The Packers responded from a
disappointing loss to the
Cowboys with a blowout win over
the Raiders. Green Bay got a
balanced effort en route to
winning the NFC North title.
Brett Favre had two touchdown
passes, Ryan Grant added a score
and Will Blackmon reached the
end zone on a punt return and
fumble recovery.
The Packers assured an end to
their two-year absence from the
postseason with the victory.
RAIDERS: Coach Lane
Kiffin has all but broadcast his
intentions to the Packers -- run
the ball, stay in manageable
down-and-distance situations and
play eight defenders in the box
to stop the Packers from running
with Ryan Grant. That puts the
Raiders in a tough position --
having to deal with QB Brett
Favre in his own environment.
It's the lesser of two evils,
because Favre would be even
better if the Packers are
successful on the ground...FULL
STORY
PACKERS:
With a division title to be had,
heavily favored Green Bay might
have to grind out a bounce-back
victory after being humbled by
the Cowboys last week. Brett
Favre's bruised throwing elbow,
coupled with the potential for
some harsh weather, could mean a
bigger role for emerging HB Ryan
Grant.
If the Packers expect to
advance deep in the playoffs,
they'll need an effective
running game that they can turn
to when throwing the football in
January becomes treacherous.
This is an ideal time to pound
away because Oakland has a
run-challenged defense...FULL
STORY
Raiders ready
for chilly reception
at Lambeau Field
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If
they can, it will
mean a return to the
playoffs, as the
Packers will
clinch the NFC North
with a victory or a
loss by Detroit on
Sunday. But
Raiders...
