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Both the Packers and the Panthers defenses were less than admirable in their last outing. Carolina was beat up in a 45-28 loss to Atlanta and the Packers, well, they were shamed on Monday Night Football by the New Orleans Saints to the tune of 51-29. The loss, more importantly, dropped the Packers out of first place in the NFC North. With Chicago and Minnesota playing one another today in the Metrodome, its imperative that the Packers keep pace with a win here at Lambeau today. If the Packers should fall 2 games behind in the division, with only 4 games remaining, it could be all but over for the Packers post-season hopes.
With weather looming, it’s simple for both teams, run the ball. The Packers, before being forced to air it out in the Super Dome, Ryan Grant was gashing the Saints defense for an average of 4 yards per carry and 64 yards in the first half alone. The Packers run game and offense will be their best defense. Meanwhile, Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams has 4 straight 100 yard rushing performances, looking for his 5th in a row.
While this is a must-win for the Packers (5-6), the Panthers (8-3) are currently tied atop the NFC South with Tampa Bay so Carolina won’t be playing with the same sense of urgency the Packers will be.
Look for a “bounce back” day by the Packers defense including an interception or two from that humbled secondary and a much better performance by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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