skins island connection Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 When: Sunday December 8th 1:00 p.m. Where: the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field { in my dark raspy voice } This Sunday, the Redskins travel up to Green Bay to take on the Packers, in a game that may be more of a wet game than a frozen snowy one. The Redskins are 16-20-1 all time, and are 3-2 in the last 5, but 4-6 in their last 10 games against the Packers. Offensively, the Packers are ranked 11th in points, 22nd in yds, 13th passing and 19th in rushing. Defensively, they are ranked 14th in points, 28th in yds, 22nd against the pass and 25th against the rush. hmmm... This past Sunday, the Packers easily handled the maligned New York Giants 31-13 in a game where one minute the field was visible, the next it was blanketed in snow, which seemed to favor GB. QB Aaron Rodgers has the Packers sitting at 9-3, battling for their division, but are 2-2 in their last 4 games, lose, then win, then lose, then win, Rodgers has his favorite target Davante Adams, along with Allen Lazard, Geronimo Allison and Jimmy Graham, who has lost a few steps but is still a weapon to deal with. RB Aaron Jones isn't lighting the field on fire, but he does have the home field advantage. and GB has been getting away from the running game and look to get back on track. Defensively, an old friend Preston Smith will be eagerly awaiting the Redskin offense, and has been having a good year. But the run defense woes continue to plague the Packers as they are ranked 25th against the rush, which seemingly should play right into the heart of the Redskins offense. The Redskins went to Carolina and pulled off an upset win against a struggling Panther team 29-21. QB Dewayne Haskins showed some signs of improvement. as he led the Redskins to a win, but it was the running game that stole the show. RB Guise had his best day as a Redskin, and an older but still very dangerous Adrian Peterson showed he still has the tools to do the job as they combined for 228 yds and 3 TDs. This was what many had envisioned the team would be, a very good running team. Defensively, the Redskins fell behind early 14-0, and the tvs were being turned off, beer cans thrown and cursing was often { ok that was just me } but the defense stayed together and began working as a unit; it helped that Panther QB Allen began to struggle and before we knew it the score balanced out until the 4th qtr when the Redskins opened up a 2 TD lead. The Panthers made a late drive to try and possibly tie the game, but on 4th down deep in Redskins territory, QB Allen scrambled back and lost his composure as the Redskin defense clamped down, causing a fumble that would essentially seal the victory. So, this Sunday, once again the Redskins are big road dogs going up to Lambeau. The pipe dreams of somehow in a miraculous turn of events leading the Redskins to an NFC East title are faint, but some are holding out for hope. Personally I think that the 'hope' that's being referred to is something that is rolled up in a small piece of paper, licked, lit and inhaled, a lot, but hey, its the NFL, why not? { believe, that is }. The Packers have far more to lose than the Redskins do, which could play to the Redskins advantage. GBs inability to stop the run plays to the Redskins strength, so logic would dictate that the Packers would focus on stopping the run, which would open up the passing game, and if Haskins can maintain his composure he could possibly have a career day, but it all rides on the play calling. Look for this game to be higher scoring than most believe. It could end up being a very entertaining aerial game, but composure is absolute key in this game. When the dust settles and the cheese whiz can empties, the Redskins put up a 59 minute dogfight, but lose the game in the final minutes. Final score: Redskins 30 Packers 34 First correct score prediction wins a new Redskins cap, beanie or golf towel. So, good luck and as always, G O S K I N S ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Redskins: 17 Packers: 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I think this ends up as one of those games where Haskins's progress or lack thereof will be seen as more important than the final score. That said, even an improved Haskins is likely not enough to beat a Packers team that is looking to lock up a prime playoff spot. Packers 31 Redskins 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 The Cheeseheads 34 Guice & AP 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playaction2Sanders Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Im actually excited about this game. If our two headed monster can maintain I don't see why we can't give GB a run for their money..Its December, the run game dominates the winter time. I say this game is closer than some expect. We lead through most of the game 13-7 . But GB will figure it out. GB 20 Wash 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Just to blow our minds. Redskins 24 Green Bay 18 If our minds don't get blown Green Bay 42 Redskins 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csup Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Packers 38 Redskins 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Did I read that the forecast was fixing to be sleet and snow? If it is, I like our chances to at the least give them heck of a ground battle and run for their money. Be getting ahead of ourselves to expect to go into 'Title Town' and come away with the W given the current levels/ injuries of both teams. As much as I hope and pray we do. So long as there's continued growth and progress with this young group, regardless of the final score. That's all you can ask. I'll err on a Packers win. With the Redskins pushing them all the way. Let's say 30-24. Here's hoping I'm DEAD wrong and the 'Skins ride the past two weeks confidence and momentum to 3 straight. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 This is shaping into one of those super ugly, they dont take us seriously type upset games. Everything should point to them clown pounding us, and as is per Redskins tradition, we win at least one of those a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny21 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I think Rodgers carves up our secondary even with the weather. Also see us turning the ball over once or twice. 27-16 Packers Would love for Haskins to have a bit of a statement game though (and our ground game to perform well again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 No part of me thinks we will beat the Packers. And while it's kinda fun to run with the idea of the Skins actually winning the division after such a horrendous start to the season, I'm expecting that to come to a crashing halt Thursday night when the Cowboys beat the Bears. But until then, we got 2 more days of stress-free delusion lol...so: Skins 23 Packers 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePackisback Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 We lost to you guys last year. That was a tough loss but great for you all to watch. Peterson destroyed us I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goskins10 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ThePackisback said: We lost to you guys last year. That was a tough loss but great for you all to watch. Peterson destroyed us I remember. But you have a better team this year. We probably have a little more talent than we did last year but not the organization. You guys should win this going away. I always want the Redskins to win but I will not be that upset if you win. I like the Packers. Have to be honest though, if you play NO in the playoffs I will be rooting for them. I went to Purdue and have met Drew Brees a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Preston Smith gets 3 sacks. Moreau gets another INT on a tipped ball. McLaurin bounces back with a 100+ yard game. Packers 27-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePackisback Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 We've lost the last 2 times to the Skins. That stings a little lol. You destroyed us on SNF in 2016 too. We were 10-6 that year and went on to the NFC Championship game only to get blown out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Last year vs the Pack was a dominant win by Alex and the Skins. But four (2 outside of QB & Location) key areas from last year's win are different and could impact it: 1. Obviously Haskins at QB vs. Smith. Just stating that one first. 2. 61% of the passing yardage went through Reed and Davis, this year we have Sprinkle. 3. Green Bay had no pass rush. This year, that's a huge strength and could really effect the passing game, with a rookie QB. 4. This is going to be in GB, not DC. Why the Skins have a chance. 1. The Eagles and Chargers (2 of the 3 losses for the Pack) ran the ball up and down. Gordon/Eckeler and Howard/Sanders...lets do another 2 headed monster. 2. For the Skins to win, Haskins has to put some pieces together. He needs to connect on a few big plays, one being a TD. I think he's ready to do that. But I know the Skins are on a roll. I DONT want it to stop, but the pessimist in me is looming large. I'm probably throwing $25 on the game for the Skins to cover the spread but I think Pack win: 33-24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichmondRedskin88 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 38-13 Packers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoshuaj Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Skins 24-20 screw a draft pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 If the 'Skins running game is beasting it up out there, then it is possible to keep the game close for a couple quarters, maybe even through three, the problem is Washington has not shown the ability under Haskins to be able to score with any kind of urgency or quickness in the event they get down by 10. If the game starts out 0-14 like it did against the Panthers, the Packers aren't going to self destruct and let the 'Skins hang around. For this to be a win the 'Skins have to use ball control, top, & end drives with TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Packers 26 Redskins 19 We keep it close but ultimately Rodgers makes the plays Haskins can't yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakedtater1 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Redskins 24 Coming back on a positive note apologizing to you guys and embracing the pack is back with a hug! Packers 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veteranskinsfan Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 If weather is a factor then I see a close game. But Skins lose 27-21. Hope the team continues to show improvement. If it comes down to a field goal then I like our kicker to get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmuss1 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Packers - 31 Redskins - 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Redskins win run to victory again unfortunately. Redskins 24 Packers 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profusion Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Butts getting kicked this week, alas. Packers 28 Redskins 9 Another 50 pages of vigorous debate get added to the Haskins thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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