Three Observations: Minnesota at Green Bay

I write these with 4:29 left in the game, Minnesota leading 31-17.

Observation #1 - Was tackling made illegal in Green Bay, WI? That's the only plausible explanation for the Packers defense. These guys couldn't tackle a grandmother.

Observation #2 - Yes, Brett Favre is a Hall of Fame QB, and everyone is due to have bad games. On the other hand, if a younger or less established player had the sort of game that Favre has had, there would be a lot more scrutiny about that player's abilities. Favre has been awful in this game, and completely careless. He's fortunate he's a veteran and one of the best, but this has been a dreadful performance on his part. Hopefully someone will also consult him regarding his dopey play right before the half, where on 3rd and 6 with about 20 seconds left, he scrambled for 5 yards, then tossed the ball carelessly into the end zone when he realized he wouldn't get the first down as he was chased out of bounds. Not only was it an illegal forward pass (with a five yard penalty) it could have easily been picked up by a defender (and it would have counted as an INT). They would have also had 4th and inches, which was probably a good situation to go for it at the end of the half, especially considering they were down 24-10.

Observation #3 - So Mike Sherman has lost two home playoff games at Lambeau Field. Two more than any other Packers coach ever. That's not something to be proud of.