packers.

The season opener is right around the corner, and the Packers should have an ok year. Probably not a playoff year, but you never know.

I predict them to go 9-7 and finish behind the Bears this year. Why?

A large part of their success depends on the defense. While the Packers defense was rated 25th(PPG) in the league last year, I think they really were better than that. The numbers don't show it, but they were very strong. The reason their numbers sucked so hard is because the offense really sucked hard last year. The offense had so many 3 and outs it seemed like the defense was always on the field. The defense had a lot of great stops, but could not do that every time. The defense should be about the same as last year, if not a little better. The front 4 and linebackers are solid as ever, Cullin Jenkins seems to be stepping it up, and the secondary has gotten better just by having Manual off the field.

The real story though, like always, is the offense. Expect the offense to be about the same as last year. The big, obvious hit is running back. Trading Green was the right move, he is used up as a running back, and wanted too much money per fumble. Unfortunately everyone got hurt in preseason and we are stuck with an unproven rookie. The saving counter to a questionable running game is the revamped receiving core. Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, and now James Jones should be a pretty potent mix. And don't forget that Koren Robinson is coming back after 4 games. He only had 7 catches last year, but 6 of them were for first downs.

The other bonus for the offense is the line. This line has been together for a year now, and everyone has heard of the zone blocking scheme up in Green Bay, so the time to gel will really help out. The increased line will give Farve more time to throw, which he will need because I don't think the other teams will respect the run too much.

That said, if Jackson does pan out Willie Parker or a Rudi Johnson, this Packer season could be a lot more exciting than many people think. And that is not so far fetched. Running backs do make a difference, but I'm starting to feel its the team that matters more. How does Wisconsin find stellar running backs every year that don't make it into the playoffs? How does Addai step in for Edge? How does Denver seem to have a great running back every year? It might have more to do with the system than the back.

Two games each against the Vikings and Lions, then the Giants, Redskins, Chiefs, Raiders, and Rams adds up to 9. Yea, they lose on Sunday to the Eagles because they are too young and the Eagles have our number.

I have been following the Packers for 20 years, ever since they really stank, and in that time I have missed a total of 5 games. I love watching football, and love talking football. This site will be my place to talk about the packers, and follow their sucess through the season.