The Packers made it interesting, but in the end the resulting 23-point win was pretty much what it should have been. This was a trap game for the Packers, a huge win last week, short week, and against a division rival. Call head coach Mike McCarthy what you want, but “good coach” has be part of the description at some point. McCarthy kept his team together throughout the offseason turmoil and his faith in his players has paid off so far. The Packers have now won 19 of their last 22 regular season football games. In the NFL, I might add. Granted, they do not have a Super Bowl ring to hang on that accomplishment, but I do believe that is just a matter of time.
Today Aaron Rodgers passed another big test. Can he bring a team from behind? After the Packers blew a 21-point lead, Rodgers did just that, leading the team on drives that resulted in a field goal and a touchdown to give the Packers a nine-point lead. From there the Packers’ defense unloaded on the Lions offense and turned the game into a rout. What a great day it was. From rout to disappointing loss back to rout in five minutes time.
The Packers did have some hard times. The new punter let a snap go through his hands for a safety, Rodgers fumbled and the Lions got a field-goal out of it. The defense gave up too many passing yards prior to getting ticked off and ending the affair. Rodgers also struggled in the third quarter adjusting to the Lions halftime adjustments. In the end, however, Rodgers gets his first come-from-behind-win and the Packers are 2-0. Like last year when they met, the two best teams in the NFC meet next Sunday, this time at Lambeau. Providing, that is, the Cowboys beat the Eagles tomorrow.
Packers’ fans should feel confident. This is a good football team. Better than last year I think.
More to come…