PreGame

The Packers will look to put together a winning streak as they visit Arizona to take on the Cardinals late Sunday afternoon.

The Packers are 3-1-1 after winning 27-18 at home vs the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. The Cardinals are 2-4 after falling 31-27 on the road vs the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday.

Kyler Murray is listed as questionable for the game. If he can’t go, Jacoby Brissett, who played in their loss to the Colts, will be the starter. Either way, the Packers will need to get a pass rush and disrupt the quarterback’s timing. Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn’t had eye-popping stats, but he can change a game. TE Trey McBride is their leading receiver right now. Some opposing receivers have made some unbelievable catches vs the Packers lately, especially near the goal line or inside of it. The Packers need to stay with these receivers and either knock the ball away or intercept those passes. They need to put pressure on the quarterback and please, let’s get some turnovers. We haven’t had very many of those this year so far. The Packers have not forced a turnover in 3 of their 5 games, only recording 2 interceptions on the season and no forced fumbles or fumble recoveries. That needs to change.

Jordan Love has completed 70% of his passes and has made some incredible throws, and Josh Jacobs has been picking up steam in the second halves of games lately, but it would be nice to see both play a complete game. The offense needs to come out on fire and continue it for the whole game. The Packers have a -1 turnover ratio, 2 interceptions by them and the opposition and 1 fumble recovery by the defense vs none for Green Bay. The Cardinals have an even turnover ratio, 4 interceptions both ways and 3 fumble recoveries both ways. Please hold onto the ball Packers.

Special teams was a big difference in the win over the Bengals last Sunday. Kicker Lucas Havrisik nailed 2 kicks while the kicker for the Bengals missed 2, although in fairness to them, their kicker had to make them from a much further distance. Either way, those were misses. If it was any other team, I would have wanted the kicker to nail that 67-yard field goal and make history. Thankfully, Matt LaFleur called a timeout and made him kick it again, and he ended up missing. Field position is key. Hopefully, whoever the kicker is in this game, he prevents a long return and makes his field goals and extra points, and I want to see plenty of the latter.

The Cardinals are an interesting franchise. They started in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club and were one of the original franchises to have joined the NFL in 1920. They were known as the Chicago Cardinals and moved to St. Louis and then to Phoenix. They last won a championship in 1947, giving them the longest championship drought in the 4 major sports.

The Cardinals may be 2-4 but they scored 3 more points than they have allowed. None of their 6 games so far has been decided by more than 7 points. The Packers need to be ready for this game. Their next game after this one is a game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers and their former quarterback. The Packers cannot afford to be looking ahead. They need to keep their focus on defeating the Cardinals.

I am sure there will be plenty of Packer fans in Arizona. Whether you will be attending this game or not, let us make our voices heard and cheer the team to victory on Sunday.

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHPF #GregGoshaw @gg901

The Packers are off from their bye week and get ready to play the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field late Sunday afternoon.

The Packers are 2-1-1 and most recently played to a 40-40 tie on the road vs the Dallas Cowboys before their bye week. The Bengals are 2-3 after suffering a home loss to the Detroit Lions 37-24.

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco to help with their quarterback problems, and he will be starting this Sunday. The Packers last saw him when he started for Cleveland. They get another crack at him. He is a veteran who is definitely an upgrade from who they had before. The Packers had trouble stopping him late when he played for the Browns. They get him at home this time but still have to face him. They need to sack him and force turnovers. They haven’t had too many turnovers this year. That needs to change.

Jordan Love had his moments against the Cowboys, but he has had trouble with turnovers the past 2 games. He needs to avoid that and needs to give the Packers an opportunity to score points, especially touchdowns. The offense did some great things against the Cowboys in a game that seems like so long ago now, but that turnover and poor clock management at the end cost them a chance for a victory. Let’s hold onto the ball and score touchdowns whenever we have the chance.

Kicker Brandon McManus suffered a right quad injury that the team said is a major concern, but he insists he will be able to play through it. Let’s hope so. Even before his injury, there has been a problem as he suffered blocked kicks in the team’s last 2 games, both had they not happened and he made the kicks instead, likely would have resulted in victories. Poor kickoff coverage at times vs the Cowboys is also a problem. They need to be much better at special teams, an area which often goes a long way to whether you win or lose a close game, and it went the other way the previous 2 games.

The Packers and Bengals have played 14 previous times with both teams winning 7 games each. Perhaps no game is more famous than when Brett Favre came in for an injured Don Majkowski and led them to a 24-23 victory at Lambeau Field in 1992. An interesting stat in that game: Both teams scored on punt returns, Carl Pickens for the Bengals and Terrell Buckley for the Packers. The winning touchdown was scored by Kitrick Taylor, the only touchdown he would have in his career. The last 2 meetings between the teams went into overtime, both won by the Packers. In the most recent meeting, both teams couldn’t make a kick late. Mason Crosby missed from 36, 51, and 40 yards, the 51-yard attempt would’ve given them the victory in regulation. Evan McPherson was no better as he missed from 57 and 49 yards, the latter where he thought he made the winning kick, only to be disappointed as it sailed on him. On 4^th and 1, the Packers shocked the fans as they tried a field goal with the kicker’s problems, but Crosby nailed a 49-yard attempt and won the game, rewarding Matt LaFleur’s confidence in him.

Even though the Packers have played in only 4 games so far this season, it seems like a lot has happened and you’re right. They have experienced it all, wins, a loss, a tie. In fact, when they play on Sunday, they will have gone through more than a calendar month without a victory. They need to get back on the winning track, especially with the Lions winning after their Week 1 loss to the Packers and them playing a tough game at Kansas City this coming Sunday night, and also the Philadelphia Eagles losing twice in a calendar week, first at home to Denver and on Thursday night to the New York Giants on the road. The Packers cannot afford to take this game lightly, especially in this division where the Lions are scoring points, the Vikings are finding ways to win, and the Bears are suddenly 2-2. They need every victory they can get and the schedule is in their favor, but they need to go out and earn these wins.

A lot has happened in this season so far, especially since the Packers played their last game. They will be expected to win most of their games the rest of the season, but they need to go out and earn them. They are in a great position with the schedule they have to pile up the wins and finish the regular season strong, but they have to do their part by playing well. Let’s just focus on the Bengals first. We need this win however we can get it, but let’s jump on them early and keep it up for the full 60 minutes, and I can’t emphasize the full 60 minutes enough. We need to be on our game from the opening kickoff to the final play of the game. Let’s take nothing for granted. Whether you are at the game or at the local bar or wherever you are, let’s make our voices heard and cheer our team to victory on Sunday!

Get Loud Lambeau!

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHPF #GetLoudLambeau #GregGoshaw @gg901

The Packers will look to get back into the win column as they play on Sunday night on the road vs the Dallas Cowboys.

Both teams are coming off losses in Week 3. The Packers fell 13-10 at Cleveland while the Cowboys lost 31-14 at Soldier Field. The Packers are 2-1 and the Cowboys are 1-2.

If given time and space Dak Prescott can hurt you with his arms and legs. He will not have the services of CeeDee Lamb, but George Pickens, if he has his head in the game, could be a big threat. TE Jake Ferguson, a Wisconsin Badger, is capable of making big catches too. The Packers can’t fall asleep just because Lamb isn’t in the lineup. They have to force Prescott to make mistakes, something they had a lot of success doing in previous matchups. Let’s get some big sacks and force turnovers. We haven’t had much of the latter this year. We need to change that.

Jordan Love would like to redeem himself after his ill-timed interception at Cleveland. He will be dealing with a patchwork offensive line. Either way, they need to show they can run the ball, and in doing that, it will set up the pass and hopefully, the deep ball. Love will need to make quick and smart decisions, and let’s avoid these penalties. We had too many in the game at Cleveland. Let’s also avoid turnovers.

Special teams can never be forgotten. The Packers had a field goal blocked in the final minute. The Cowboys have a kicker who can nail it from a very long distance. Field position will be key. The Cowboys are never out of a game when he can potentially nail it from 70 or so yards or closer.

The obvious story is Micah Parsons making his return to the place he called home for the first 4 years of his career before the shocking trade with Green Bay. Parsons has made quite an impact, and Rashan Gary might be the biggest beneficiary of it with 4.5 sacks on the season already. The defense will need to come up huge and make some big plays on Sunday night.

Jerry Jones has had to make some big decisions with contracts these last few years. He gave Prescott and Lamb huge paydays and neglected to lock up Micah Parsons a few years ago. This past season made the price tag too much for Jerry Jones to want to cover. After a standoff, he finally gave in and traded Parsons for Kenny Clark and a few draft picks. The Cowboys weren’t going anywhere, with or without Parsons, but the Packers really capitalized on the trade and are now in the mix for the best in the NFC and maybe the NFL.

Despite many of the talking heads predicting a Packer victory, I am cautious. It is an emotional moment dealing Parsons to a historical rival. Also, remember that the Cowboys had quite a season in 2023, going perfect at home in the regular season and scoring points in bunches. They also had a very emotional win over the Detroit Lions late in the season. They were the #2 seed and were looking forward to wins over the Packers and Lions and a huge matchup with the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. A funny thing happened though. Jordan Love and the Packers took it to the Cowboys and sent them to their first home loss of the season. Jerry Jones considered it one of the toughest defeats of his tenure as the Cowboys’ owner. Not only is it the return of Micah Parsons to “Big D”, but the Cowboys will be looking for a bit of payback. The Packers need to be ready.

The Packers and Cowboys have had quite a history. I’m sure most of you know about them meeting in the NFL Championship Game before Super Bowl I and II. They would meet in the playoffs the next 4 times at Texas Stadium, all Packer losses, including 3 years in a row in the 1990s. The Packers would finally get on the winning side once again in the game known as the Dez Bryant non-catch. A few years later, they would meet in AT&T Stadium, and the catch by Jared Cook would set them up for the winning field goal. A few seasons ago, Jordan Love almost had a perfect passer rating as the Packers demolished the Cowboys in “Big D” and sent them home to a bitter defeat, which is what Jerry Jones described as one of his worst losses in his tenure as the Cowboys’ owner. The Packers still have not lost in that stadium, and that includes Super Bowl XLV.

There will obviously be a lot of Packer fans attending this game. We would like to forget the game in Cleveland, especially the final 3 minutes or so. We need to do better at the end of games and we need to remember that games are 60 minutes. Let’s be at our best from the opening kickoff to the final snap of the game. Let’s dominate! The Packers have never walked out of AT&T Stadium with a loss. I would like to keep it that way. Let’s live up to the hype and destroy the Cowboys on Sunday!

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHPF #GregGoshaw @gg901

The Packers hit the road for the first time this season as they face the Cleveland Browns in a Noon (Central Time) start on Sunday.

The Packers are 2-0 after their 27-18 victory over the Washington Commanders a week ago Thursday night. The Browns are 0-2 and lost 41-17 on the road to the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday.

Joe Flacco has been around and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens. At age 40, he is still going, even with the younger quarterbacks on the team. They haven’t done much offensively but Flacco is a veteran, and if he has time to make decisions down the field, he can make you pay. Micah Parsons and the rest of the pass rushers need to throw off his timing and force him into making mistakes.

Jordan Love has had a decent start to the season. It’s a short sample size but these teams have the top 2 run defenses, with Cleveland at #1. The Packers will need to show that they can run the ball in order to open up their playbook. TE Tucker Kraft gave the team a scare in practice with a knee injury, but he says it’s fine. The team will be cautious, but I can see Kraft having some big plays in him on Sunday. The Browns have quite a pass rushing specialist of their own in Myles Garrett. He is an awesome talent but I will have to root against him on Sunday. The Packers have scored 27 points in each of their first 2 games. That might be enough to win on Sunday, but I wouldn’t mind an offensive explosion. They are very capable of doing it.

The Browns have had 10 head coaches from their first year in the NFL until they lost their team after the 1995 season. They have had 12 head coaches since they came back in 1999. That includes interim head coaches. Kevin Stefanski is their current head coach, and he may be hanging by a thread right now. They have put together some decent years, but they haven’t been able to build on any success they have had. They always managed to take a step (or several) back.

The Browns won the 1964 NFL Championship vs the Baltimore Colts, but that was the last year they would win a championship game. The next year, the Packers would defeat them and hold RB Jim Brown to only 50 yards rushing after he led the league in rushing yards. It would turn out to be his last game, and the Packers would go on to win 2 more NFL Championships and the first 2 Super Bowls.

The Packers are looking to go very far this year while the Browns are trying to do anything to turn their fortunes around. The Packers need to take this game seriously. Anything can happen once the game starts. If the Packers do what they need to do, they should win this game. Let’s get this victory and move on from there!

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHPF #GregGoshaw @gg901

The Packers open Week 2 with a Thursday night matchup with the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field.

Both teams are 1-0 after home wins vs divisional opponents. The Packers defeated the Lions 27-13 while the Commanders won 21-6 vs the New York Giants.

QB Jayden Daniels certainly made a name for himself last season as a rookie. With receivers such as Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, they are capable of scoring a lot of points. It will be necessary to keep the pressure on the quarterback. Keep them out of the endzone as much as possible and let’s get some turnovers as well.

Jordan Love made some very nice throws in the 1^st half vs Detroit, and RB Josh Jacobs got going in the 2^nd half, making some very nice runs to help control the clock and the game. A balanced attack will help greatly, especially playing against a team that is capable of scoring every time they touch the ball. The Packers showed they can score some points themselves. They need to take advantage of their scoring opportunities and not play from behind.

This is a Washington team that has gone through a long stretch of mediocre or bad football. The franchise was a mess and fans stayed away in droves. Jayden Daniels as a rookie turned the franchise around almost instantly, playing like a seasoned veteran at times and leading them into the NFC Championship Game, somewhere they haven’t been since the 1991-92 season, when they won it all. They were the ones who defeated the Lions in the playoffs last season. The Packers will have their hands full in this game.

The Packers have Micah Parsons though and his presence was felt, even when he wasn’t filling up the box score directly. The Commanders know about his impact, having played the Cowboys twice a year, so they know what he is capable of doing on the field. The Packers’ defensive line overwhelmed the Lions’ offensive line. The Giants sacked Daniels 3 times on Sunday. The Commanders had 220 rushing yards though, so it will be up to the Packers to contain their running game.

The victory over the Lions was sweet, but it’s a short week and it’s now time to focus on Washington. The Packers will also be wearing their “Winter Warning” jerseys for the game. Let’s dominate and enjoy another victory this week. Whether you are at the game or not, let’s make our voices heard!

Get Loud Lambeau!

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHPF #GetLoudLambeau #GregGoshaw @gg901

The Green Bay Packers open up their 2025-26 regular season with a Week 1 matchup with the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field late Sunday afternoon.

The Packers finished last season 11-6 and were defeated in the Wild-Card Round 22-10 by the eventual Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions went 15-2, only to lose at home 45-31 to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round.

The Lions have quite an offense led by QB Jared Goff. They also have a head coach who routinely goes for it on 4^th down. This offense is never stopped until it is off the field. Micah Parsons was acquired to make a huge impact on defense, but he is listed as questionable. With or without Parsons, the Packers need to generate pressure on the QB and get some turnovers.

Jordan Love had thumb surgery during the preseason, but he insists he will be ready to go. It will be exciting to see what rookie WR Matthew Golden can bring to the offense. This is an offense that can score a lot of points, and the Packers need to take advantage of their scoring opportunities. Field goals and empty possessions probably won’t get it done vs Detroit.

The Lions have won 4 of the last 5 games between the teams. The Packers need to change that. They also need to do better within the division. They went 1-5 last year vs NFC North opponents. If they want to take that next step, winning games like this one is important.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a very talented receiver for Detroit. He has also angered many Packer fans with his antics. That caused a lot of fans to crack a smile when Detroit was eliminated by Washington in the playoffs last January. It will be important to keep him from having a big game.

For the first time since Matt LaFleur became the head coach, the Packers open their season at home. This game will be far from a cakewalk, but it’s a new season and the Packers are poised to take that next step and become one of the best teams in the NFC and the NFL as a whole.

Let’s get out to an early lead and not look back. If you are going to the game, have a great time and cheer loudly for the team. Let’s start the season with a huge victory vs a divisional opponent and keep going from there!

Get Loud Lambeau!

Go Pack Go!

@DieHardPackersFan #DHBF #GetLoudLambeau #GregGoshaw @gg901