The Lions game feels as important as they come. In a season without much of an identity, we may finally get an answer as to whether a Super Bowl is a realistic possibility. Can our offense (and LaFleur) come into their own and play to win, instead of playing not to lose?
While much of this is narrative, the game will have a significant impact on the NFC North race and, consequently, the shape of the conference's playoff field. Green Bay can put itself back in the driver's seat for the division crown and a more favorable postseason path, and that's what matters here.
A win doesn't automatically make the Packers "real," and a loss doesn't necessarily make them "fake." That's how the Sports Shouting programs will talk about the matchup, even if the actual game doesn't play out that neatly.
No one game (yet) will determine whether we get to the Super Bowl, but if we lay another offensive egg in Detroit, or our defense is exposed, I wouldn't like our chances of getting there. It's week 13, not week 3.
If you're asking about him not traveling with the team in Week 11, I don't yet have a clear answer. We looked into whether this was another Romeo Doubs-type situation. Either that's not the case, or we haven't talked to someone yet who has said so.
Otherwise, I don't think a ton has changed with him. For the most part, Christian Watson's return hasn't eaten into his snaps as much as one might have thought. The drips have largely come when the Packers' game plan involved fewer receivers on the field (like this past week when they went heavy often, including Darian Kinnard as an extra O-lineman).
On offense, Heath is basically what he has been during most of his time in Green Bay: a tertiary receiver whose main contribution is blocking.
I think Thursday is a realistic target for Jayden Reed, even if it's not guaranteed. By opening up his practice window last Friday, the Packers signaled their intentions. They didn't have real practices on Monday or Tuesday, so getting him work last Friday was meaningful in a way that opening his practice window to start this week wouldn't have been.
As for the other part of your question, Reed's return should affect the offense on multiple fronts. In terms of structure, he can reprise his role as the slot/fly-motion player. That should allow Matthew Golden to see more work as a boundary receiver, which better fits his skill set. Reed also provides the ability to create yards after the catch, something the passing game has lacked since Tucker Kraft's injury. Reed can't replicate that exactly, but the Packers can manufacture ways to get the ball in his hands in the short and intermediate areas and reasonably expect him to produce more out of those touches.
Thank you. I remember one awesome catch he had earlier this year coming down the sideline and keeping both feet down before his body went out of bounds. But I guess that’s all it is…one great catch! If it’s another Doubs-type situaion, I say be glad you’re on a contending team and a great organization.
Go Pack, Go?
Because of the comma, I read this like it was stated by Arnold Schwarzenegger:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArv_1YuwQM
The Lions game feels as important as they come. In a season without much of an identity, we may finally get an answer as to whether a Super Bowl is a realistic possibility. Can our offense (and LaFleur) come into their own and play to win, instead of playing not to lose?
While much of this is narrative, the game will have a significant impact on the NFC North race and, consequently, the shape of the conference's playoff field. Green Bay can put itself back in the driver's seat for the division crown and a more favorable postseason path, and that's what matters here.
A win doesn't automatically make the Packers "real," and a loss doesn't necessarily make them "fake." That's how the Sports Shouting programs will talk about the matchup, even if the actual game doesn't play out that neatly.
No one game (yet) will determine whether we get to the Super Bowl, but if we lay another offensive egg in Detroit, or our defense is exposed, I wouldn't like our chances of getting there. It's week 13, not week 3.
What has happened to Malik Heath?
If you're asking about him not traveling with the team in Week 11, I don't yet have a clear answer. We looked into whether this was another Romeo Doubs-type situation. Either that's not the case, or we haven't talked to someone yet who has said so.
Otherwise, I don't think a ton has changed with him. For the most part, Christian Watson's return hasn't eaten into his snaps as much as one might have thought. The drips have largely come when the Packers' game plan involved fewer receivers on the field (like this past week when they went heavy often, including Darian Kinnard as an extra O-lineman).
On offense, Heath is basically what he has been during most of his time in Green Bay: a tertiary receiver whose main contribution is blocking.
When will Jayden Reed play again and how will that change our play style?
I think Thursday is a realistic target for Jayden Reed, even if it's not guaranteed. By opening up his practice window last Friday, the Packers signaled their intentions. They didn't have real practices on Monday or Tuesday, so getting him work last Friday was meaningful in a way that opening his practice window to start this week wouldn't have been.
As for the other part of your question, Reed's return should affect the offense on multiple fronts. In terms of structure, he can reprise his role as the slot/fly-motion player. That should allow Matthew Golden to see more work as a boundary receiver, which better fits his skill set. Reed also provides the ability to create yards after the catch, something the passing game has lacked since Tucker Kraft's injury. Reed can't replicate that exactly, but the Packers can manufacture ways to get the ball in his hands in the short and intermediate areas and reasonably expect him to produce more out of those touches.
Update: Jayden Reed is ruled out for Thanksgiving. He'll have to wait until at least Week 14 to return.
With a 17 to 7 score, I just watched the Lions move down the field to score before the half. It was looking pretty good for us before that.
Thank you. I remember one awesome catch he had earlier this year coming down the sideline and keeping both feet down before his body went out of bounds. But I guess that’s all it is…one great catch! If it’s another Doubs-type situaion, I say be glad you’re on a contending team and a great organization.