Live game blog: Packers vs. Texans

Join Tom Silverstein for lively discussion and Q&A during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field.

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In the interest of full disclosure, I am not present at Lambeau Field today due to a personal issue. However, I'm watching it on TV and will answer all your questions and provide as much insight as possible. Michael Cohen will be providing updates from the press box so we should be covered. Thanks, Tom.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:32:37 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Hi everyone, welcome to the JSOnline and PackersNews live blog of the Packers-Texans game from Lambeau Field.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:33:14 PM
Hi Tom! Thanks for doing this! Nothing like December football! Will the snow be a factor today?

by Stan Z 12/4/2016 5:33:23 PM
It's got to be. Maybe the Packers are more used to the weather, but I've found it's really just the toughest-minded teams that do the best in the worst conditions. The Texans run the ball well and that's a good start in December football, as McCarthy likes to call it. The Packers have a huge advantage at quarterback and that's what they have to exploit.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:34:58 PM
Sorry to hear that Tom, We all hope everything is well with you and your family.

by John 12/4/2016 5:35:02 PM
We are doing well and I hope to be back in the press box next week for Seattle.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:35:40 PM
SILVERSTEIN RULES !

by PackerBacker50 12/4/2016 5:35:44 PM
Tom, last time we saw this field, the grounds crew messed it up, the conditions are going to be bad today but was there any new discovery from what happened to the field vs Indy? Also, hope all is well with you personally.

by Rob 12/4/2016 5:35:52 PM
Thanks. The Packers claimed the slipperiness was due to high humidity and then the warmth that created a dew on the field. Since it was an early game, part of the field was in the shade and didn't dry up. That's what they say. CBS reported they sprayed something on the field, but the Packers said that was not a factor. We'll see how it goes today.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:37:39 PM
When watching at home, do you turn off the sound? :)

by Stan Z 12/4/2016 5:37:41 PM
That's a great question. I've never watched one from home. This is my first missed regular season game in 27 years. I'm not sure whether I should or not.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:38:14 PM
If I can figure out how to post a poll on here, I will.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:39:13 PM
by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:40:23 PM
by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:40:23 PM
Hi Tom! That makes 2 of us not at the game. So, hello from warm and sunny Florida. Big day for our ground game and Defense due to weather?

by FMCH 12/4/2016 5:41:48 PM
Tom
First game with coffe as high priority

by Mike 12/4/2016 5:41:51 PM
I went espresso this morning. I'm ready!

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:42:04 PM
PackerNews should have a contest or a drawing. At the end of the season, the winning ticket gets to Fire Ted Thompson...What do you think?

by GRIDIRONCoach 12/4/2016 5:42:10 PM
Tom, do you know was Trevor Davis a healthy scratch?

by John 12/4/2016 5:42:13 PM
He's just not ready to play. They thought they could take advantage of his speed, but he's not physically ready to be a factor yet. He needs an off-season of weight training. After muffing that punt, they lost a lot of confidence in him. I think it's probably best to let him watch from the sideline for now.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:43:39 PM
Tom, thanks as always. Do you think Ryan and Mathews will be effective considering the injuries?

by Jaker 12/4/2016 5:43:53 PM
I think Matthews will be more effective playing outside than if he were playing inside. But that shoulder is not going to be an easy thing to play through. I wouldn't be surprised if they severely limit his snaps, maybe just play him on third downs. Ryan hasn't been out that long so he should be OK from a football conditioning standpoint. But how well he's running on that ankle will be the key.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:45:02 PM
You're lucky... No Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

by Glen from Cincinnati 12/4/2016 5:45:07 PM
Tom, if you have the volume up, you can hear all the crazy stuff they say.

by OkiePack 12/4/2016 5:45:08 PM
Thanks for blogging, as always Tom - I guess I needn't wish for soft chairs and warm espresso today. But hey - here's my question and it's really important: why is Rodgers wearing two different colored shoes? Is he backing up Schum today??

by Joe Creitz 12/4/2016 5:45:17 PM
It's charitable Sunday in the NFL. Players are allowed to wear different color cleats to promote different charities. Wait until you see Davante Adams' cleats.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:46:03 PM
Tom: Hope all is well. The blog is not more important than you and your family

by PackerBacker50 12/4/2016 5:46:09 PM
Thank you.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:46:17 PM
Does GB control their destiny? Win out and Detroit loses final to GB

by RobKeg 12/4/2016 5:46:23 PM
Only if the Lions lose today and the Packers win. Then they would control their own destiney.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:48:05 PM
Tom, did you bring your snowshoes for the trip home?

by Oink 12/4/2016 5:49:27 PM
Man, I might need skies.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:49:40 PM
Tom

Will you have a different perspective watching on ????

by Mike 12/4/2016 5:49:57 PM
Very different. I like to see the big picture when I watch the game. I'll miss not being able to see the secondary and what coverages are being played. But I think I'll be able to still recognize a lot of things.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:50:35 PM
Gooooooooooooo Saints!

by PackerBacker50 12/4/2016 5:50:37 PM
pack D looked more solid with Clay in the middle. I know the reasoning but the Coaxhes rationales this year are high pad level

by old Pete 12/4/2016 5:50:42 PM
I think he's better in the middle, too. But he can't play there with a bum shoulder.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:51:16 PM
Tom, what's your internet speed at home? Pushing at least a Gig?

by PackerSteve 12/4/2016 5:51:18 PM
Not fast enough!

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:51:22 PM
Tom, true or false: Roger's hamstring will actually help the passing game today.

by PackerSteve 12/4/2016 5:51:35 PM
True.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:51:37 PM
Tom

I don't need a Packers melt down I'm still not recovered from the Badgers

by Mike 12/4/2016 5:51:41 PM
Tom, I hope all is well with you. I suggest you listen to radio with TV muted, since it will be ahead of TV. Give you time to start writing your blog entries. How will the cold affect the gimpy hamstrings - Rodgers and Matthews?

by MJ 12/4/2016 5:51:50 PM
That's another good question. Those guys are going to have to stay warm on the sideline and continually stretch. I'm sure the trainers know a lot more than I do about what it takes to stay warm, but the cold weather is not going to help.

by Tom Silverstein 12/4/2016 5:53:31 PM
Lot a what ifs if we win out....let's just focus on this one today....and maybe the Lions!

by Ben 12/4/2016 5:53:52 PM