After a disappointing 4 point loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend, the Green Bay Packers have lost their last desperate chance to make the playoffs. Unfortunately, their season will end after the regular season is over. What was the killer of the Pack? They couldn't finish games.
As of this week, the Packers have a 5-9 record, an utterly shameful record after last year's amazing record of 12-2 at this point in the season. There are quite a few sad statistics that amaze me. The Packers have lost 6 of their last 7 games. And out of their 9 losses, the Packers lost 6 of them by just 4 or fewer points. Most of these losses are due to fourth quarter meltdowns. In most of their losses, the Packers had the lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter before losing their fire in the finale of the game. In the last three games, the Packers' opponents have scored on their last drive of the game to win.
Throughout the season, tons of missed opportunities have killed the Packers' chance for success. The lack of stamina through all 4 quarters has allowed teams to drive for a comeback to beat the Pack numerous times. The best the Packers can hope for now is a 7-9 record which is still a losing record. This season has been a heartbreaking one for Packers fans looking for a season as good as last year.
