Shadowhawk wrote:NinerBuff wrote:I can't deny that it doesn't improve our chances in week 1, but you want to beat teams fair and square, not because of an injury.
Plus, it makes it that much worse if you lose.
This is also true... The GB game is pretty crucial for us, because our first 5 games are really tough:
GB
@ SEA (SNF)
IND
@ STL (TNF)
HOU (SNF)
Our schedule is easier from there, but if we can get through with a 3-2 or better record, it'll set up really nicely for a good playoff push.
What will be more interesting in the GB game will be how they plan to play Kaep. I think they'll try to limit his rushing and leave single deep safety help over the top, which will mean a big day for Kaep, Vernon, Boldin, and company