Live game blog: Packers vs. Eagles

Join Tom Silverstein for updates, analysis and discussion as the Green Bay Packers host the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field.

3rd & 7 37yd

Any idea of the offense worked on 3rd and short plays, they need it.

by Caber 9/27/2019 12:06:05 AM
They work on it every week.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:06:09 AM
Doing awesome, ready to rock and roll!

by Beckpackerfan 9/27/2019 12:06:12 AM
Rodgers: midlife crisis or truly not digging the offensive scheme?

by Miltonsmom 9/27/2019 12:06:17 AM
I don't think it's either. I think he's used to doing things a different way and he's trying to find a happy medium between the system he used to run and the new system. It's possible there is no happy medium.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:07:01 AM
Tom - Mr. Butler has been off the hook the past few weeks with the Xs and Os analysis; it was so great to see him admit that part of it is the talent on the backend. What a great series of videos that has been. I can't thank you enough as a fan of the game to see him go at the board and hear the phrases that he uses. You ain't so bad yourself for a media guy.

by Dan V. 9/27/2019 12:07:11 AM
Thanks!

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:07:18 AM
the blog is back thanks tom for letting us vent

by griffx 9/27/2019 12:07:19 AM
tom, been lots of chatter about GB needing rodgers to play at an mvp level to win. my opinion is that as long as the defense continues to play well, the GB offense can be like a very productive version of MN's offense, but with a very competent qb that will actually make the throws that open up. curious what you think.

by tom 9/27/2019 12:07:29 AM
I posed that on the podcast this week. But I also wondered, how good could they be if they really opened up the offense and Rodgers took more chances. He has a good defense to back him up, so maybe tearing it loose wouldn't be such a bad idea.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:08:23 AM
Nice article on Daryl Colledge. First class guy

by JR Dallas Wisconsin 9/27/2019 12:08:26 AM
Whoooooo’s House? Tom’s House! You own that reporters box Tom! Thank you for the blog!

by Leo 9/27/2019 12:08:30 AM
How lucky are we of the Packer Planet? When the league wants to celebrate their first 100 years, they make 2 of the first 4 weeks the national games for the Green and Gold. Ain't gonna lie I want this win bad

by Dan V. 9/27/2019 12:08:42 AM
Packers haven't starte 4-0 since 2011 when they went 15-1

by Jerry K 9/27/2019 12:08:45 AM
Tom- if Rodgers has another blah game- and he says I have to play better. Can you ask him why it’s been a year of him saying the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Brody 9/27/2019 12:08:52 AM
I'll try.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:08:55 AM
Lombardi was asked how many black players do you have? The Coach answered "I don't know, they're all Green Bay Packers".

by Brown Right 31 Wedge on 2 -... 9/27/2019 12:09:11 AM
Tom, maybe we surprise the Eagles and utilize the TE position tonight?

by Big Dave 9/27/2019 12:09:24 AM
How about using Danny Vitale more?

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:09:33 AM
Jim Schwartz might have been washed up as an HC in Detroit... he took his NFC North knowledge and D-Coordinator expertise to Buffalo and beat EVERY NFC North team the one year he was in Buffalo. He will have the Eagles D ready to play against Rodgers.

by Eric in California 9/27/2019 12:09:46 AM
I wonder if the Packers go 4-man rush tonight and see if that's enough to pressure this young QB and cover their receivers - or if they try to confuse the QB with an assortment of blitzes. I don't think he's much of an escape artist, I fear his arm more than his legs. Your thoughts Tom

by Dan V. 9/27/2019 12:10:09 AM
I think they'll mix it up. I would guess they'll play a lot with Adrian Amos in the box instead of B.J. Goodson. But a lot depends on how Doug Pederson uses his personnel.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:10:53 AM
Good evening Ned! Hows the weather at Lambeau?

by Quinton 9/27/2019 12:10:59 AM
Beautiful night. The flags are barely moving.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:11:10 AM
Is this best QB we facin this year?

by SerbPacker 9/27/2019 12:11:17 AM
So far.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:11:19 AM
Tom Do you think Mike McCarthy will coach in the NFL again?

by The Big Dude 9/27/2019 12:11:23 AM
I do.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:11:25 AM
A big difference I've noticed is unlike previous few seasons we dont have an injured player every series or two. Reality? Coincidence? More than that?
Knock on wood.

by FredCO 9/27/2019 12:11:36 AM
They have changed some of their routines and they don't practice as long as McCarthy did. Perhaps that's the secret.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:12:01 AM
What happened to the slot receiver position? No confidence in Geronimo?

by Larry 9/27/2019 12:12:05 AM
Allison is not a slot receiver in this offense. He's a long-strider. He belongs outside where he can run deep routes and use his size. He's not quick enough to be in the slot.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:12:46 AM
Tom, when did Kumerow hurt his shoulder? Is this the same shoulder as last year?

by MyotherbrotherDaryl 9/27/2019 12:12:51 AM
Last year was more of a chest injury. I think he hurt it in the Minnesota game, but haven't heard any specifics.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:13:11 AM
Go Pack Go - No negativity tonight. We're going kick their .... !!!

by Brown Right 31 Wedge on 2 -... 9/27/2019 12:13:14 AM
Was interesting to see last week that the 2-back Pro Set wasn't used against the Broncos, when it was so productive against the Vikes. I think 30 and 33 are as key to winning as any of the receivers, except for Adams. Do you think they didn't play it last week because of the Broncos' D?

by Dan V. 9/27/2019 12:13:32 AM
They were probably trying to change things up. I think that was specifically for the Vikings because they were low on defensive backs and were hoping they'd try to cover Jones with a linebacker. They might try it tonight because the Eagles are short at CB, too.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:14:17 AM
Hi Tom, Thanks again for blog. Looking forward to the commentary!

by Scott 9/27/2019 12:14:20 AM
Tom I think this team is a year away gutey having one more offseason to address the offensive side of the ball your thoughts

by griffx 9/27/2019 12:14:25 AM
Probably. But he might be able to address it this year. The trade deadline isn't until November.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:14:46 AM
Tom, if Pack wins tonight you have to pick against them until they lose one. It isn't crazy if it works.

by Big Dave 9/27/2019 12:14:56 AM
Tom, Does 3-0 makes for more positive comments on the blog?

by NW Wis Badger 9/27/2019 12:15:03 AM
Not at all. Some of the most negative comments I got were early in the last week. I am trying harder from now on to keep this to intelligent comments and less venting.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:15:41 AM
Tom, Zach Ertz is an excellent TE. How do the Packers stop him?

by Steve H 9/27/2019 12:15:48 AM
Use Darnell Savage to cover him. He's been pretty good when covering tight ends.

by Tom Silverstein 9/27/2019 12:16:07 AM