Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Coming off an impressive bounce-back victory, the Green Bay Packers are looking to finally exhibit the consistency of an elite team. Looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season, the Packers conclude a three-game road stretch Sunday against a St. Louis Rams club they have dominated recently. Amid criticism from media and fans alike, Green Bay (3-3) delivered a resounding 42-24 win over previously undefeated Houston on Sunday night. Aaron Rodgers went 24 of 37 for 338 yards with a team record-tying six touchdowns and no interceptions. That allowed the Packers to re-assert themselves as one the NFL's best - at least for one week. "Our team has a lot of pride," coach Mike McCarthy said. "They have never lost any confidence. I haven't seen that. I think after (Sunday) night's win, it's even stronger. "But you just turn the page and you get up and you come into work." The Packers were coming off a 30-27 loss at Indianapolis the previous week in which they blew a 21-3 second-half lead. Only time will tell whether they follow up last week's strong performance with another or suffer a letdown again. "There's such a fine line between winning and not winning," McCarthy said. "We're 3-3, and I know exactly why we're 3-3. But I (also) know how to continue to improve." One way will be to not overlook St. Louis (3-3), which Green Bay has outscored 93-34 during a three-game winning streak in the series. "You see a (St. Louis team) that had almost 500 yards of offense (during a 17-14 loss at Miami last Sunday)." McCarthy said. "So it's tough every week in this league, and you're foolish not to think so." Though the Rams are averaging just 18.3 points and 308.7 yards (28th in the NFL), they'll be facing a Green Bay defense that's suddenly banged up. D.J. Smith was lost to a season-ending knee injury last week, while fellow starting linebacker Nick Perry is also expected to be out against the Rams. Starting cornerback Sam Shields could sit with a shin injury suffered against the Texans. Green Bay still has Rodgers to lean on offensively, as he's posted a 124.5 rating while throwing for 892 yards, 13 touchdowns and two interceptions in the last three games. With receiver Greg Jennings hampered by a groin injury, James Jones has recorded six of his seven touchdown receptions in the last three contests. Rodgers has thrown for 585 yards with five TDs and a pick in two games versus St. Louis. Jones and Jordy Nelson, who combined for five touchdowns at Houston, each caught a TD in the Packers' 24-3 home win over the Rams last Oct. 16. St. Louis can move on from last week's defeat by improving to 4-0 at home. The Rams had a season-high 462 yards - 162 on the ground - against Miami but managed one touchdown and two Greg Zuerlein field goals. St. Louis has scored nine TDs - 30th in the league. "The object is to score more points than the other team," middle linebacker James Laurinaitis said. "However many yards we put up or yards we didn't allow on defense, all that, doesn't matter." The Rams' Steven Jackson is averaging 53.8 yards rushing without a TD this season, but he could be poised for a breakout game against a Green Bay team allowing 110.2 yards on the ground. Jackson has averaged 113.5 yards with a score in four games against the Packers. Copyright 2012 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Last week was a nice glimpse of the Packers of old. Let's see if they can keep it up. Edited October 25, 2012 by Vin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted October 19, 2012 lol this game is already over. 34 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted October 19, 2012 No Amendola means no shot for the Rams. Even if the defense does keep them in it, Bradford can be counted on to give the game away. 27 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 19, 2012 #Packers rule out Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji, Sam Shields and Nick Perry for Sunday's game vs. STL. It ain't over til it's over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 19, 2012 Rams will put up a decent fight but then lose. 27 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted October 19, 2012 Yikes! Bad draw for the Rams, especially after Aaron's awesome game. I smell a disaster brewing in St. Louis. 35 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 20, 2012 24-14 Packers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 20, 2012 I think that win against the Texans can be the beginning of a pretty big winning streak for the Packers. I think they win this one pretty easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 20, 2012 Four Green Bay Packers were ruled "out" for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams, including wide receiver Greg Jennings, who will miss a third straight game with a groin injury. This is will be the fourth game Jennings will miss this season, costing him $100,000 in "per game active" roster bonuses. In addition to Jennings, nose tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) and first round outside linebacker Nick Perry (knee) were ruled "out". Aaron Rodgers, whose calf landed him on the injury, practiced fully on Thursday and Friday and is "probable" along with Jermichael Finley (shoulder). As expected, the Rams will be without wide receiver Danny Amendola (shoulder) and left tackle Rodger Saffold (knee). Wayne Hunter, Saffold's replacement, is "questionable" with a back injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 21, 2012 Rams declared LT Wayne Hunter, LT Rodger Saffold, QB Austin Davis, WR Danny Amendola, RB Terrance Ganaway, LB Mario Haggan and DT Matt Conrath inactive for Week 7 against the Packers. Joseph Barksdale will make his first career start at left tackle in place of Hunter and Saffold. It's exceedingly poor news for a team tasked with slowing down NFC sacks leader Clay Matthews. Barksdale is going to need all the help he can get if Sam Bradford is to have any shot at staying upright. Shelley Smith will also be making his first career start at left guard. Chris Givens is again starting in place of Amendola. Packers declared WR Greg Jennings, RCB Sam Shields, NT B.J. Raji, RB Johnny White, LB Nick Perry, TE D.J. Williams and G Greg Van Roten inactive for Week 7 against the Rams. It's a laundry list of notable players for perhaps the league's most banged-up team, but no real surprises. Solid rookie Casey Hayward will get the start in place of Shields, while Davon House (shoulder) will make his 2012 debut. Perry and D.J. Smith's absences leave huge voids in the Packers' linebacker corps. Fourth on the depth chart behind Alex Green, James Starks and John Kuhn, White isn't expected to contribute outside of special teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 21, 2012 38 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 21, 2012 So many injuries... I really want to see Casey Hayward and Davon House step up in place of Sam Shields today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 21, 2012 Rams D line is so fucking awesome.. lmao. Robert Quinn, Chris Long, Michael Brockers? Almost cheating. Anyway Zuerlin (spell fail) hit a 50 yarder. Rodgers came back on the next drive and hit Jordy for a 52 yard catch on an offsides penalty and quickly found the endzone. 7 - 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 21, 2012 WOW. Packers onside kick after that touchdown... Gutsy call, but we recover! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 21, 2012 Especially early and on the road. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 21, 2012 TJ Lang looks like a high school LG lol..Micheal Brockers raping him so hard.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 21, 2012 Rams don't convert on 4th and 2 inside the Packers 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 21, 2012 Zuerlein hits a 43 yarder.. 10-6 Packers.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 21, 2012 ha, I'll take those two FGs by Z (fan team) with a Packers lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 21, 2012 ha, I'll take those two FGs by Z (fan team) with a Packers lead. That works for me,too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 21, 2012 Rams D is pretty underrated. They're doing a very nice job against an explosive Packers offense who just tore up the Texans last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 21, 2012 Their D line is nasty..Robert Quinn,Chris Long,Micheal Brockers..Packers O line has many problems with those guys.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
