NFL Opening Night

Saints vs Packers

Opening Night

My Pick: New Orleans Saints

The first official game of the 2011-2012 NFL season.

A wild day in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the kids had a half day at school to ensure they all made it home before the hoards of people invaded there small town for the night’s game.   

Bart Starr carried out the Green Bay Packers flag, before the Super Bowl champions took the field for the first time since winning the Lombardi trophy, last season. Jordan Sparks sang the National Anthem and did it without any flubs and thankfully no ridiculous high notes.

Saints kicked off to Cobb, rookie #18, to the 24 yard line. Aaron Rodgers sacked by #52 of the Saints, but that didn’t stop him from calling no huddle‘s or semi huddles. #85 Packers TD on the opening drive, to go up by 7. The Saints turn the ball over, fumble, on the 34 yard line after only 2 plays. #87 TD Packers go up by 14.

This is my biggest pet-peeve about football, QB’s sliding. Take the hit, you’re a professional, and a grown ass man.

The Saints in the 1^st half looked lost, like they almost forgot how to play the game. Not really, I am just being a bitch because they were pissing me off. The rookie for the Packers, Cobb, was able to do his 1^st Lambeau leap. #23 for the Saints breaks through at least 4 tackles, the Packers finally take him down but with 4 defenders. I am not sure why, but the field in Green Bay sucked ass, everyone was slipping left and right. Rather aggravating, when a player has a breakaway only to slip.

Field goal from 30 yards or the Saints.  

Finally the 1^st punt of the game, Packer s to the Saints #43 ran back for a TD. Rodgers hits the grass, but to be fair both QB’s are getting there asses kicked in the pocket. TD #44 scores for the Packers. Okay in his rookie debut this little asshole (lol) one play ran 108 yards for a TD, Packers, then was tacked by his whole offense. 

Second half the Saints came alive and looked almost amazing, ran and passed the ball like a great NFL team. Drew Brees was a machine like always, Matthews did make his night a living hell. Then they fell apart (again). The Saints couldn't put together any really good plays. Any real playing time lasted for about 5 minutes each time, not enough for any team to compete against the defending champions.

#38 Packer player took a hit from his teammate and stayed down, injury time out. Was able to leave field under own power, but holding his right arm/hand.

Saints last ditch effort to come back, 3rd and goal #80 scores, TD. Down by only 8, they go for a on-side kick. Only to loss it to the Packers, who end up punting after the 2 minute warning. Drew threw for three 1st downs. 3 seconds to go, flag Packers, un timed down, and they couldn't do it.

Saints lose 34-42 Packers

Flag’s:

#70 Packers off sides

#56 Saints off sides

#70 Packers false starts

#12 Saints illegal shift

#93 Saints natural zone

#73 Saints holding

#52 Packers offside

#21 Packers personal foul (He should have been thrown out of the game)

#33 Saints pass interference

#30 Packer block in the back

#50 Packers pass interfence

Touch Backs: 8

Fun Facts:

Donald Drive, #80 Packers, 700 career catches

Randall Cobb, #18 Packers, 1^st NFL players to play born in the 1990’s

My Picks for Week One:

Buccaneers

Falcons

Chiefs

Texans

Eagels

Ravens

Browns

Titans

49ers

Panthers

Chargers

Redskins

*Cowboys*

Patriots

Broncos