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Vince Lombardi's 1960s Packers, for their part, offer the most durable and iconic images in pro football history. Guards Fuzzy Thurston and Jerry Kramer powering mighty Jim Taylor on an unstoppable romp around the edge of a helpless defense; big-game playmaker Paul Hornung swivel-hipping his way through the mud for yet another Green Bay scoring run; Bart Starr knifing through the Dallas defense for a title-winning touchdown run at frigid Lambeau Field.

Then there's Lombardi at the chalkboard, breaking down the famed Green Bay sweep and his simple, conservative philosophy of meat-and-potatoes football: "What we're trying to get is a seal here, and a seal here, and trying to run this play in ... the ... alley!"Sources_cnn.com

Coach Mike McCarthy is dealing with a new set of distractions for his defending champions, starting with the NFL's mammoth pregame concert with Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum and Maroon 5 -- stars not usually associated with small-town Green Bay.

"I think it's the highest compliment to your football team and your organization (to play in this game), but after the smoke clears and the celebration stops, it's a football game," McCarthy said. "This is a celebration for our fans. That's the way I look at it. Sources- scores.espn.go.com

New Orleans Saints averaged nearly 280 net passing yards per game last season, with the deadly-accurate Brees skillfully spreading the ball around to a bevy of quality targets, as eight Saints players caught 30 or more balls in 2010.

Packers will be tested early in its first game since winning the Lombardi Trophy, hosting the New Orleans Saints Thursday night at Lambeau Field in the 2011 NFL regular-season opener.Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints have averaged a combined 52 points offensively over that five-year period, which has likely caused 82 percent of bets so far to be placed on the contest going over.

Saints are forced to confront the realities of a revamped roster, and they must make the immediate, necessary adjustments in order to emerge victorious in Week 1.

Said Porter: "People are going to panic because they're not in this building, they're not in this locker room, they're not in the meeting rooms with us. They don't know what we're out there showcasing, what we're not showcasing. ... They don't know everything that goes into preparing for a game."

Due to President Barack Obama’s speech, four widely-distributed NBCUniversal cable channels – VERSUS, USA, Syfy and G4 – as well as NFL Network will all begin coverage of NFL KICKOFF 2011 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS, the pregame show to officially celebrate the start of the 2011 NFL season, at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday.

Defense :

Let’s be real here, team defenses in fantasy football are fickle. One team can shut out any opponent but give up a 40-burger the next. In this match-up, neither defense looks to be a strong start this week. Look elsewhere if you can.

NFL Game Pass:

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NFL Game Rewind :

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"I was a free agent," Andruzzi said. "So it was a little different. I was turning around and (wondering) if I was going to be there next year. But it's part of the NFL. You know how it works. The old saying for the NFL is 'Not For Long'."

Saints vs Packers Live 2011 NFL Regular season kicks off this week in Green Bay with the league's past two Super Bowl champions taking the stage. New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Live Streaming NFL Regular Season Coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. CDT

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New Orleans Saints last two Match Results :

New Orleans Saints vs Oakland Raiders (Win 40 - 20)

New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans ( Lost 32 - 9 )

When the New Orleans Saints step onto the field in Green Bay, it will mark the third time in five years that the Saints have played in the inaugural game of the year. The Saints' experience and familiarity in this game should help them ease into the game with confidence and composure.

Week 1 presents an opportunity to expand on those defenses I broke down and install new looks that are hidden from the training camp crowds. Challenge the QBs, attack the protection schemes and put your guys in a position to make a play.

Opening Statement:

“The next two days for us, like every year at this time, is going to be heavily spent on our roster and also on our Green Bay preparations. We’re kind of in the midst of some of that beginning right now. We’ll keep you guys updated as it pertains to any changes with our roster.

"The Green Bay community has a terrific opportunity to bask in the nation's grand stage leading up to Thursday night's Packers season-opener against the Saints," said Romig.

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers History:

Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans were founded on November 1, 1966 . they reached the NFC Championship Game in the 2006 season but lost 39–14 to the Chicago Bears . Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin and They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

Packers have won 13 league championships including nine NFL championships prior to the Super-Bowl era and four Super Bowl victories—in 1967 (Super Bowl I), 1968 (Super Bowl II), 1997 (Super Bowl XXXI) and 2011 (Super Bowl XLV).

Green Bay Packers :

Owner(s): Green Bay Packers, Inc. (112,158 stockholders)

President Barack Obama (minority owner)

Chairman : Mark Murphy

CEO: Mark Murphy

Head coach : Mike McCarthy

Team nicknames : Indian Packers (1919), Blues (1922), Big Bay Blues (1920s), Bays (1918–1940s), The Pack (current),The Green and Gold (current) .

New Orleans Saints :

Owner(s): Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc .

Head coach: Sean Payton

Team nicknames : Black and Gold, The Who Dats, The Bless You Boys, The Aints

Division championships: 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2010 .

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers match Preview :

Nick Name : Saints vs Packers

Sautes : New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Live Online

Kick off Time : Thursday, 8:30 PM EDT

Stadium : Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Competition :National Football League (NFL).

Saints vs Packers Point Spread and Pick:

New Orleans Saints (0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS) vs. Green Bay Packers (0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS), 8:30 p.m. EST, Week 1 NFL, Thursday, September 8, 2011, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis., TV: NBC