Reaction: Packers Blowout Eagles to Move into First Place Tie

The Packers walked all over the Eagles 53-20 today in a fashion most probably didn't see coming. Here are my takeaways from it:

1. The Packers are the best team in the North:

After today, that seems clear enough. I know Mark Sanchez was starting, but wow, 53 points.

2. Mason Crosby:

I know the Packers won here by 33, but that doesn't mean Crosby looked particularly sharp. He barely made two short attempts, missed a usually-automatic 50-yarder, and had an extra point blocked. Might be something to think about.

3. Now the Road:

If this team is as elite as they seem, they'll do this same thing next week in Minnesota. Just getting a close victory would prove they're only good at home.

Leave your thoughts below.

Eagles/Packers Final Prediction

My final prediction for tomorrow's Packers/Eagles game:

Score: Packers 31, Eagles 21

I've liked Mark Sanchez' play in recent weeks, but since the contest's still at Lambeau I just can't see his team winning. I think they'll make it close, but in the end, the Packers will end up emerging victorious for the second week in a row. 

Why?

Because Aaron Rodgers has been great lately and the defense has shown a lot of improvement. I expect Clay Matthews to record at least one sack, and for Green Bay to intercept at least one pass. Again, this one'll be close, but I just can't see the Packers suddenly losing on their home field.

Leave your thoughts below on how accurate you think mine are.

Packers Listed as 6 Point Favorites for Sunday's Eagles Game

The Packers have been listed as six point favorites for Sunday's Eagles game.

The Packers are coming off Sunday's 41-point blowout of the Bears, and currently sit at a perfect 4-0 at home. The Eagles, meanwhile, are 2-2 on the road. 

Green Bay was seven point favorites for last week's game against Chicago, making this line a little strange. The Eagles have too been playing well lately, beating up the Panthers Monday despite having to start Mark Sanchez.

Sanchez is also expected to play this week, something that should give the Pack the advantage if their defense can dominate again.

Should the Packers consider signing Mark Sanchez?

I know this idea sounds stupid (it probably is), but considering that Matt Flynn has yet to be re-signed and it's unlikely that the Packers will just go with that Scott Tolzein guy as their backup this season, it could actually happen. I mean, recently-released Jet Mark Sanchez, whether you like him or not, is probably the best QB currently available, as he's got two conference championship game appearances under his belt, so yea, why shouldn't the Packers at least give him a look? Sure, he's inconsistent, but remember, the chances are strong that they'll probably never have to use him. 

Tim Tebow Won't Be Traded To The Packers

Tim Tebow is headed to the Jets. The Jets gave up a 4th round pick (with a swap of a 6th rounder for a 7th rounder) which is certainly more than the Packers were probably offering (rumored to be only a 7th round pick). I'm not a fan of his, and he seemed like a poor fit in Green Bay due to his Florida ties and unconventional skills, but a young, healthy, backup quarterback with starting experience is certainly worth a 7th round pick. And I'm not surprised another team offered more.

And now Jets fans have to live through another roller coaster season with a very popular backup quarterback sitting behind a pretty unpopular starting quarterback. Except to hear calls for Tebow after every failed third down conversion by Mark Sanchez.