Published 11/20/2008
by T.W. Krems
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Welcome to the Third Edition of the Black and Blue Wrap Up. Here is our lineup of writers: Zach Kruse with the Packers, Keith Shelton with the Lions, and Tom Krems with the Bears will also be moderating these discussions. Andy Smith for the Vikings will be joining the discussion shortly, so let's get to it.
Was the Packers' 37-3 win over the Bears a sign of Green Bay's strengths or of Chicago's weaknesses?
ZK- I'm going to say the Packers' strengths. The Bears came in as one of the best run defenses statistically, but Green Bay had their way running the ball all afternoon. I think you'll start to see the Packers running the ball more successfully from here on out, a la 2007.
But it wasn't just the running game that played well Sunday. Rodgers and the passing department showed again how potent they can be, and the Packers pass defense continues to be one of the league's best. Green Bay is the division's most balanced ...
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