I have been on one of those terrible runs recently. Lost an entire years of profits in about a month chasing my tail and I am sick about it. So, take this with a grain of salt. I just do not see the Packers today for these reasons.
1) They have no running game. I am ok establishing the run to pass but this Packers team is so one dimensional, if I am Atlanta, I play nickel or dime and force them to run with an non RB ball carrier.
2) The Packers have trouble with press coverage. Yes, they destroyed the Giants but does anyone else remember the first quarter when they had all their DB's on the field? They were playing great defense with pressure on the WR's and keeping Rodgers in the pocket. After losing 75% of their secondary in the first quarter, they tidal wave started against undrafted rookies.
3) The Packers are so beat up right now. Look, I get it, no team is healthy at this point in the season and the Falcons have also lost some key players but Jordy is going to play with 2 broken ribs? R U kidding me? If he does, I guarantee you one shot over the middle will end his day. Davante Adams' ankle was twisted totally backwards last week. I feared he would never play again but he was able to play on with it. That said, now it has had a week to swell and get sore, there is just no way he is 100%. All that said, I am not a believer in Jared Cook, yes he has been playing great but I am telling you, the guy is a mistake, just waiting to happen.
4) The Cowgirls had totally shut down the Packers once they got out of zone. In the worst coaching decision of all time, the Girls spotted the Pack 3TD's by starting the game in zone. It was as if no one on that team had watched one second of film. Once they went to press coverage, the Pack went punt, punt, TD, Int, FG, FG ( on a very lucky if you will third and forever) this will not be able to keep up with the Dirty Birds.
5) The Dirty Birds have some amazing offensive numbers. Usually, in the playoffs, I will side with the defenses (as they do win championships) but the Packers Defense will simply not be able to stop this offense, that is all there is to it.
6) I think Dan Quinn is a genius and we will find out today if I am right before you the rest of the world.
I am loving the Falcons (as are Vegas as this line is very suspect at 6 and is not moving) and the public has been killing both of us all year, today, we get even
GLA