Arrr! Me hearties, the NFL scallywag be sayin' the Packers may have a chance at the Super Bowl booty!
2024-01-20
Arr, me hearties! The jolly scallywags, the Green Bay Packers, hath set their sails to the winds of victory! Aye, the gods of pigskin hath bestowed upon them might and skill, and methinks they be bound for a grand Super Bowl adventure! So sayeth the wise Howie Long, a legend of the gridiron!
The Green Bay Packers made history as the first seven-seed to win a playoff game. However, despite their ranking, they don't look like a typical underdog. In Jordan Love's first full season as a starter, the Packers faced the Dallas Cowboys, who had a 16-game winning streak at AT&T Stadium. The game was practically over before it even started, with the Packers leading 27-0 at one point and ultimately winning 48-32. Their next challenge is facing the San Francisco 49ers, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the Super Bowl favorites. The 49ers have had a strong season with playmakers all over the field. However, as Howie Long said, all it takes is one bad game at the wrong time. The Packers are playing with confidence, with Long comparing them to the 2007 New York Giants, a No. 5 seed that upset the 18-0 Patriots in the Super Bowl. Long praised the Packers' young roster, saying they have grown together despite injuries and Love's early-season struggles. Love has improved significantly in the last 13 games, throwing for over 3,300 yards and 27 touchdowns with only five interceptions. The Packers have not reached the Super Bowl since Aaron Rodgers' first title in the 2010 season. They have made the conference championship four times since then but have fallen short each time.