- The Packers begun their second season with Aaron Rodgers at the helm with news that Brett Favre would be playing for division rival Minnesota Vikings
- The packers started off the season 2-2 before the bye then went 9-3 for the remainder of the season
- Suffered an overtime loss to the Cardinals in a shoot out during the playoffs
- Scored 461 points while allowing 297 points against
Green Bay Packers
NFC North
Players
2010 Schedule
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Week 1
GB @ PHI
09/12/10
4:15 pm
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Week 2
BUF @ GB
09/19/10
1:00 pm
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Week 3
GB @ CHI
09/27/10
8:30 pm
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Week 4
DET @ GB
10/03/10
1:00 pm
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Week 5
GB @ WAS
10/10/10
1:00 pm
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Week 6
MIA @ GB
10/17/10
1:00 pm
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Week 7
MIN @ GB
10/24/10
8:15 pm
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Week 8
GB @ NYJ
10/31/10
1:00 pm
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Week 9
DAL @ GB
11/07/10
8:15 pm
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Week 10
bye
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Week 11
GB @ MIN
11/21/10
1:00 pm
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Week 12
GB @ ATL
11/28/10
1:00 pm
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Week 13
SF @ GB
12/05/10
1:00 pm
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Week 14
GB @ DET
12/12/10
1:00 pm
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Week 15
GB @ NE
12/19/10
8:15 pm
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Week 16
NYG @ GB
12/26/10
4:15 pm
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Week 17
CHI @ GB
01/02/11
1:00 pm
Offensive Depth Chart
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Quarterback
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Running Back
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Wide Receiver
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Tight End
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Kicker
2009
By Air
- Aaron Rodgers exploded onto the scene last season to lead the league in fantasy points for a QB
- As a team the Packers ranked 7th in the league with 4,180 yards passing
- Rodgers has to solid primary receivers in Greg Jennings and Donald Driver
- Depth is also a strong suit at the WR position with James Jones and Jordy Nelson
- The TE position is led by Jermichael Finley
- The RBs also caught their fair share of passes from Rodgers
By Air
- The Green Bay Packers ranked 14th in the league with 1,885 yards rushing
- Ryan Grant was the teams leading rusher and has been steady
- Aaron Rodgers was also one of the best rushing from the QB position with 316 yards on 58 carries and also scored 5 TDs
- Brandon Jackson and Kregg Lumpkin will provide the depth at RB
QB
- Aaron Rodgers led the league in fantasy points by a QB
- He completed 350 of his 541 attempts for 4,434 yards
- Rodgers threw 30 TDs to only 7 INTs
- Matt Flynn will serve as the back up. Last season he completed 7 of 12 for 58 yards
RB
- Ryan Grant was a strong performer last season rushing for 1,253 yards on 282 attempts and scoring 11 TDs. He also caught 25 passes for 197 yards
- Brandon Jackson is the teams 2nd back who also serves as the teams 3rd down back. Last season he rushed 41 times for 160 yards and a TD. Jackson had 21 catches for 187 yards and a TD
WR
- The WRs for the Packers are solid producers at the top and have decent depth throughout
- Greg Jennings caught 68 passes for 1,113 yards and 4 TDs
- Donald Driver had 70 receptions for 1,061 yards and a team leading 6 TDs
- James Jones had 32 catches for 440 yards and 5 TDs
- Jordy Nelson caught 22 balls for 320 yards and 2 TDs
TE
- Jermichael Finley caught 55 passes for 676 yards and 5 TDs
- Donald Lee the teams back up TE, had 37 catches for 260 yards and a TD
Kicker
- Mason Crosby made 27/36 for a 75.0 field goal percentage. He also made 48 of 49 extra points
Green Bay Defense
- Nick Barnett led the team with 105 tackles, A.J. Hawk had 89
- The Pakcers had 37 sacks last season
- Leading sacker was Clay Matthews with 10
- How can the Packers improve their 3-4 defense even more next season
- Charles Woodson led the team with 9 INTs
- Team forced 12 fumbles
- Team forced a total of 42 turnovers
Offensive Line
Analysis: Three of these guys are in a contract year – always a good sign.
Offensive Scheme
Analysis: Joe Philbin throws a lot no matter what. 2007 they won 13 games and still attempted 578 passes. There were no significant changes on the offensive side of things in the off-season. Expect more of the same in Aaron Rodger’s 2nd full season under center. Ryan Grant started off slow but finished with a strong second half.
Major Off-Season Moves
July 13, 2010
Signed TE Andrew Quarless.
June 18, 2010
Released CB Trevor Ford, S Khalil Jones, LB Tim Knicky and QB Noah Shepard.
June 15, 2010
Signed DL Johnny Jolly.
May 20, 2010
Signed QB Graham Harrell. Released QB Chris Pizzotti.
May 1, 2010
Signed QB Noah Shepard, WR Chastin West, CB Sam Shields, RB Quinn Porter, LB Frank Zombo, LB Alex Joseph, LB Tim Knicky, LB John Russell, G Nick McDonald, OT Chris Campbell and WR Jeff Moturi.
April 27, 2010
Released LB Jeremy Thompson. Agreed to terms with S Charlie Peprah. Released TE Devin Frischknecht.
March 16, 2010
Signed P Chris Bryan.
March 15, 2010
Re-signed OT Mark Tauscher to a two-year contract.
March 12, 2010
Signed S Nick Collins and NT Ryan Pickett to contract extensions.
March 6, 2010
Re-signed OT Chad Clifton.
March 5, 2010
Released S Matt Giordano and DE Michael Montgomery.
February 24, 2010
Designated NT Ryan Pickett as the franchise player.
January 15, 2010
Signed P Tim Masthay to a reserve/future contract.
Strength of Schedule
We are firm believers that strength-of-schedule analysis is essential when ranking players at every position. We applied this system (without the 5% NFL draft impact) in hindsight to last year's schedule as we were curious how well it could work. The notable results were that Michael Turner and the Falcons had a #32 ranked (easiest) rush schedule last season and DeAngelo Williams and the Panthers were #30.
Our SoS considers three factors when determining rankings for schedules for the upcoming year:
80% weight is applied to the quality of defense from the previous year. We determine quality of defense based on fantasy points given up (run and pass). However, before we get to that number, we factor in the quality of teams that these defenses faced (basically a strength-of-schedule for the previous year). This was all done by hand. Let's just say our boy, Stitchface, has a bit of the carpal tunnel-syndrome going on.
15% weight is applied to Free-Agent movement. We ranked each free agent's impact to their former team (2008), and then ranked each team according to whether they added or lost talent overall.
5% weight is applied to the NFL draft impact. It's tough to gauge a rookie's effectiveness which is why we valued it so low. Certain teams not only drafted defensemen well in '09, but also will be sliding those guys into highly deficient positions from '08, and usually, anything is an upgrade when you are starting a rookie.
If you trust Stitchface's formula (and you will eventually), all you need to realize is the following... The higher the SoS number, the easier the fantasy schedule.
Ranking: 1=toughest 32=easiest
Breaking News
Crosby still getting vote of confidence expand +
Even though he is just 24-of-33 on field goal attempts this season, Packers kicker Mason Crosby is still getting a vote of confidence from coach Mike McCarthy.
"Mason Crosby is our kicker and he will be our kicker moving forward," said McCarthy. "He's a very talented kicker, he's our kicker and and he'll be our kicker. And he'll kick it through the uprights."
Pyro's Take:
Ummm, okay. If you say so Mike.
The fact is, kickers can have their nerves and poise plucked out from under them easier than maybe any other position in football. Their success really depends on nobody but themselves, and when you let down a team of 53 players plus coaches, it's tough to be able to turn your psyche around. He'll remain the kicker throughout the rest of the year, but we'll see what happens beyond that.
Jennings tweaks ankle but should be fine expand +
Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings had to leave the game for a small stretch after he tweaked his ankle against the Steelers on Sunday, but returned to lead the team in both yards and targets in the loss.
Pyro's Take:
Jennings has had a pretty weak fantasy year by his and owners standards, but is still tough to take out of your lineup with the way Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense is playing. He should again be played on your fantasy football team next week as the Packers take on a terrible Seattle pass D.
Rodgers fine after taking shot to the chin expand +
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a hit to his chin on just the second play of the game on Sunday, but came back into the game immediately and will have no problem starting next week.
"My chin is a little swollen; (it) makes me look a little chubby right now," Rodgers said.
Pyro's Take:
Rodgers has certainly lived up to his billing this year and is a must-start for your fantasy team no matter who the opponent is.
Finley good to go for Packers expand +
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) practiced in full on Friday and is being listed as probable on the team's Week 14 injury report.
Pyro's Take:
Finley will play, and will be a solid TE1/2 for your fantasy football team this weekend.
Finley still limited at practice on Thursday expand +
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) was limited at practice again today but is still in no danger of missing the contest against the Bears this weekend.
Pyro's Take:
We believe he'll play, and if he does, he might be able to be used as a TE1 on your fantasy football team this Sunday. Check back over the next couple of days just to be sure.
Jermichael Finley limited for Packers expand +
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) was limited in practice today.
Pyro's Take:
Finley had quite a game on Monday night, but did end up bruising his knee in the win. He'll likely play this Sunday, but check back just to be sure as he would be a great fantasy football play going up against the Bears in Week 14.
Finley left MNF game with a knee bruise expand +
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley left the Monday Night Football game against the Ravens in the 3rd quarter to have X-rays taken on his knee, but returned shortly afterward with what was being termed a "knee bruise". All indications are that he will be fine for Week 14.
Pyro's Take:
Finley is an absolute beast and has a very bright future in both real and fantasy football. He's said to be 6'5", 247 lbs, but he plays even bigger and has soft hands to boot. Keep an eye on him for next year if you don't have him on your team this season.
Ryan Grant limited again on Friday expand +
Packers running back Ryan Grant (shoulder) was limited at practice again on Friday.
Pyro's Take:
The Pack doesn't play until Monday night, so they're likely just giving their workhorse a little extra rest. Grant, however, is merely a weak RB2 for your fantasy football team this weekend as he goes up against a strong Ravens rush D.
Ryan Grant returns to a limited practice expand +
Packers running back Ryan Grant (shoulder) returned to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday and is expected to make his normal start on Monday Night Football.
Pyro's Take:
We fully expect Grant to play, but he doesn't figure to be the greatest RB2 play for your fantasy football team this weekend against a tough Ravens rush D.
Rodgers just fine, practicing in full expand +
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ribs) took part in a full practice on Thursday and is ready to face the Ravens on Monday Night Football this week.
Pyro's Take:
Rodgers has been a QB1 for your fantasy football team the whole way, so don't stop playing him now just because he's going up against a Ravens D that is sure to blitz him and that crap offensive line all night long.
Ryan Grant sits out Tuesday's practice expand +
Packers running back Ryan Grant sat out today with an undisclosed injury, but did observe the practice from the sidelines.
Pyro's Take:
There's no reason to believe that anything is seriously wrong with Grant, as the coaches probably felt that the RB just needed a little extra rest to keep him fresh for the remainder of the season. Ryan faces a tough Ravens D on Monday night and should only be used as a low-end RB2 on your fantasy football team this weekend.
Rodgers goes in for X-rays after Thursday game expand +
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed to go in for X-rays after the Thanksgiving day game against the Lions. Rodgers said that his left (non-throwing) elbow and knee are banged up, but that it's more just overall soreness than anything.
Pyro's Take:
Rodgers should be fine as his offensive line did another good job of protecting him today (1 sack, 4 QB hits). He's got a good 10 days of rest ahead of him, so expect the QB1 to be back under center next week against the Ravens.
Grant practices in full on Tuesday expand +
Packers running back Ryan Grant (stinger) practiced in full on Tuesday and is expected to start on Thanksgiving against the Lions.
Pyro's Take:
Grant will most definitely start on Thursday and is a high-end RB2 play for your fantasy football team against a pitiful Lions defense that just gave up 37 points to the Browns last week.
Grant suffers stinger on final drive of game expand +
Packers running back Ryan Grant suffered a stinger on the final drive of the game on Sunday, but coach Mike McCarthy said that the injury wasn't serious.
Pyro's Take:
Grant has really been picking up the pace lately averaging 101.3 yards/game on 5.0 yards/carry to go along with 2 TDs over the past three games. However, besides Detroit over Thanksgiving, his schedule isn't conducive to this type of continued productivity, so temper your fantasy football expectations a bit going forward.
Jermichael Finley looks set to go expand +
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) participated in full at every practice this week, and though he is listed as probable on the injury report, he'll be out on the playing field this Sunday.
Pyro's Take:
Finley was starting to come into his own before the injury, so lets see if he can regain that momentum this weekend. He might become a nice TE2 for your fantasy football team, but wait a week to see how well he shakes off the cobwebs.
