Packers Do Enough Again...2-0!

It wasn't pretty, but it counts. The Packers join the Lions and Redskins as the only undefeated teams in the NFC. That's right, I said Lions and Redskins...crazy stuff! Anyway, let's get right down to it; here are my thoughts on yesterday's game:

THINGS I LIKED

Poise - Being down 13-0 could have caused reason for panic, forcing poor decision making. But the Packers stayed the course and chipped away at the lead and eventually took control of the game in the 2nd half.

Charles Woodson - The Packers' defense has not been suffocating by any means in these first 2 weeks, but the big plays have been made when we needed them the most. Woodson made 3 of them against the Panthers with 2 INTs and a fumble recovery. Looked like the 2009 Defensive Player of the Year.

Spreading the Ball Around - While this is frustrating for anyone who has a Green Bay receiver on their fantasy team, it is even moreso for opposing defenses. There is no way that any defense in the NFL can cover the Packers' 5 receiver set (or the Tight Ends).

THINGS I DID NOT LIKE

Pass Defense - Some of this was caused by playing a ridiculously elusive QB who could make time with his feet and another part could be the fact that Tramon Williams did not play, but it's inexcusible to give up 400+ passing yards in 2 consecutive games.

Running Game - Not to say that the Packers didn't run the ball well, but I don't think that the effective running game was used enough. James Starks is poised for a breakout year if he gets the touches.

Nick Collins Injury - This was scary as Collins injured his neck while attempting to tackle Jonathan Stewart. He was carted off the field on a stretcher. Apparently he is doing better, but his status is still in question and will not be good to have him and possibly Tramon out against the Bears as Collins is Jay Cutler's favorite target.

Cam Newton - This is unrelated to the Packers, but Newton has proved his worth as the #1 overall pick by posting 400+ yards in 2 consecutive games as a Rookie...impressive.

There you have it. My thoughts. Next week will be the bears...hopefully some of our injured guys can make a quick recovery before Sunday. GO PACK!