Game 3: Lions @ Packers Guacamole

Game 3:  Lions @ Packers

Guacamole

Pregame News

After the loss to the Vikings, the Packers are looking to get the offense on track. They will have 4 home games in a row plus a Bye Week.  They are ranked 29th in total yards and Aaron Rodgers had his worst game and was very defensive about his play to the media.  Going back to the 1st loss last year against Denver, Rodgers hasn't had a QB rating over 100.  He should get back on track. Mike McCarthy said Ty Montgomery and Trevor Davis will have some added plays to make the offense a little more dynamic and speedy.  The punting has also been terrible giving them consistently bad field position.

The defense on the other hand is the Packers bright spot(minus the horrible game Randall had).  The are ranked #1 vs the run but they this week they will be thin against the Lions because of injuries.  Out are: Clay Matthews, Datone Jones, Letroy Guion, Morgan Burnett, and Sam Shields.  

The game is not being televised in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area so I'll be listening on Sirius XM.  I actually enjoy games this way the few times they aren't on tv in this market.  It's kind of old school, back to days before tv, when people would gather around the radio.  

Game Recap

Packers win 34-27!

After getting out to 31-3 lead, the Packers coasted in the 2nd half to just survive the Lions.  The Packers offense was big play from the start and scored on it's first six possessions:  4 passing TD's and 2 FG's.  Eddie Lacy ended up with 103 yds and Jordy Nelson was the leading receiver with 6 catches for 101 yds.  The offense in the 2nd half, after the 1st possession was a yawn fest.  In typical fashion, the Packers let off the gas and coasted after having a big lead.

Jared Cook and Aaron Ripowski both left the game with injuries.

The defense had a decent day especially since they were missing 5 big players. Matthew Stafford had a whopping 385 yds with 205 of them to Marvin Jones. Run defense was outstanding again(the Lions top back was out) only allowing 50 total yds and Demarius Randall redeemed himself somewhat with a nice interception for 44 yds.  Jake Ryan and Micah Hyde were the leading tacklers and Nick Perry showed up big(finally!) with 2 sacks.

Special teams weren't a big factor today although Ty Montgomery had a nice 24 yd kickoff return and Jacob Schum had a decent day with 2 punts for a 41.5 yd average.

Recipe

Guacamole by Debra Byczek

Ingredients:

5 ripe avocados

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1 jalapeno, diced

1 lime

Few shakes of granulated garlic to taste

Few shakes of salt (optional)

Gently wash the cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeno and lime.  Once you have all of your ingredients gathered up get out your cutting board and chop everything up.  Mash the avocados in a bowl (I like to leave some larger chunks) and then add all of the other ingredients.  Gently stir everything together and shake some garlic powder in and squeeze in the lime juice. You can add as much or a little of the cilantro, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeno as you like. 

*If your avocados are not ripe a quick tip I learned from my friend Liz Lundy is to set them by a bunch of bananas for a day or two and they'll ripen right up. 

*Your family and friends will love this delicious guacamole and it'll be the hit of any game or party!

The bright healthy ingredients

We served the guacamole with the homemade baked chips from Game 2.

Check here if you missed to make them:  Game 2: Ultimate Nachos

Health Tip of the Week

Avocados

Avocados are something I never ate before becoming plant-based.  Debra on the other had has always enjoyed them.

  

They are loaded with nutrients but they are also very calorically dense at 750.   It is also one of the highest plant foods in fat.  If you are trying to lose weight they should be enjoyed sparingly in small portions.  I will typically eat about one a week.  Check out how the calorie and fat levels change for the different portion sizes. 

Check here for a comprehensive list of benefits: Health benefits of avocados

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Next up is the bye week, no game.  Get out and enjoy the rare weekend off from Packer football in the outdoors with friends and/or family!


Be well,

David Byczek