The Green Bay Packers are 7-1 straight up and 5-3 against the spread in their last eight road games against division rivals. The Packers will face a division rival on the road this Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings.
Brett Hundley will step in as Rodgers’ replacement on Sunday as the Packers are a 6-point home underdog hosting the New Orleans Saints.
The week wraps up with two intriguing matchups. The Atlanta Falcons visit the New England Patriots (-3.5) in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl on Sunday Night Football and the 5-1 SU Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) host Washington on Monday Night Football. Atlanta is 8-1 ATS in its last nine night games.John Harbaugh defends Ravens OC Marty Mornhinweg, anemic offense
John Harbaugh deflected some of the criticism aimed at offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg on Monday, saying no one should point the finger at him even though the Baltimore Ravens rank among the worst offenses in the NFL.
There were no more miracles.
“Adrian made a great play,” Gould said. “They made blocks. They made a lot of good blocks. And we’re sitting here talking about a 55-yard game-winner.”
Peterson was named NFC offensive player of the week. Hester was named NFC special teams player of the week.
“All of the great things that happened are forgotten,” Hester said after.
More than any other game in 2007, this one summed up the Bears season. There were fireworks, and there was heartbreak. It was the second of five “must win” games that could have gotten the Bears back to .500. We lost all five.