Week 12 NFL Thread

Denver ran for 175 yards and passed for 249. Is that one-dimensional?

 

Denver hasn't won yet. Their special teams have to make a play, which I doubt happens based on what's gone down so far.

 

That kid Anderson gets my game ball. Played his ass off for 60 minutes.

 

The rabona onsides kick didn't work.

 

We're staying two miles from the stadium, so we're walking to and from. We booked the hotel the day the schedule was announced and figured everything else out after.
My buddy was saying something about no parking lots, so I'm totally confused about how the tailgate actually works. Gillette is in just surrounded by giant lots, so you park, unload, and eat/drink.
I'm also worried if we're going to be exposed to the elements. I don't mind attending the game in the cold, but it's tough to pack and prepare if I don't know if the suite is an inside thing or an outside thing. Pumped either way, can't wait to see it and it should be a hell of a game.

One more question - how are Green Bay fans? I expect to get my balls busted, but it's not a Raiders thing where I could get stabbed, is it?

 

Rhody, not only will you not get stabbed, if you're friendly you will probably be able to score a brat and a few beers from someone's tailgate.

 

This isn't a ball-busting thing. I'm just looking for someone who follows the team more carefully than I to answer this:
How does Manning get away with not going through post-snap progressions? Is it because his pre-snap management is so good?
I drafted Demaryius Thomas in fantasy and pay more attention to the Broncos when they're on the Red Zone channel than I have in the past. I know the second the ball is snapped which direction the ball is being thrown. If he's looking left, it goes left. Middle, middle; right, right. Only time he strays from the pattern is when that first look is covered and he dumps the ball or when the first look and the dump are covered and he gets sacked.
If that first look isn't there right away, Manning panics. It's noticeable.
Again, this is all fantasy driven because it's infuriating when he looks opposite of Thomas because I know the ball isn't getting to him.

 

I'm not a douchey Pats fan who's going to run around screaming "Pack-ahs Suck." I'm a friendly trash-talker, but it's hard for me to hate Green Bay.
Plus if I can get free meat from being nice I'm all in.
Is there any beer there other than Miller products? Because I fucking hate Miller Lite.

 

Season-ticket holder, Green Bay native here.

Tailgating is pretty tough to do without parking lots ... so yeah, there are parking lots, both on Lambeau property and in the surrounding areas. And of course there's parking on front lawns and backyards. Not sure what your buddy means by no parking lots.

Suites are inside. There are club seats that have outside access, but sounds like you are in a dedicated suite.

Depending on when you arrive on Saturday, you can try to get a stadium tour in. You'll get to go all throughout the stadium, including field access. The Hall of Fame is being renovated, so that's closed. There is a Packers exhibit at the local museum featuring some of the items normally in the Hall of Fame, but it closes at 5 on Saturday.

This isn't Oakland, San Fran, Philly, etc. Green Bay fans are pretty light-hearted compared to most. Sure, a few may bust your balls a bit, but they'd also buy a beer after doing so.

If you're looking for places to eat/drink the night before, here are a few that are worth checking out:

Hagemeister Park
Titletown Brewing
Hinterland
S.A.L.T.
Chives
Bleu

PM me if you want to know anything else or what your hotel is by.

 

Would love to see a game at Lambeau. Maybe someday.

Will not be surprised if the Giants beat Dallas tonight.

 

Leinenkugel's beer is available. Since you're in a suite, you may have more of a selection than the general population.

 

On dealing with Packers fans before the game, smile and enjoy the day. If you see any obviously drunk Packer fans or those with neck tattoos, try not to provoke them. Enjoy the experience!

I probably covered 40-50 Packer games at Lambeau and, really, I'm numb to the experience. Yet I'm amazed at all of the people who make it a "bucket list" item to watch a game there.