It's NOT over....(with a tip of the hat to John Belushi)

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(09-27-2017, 09:55 PM)bonesaw Wrote: I don't know...we're finding new and creative ways to lose.  My confidence level at making the playoffs is at about a 2.  Need some kind of spark, maybe Burfict coming back can provide it?  I thought maybe a win at Lambeau could've done it but down 0-3 is real nut breaker.  I'm sure the mood in the building isn't peachy keen and thinking about the playoffs.

Perhaps not...and you are correct that Burfict will provide a spark, but I can't help but wonder without Eifert, where the spark will come on offense?   It sure as hell won't be Lafell.  Maybe Core, who we heard so much of in the spring, gets more snaps?  Maybe Uzomah picks up where he left off before getting injured a year ago.  Hewitt?  Seems to catch everything thrown to him...no matter how infrequently.

I will bet Mixon is due to go off soon.  Hopefully against pitt, and the offense rallies around a tougher rushing attack.  I think we are missing the boat not having Gio with him in the backfield.  He could chip an end, and then slide out as an outlet or line up in the slot.  See the Lions and how they use Theo Riddick out of the backfield.  

Either way, the offense will be the one challenged to score 24 each game (or more) but I don't think the defense (if it stays healthy) will give up more than 20 again.