In Brett Favre’s career, there was only one team that you classified as the team that gave him the most trouble in the postseason. It was the Dallas Cowboys. He lost to them three straight years in the postseason. In today’s hyperactive world, that would have been a big deal or the fact that Favre didn’t have to beat Dallas to get to the 96 or 97 Super Bowl. In Aaron Rodgers’ career, there have been so many Dallas’s. Whether it was Seattle, San Francisco (Multiple versions), or Atlanta, the Packers weren’t good enough to get over the hump into the Super Bowl. Or the team wasn’t at that team’s level. This current team was better than Tampa Bay and could play at Tampa Bay’s level. But the sad thing was Tampa became another thorn in Rodgers’ side. The Packers are bounced before getting to the Super Bowl yet again.

What went wrong for the Packers: The ‘what if’ game will be fucking brutal – Don’t mind any Packers fan wondered ‘what if’ for the next two weeks. If Green Bay plays a better defensive scheme against Scottie Miller at the end of the half, Tampa is likely up 14-10 at halftime. If Aaron Jones realizes that Jerome Whitehead is hunting the ball and protects the football, Tampa is only up 21-10. Green Bay prevents one of those things from happening in this game. They likely win this football game. That pains me.

What also went wrong for the Packers: Matt LaFleur still has ways to go as an in-game coach – Matt LaFleur is a good coach. He might be a great coach. But LaFleur still lacks some of the greatness others have inside the game. The Packers got the ball back twice after Tom Brady interceptions. And after both interceptions, it was three straight passes on both drives. They did not get one first down. LaFleur, and to some point, Rodgers, was trying to bail out their team with Rodgers’ arm. That hurts for Green Bay.

Player of the Game: Marquez Valdes-Scantling – For a guy that go so much during the year, it is awesome he came through with a huge game. He only had four catches, but every one of them felt like a big deal. Here’s to a breakout 2021 season.

Honorable Mention: Jaire Alexander – Two interceptions of Brady is a way to break out a little bit. Hopefully, there are more people that know about Alexander versus before the game. He is one of the best to play at the position right now, and the young corner did not get the same amount of love as a guy like Jalen Ramsey.

Next up: Green Bay will wait on their schedule. They’ll wait to see if there is any drama between Rodgers and management. They do have to play Kansas City next year, but it’s in Lambeau (Likely), so, the Packers probably don’t kick off Thursday night. The schedule is much harder next year on paper. This sucks, but I cannot wait to do it all over again.

Charlie.