PLAYERS:
Ramses Barden,
Mark Herzlich,
Jim Cordle,
Justin Trattou,
Jimmy Kennedy,
James Brewer,
Graham Harrell,
Davon House,
Herb Taylor,
D.J. Williams,
Howard Green,
Aaron Rodgers,
Randall Cobb,
Casey Hayward,
Greg Jennings,
Clay Matthews,
Mason Crosby,
Jordy Nelson,
C.J. Wilson
TEAMS: New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys
TEAMS: New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants:
My unfiltered game day running blog post of comments, observations and first impressions.
Inactive for Packers today: WR Ramses Barden, RB Da’Rel Scott, LB Mark Herzlich, OL Jim Cordle, DE Justin Trattou, DT Jimmy Kennedy, OL James Brewer
Inactive for Giants today: QB Graham Harrell, CB Davon House, LB Rob Francois, OL Herb Taylor, TE D.J. Williams, DE Howard Green, LB Vic So’oto
Game Notes:
The two most recent Super Bowl Champions meet this evening in a highly-anticipated showdown. Many people thought this would be the 2012 season opener, but the Giants ended up hosting the Dallas Cowboys.
While the Packers edged out a victory against the Giants during last season’s Week 13 game, they lost in an embarrassing fashion during the Divisonal Round playoff game. Aaron Rodgers said on his weekly show that he’s not playing for revenge, but some players might be, and most fans are relishing the idea.
The Giants are coming off of their bye week, and a ...
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