Friday, December 30, 2016

Infographic: Packers at Lions Preview

Well, the Pack has almost done it. They just need one more win to run the table, and it's a big one: a game in Detroit against the Lions, with the NFC Championship hanging in the balance.

The Drama couldn't be higher, and Packers.com has this infographic preview:


Can't. Wait.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Infographic: Vikings/Packers Preview

The Packers will attempt to keep running the table this weekend, as they welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Lambeau Field. Here's Packers.com's infographic preview:


Monday, December 19, 2016

"C" Ya!

The game yesterday was a classic NFC North clash, two old-school teams in cold weather. The frigid conditions were great optics but hard on the equipment.

Halfway through the second quarter, linebacker Joe Thomas clashed helmets with Ka'Deem Carey, knocking the "C" decal right off his helmet. You can see it here (until the NFL has the footage pulled):


The Packers had their own share of decal problems. Linebacker Jake Ryan's helmet was similarly battered during the game:


After the game, Ryan tweeted out this picture:


Ouch. Here's a closer look:


Let's try to forget the helmet-on-helmet contact that created all these marks and focus on the helmets themselves. The paint and decals were made so brittle that they crumbled and snapped. Very striking.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Infographic: Packers at Bears Preview

The Packers look to continue running the table as they journey down to Chicago to take on the Bears at Soldier Field. Packers.com offers us this infographic preview:

Friday, December 9, 2016

Infographic: Seahawks/Packers Preview

The Packers face a major test as the Seahawks come to town. This infographic tells the story:

Friday, December 2, 2016