PackerTime Green Bay Packers Merchandise
A Wisconsin Tradition
1-800-781-2210
Voice: (262) 252-2400 Fax: (262) 252-2410
packertime@idata.com

Name: BigE
Email: BigE@idatasports.com
Date: Tue Jan 22 0:18:31 2002

Headline: Green Bay Packers vs St. Louis Rams Game Summary

The Green Bay Packers were embarrassed by the St. Louis Rams 45-17, in front of a capacity crowd of 66,338, at the dome at America's Center. What really made this a bitter pill to swallow is that the Packer Defense was outstanding. The Defense gave up only 292 total yards to the NFL's most prolific Offenses. This was the lowest total yardage the Rams have had all season. But the Packers had a miserable day on Offense, turning the ball over 8 times. Three of Brett Favre's six picks were taken to the house. The Rams proved to be the better team on Sunday, but turning the ball over 8 times will lose the game against any team let alone the deadly Rams. There is no sense in bashing Favre, he is the heart and soul of this team. This game was one of his most forgettable games to remember. This game is going to stick in the Packers craw, for what will be a very long offseason.

The Offense
The Packer offense proved they could move the ball against the NFL's 2 rated defense. It's hard to say the Packers didn't give Ahman Green the ball enough, because they were down 14 points going into the second half. Green carried the ball 16 times for 94 yards, for an astounding 5.9 yards per carry. Green is very explosive on artificial turf, and it showed on his 49 yard run in the third quarter. The Packers turned the ball over so many times, Green was not able to get more touches to be a major factor. Still, Green put the ball on the ground in the first quarter when the Packers were still in the game. I don't know what causes these fumbles for Green, but like Favre, Green's positives easily outweigh his negatives.

The Packers still managed to rack up 383 total yards. This statistic is somewhat clouded byt the fact that the Rams defense scored three times, putting the Packer offense right back on the field. Favre threw some ill-advised passes, but by the end of the game, the Rams defense was able to benifit from a few tipped passes. This is when the Packers luck ran out. Favre had to have been stunned by the unlucky tipped passes, as they went right to the defenders.

The thing that bothered me the most about the offense was that, with the Packers down 38-10 with 8 minutes left in the third quarter, the Packers felt they had time to huddle up after every play. This to me, was as good ast waving a white flag and giving up. You have nothing to lose, so run the hurry up offense and try to get soe points on theboard quickly.

The Defense
This group played a great game. What more needs to be said, the defense gave up 292 total yards to an offensed that may be the NFL's best ever. The Rams did make some play's offense, but they have a boatload of track stars. First and foremost, the defense stopped Marshall Faulk cold. Faulk finished with 129 total yards, but the Packers made sure tackles to stop the league's most dynamic running back. Faulk did make a few big plays, but for the most part, the defense held him in check.

The Packers defense held up their bargin, and this gave the Packers a chance in this game. The defense played so well in coverage, Kurt Warner had trouble going through his reads. Warner was flushed from the pocket several times, and thats because the coverage was so good. The Packers defense had to be disappointed that the offense squandered all the opportunities that were provided. The Rams punted five times in the game. That had to be some kind of record.

The Packers have played better games, and you can bet Favre is going to come out next year with the same fire in his eyes, that made him a three time MVP. The Packers have a lot of good young talent, locked up with contracts that will keep the Nucleus around for a few more years. The big thing now is to find the Chris Chambers of the next NFL draft. If the Packers have a good draft, and their young players don't get complacent, they should be able to make that next step next season. This team will be a force next year. This team will be a force next year! And that's the way I saw it.....

Green Bay Packers vs St. Louis Rams Game Photos & Media

PackerTime Green Bay Packers Merchandise www.packertime.com

EDiecast Diecast Collectables www.ediecast.com

Redwear Wisconsin Badgers Merchandise www.redwear.com

1-800-781-2210

PackerTime P.O. Box 204 Menomonee Falls, Wi 53052 Voice: (262) 252-2400 Fax: (262) 252-2400 packertime@idata.com

This merchandising site sponsored by Interactive Data. All orders will be provided with a money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, return your purchase within 30 days of purchase for a full refund (Shipping Excluded). If you have any questions or comments, regarding this www site, please send them to sales@idata.com.

Copyright © Interactive Data 1994-1998