Week 1: Packers Shocked Many Last Night!

(Warning, non-.NET posting)

Packers Week 1 - GREAT WIN!

What a game last night!  After a completely mediocre turnout each and every week of the pre-season, my Packers did an amazing job last night, beating the Panthers on their own turf, 24-14.  My thoughts on the game...

Offense:  A-  Ahman is a stud, and again, carried the load last night - with 3 TDs (2 on the ground, 1 in the air).  Favre was efficient, but the receivers seemed a little out of it (timing patterns need more work?).  The TEs looked great, and didn't drop a pass.  The O-Line looked amazing, and I hope they remain healthy througout the season.

Defense:  A  BLITZ BLITZ BLITZ.  Man, what an aggresive showing from the defense.  I think they blitz'ed more last night then all of last season!  Let's hope Grady Jackson isn't seriously hurt - there are big expectations from him this year.  The secondary still gave up too many 8-15 yard passes.  Rookie Carroll had a bad game, causing many penalties, and completely missing his assignment of Mohammad, giving Carolina an easy TD.

Special Teams:  B  Good coverage, and didn't surrender many long returns all night.   Rookie punter BJ was benched for the night, but I thought that his replacement was OK, but not great.  He had a few line-drives.

Bring on Chicago!  Cheeseheads, let's hope that the Defense didn't show the NFL everything they had (i.e. more tricks left in their bag!)

Cheers,
Scott