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This article about sums up last night's debacle at Lambeau.

Last night's game was pretty indicative of the season. The defense continues to play fairly well as a unit. They don't generate many turnovers, unfortunately, and a couple of big penalties were very costly. Still, they can't be faulted for the loss, as they were on the field so long during the second half, and were obviously tired.

The offense continues to be anemic without some big play makers at some of the skilled positions. The lack of an effective running game is putting too much pressure on Favre, and he's been trying to do too much, resulting in a lot of interceptions. With Green and Davenport out, their best backs are Fisher and Gado, who haven't been producing big numbers. I think this goes back to the loss of Rivera and Wahle to free agency. I think they should have at least tried to hold on the Wahle. He only has one bad knee opposed to Rivera's two, and is several years younger.

At this point, the Packers are 2-8; they'll have to win out the rest of the season just to break even, and with Chicago playing fairly well, I don't see that happening. The team continues to be optimistic despite the obvious. I think Mike Sherman deserves some credit for keeping the locker room together in spite of disappointed players, disgruntled fans, and scathing media.

I think we're watching Favre's first losing season in Green Bay, and the only light at the end may be the draft picks come spring.

Mood: Disappointed
Music: Led Zeppelin: "I Can't Quit You Baby"