Found September 20, 2009 on Packer Fans United:
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Flat. Sloppy. Penalties. Turnovers. Big plays. Close game.How's that for a summary of the first half. The Packers, despite scoring 21 points, have frankly had that flat look we have often seen over the years after a big emotional win such as that against Da Bearz last Sunday night. The defense, for the most part, doesn't seem to have the energy. With 3rd and 34 -- yes, 34 yards to go -- from near the Bengals endzone, the Bengals got a first down late in the half (albeit including a forward fumble they recovered). A few plays later, courtesy of a long pass play and a same-play roughing the QB penalty, the Bengals were handed a chance to tie the game just before half, which they proceeded to do. To be fair, the defense -- thanks to Charles Woodson -- got two INTs, one of which Woodson returned for a touchdown.And the Packers offense has also been sloppy including, like last week, a few key dropped passes early and late in the half. Poor concentration. Which also showed itself ...
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