2011 NFL Season Kickoff: New Orleans Saints @ Green Bay Packers

[Chrisksaint]

About that time. Been looking forward to this game for a long time.

Is it thursday yet?

[ProfessaPackMan]

I already know what to expect if we lose(in the media of course):

"Well maybe if the Packers held some get togethers like the Saints did, they wouldn't have lost".

Not that it's gonna get [Emmitt Smith]blowed up[/Emmitt Smith]but just something to expect.

This has the makings of a 27-24ish game I will say though.

[ubernoob]

The only game I saw of the Saints was the Texans game. They didn't look too impressive in that one, from what I remember.

Rodgers looks like he hit midseason form. I expect a strong showing from both offenses. I think the packers defense outperforming the Saints D is the key to this one.

I like our chances, but what a game to start the season with.

Go Pack Go.

[Feared]

I think it will be a good game but I'm expecting the Packers to win this. Since the NFL went to these Thursday Night season openers the Home team has never lost.

I do believe the Saints are struggling a bit at the Defensive End spot. Will Smith is suspended for 2 games, and Jeff Charleston is banged up. So that leaves Turk McBride, and Rookie Cameron Jordan as the likely starters. If the Saints are forced to blitz they better get there or I see Rodgers having a huge night.

[Chrisksaint]

Forced to blitz? Gregg Williams would blitz on every down if he could. With our secondary blitzing is very prevalent to force hurried decisions or bad throws to give them more chances for turnovers.

I like the Saints chances of walking out with a win, they seem to be money in primetime and i believe the defense will make enough plays to scrape out a close win

[da ThRONe]

Love it when the season opens up on my birthday!

Would be nice to get the W as a present, but I don't feel good about this game at all. I'm picking the Pack 34-20. Atleast I drafted GB defense in my fantasy league(which I'm now hooked on the before the season even started. Which takes me from lame to mega lame).

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by da ThRONe

Love it when the season opens up on my birthday! Would be nice to get the W as a present, but I don't feel good about this game at all. I'm picking the Pack 34-20. Atleast I drafted GB defense in my fantasy league(which I'm now hooked on the before the season even started. Which takes me from lame to mega lame).

Happy early Bday man.

I know it sucks having to watch an NFL Game at 5:30 in the afternoon over there man LOL.

Anyway, if our O-Line shows up, Pack by 14.

If they don't, Saints by 7.

[da ThRONe]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

Happy early Bday man. I know it sucks having to watch an NFL Game at 5:30 in the afternoon over there man LOL. Anyway, if our O-Line shows up, Pack by 14. If they don't, Saints by 7.

Thanks Pack.

I'm concerned about our pass rush. With Brown cut(not crying over that) and Smith suspended I don't know where the pressure is going to come from? Hopefully Jordan lives up to his 1st round selection, but that may be asking to much from a rookie.