Packers/Bears Final Prediction

The Packers are playing in Chicago tomorrow, so here's what I think will happen:

Score: Packers 21, Bears 17

Considering the defense has looked alright the last couple of weeks and this offense is just too good to keep struggling so badly, I figure things will have to turn around eventually. No guarantees, though.

Why?

Because the Packers defense has been great in the redzone this year and it seems reasonable to believe Mike McCarthy will learn from his mistakes last week. In other words, when Green Bay has momentum tomorrow, I fully expect them to keep it alive by throwing the ball. Not ruining it with idiotic pitches.

Leave your thoughts below on whether or not you think I'm right here.

Cobb: Offensive Effort Sunday Was "Embarrassing"

Packers Wide Receiver Randall Cobb called the team's offensive performance Sunday "embarrassing."

Cobb, who caught just three passes for 29 yards in the loss, also gave the defense credit when talking to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel yesterday, but blamed himself and the rest of his side of the ball for doing "nothing."

"Our defense played their butts off tonight," Cobb said. "We did nothing for them. It was kind of embarrassing as an offense, embarrassing myself the way I played."

Yes it was. Nonetheless, since Green Bay's next contest is a winnable one at Soldier Field now appears to be a time for patience if you're a supporter of the Green and Gold, who have started off their schedule 1-2 for the second consecutive season.

Reaction: Packers Fall to Lions 19-7

Who thought an interception at the one yard line could be so dangerous?

When it happened, early in the second quarter of a 7-7 game, it seemed like a momentum-changer, although not necessarily in the home team's favor.

Nonetheless, since it somehow was I'll give my reactions to today's 19-7 loss now. So, for your consideration, here they are:

1. McCarthy needs to call more pass plays:

Seriously, how many times did the offense have an opportunity to drive today before Mike McCarthy called a dumb run play. I know Eddie Lacy was good last year, but at least for now he isn't. So McCarthy, when your team has

a chance next week, please let them take advantage. Don't hold them back. 

2. The offense has to be more trustworthy:

When watching today, I can't think of a single first down that didn't surprise me. All day, Aaron Rodgers and his usually-reliable weapons just couldn't help each other out. Either a receiver would drop a nice pass or a nice pass wouldn't be made on a good route. So, I guess they should fix that. Or, you know, they could just lose again next week. Their choice.

Packers/Lions Final Prediction

I'm not going to lie here; I don't like that the Packers are playing in Detroit this early in the season. Nonetheless, since the contest's still happening tomorrow I'll make my final prediction now, one that I imagine most probably agree with:

Score: Packers 27, Lions 20

In recent years, it's been made clear that the Lions are a tough road opponent. But since Jordy Nelson and the defense both looked better than usual last week I can't see the Pack losing, as close as things may get. 

Why?

Simply because they're the better team. When it comes down to it, Matthew Stafford is too inconsistent to count on, while Aaron Rodgers is usually a guaranteed contributor. I won't ensure a victory, but one just seems likely. I just can't imagine Green Bay starting off another year 1-2.

Matthews Thinks "He Can Do it All" Right Now

Packers LB Clay Matthews thinks "he can do it all" right now.

"I think I can do it all," Matthews recently told FOX Sports in reference to his wanting to expand his role on Green Bay's defense. "I think over the years I've been known as a sack guy, but I think what's been lost in the shuffle is the fact that I can cover, I can play in space and rush the passer as well."

That "sack guy" comment certainly rains true. Nonetheless, if Matthews could do a little more this season I'm sure the Pack would take it, as their defense has been pretty inconsistent over the first two games.

Hyde Confident He'll Play Sunday

Packers Safety Micah Hyde is confident he'll play Sunday, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports. 

According to the Press-Gazette, Hyde is currently experiencing swelling and soreness after suffering a knee injury in last weekend's game against the Jets, although nothing appears to be that serious.

So, in a move that should help the Pack's return game when they head to Ford Field four days from now, Hyde is expected to be ready for the contest, even if doing so may take a little longer than usual.

Hyde, a second year player out of Iowa, sustained the wound while fielding a routine punt.

Packers Listed as 1 1/2 Point Underdogs For Sunday's Lions Game

In an early prediction that blatantly shows Vegas' home-field bias, the Packers have been listed as 1 1/2 point underdogs for this Sunday's game at Ford Field. 

In their last two games this weekend, as you probably already know, both Green Bay and the Lions looked lousy, with Detroit falling 24-7 to the Panthers and the Pack barely beating the Jets. 

So, with those results now on the record, it's not surprising that the upcoming contest is expected to be close. No, that isn't necessarily the case for the right reasons, but still, since it is in fact true it seems reasonable to get excited for the divsional Week 3 meeting, one that could definetely end up affecting how the year plays out.