The Packers emerged victorious in their Thanksgiving divisional showdown, and one can't help but wonder if their motivation stemmed from a statement they believed Amon-Ra St. Brown had made.
Before the game, a bogus quote circulated on social media, supposedly quoting St. Brown as saying he couldn't name a single player on the Green Bay defense. This statement gained widespread attention, and it appears that Packers' defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery took it to heart. After their impressive win, Montgomery would urge quarterback Jordan Love to inquire, "Ask 14 if he knows anybody on the defense's name now!"
The Packers' defense put up a solid performance on Thanksgiving Day, limiting the Lions' offense to just six points in the first half and establishing a commanding 23-6 lead by halftime. Although the final score was a close 29-22, with Detroit making a late-game surge, it's evident that Montgomery had something to prove that day. For the fans, the fact that the motivating comment was based on a falsehood is unlikely to diminish their enthusiasm for the victory.
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24 NOVEMBRE | 55 ANSWERS Headline: Packers Coach Falls for Deceptive Amon-Ra St. Brown Quote, Successfully Inspires Team to Thanksgiving Day Victory Who is the best team in the NFC North? | ||
Vikings | 9 | 16.4 % |
Lions | 30 | 54.5 % |
Bears | 9 | 16.4 % |
Packers | 7 | 12.7 % |
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