Sports Anchor Talks Packers’ Chances Ahead Of Sunday’s Playoff Game

The Green Bay Packers are making their seventh straight playoff appearance this Sunday when they play Washington in the NFL’s wild card game.

While the Packers started strong with six straight wins, many fans and analysts have been critical of the team’s offensive performance as the season has stretched on.

“What’s amazing to me to me about this whole situation is they’ve become a defensive team,” said Lance Allan, the sports anchor for WTMJ-TV and cohost of “The Mike McCarthy Show.”

Allan said that strong defense will be a plus against Washington, but, “you just hope that their offense can actually do something. It’s been an uphill struggle all year long. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. I don’t think the team likes to talk about it at this point, but they have clearly missed Jordy Nelson and there’s clearly something missing on the offense.”

If the Packers can find some of that offensive consistency Sunday, Allan said he liked their chances.

“Washington’s defense isn’t that good. They’re middle of the road at best,” he said. “So I think, honestly, if the Packers can run the ball and at least move the ball down the field and at least score a few touchdowns, I think they have a shot in this game.”

Off the playing field, Allan said, it’s been a magical season for the Packers, with the retirement of former quarterback Brett Favre’s number 4 and former quarterback Bart Starr’s last likely return to Lambeau Field.

The kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. Catch the full interview with Lance Allan by clicking on the “Listen” link above.

Correction: The original version of this story said the name of the sports anchor interviewed was Lance Allen. His name is actually Lance Allan.