The Packers and Saints put on a game that the high scoring game that I projected it to be when I predicted it would be 38-35. Although the final score was 42-34 it was a turnover and a goal line stand that put the daggers in the heart of the Saints. Here were some of the things to take away from the game:
1.Turnovers were key: While this game only had one turnover, it was all it took to make the difference in the game. The Saints had a lost fumble at the beginning of their first drive, which the Packers took to the end zone immediately after.
2.Was Sean Payton Making the right call?- Sean Payton has been scrutinized this weekend because of the dive up the middle on the last play of the game. While I cannot offer any other suggestions, everyone at Lambeau knew exactly what the Saints were going to do, Payton should have taken more time to come up with something a little better.
3.Both offenses looked very sharp- As mentioned earlier, there were no turnovers by either offense. Drew Brees threw for 419 yards and Aaron Rodgers threw for 312 yards. Both teams need help running the ball, Saints running for 82 yards and Packers running for 103 yards. But based on how many points they put up, its going to be the arms of Brees and Rodgers that once again carries these teams.
The game was a great way to kick off a season that will be an exciting one. Judging by the game we saw Thursday, we could see the Packers and Saints in the playoffs again.
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