Alright, so here’s the thing. I was sitting there, right? On my couch, the lights dimmed just enough to make it feel like I was at a bar, but without the annoying guy in the back who always orders his beer with one of those fancy names you can’t pronounce. You know the type, the one that talks about IPAs like they’re the next big thing but somehow still messes up his order. Anyway, the game. Packers vs. Lions. Thursday Night Football. The one that was supposed to answer all the questions.
Here’s what I know. 34-31. Lions win. Ugh, right? Not just any win. A game that stings. Packers looked like they had it in the bag, and then—BAM—Aaron’s magic ran out. Or did it? Did it really?
I’ll be honest. I was feeling this one. You know? I had my Green and Gold shirt on (it’s a little tight after Thanksgiving, I’ll admit) and my chips ready. My wife was in the kitchen, yelling at the TV because she can’t watch a game without doing a full-on commentary. She’s all like, “He’s not going to catch that!” and then suddenly, wham, the guy catches it. And she’s like, “Well, I mean, I knew he would.” Okay, sure.
But the Packers? Yeah, this loss… it’s tough. No, it’s brutal. Not just because of the score. I mean, come on. The Packers always lose in the most heart-wrenching way. But this felt… different. Like, I didn’t just lose a bet. I didn’t just lose a game. It was like I lost the Super Bowl all over again.
We’re talking about a Packers squad that’s been rebuilding, right? But do they have enough to make a Super Bowl run? They’ve been hanging onto that old-school hope—the one where everything clicks right at the end of the season. But this game? This game just left me questioning the whole thing. And it’s not even because the Lions are some kind of juggernaut. Like, who remembers the Lions being this much of a threat? The last time they were decent was when Calvin Johnson was just… doing his thing. And that was like, what, 2011?
But here’s the thing. The Lions were smart. They were disciplined. Gritty. You can tell they’re hungry. And the Packers? Well, it just looked like they weren’t sure if they were playing football or… I don’t know, badminton? Seriously. The offense was off—I mean, what’s with all the turnovers? It’s like the Packers were handing the ball over like it was Christmas Eve and they were giving out free gifts.
Now, don’t get me wrong. Jordan Love, he’s trying. But he’s still like that kid in gym class who’s just figuring out how to throw the basketball correctly. You know? He’s good. He’s talented. But he’s still got work to do. And I’m over here watching, yelling at the TV, “Dude, just throw it to the guy who’s open, not the one who’s triple-covered!” But hey, I’m not the expert.
And then there’s the defense. Gosh, don’t get me started. They let Goff—yes, Goff—throw on them like they were a college team. I’m not even kidding. It was like watching someone run a marathon, and then deciding, “Oh, I’m just gonna sit this one out,” right at the finish line. I mean, who does that? Who lets Jared Goff go wild like he’s got some kind of magic arm?
Oh! And can we talk about the penalties? My goodness. I had flashbacks to middle school, when I’d do something dumb in gym class and the coach would yell, “YOU’RE BETTER THAN THIS!” But no, the Packers? Not better. They were sloppy. And I know we all make mistakes, but the same ones over and over? That’s like tripping over the same rock every time you walk down the street. It’s just… exhausting.
But you know what? This is where I get all confused, like I’m having a conversation with a friend at a party, and then someone hands me a drink and I forget what I was saying. Because here’s the thing: the Packers have had this before. They’ve gone through rough patches. They’ve found a way to get it together in time for the big stuff. Can they do it again? Can they somehow pull it out of thin air?
Honestly, I don’t know. I really don’t. The road to the Super Bowl is looking foggy. Like, I’m squinting through the mist and hoping I can see a sign that says, “This way to the big game!” But right now, I’m just not sure.
So… Do I still believe in them?
I guess.
I mean, I have to. But it’s not the same, is it? It feels different. The sparkle is gone. Or maybe I’m just too dramatic. Maybe next week they’ll get it all together and we’ll be right back on the “Packers-to-the-Super-Bowl” train. Or maybe they won’t.
In conclusion, I’m left shaking my head, wondering if this season is just another “coulda been” for the Packers. But hey, we’ll see what happens. As always, it’s not over ‘til it’s over. Even if this one really, REALLY hurts.
But who knows? Maybe they’ll turn it around. Maybe they won’t. Maybe next time I’ll be writing this and eating my words like a big ol’ plate of crow. But for now… The faith? It’s hanging by a thread, y’all. I guess we’ll see.
I was gonna talk more about the Packers’ chances of making the playoffs, but then I remembered I haven’t even done my laundry today. Gotta prioritize. 🤷
If they lose again, I’m seriously considering starting a new hobby. Like, knitting. I heard it’s therapeutic.
