Green Bay and the Panthers

[lightsout]

No, I'm not looking ahead to that matchup. But how does this sound: we look VERY similar right now.

Everybody discounts this team because we're not flashy. We're not going out and eating teams up with big plays or throwing up crazy numbers. We're just beating teams any way we can. That's it.

But if you look at the numbers and the schedules of these two teams, and then look at the media narratives for each, you'll see the point I am making. 


Here are the general narratives for each of these teams, at this point:

GB: Man, they look good. Off to a fast start. Team to beat in the NFC. Road to the Super Bowl may run through them.
Car: Well, they're 4-0, but you can't really trust their record. I mean, they haven't exactly been winning pretty against bad teams. Atlanta is still better and will win that division, but Carolina MAY have a chance. Wild card team.

OK, I get it, no love for us, not griping much about it. It can't be a surprise, because it's US we're talking about.

GB has played nothing but 1-win teams to this point. 
Carolina has played nothing but 1-win teams to this point.

GB points allowed/points for: 71/113
Car points allowed/points for: 71/108


This team cannot be scoffed at any more than GB can. Whatever BS excuse you want to give as to why the Packers are more legitimate right now than us, it doesn't matter. Strictly looking at how the teams are playing, both teams are doing what is necessary to win football games in this league. Looking on paper, our team is putting up points almost identically on pace with GB, and our defenses are allowing teams with 1 win to put up, on average, 17-18 points per game (which is the recipe for winning in this league. Keep teams to 2 TDs and a FG and you win typically).

We have an extra week to prepare for Seattle. No reason why we can't win that game. We're good enough, we should be healed up (minus CJ) and we should be mentally ready for that game. All that will be left is to play and show them all that we can be 5-0 and beat a team that is "legitimate". That confidence spike will be big for the rest of October and into November.

[Fox007]

I'd say GreenBay has a legitimate homefield advantage....it is really tough to get a win in Lambeau but no one is scared of playing in Charlotte....I mean some wine may stain a shirt here or there but...

[LUUUUUKE]

Best post with analysis to back up your stance as I've ever seen on the Huddle. Pie that man! At least 60 times

[Cpt slay a ho]

Gb we have to play smart, that trick where Rodgers draws the defense off-sides can murder us if we're not disciplined.

 

just have to be fundamentally sounded

[PanthersUnited]

Green Bay is just too good, I called it before and I will call it again.. Packers/Broncos SB.. Book it

[Kuhndog94]

Green Bay is just too good, I called it before and I will call it again.. Packers/Broncos SB.. Book it

Patriots/Panthers SB.... Book it. 

Can't wait to see this secondary give Tommy Brady hissy fits. 

[SgtJoo]

Problem is Green Bay has the best QB in the game

[Jangler]

Biggest problem is the Panthers play too erratic. We can beat anybody, 

[iBBB]

This stat jumped at me while I was looking over the standings at NFL. Glad you made a topic about it. 

 

Yes, us and GB are very much alike but no one sees it yet. We'll just have to play them in NFC Championship. 

[Panther53521]

After playing Seattle so tough in the Playoffs, I think we have the confidence to beat them in Seattle and if we beat Seattle then that will give us the confidence for the rest of the season.

We will give GB a good game in BOA.

As much as the media is on Atlanta's nuts ... They have not beaten anyone with a winning record either