ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 25, 2012 The Green Bay Packers are optimistic they have enough depth in the secondary to compensate for the loss of Charles Woodson, and they have few worries on the other side of the ball with a red-hot Aaron Rodgers guiding their passing attack. The offensively challenged Jacksonville Jaguars have much bigger problems. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert hopes to play, but Maurice Jones-Drew definitely won't Sunday as Jacksonville visits Lambeau Field, where the Packers have won 15 of their last 16 regular-season games. The 36-year-old Woodson broke his left clavicle in last week's 30-20 victory over St. Louis -- the same injury he suffered in Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV win over Pittsburgh -- and the former NFL defensive player of the year is expected to miss at least six weeks. "Obviously, Charles is a leader. He's been a very productive guy on the field and that's the way you develop into a leader. I think there's an awful lot of respect for him," defensive coordinator Dom Capers said. "Now, we've got to have some other guys step up and produce." Green Bay believes it has solid contributors to replace Woodson for the time being. Capers said Morgan Burnett, Jerron McMillian and M.D. Jennings will see increased playing time. "That's one of the reasons our first six draft picks (this year) were on defense. You have to have someone to turn to," Capers said. "One thing about youth is they have a lot of energy. There are a few bumps in the road because they haven't seen the things Charles Woodson has seen, but they improve as you go along." It doesn't appear the Packers (4-3) will have much trouble stopping the Jaguars' offense no matter who is on the field. Jacksonville (1-5) is averaging an NFL-worst 235.8 yards per game and blew a 14-point second-half lead in last week's 26-23 overtime loss at Oakland. It didn't help that Jones-Drew sprained his left foot on the first play of the game and Gabbert reportedly suffered a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder in the first half. Jones-Drew will be out Sunday and possibly longer, and Rashad Jennings will start in his place. Jennings rushed 21 times for 44 yards and a touchdown versus the Raiders. Gabbert was suited up for practice Wednesday, and the QB said he expects to face Green Bay. If Gabbert can't go, Chad Henne would start after going 9 for 20 for 71 yards while being sacked three times in relief last week. "We were very inept in a lot of the things we did. A lot of frustrating things offensively," coach Mike Mularkey said. "We've got to protect (the quarterback) obviously better. He had some chances finally to throw the ball down the field and (Henne) got real clean runners right at him where he had no chance. "It's hard to give a guy a grade when the protection is not up to the standards that we need to win." It seems like a stretch to think the Jaguars will have any better luck protecting whomever is under center Sunday. The Packers lead the NFL with 24 sacks. Green Bay's passing attack, meanwhile, is in good hands with Rodgers, who has completed 71.4 percent of his passes while throwing 16 touchdowns and only two interceptions over his last four games. He finished 30 of 37 for 342 yards and three TDs -- two to Randall Cobb -- in last week's win. "Winning is fun," said Jordy Nelson, who caught eight passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. "That's why we play games. It's great to win back-to-back games, it sounds great to say that for the first time this year, but we've got to stack success." The Packers' ground game hasn't nearly been as explosive, and suffered a hit with an injury to Cedric Benson on Oct. 7 in a loss at Indianapolis. Alex Green ran 20 times for only 35 yards last week and is averaging 2.4 yards per carry in his two starts. Jacksonville, though, ranks 29th against the run. It's allowing 147.3 yards per game -- 29th in the league -- despite holding Oakland to 69 last week. The Jaguars have lost 11 of their last 13 road games, which doesn't bode well for facing a Packers team that has lost only one regular-season home game in two years -- a 30-22 defeat to San Francisco in Week 1. Jacksonville won 28-25 on Dec. 19, 2004, in the only meeting in Green Bay. The teams have split four all-time matchups. Possibly without Gabbert, and def. without MJD, the Jags are thin in the playmaker department. Green Bay should take care of business here and also end the interesting all-time split between these two teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 25, 2012 A picture of Robert Ferguson? Yikes. lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) A picture of Robert Ferguson? Yikes. lmao That's what happens when we come into your place. You don't want any of this. Edited October 25, 2012 by Vin 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 26, 2012 lmao...Jags gon' whoop dat Packer ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 26, 2012 That's what happens when we come into your place. You don't want any of this. Haha. I actually loved the guy.. It just seems like forever ago that he was on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 26, 2012 So... Greg Jennings is confirmed OUT with his surgery. And now Jordy Nelson was taken out of practice yesterday with a hamstring. Also won't practice today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted October 26, 2012 You know what that means. 60 10 HA. 10 42 (Randall Cobb show is officially on.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 26, 2012 Jordy Nelson (hamstring) missed Packers practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 8. Coach Mike McCarthy is holding out hope for Nelson to play against the Jaguars. The Packers will test him out in pre-game warmups and see how the hamstring responds. Nelson has not missed a game due to injury since the 2009 season. We won't have a good read on his status until the inactives come out Sunday morning. Source: Bill Huber on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted October 26, 2012 Packers FB/RB John Kuhn (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars.Source: Ty Dunne on Twitter Oct 26 - 2:33 PM Packers offense droppin' like flies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted October 28, 2012 35 :jaguars: 16 At least I kept it reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 28, 2012 28-10 Packers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 28, 2012 Per Adam Schefter:Packers WR Jordy Nelson plans to test hamstring in pregame warmups before making final decision, but he is unlikely to play today vs. Jags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 28, 2012 In that case... 27 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 28, 2012 Gonna go watch this game with my Pops. He's a Packers fan, I'm a Jags fan. Going to this wing joint called, "Hogbodies" that has like 70-100 different flavors of wings. You can't see it, but I have a boner right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omerta+ 1,206 Posted October 28, 2012 The patriots should just rest their injuries in this one. Pack 31 Jags 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 28, 2012 Derek Cox is inactive. Oh boy. Gonna be a long day. :cheesehead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 28, 2012 Derek Cox inactive against Rodgers and the Packers offense. Well, at least Nelson and Jennings aren't playing, but I still see Rodgers tearing up their D. 38 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 28, 2012 Jags declared RB Maurice Jones-Drew, WR Laurent Robinson, RCB Derek Cox, RB Montell Owens, S Dwight Lowery, and DTs D'Anthony Smith and Jeris Pendleton inactive for Week 8 against the Packers. Jones-Drew is out indefinitely with his foot injury, so Rashad Jennings will handle the load in the Jacksonville backfield. Robinson is still trying to get back from a couple of concussions. Cox has a back injury, and Aaron Ross will likely draw the start. Jordy Nelson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier in the morning that it was unlikely Nelson would play after having his hamstring tighten up in practice on Wednesday. James Jones and Randall Cobb should be locked into fantasy lineups, and Donald Driver will work as the No. 3 receiver, so he could be a decent WR4 in PPR leagues. The rest of the Green Bay inactives are DB Charles Woodson, WR Greg Jennings, FB John Kuhn, CB Sam Shields, and OLB Nick Perry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 28, 2012 Derek Cox is injured but we have no capable RB on the roster... Our starting TE is hurt (but will play). Both starting wideouts are out. I expect to win, as I do every week. But the inactive list today is a whos who of this Packers team. Any given Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted October 28, 2012 Packers should win by about 30 lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
