it made for a very happy Thanksgiving meal...

Look at me Ma!!
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LOL....
Apparently, someone didn't like me talking about somebody's Mother.

Children.....ya gotta love em!! 😏😲

"So You're Telling Me There's a Chance"

It is so tempting to go all Jim Mora on this headline, but I will resist. Jordan Love has been good to really good over the last four games, but he is still a first year starter. To expect him to play the next six games at this level is probably unrealistic. I would be happy with a split of the last six games and some ups and downs but general growth by all the youngsters, particularly QB1. That would provide a lot of hope for 2024.

Gee, this messes up my research on the top picks in the draft. But that’s okay.

"QB1 has been on fire and likely showed the front office that he is the franchise's quarterback of the future."

Rex, I am leaning that way myself. I was so impressed with his play. I almost popped some of my buttons on the top half of my shirt with his play. Usually there is just a lot of stress on the lower half of my shirts.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

The Lions star is starting to dim.....

The last 2 games they have committed 7 turnovers.

I heard if you have 3 turnovers, you have a 94% chances of losing.

The Lions had 4 against the Bears, i'm still not sure how they possibly won that game.
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I'm hearing a lot of playoff chatter concerning the Packers even still being a sub .500 team.
After seeing what i saw yesterday, i don't think it's entirely out of line.

I even think the Chiefs are beatable, only because their offense is slipping.
They are averaging 7 PPG less than last season.

BUT....here is why i wouldn't bet money on the Packers (unless you're inclined to take the points).
The Chiefs defensive scoring is legit at 16.4 PPG. that is an elite number in case any are wondering.

If the Packer play the Chiefs similar in how they played Detroit.......
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fa53ef88-b8fe-4e81-ad08-98a8a6ed8170

I agree the Lions may have peaked in October, not December. They also made a Green Bay win a little easier by some really questionable decisions. Fake Punt on your own 23? Lucky for them it did not turn into points, (which is probably should have) Going for it so often on 4th down, unsuccessful.

The heads up play of Jonathan Owens to grab the ball and run it to the end zone was huge. I like to class it as our lucky bounce, since the refs did not blow it dead and let it play out. Still he was smart enough to run it in, with really no one on the lions attempting to stop him as they must have figured it an incomplete pass. Mistake on their part, and an excellent play by Gary.

If the Lions had done better, it might have been a different out come. Yet you can only play the game in front of you and the Packers took it and played it all well.

That is why I'm in a little bit of a pump the brakes mode here. A play off run is a little bit down the road. Lets just enjoy the win for now.

I can't wait to see what word Charlotte spins in her web before the next Packer game?

Maybe just a simple and beautiful G...

Pantz in the Hamper

**I liked Coach LaF and the Security Guard. I don't read lipz for a living but I think Coach emphatically said: "All Gas, No Brakes" just before belly bumping the guard.

***Love #52 and his increasing role as a quiet leader on D and #10 with his increasing role as a leader on O. And with all the others with their humility to fill whatever role they are tasked to perform.

What a difference a few weeks makes! If the team keeps playing like this, all the remaining games on the schedule are winnable games. Not something I thought I would be saying just a few weeks ago.

I thought the author's subheading contained an obscure, possibly homespun, colloquialism. Not being familiar with the phrase or hot urine, I headed for Google. LaFleur!

https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/15/matt-lafleur-packers-get-your-piss-hot

#themoreyouknow

Love's stats the first three games this season were impressive. Then he had some major problems for four games. His last three have been impressive again. https://www.google.com/search?q=jordan+love+stats+by+game&rlz=1CATRYO_en...
It was helpful that his receivers actually caught the ball. But that first throw to Watson, though it was a huge gain, took a long time to get from QB to WR. Love seems to be really good at throwing short to longer intermediate passes with zip and accuracy. Longer than approximately 40 yards it looks like the football is filled with helium. Other teams will catch onto this very quickly. Whether he lacks arm strength, or this is what the coaches decided he should do, it's not a good look, and will lead to more interceptions and breakups than receptions, IMO. The rest of the season will now be the final exam for Love. Hopefully, he aces it. And personally, it would be nice for the team to get into the playoffs, and give this young team a taste of how things get amped up, as the stakes are raised.

My biggest take regarding yesterday's win against the Lions was the fact that the Offense & Defense played 4 quarters, there was no letdown
60 minutes of football. I've been questioning Matt Lefleur and Joe Barry's coaching Integrity but hats off to both of them!! The Offense was running on all cylinders and the Defense was Physical and played Smash-Mouth football..... I hope this will be the norm for the remainder for the season!!!!!

Love is back. But I thought he would. But i was really happy for Watson. He needed that game for his confidence. I was concerned that all his injuries and family whining on social media would get into his head. But he handled like a pro - with action rather than words!

I like Bitternotsour’s comment about Saleh. If he’s available, we need to get him.

As far as the Packers are concerned, I said it before the season started that they would win some games they should have lost and lose some games they should have won. The wheels kind of fell off the offense on the second half a little. But they showed some Moxy. This year is not about how they start, but how they finish. Go Pack Go!!!

Every game is winnable because of injuries. All it takes is 1 or 2 bad health breaks to a playmaker or important player and suddenly the margin of winning and losing is much closer. If Mahomes goes out of the game with a bad wheel or falls awkwardly on a shoulder, the Chiefs are completely different. Look at how they played without Kelsey.

Having so many young players can be a curse or a blessing. They will make stupid mistakes but you can't convince them that they have to lose to any given team. Before the year started and everyone said our running game was one of the best, I said all we needed from Love was a decent year. Keep the turnovers down and at least show why we spent a 1st rounder on him. I thought a run at the playoffs was at least possible if we got some breaks along the way. If not then bring on the draft and lets fill our holes and get better fast.

In my mock drafts we were just on the edge of the can't miss guys so I traded back alot for more high picks. You can win the draft multiple ways. We badly need a really good left tackle in this draft, but will miss out on the top 3. Maybe Jordan Morgan-Arizona at the top of the 2nd round after a trade back can get us started off on the right foot. Then a top saftey. 2 big holes filled and alot of picks left.

Well, they play more big men up front on DL which is what we were al clamoring for, and for good reason. They double and triple teamed hutchinson and trusted the rest of their players which was also smart. The safety play improved. Valentine and Ballentine both played sticky coverage. They’ve earned their playing time. The late round pick safety’s and cbs are almost playing better than the starters….they also exhibited the same sticky coverage during preseason. I’ve said it before and i’ll say it again… you look at Krafts college film and Mustgraves and kraft is clearly a baller and a blocker. Mustgrave hasn’t turned out too bad either but out of the 2, Kraft seems to be more balanced on his feet. It is nice having 2 TEs that are growing. Even Ben Sims looks promising.

The best part is all the pundits are eating crow. The losing streak wasn’t fun to watch but watching the development has been intriguing. Even the coaching staff has shown the ability to evolve and mix things up.

I said over and over not to give up on Dillon…especially when he starts running angry. That dude is a load to bring down and the NFL knows it. A couple of yrs ago when he had almost 200 yrds rushing against one of the stoutest Titans run defense it put opposing teams on notice, then they started focusing on him…and he is still getting it done. Nothing sells a play action better than 3-4 yrds and a cloud of dust…and he is capable of breaking one. I personally enjoy watching a short pass to him and a cb , safety or Lb making a decision on how to tackle him. He’s just one of those players that starts slow but towards the end of the year really starts turning it on and wearing on teams.

Now, I still think they need some OL pieces, a RB. And yes, I like Jones but the dude gets injured every year it seems. Maybe one of you stat guys can tell me how often he gets injured. He’s a leader, good football player etc…but in my mind he gets injured a lot.

But anyway, I hope they keep rolling and finding ways to win. It is as i expected…this young team is exciting to watch and the young players seem to be fully onboard with their young QB so i can’t knock this coaching staff too much anymore. Even Barry, whom i’m not particularly fond of, seems to be dialing up different packages on the D. Win or lose they seem to enjoy playing together and seem to be receptive to coaching.

Now, playoffs? I’m not so sure . If it happens hell yeah! Is it likely…I don’t think so.

Lots of new user names around lately! All the pitiful hater trolls are back under their bridges waiting for the next opportunity to be poison.

Remember the Lombardi Trophy!!

Kelce drank off it and spiked it.

Pride still matters. Let's make em pay for it in the House of Lombardi!!