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Week 8


   

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos
Game Preview & Fantasy | Results & Schedule | Offense Stats | Defense Stats | Weather | History

Game Preview
Mike Krueger

Predicted Score: Packers 20, Broncos 17

Green Bay: The Packers have climbed to a 5-1 record with a one-dimensional offense that apparently has a clear-cut number one running back. Head coach Mike McCarthy said today that DeShawn Wynn is the starter. "He's in the No. 1 slot right now," McCarthy said, "so he has an opportunity to take it and do something with it, so we'll see what he can do." Don't expect a change in philosophy… Favre's been throwing at a 68% clip because Green Bay's running game is, well… not good. Most people will say that's not a winning formula but it works for the Packers and should work this week against the Broncos. Green Bay does get a break and a chance to improve their rushing game against a weak Broncos run defense. It might also help their cause if Jason Elam stubbed his toe during pregame warm-ups.

  • Start: QB Brett Favre, RB Brandon Jackson, WR Donald Driver,
  • Consider: RB DeShawn Wynn, WR Greg Jennings TE Donald Lee, Packers D/ST, K Mason Crosby
  • Sit: WR James Jones RB Vernand Morency (inj)

Denver: This may be the only game in town Monday night if the Red Sox continue to lay waste to the Rockies, but I'm sure the Broncos won't mind having center stage. They preformed pretty well in that role last week, beating a solid Steelers team Sunday night on another last second field goal by Jason Elam. Travis Henry continues to play despite an impending suspension but may have a limited role this week as he recovers from bruised ribs. Regardless if its Henry or Young, both should have a tough time with Packers run defense that has only allowed one 100-yd rusher this season and with Jay Cutler missing top wideout Javon Walker, this game should be close but a victory for the Pack.

  • Start: WR Brandon Marshall, WR Brandon Stokley, K Jason Elam
  • Consider: TE Daniel Graham, QB Jay Cutler, RB Travis Henry, RB Selvin Young
  • Sit: TE Tony Scheffler




Krueger's Rankings/Projections 
Green Bay Packers
Rank Player Projections
QB 7 Brett Favre Pass: 245, 2 Rush: 0, 0
RB 23 DeShawn Wynn Probable: Neck Rush: 45, 0 Rec: 3-20, 0
RB 42 Vernand Morency Probable: Knee Rush: 20, 0 Rec: 1-10, 0
WR 14 Greg Jennings Upside: Could see more targets if Champ Bailey sticks with Driver. Rec: 6-85, 1
WR 18 Donald Driver Rec: 5-65, 0
WR 49 James Jones Rec: 2-30, 0
TE 7 Donald Lee Rec: 3-30, 1
 
Denver Broncos
Rank Player Projections
QB 14 Jay Cutler Pass: 210, 1 Rush: 10, 0
RB 21 Selvin Young Rush: 55, 1 Rec: 1-10, 0
RB 36 Travis Henry Questionable: Ribs Rush: 25, 0 Rec: 0-0, 0
WR 22 Brandon Stokley Rec: 6-65, 1
WR 26 Brandon Marshall Rec: 7-85, 0
TE 24 Daniel Graham Rec: 1-15, 0

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Past Results and Remaining Schedule
Green Bay Packers
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2007-09-09 PHI H W 16-13 +3
2 2007-09-16 NYG A W 35-13 +22
3 2007-09-23 SD H W 31-24 +7
4 2007-09-30 MIN A W 23-16 +7
5 2007-10-07 CHI H L 20-27 -7
6 2007-10-14 WAS H W 17-14 +3
7   Bye      
8 2007-10-29 DEN A W 19-13 +6
9 2007-11-04 KC A    
10 2007-11-11 MIN H    
11 2007-11-18 CAR H    
12 2007-11-22 DET A    
13 2007-11-29 DAL A    
14 2007-12-09 OAK H    
15 2007-12-16 STL A    
16 2007-12-23 CHI A    
17 2007-12-30 DET H    
Denver Broncos
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2007-09-09 BUF A W 15-14 +1
2 2007-09-16 OAK H W 23-20 +3
3 2007-09-23 JAC H L 14-23 -9
4 2007-09-30 IND A L 20-38 -18
5 2007-10-07 SD H L 3-41 -38
6   Bye      
7 2007-10-21 PIT H W 31-28 +3
8 2007-10-29 GB H L 13-19 -6
9 2007-11-04 DET A    
10 2007-11-11 KC A    
11 2007-11-19 TEN H    
12 2007-11-25 CHI A    
13 2007-12-02 OAK A    
14 2007-12-09 KC H    
15 2007-12-13 HOU A    
16 2007-12-24 SD A    
17 2007-12-30 MIN H    

Offense Stats Comparison
  GB
 Offense 
DEN
 Offense 
NFL
 Average 
Points for 24.7 19.0 21.9
Rushing yards 61.7 114.3 111.0
Rushing yards per attempt 3.35 4.51 4.09
Completion % 66.8% 68.3% 62.2%
Passing yards 313.7 225.3 219.7
Passing yards per completion 10.75 11.00 10.63
Passing yards per attempt 7.19 7.51 6.61
Interceptions 1.0 1.3 1.1
Fumbles lost 0.7 1.0 0.7
Sacked 1.3 1.3 2.2
Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game through Weeks 2 to 7 of the 2007 season after deducting the best and worst value from the data set. The exception is yards per rush attempt, completion %, yards per pass completion, yards per pass attempt and the NFL averages, which are each calculated based on totals through Weeks 2 to 7 with no adjustment.

Defense Stats Comparison
  GB
 Defense 
DEN
 Defense 
NFL
 Average 
Points against 18.0 29.7 21.9
Rushing yards 90.0 200.0 111.0
Rushing yards per attempt 3.89 5.19 4.09
Completion % 58.8% 67.5% 62.2%
Passing yards 222.7 197.7 219.7
Passing yards per completion 11.17 11.59 10.63
Passing yards per attempt 6.56 7.83 6.61
INT return 1.0 0.7 1.1
Fumble recoveries 0.7 0.3 0.7
Sacks 2.3 2.3 2.2
 

Weather
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Team vs. Team History
Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos
 Season   Week   Date   Vis   Home   Score   Winner 
2003 17 2003-12-28 DEN GB 3-31 GB
Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 to 2006 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database.




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