Inconsistency Plagues Packers: Green Bay Falls to Carolina 35-31

The rushing defense was nothing different, allowing DeAngelo Williams to rush for 72 yards and 4 touchdowns. Packers special teams also showed their weakness as they allowed a 30 -yard plus run back on just about every return. Not to mention the continuing disappointing punt game by Derrick Frost.

Inconsistency and sloppy play plagued the Packers not only today but throughout their season. Rodgers did manage to show his play making skill given the opportunity, but also shows just how new he is to the NFL. With 1:30 left on the game clock with 2 timeouts left to make a drive, Rodgers attempted to make the big play and cost his team the game.

Although Green Bay falls to a disappointing 5-7, the team has been their largest enemy throughout the entire season. Penalties, inconsistant play, and seemingly an I don't care attitude have made themselves present.

Rodgers played a rather solid second half otherwise. Even though the team didn't show up to play during the entire first half, they nearly managed to pull off a win. Again, however, the Packer defense continues to give up the big plays that matter.

After this season, I am hoping that Bob Sanders finds a home elsewhere in the NFL, for I have become sick of this prevent defense scheme. You know what I mean. A three-to-four man rush with everyone else in the backfield. If there is one thing that I have learned by watching the NFL, if you give any quarterback enough time they will find the receiver.

The only thing the prevent defense does is prevent you from winning!

Rodgers finished the game 29-for-45 with 298 yards, three touchdowns, and one game-breaking interception. Brandon Jackson took over for Ryan Grant in the second half and ran for 80 yards on 11 attempts. Greg Jennings had a big day with 91 yards on eight receptions. Green Bay controlled the game clock for 37:52.

Again the season isn't over, but this loss seems to have driven the dagger into any playoff hopes the Packers had left. My advice... start working on a defense that will help you win the game and not break it for next season.

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