There's not much more to do before the Packers officially pick up their 13th victory of the season. As a team, the Packers have topped the 200-yard mark rushing. Ryan Grant left early with a stinger and didn't get back in to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the season, but Brandon Jackson has had a respectable performance. He's rushed 20 times for 113 yards -- the first 100-yard game of the rookie's career.
Jackson, a second-round draft pick out of Nebraska who entered the season looking to be the Packers' No. 1 running back, seems to be running with a sense of urgency -- like a guy who realizes someone else has stepped up and solidified the starting spot. The Lions haven't exactly been dominant this afternoon either, but I'm sure Jackson will take whatever he can get at this point.
The Lions never made it to the 10-win mark predicted by QB Jon Kitna, and judging by how the Packers' backups took it to them today, the Lions might have some serious personnel evaluting to do this offseason.
Newsflash: Kitna just overthrew another open receiver in the end zone. By my count, that's at least three times he's missed a touchdown opportunity.
If you stuck it out through the entirity of this regular-season finale, I appreciate your dedication. Check out Monday's Leader-Telegram for some more insight and notes from today's game. I'm all hopped up on Vault soda, so hopefully, I won't fall asleep on the drive home. Best wishes in 2008, everyone.
-Justin Harings
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment