On today's show, Andy hands out his grades for the defense from Week 17 and discusses whether or not the Packers should play or rest their starters against . Once the Green Bay Packers kneeled down a week ago to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, it was job done. Then, they look ahead to this week'. But based on the current line, and assuming the Packers are going to rest at least some of their starters, I'm going to take the Lions at +3 and bet the under. GREEN BAY — An entertaining scene played out back on Nov. 21 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where the host Vikings had just beaten the Green Bay Packers with a walk-off field goal. The Green Bay Packers (13-3) are number one in the NFC after winning last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, but they don't plan to rest their players. Green Bay Packers give starters some rest, fall to Detroit ... Resting the starters | American Football Database | Fandom While they aren't 'resting' any players, the Saints will be without running back Alvin Kamara after a positive COVID-19 test. The Packers could rest their banged up guys for a full two weeks, but that doesn't sound like the plan for their key players in the regular season finale next Sunday in Detroit. Nick Foles performs exceptionally well under pressure, so if this game has a playoff berth or seeding on the line for Chicago, he may just light up Green Bay. DETROIT - In a game with two teams having opposite seasons, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions entered Sunday's regular-season finale with opposite approaches. Packers can play their starters, but leave these three on ... The Recent History of Resting Starters in Week 17 Provides ... Packers should rest key starters vs. Lions in Week 18 Aaron Rodgers and company almost certainly will not play the entire game, but it sounds like they will see some action. See Which Teams Are Resting Starters in Week 18 and Other ... . Live. Expect all of the Packers starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, to play in Detroit. Even with the Green Bay Packers set to compete for nothing but pride in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions, MVP frontrunner Aaron Rodgers has no intention of sitting out the final game of the 2021 . For starters, it may only take one incident of Rodgers' toe getting stepped on before he has a setback, whereas if he rests, it could be completely healed by the time the NFC Divisional round arrives. Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions Prediction. Even though they won't, the Packers should be resting their starters in the finale. If he doesn't get the start, he'll more than likely see most of game action instead of Aaron Rodgers. For the Packers, Week 18 felt like a glorified exhibition. Green Bay has wrapped up the No. Should the Packers Rest Their Starters Against Detroit?! This loss should only hurt Packers fans' pride, not their Super Bowl hopes. Each of the four players from their active roster placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday are backups. by Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast моментально на планшете, телефоне или в . With so much of the Packers' success . Resting the starters is the substitution of regular players on a sports team with backup players, and it occurs when a team has clinched at least a playoff berth, often its division, and in many case home advantage, and no further regular season losses would hurt the team in the standings.This enables the team to avoid risking injury to the starters, and to give real life playing practice to . But it's more than likely that Jordan Love will get the start for the Packers in this game. The Packers Should Rest Their Starters In Week 18 Week 18 is upon us, and it comes a meaningless game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. GREEN BAY, Wis. - In February, the Green Bay Packers pursued J.J. Watt as the potential missing piece to a defense that was good enough to get to back-to-back NFC Championship Games but not good . Sitting them in the regular-season finale means a long time between games. With an NFC-best 13-3 record, the Packers . Because they beat the Washington Football Team on Sunday while also getting some help from the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles are headed back to the playoffs . The Packers have a league-best 13-3 record and have locked up the #1 seed in the NFC heading into the last week of the season. Sunday night's game is a revenge spot for the Packers, and with the NFC's No. Even though they won't, the Packers should be resting their starters in the finale. Surely it would be time to rest the starters, including Aaron Rodgers on a toe injury, for the . The Green Bay Packers, and the rest of the NFL, are one step closer to finalizing their initial 53-man roster they'll carry into the start of the regular season. At 12-3, they hold the tiebreaker over the 11-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (better record against common opponents) and 11-4 Los Angeles Rams (head-to-head . In 2016 the Cowboys rested their starters after clinching the #1 seed and earning the bye week. 5 plays/75 . Certainly, Matt LaFleur and. With the No. 1 seed clinched, but teams with byes locked up often play their starters at least some in Week 17. The Packers, Saints and Seahawks all kick off at the same time on Sunday. Losing teams include the 2011 Packers and the 2016 Cowboys who were caught in the crossfire of a red hot Aaron Rodgers. Will the Packers rest their starters? Of the 7 teams who have rested their starters in the final week of the season over the last decade, they are a measly 3-4 in their opening playoff game. GREEN BAY — In the Rest vs. Rust debate, avoiding rust has won out for the Green Bay Packers. 1 seed in their grasp, don't expect them to let up at Lambeau.Matt Russell: Vikings +13Before the inevitable struck . For reference, the Packers were 11-point favorites in the lookahead line, but that was before this week's slate of action put them in a position to potentially rest their starters for a . Very few teams, including the Chiefs, will be resting their starters in the final week. Buckle up, it's going to be . The Packers, who own the best ATS mark in the NFL at 12 . The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff bye and the No. Green Bay, who owns a 7-2 ATS record away from Lambeau this season, are expecting to rest the majority of their starters against the Lions. Packers plan to play starters vs Lions in Week 18, hope to get back T Bakhtiari and CB Alexander "Right now the mindset is we're going to play our guys, and we're going to approach it like . GREEN BAY - When it comes to the question of resting starters in a meaningless game in Detroit, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur's only concerns should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers, receiver Davante Adams and nose tackle Kenny Clark. Especially if the Packers are resting starters in anticipation of the playoffs. — Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) January 3, 2021 Based on my conversations here in Buffalo, some info: The Bills are keeping their plans for the starters close to the vest, and there's a few different factors in play, but the most important thing to . For the second week in a row, Judge kept most of his starters out of a meaningless preseason game, ensuring their bodies have adequate time to recover from a series of intense joint practices. Packers will play starters this week at Detroit . For the Packers, Week 18 felt like a glorified exhibition. The Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed in the NFC with their blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, which means they have the luxury of resting their starters in Week 18 if they choose to go that route. The Green Bay Packers (13-3) are number one in the NFC after winning last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, but they don't plan to rest their players. Packers should rest key starters vs. Lions in Week 18. 1 seed in the NFC. Two starters — right tackle Dennis Kelly and safety Darnell Savage — landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and the Packers' promising new return man, David Moore, wound up on the list as well . The Chicago Bears have already wrapped up the NFC North title, but that won't keep them from playing their starters in what may or may not be a meaningless game against the Green Bay Packers, on . Green Bay has wrapped up the No. Rest them and everyone criticizes the coach because the team might be rusty with the . They would go on to lose to the Packers the next game in the divisional playoff round. Green Bay, who owns a 7-2 ATS record away from Lambeau this season, are expecting to rest the majority of their starters against the Lions. Silverstein: Packers can go ahead and play their starters, but leave these three on the sideline. Matt LaFleur, Aaron Rodgers, and Davante Adams got way out in front of the questions about playing in the finale. The Packers will most likely rest some starters this afternoon. Eagles considering resting starters in Week 18 against . why'd you rest your guys?' So there's not a right answer." . The Green Bay Packers have a nice problem entering the final week of the regular season. Analytics isn't going to help us with this game. 1 seed in the NFC while Detroit is playing for pride and evaluation of their young players. Packers hope — but don't hold their breath — that standouts return Two starters — right tackle Dennis Kelly and safety Darnell Savage — were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. seemingly locked into their postseason positions, fans and . It seems like this year the NFL's desire for parity has reached its apex. "This is the first game that my toe got through the game without any issues, no pregame . Cowboys Make Decision on Potentially Resting Dak Prescott vs. Eagles. 0:00. The NFL is certainly getting its money's worth in terms of excitement and intensity by extending the regular season by one game from 16 to 17 games for the 2021-22 campaign. Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison answer questions from the fans about the Patriots' woes in the secondary, the possibility of the Packers resting their starters and more. - Слушайте Should the Packers Rest Their Starters Against Detroit?! They . History however is skewed because the circumstances were different and the opponent ( Aaron Rodgers) had a significant impact on the result. Both players are being evaluated on a day-to-day basis regarding their . . Getty Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks at Aaron Rodgers #12 before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford . With a win coupled by a Dallas Cowboys loss Sunday, the Packers will clinch the NFC's top overall seed. The Green Bay Packers have what you call a good problem to have going into Week 18 in Detroit. 1 seed in the NFC while Detroit is playing for pride and evaluation of their young players. They . As the football season wraps up this weekend, not too many teams are planning on resting their NFL starters for the full game. Everyone's been waiting for Love to show off his skill. The Packers made a change to their dime personnell against the Vikings and decided to roll with Kevin King as the dime defensive back instead of Henry Black. By Matt Mueller Culture Editor Published Jan 03, 2022 at 11:31 AM Photography: Evan Siegle / Packers.com . The Eagles have the No. Packers will play their starters in Week 18. If NY rest players and give the game to Washington, the Pack and Lions should just stand around talking and let 60 minutes, plus over time run off the clock and they both are in. On today's show, Jenelle, Eli, and Dan recap Sunday's win over the Vikings while taking a small victory lap on Paul Allen and Vikings fans everywhere. Washington on Sunday and then getting help from the 49ers and Packers. The Saints clinched the NFC South but are still playing for the possible No. Game notes: Lions fans may only get a half of action from Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and Co. as the Packers, who have clinched the conference's top seed, are in position to rest their starters . Inexperienced Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is indicating that he'll play his starters for at the very least a part of their sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions Because the soccer season wraps up this weekend, not too many groups are planning on resting their NFL starters for the complete sport. DETROIT - In a game with two teams having opposite seasons, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions entered Sunday's regular-season finale with opposite approaches. "I'm gonna . Green Bay has wrapped up the No. The uncertainty has caused the line to drop 8.5 points, and there's no definitive answer for who will play, or for how long. Resting the starters can be controversial if the game has playoff implications for the opponents. Aaron Rodgers and company almost certainly will not play the entire game, but it sounds like they will see some action. 1 seed in Week 17 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings.Their situation usually pushes teams to rest their starters, especially those that have missed a month of practices due to a broken toe, but likely MVP Aaron Rodgers says he will play. The Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed in the NFC with their blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, which means they have the luxury of resting their starters in Week 18 if they choose to go that route. The Packers line will have to deal with that despite being without 80% of its preferred starting lineup, as right tackle Billy Turner suffered a left knee injury against Chicago last week and . Silverstein: Packers can go ahead and play their starters, but leave these three on the sideline. Green Bay Packers give regulars plenty of rest, fall to Detroit Lions 37-30 in playoff tuneup. IE 11 is not supported. On today's show, Jenelle, Eli, and Dan recap Sunday's win over the Vikings while taking a small victory lap on Paul Allen and Vikings fans everywhere. Eagles considering resting starters in Week 18 against . As the football season wraps up this weekend, not too many teams are planning on resting their NFL starters for the full game. They have their playoff berth locked up, and though they could still lose control of home-field advantage, it's time for the team to rest their starters. The Packers, who own the best ATS mark in the NFL at 12 . However, there are plenty of reasons that resting their key players makes plenty of sense as well. For the Packers, with the first-round playoff bye coming, the question becomes whether to play their starters in Week 18 against the Lions (and for how long if so). Bills also following similar formula to last year's week 17, when they rested key starters. Not announced. For the Packers, with the first-round playoff bye coming, the question becomes whether to play their starters in Week 18 against the Lions (and for how long if so). The uncertainty has caused the line to drop 8.5 points, and there's no definitive answer for who will play, or for how long. Roster building is a 365-day-a . 0:00. seemingly locked into their postseason positions, fans and . The Dallas Cowboys plan to play Dak Prescott along with their starters during the team's regular season finale against the . . 0:00 / 18:47 •. Welcome to the weekly Zone Coverage Packers mailbag, where I answer all your burning NFL and Green Bay Packers-related questions, submitted via Twitter to @m_widmeier. Ben Rolfe writes: "The Packers will face that age-old debate of what to do with their starters in this game. "So best of luck to you guys the rest of the way and, quite honestly, I hope you lose every single freaking game the rest of the year." This is where a narrator with a deep voice and a smooth delivery would interrupt this story to tell you that the Packers have not lost every single freaking game since that afternoon exactly six weeks ago. 10 key images from the Packers' 37-10 pounding of the Vikings. Surely it would be time to rest the starters, including Aaron Rodgers on a toe injury, for the . The Packers, after resting starters in Week 17, famously flamed out in the playoffs by losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in their first playoff game. Packers Make Final Decision on Resting Starters vs. Bears. Less than 24 hours after Matt LaFleur said he would listen to his coaches and his players when deciding how to approach Sunday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field — while . •. The Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed in the NFC with their blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, which means they have the luxury of resting their starters in Week 18 if . Matt LaFleur, Aaron Rodgers, and Davante Adams got way out in front of the questions about playing in the finale. If the Packers approach their finale like any other game, that would mean their MVP-caliber quarterback, All-Pro-caliber receiver and other players at the top of their roster would play so long as . Green Bay Packers give regulars plenty of rest, fall to Detroit Lions 37-30 in playoff tuneup. Packers vs. Lions prediction. Revenge is best served cold. 1 seed clinched, should the Green Bay Packers rest their starters or play them against the Detroit Lions?. Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 1258 - Should the Packers Rest Their Starters Against the Lions?! This game is being approached like any other game. However, the Packers' depth could be tested Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Packers plan to play starters vs Lions in Week 18, hope to get back T Bakhtiari and CB Alexander "Right now the mindset is we're going to play our guys, and we're going to approach it like . Starters resting? The NFL is certainly getting its money's worth in terms of excitement and intensity by extending the regular season by one game from 16 to 17 games for the 2021-22 campaign. Once the Green Bay Packers kneeled down a week ago to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, it was job done. This is a tough one without the full information on the game, which will come later in the week. Then, they look ahead to this week's regular season finale against the Lions, where Dan and Eli debate whether the team should be playing . Expect all of the Packers starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, to play in Detroit. Inexperienced Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is indicating that he'll play his starters for at the very least a part of their sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions Because the soccer season wraps up this weekend, not too many groups are planning on resting their NFL starters for the complete sport. Meanwhile, the Lions who have improved over the year under Dan Campbell come in at 2-13-1 and will be may be without Jared Goff in . This game is being approached like any other game. The Packers find themselves in a familiar position with two games left in their season. As . GREEN BAY - When it comes to the question of resting starters in a meaningless game in Detroit, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur's only concerns should be quarterback Aaron Rodgers, receiver Davante Adams and nose tackle Kenny Clark. On today's show, Jenelle, Eli, and Dan recap Sunday's win over the Vikings while taking a small victory lap on Paul Allen and Vikings fans everywhere. Saints. Prediction: Loss (12-4 . Then, they look ahead to this week's regular season finale against the Lions, where Dan and Eli . 1 seed in the NFC while Detroit is playing for pride and evaluation of their young players. Washington on Sunday and then getting help from the 49ers and Packers. Tuesday marked the second of three cut-down days, as teams were forced to trim their roster to 80 men. Will the Packers rest their starters? The Packers lost their subsequent Divisional game vs. the New York Giants, leading commentators to wonder if the extra time off had been a detriment to Rodgers, as several crucial passes were dropped by the Packers in the game. Why the Packers SHOULD NOT rest their starters. 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