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We just lived through one of the most impossible losses I can remember.With Jordan Love knocked out on a helmet to helmet hit, Josh Jacobs clearly not right, and the offense forced to lean on Malik Willis in brutal wind, we still had the Bears dead in the water. Our defense played its heart out, we built a 10 point lead late, and at one point we had a 99.5% chance to win.And then we found every possible way to lose.We break down the entire game drive by drive: the early conservative first downs, the Bears failed gadget play gift, the missed red zone chances, the Jacobs goal line fumble, the dropped interceptions, the penalties that kept drives alive, and the moment everything collapsed: the dropped onside kick, the miscommunication TD, and the overtime snap drop that set up the dagger.It felt exactly like 2014 in Seattle: lose the onside kick, give up the late TD, go to OT, and then surrender the bomb to end it.Now the situation is brutal. We're battered everywhere: QB, OL, RB, safety, receiver — and the path to the playoffs likely goes through the Ravens and Vikings. We also walk through the scoreboard chaos and the one scenario that could give us hope if other teams start resting starters.We should've won this game five different times. We didn't. Now we have to survive what's next.

Sunday in Denver was the definition of heartbreak, not just because we lost, but because we watched the season change in a single stretch.We were up 23–14 and controlling the game… then everything flipped. A key pressure leads to the interception, Christian Watson goes down, and soon after Micah Parsons suffers what looks like a torn ACL. From there, the preventable mistakes piled up: dumb penalties, dropped interceptions, mental errors, and missed opportunities that handed Denver life, even though we still had every chance to win.But this episode isn't just about the Broncos loss. It's about what the injuries exposed.We break down why the offseason and the last three drafts have left us with too little reliable depth when it matters most, and why the failure to consistently hit on Day 1 and Day 2 picks is now showing up in the worst possible way.Then we pivot to what's next: Saturday night in Chicago.Even with all the chaos, we're still in position to clinch the playoffs, and we're still alive in the North race. But we're going to need a new defensive approach without Parsons, a smarter plan to contain Caleb's right-side escape lanes, and an offense that wins with field position, motion, jumbo sets, and disciplined decision-making.Can we play perfect to beat the Bears?

The Packers control their destiny — and now face their toughest challenge yet. This week we travel to Denver to take on the AFC's #1 seed, the 11–2 Broncos, at altitude in one of the NFL's most unique home-field environments.In this episode, we break down:Why playing at 5,280 feet drastically affects stamina, rotations, passing mechanics, and kickingHow Denver's elite run defense creates impossible third downs — and how Green Bay's 11-personnel + jumbo looks can attack their weak spotsWhat the film actually says about the Broncos pass rush vs. the sack numbers — and why Jordan Love can still win this matchupHow to gameplan around Patrick Surtain II and why Christian Watson may need more slot snapsWhich WRs the Packers should target (Riley Moss mismatch alert) and how Denver struggles defending the run out of nickelWill Josh Jacobs be ready? How WR depth becomes critical in the altitudeDefending the Broncos: zone vs man, the Bo Nix tendencies, and how to force him into his worst throwsWhy pressure + first-down run stops are the key to this entire gameThe tells in Denver's personnel groupings that the Packers must exploitThis is a true measuring-stick game — a chance to prove Green Bay belongs in the Super Bowl conversation. Let's break down how the Packers can walk out of Mile High with a statement win.

The Packers just ripped through the NFC North gauntlet — blowing out the Vikings, stealing a short-week win in Detroit, and grinding out a cold-weather classic over the 9–3 Bears at Lambeau. A month ago we were 5-3-1 and sitting in the 7-seed. Now the Packers are back in the division driver's seat and very much in the race for the 1 or 2 seed in the NFC.In this episode, we break down:How the offense evolved after losing Tucker Kraft: 6-OL sets, using Darian Kinnard as a jumbo “TE,” and unlocking Christian Watson and Jayden Reed in the slotWhy field position and the return game are quietly critical to this team's Super Bowl chances — and how starting near the 30 changes everythingJordan Love's day in brutal cold, the explosive pass plays, and why Christian Watson has fully arrived as a true WR1How Jayden Reed's motion and carries can transform the run game from below average to legitimately efficientWhy the defensive switch to more 4–3/base against the Bears run game was so smart — and how Quay Walker, McDuffie, and the front held upCaleb Williams vs Jordan Love: what we learned watching both in the same gameThe rise of Sean Rhyan and Kingsley Enagbare — and what that might mean for future decisions on Rashan Gary and the capKeisean Nixon's value (and his costly penalties), plus why depth at CB, IDL, and returner still matters for a playoff runUpdated playoff path: how the Packers can lock up the 2-seed, and why the 1-seed is suddenly in playThe Packers now truly run the North. If they win out, they control everything. Let's talk about how they got here — and what has to happen next.

The Packers and Bears face off in their biggest matchup in over a decade, and the NFC North hangs in the balance. Chicago is 9–3, winners of nine of their last ten, and playing their best football of the season. The Packers are surging as well, and both teams completely control their own playoff destiny.In this episode, we break down:Why the Bears offense has taken off, and how the Packers can slow it downCaleb Williams' biggest weaknesses: field tendencies, trouble attacking intermediate windows, and holding the ball too longHow Micah Parsons can dominate the Bears' weakest offensive line spotWhy Quay Walker's return is massive for stopping the outside runHow the weather (10 degrees!) could swing the game toward whichever team wins on the groundHow the Packers can attack Chicago's struggling run defense and depleted LBsWhere Jordan Love can carve up the Bears secondary: deep shots, crossers, and intermediate routesTime to Get Healthy: Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden back to lineupWhy Matt LaFleur's aggressive decision-making might be the difference again this weekThis is the game that could decide the NFC North. Everything is on the line. Let's break it down.

The Packers pulled off a massive Thanksgiving win over the Lions, improving to a record of 8-3-1, but still not in the lead in the NFC North. In this episode, we break down everything that happened — the clutch moments, the lucky breaks, the injuries that changed the game, and the concerns this win didn't erase.We dive deep into:Amon-Ra St. Brown's injury and how it shifted Detroit's offenseThe good, the bad, and the ugly from the Packers secondaryWhy depth at CB and IDL is suddenly a real problemThe surprising impact of Isaiah McDuffie and Dontayvion WicksHow Christian Watson continues to look like a true No. 1 WRWhy Jayden Reed's return might unlock the offenseWhat the offensive line shake-up means moving forwardJordan Love's performance while battling a shoulder injuryWhy Micah Parsons might be carrying the entire defensePlus, we look ahead at the mini-bye, the injury resets, potential roster additions, and what Green Bay must fix before taking on the Bears.This was a huge win — but it left us with a few huge questions.

The Packers took down the Vikings on Sunday, and now we're on a short week heading into Detroit with a chance to take control of the NFC North. In this episode, we break down what went right — from a smart run-heavy approach to protect an injured Jordan Love, to using six offensive linemen, to improved pass protection — and what still needs to be cleaned up heading into Thursday.Then we preview how the Packers can beat the Lions:Defensive plan: Attack Detroit's vulnerable interior OL, contain Penei Sewell's edge, slow Jahmyr Gibbs, and take away Amon-Ra St. Brown's first read so Jared Goff has to hold the ball.Offensive plan: Lean into under-center play-action, punish Detroit's base defense through the air, and run counters + A-gap when the Lions shift to nickel.Key injuries: Quay Walker, Keisean Nixon, Josh Jacobs.Short-week keys: Field position, fourth-down discipline, and exploiting Detroit's aggressive fronts.

It's rivalry week. We break down everything you need to know before Packers vs Vikings — a matchup that could decide control of the NFC North.We explain how Jordan Love's quick-game dominance against the blitz gives Green Bay a real edge over a Minnesota defense that leads the NFL in blitz rate. We outline the offensive keys: more play-action on early downs, power-run looks, motion to the left side, and expanded six-OL sets to neutralize pressure.Defensively, we detail how Green Bay can attack rookie QB JJ McCarthy, who leads the league in turnover-worthy plays and struggles badly when blitzed. With Lukas Van Ness returning and Micah Parsons heating up, the Packers have a real chance to force mistakes and flip momentum in the division race.Plus — updates on Quay Walker, Josh Jacobs, Brandon McManus, and the team's ongoing punt-return problem.

The Packers escape New York with a 27–20 win — but it wasn't pretty. We break down how seven dropped passes, four dropped interceptions, and poor depth play nearly cost Green Bay another winnable game.From Luke Musgrave's benching to Sean Rhyan's first start at center, we dive into the offensive miscues, TE issues, and how the six-OL package might become the team's best run solution. He also covers Jordan Love's shoulder scare, Christian Watson's breakout performance, and Josh Jacobs' injury update.Finally, we look ahead to MarShawn Lloyd's return, what it means for the backfield rotation, and how the NFC North playoff race could come down to the Thanksgiving showdown with Detroit.

Should Matt LaFleur be fired—or does Green Bay need smarter decisions and better alignment? Ben breaks down the week's headline: questionable personnel usage (McManus over Havrisik, Bo Melton snaps over Savion/Heath), early-down run bias, shotgun overuse, and how public call-outs can lose a locker room.Then it's on to a must-win in New York: how to defend Jameis (two-high shells, disguise, selective Cooper blitzes), why man looks match up vs. the Giants WRs, and the trench test of Dexter Lawrence/Burns/Carter versus a reshuffled Packers interior with Sean Rhyan at center.Offensively, Ben lays out the fixes: more under-center, play-action on 1st/2nd & long, run on true short yardage, and 6-OL packages to slow the rush. Health updates, expected returns, and the NFC North stakes if Bears/Lions stumble. Can LaFleur steady the ship—and the offense—this week?

The Packers fall to the Eagles — and it wasn't just about execution. Ben Kurkowski breaks down the coaching and roster disconnect between Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst that's crippling Green Bay's season.From Brandon McManus' ongoing quad injury and baffling 4th-down calls, to Bo Melton playing more snaps at WR than Malik Heath or Savion Williams, Ben highlights how poor communication and inconsistent roster management are costing the Packers winnable games.He also dives into the offensive inefficiency — overreliance on shotgun runs, predictable playcalling, and Jordan Love's missed reads — while pointing out standout defensive play that still wasn't enough. Finally, Ben discusses the devastating injury news (Elgton Jenkins and Doubs), the lack of OL depth, and what these mistakes mean for Green Bay's playoff hopes heading into a brutal stretch.

The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the Packers stood pat. We break down why that might've been the right call, but a few moves the Packers should've made like Keion White and Asante Samuel Jr.. Then, it's on to the biggest matchup of the year: Packers vs. Eagles under the lights on Monday night with playoff seeding at stake.Ben previews how Green Bay's offensive line will handle the Eagles' newly loaded pass rush featuring Jaelan Phillips and Jalen Carter, what Jordan Love must do differently against Vic Fangio's coverage-heavy defense, and how the Packers can stay efficient without Tucker Kraft.He also dives into the game plan for containing Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and this running game in cold conditions, how Green Bay's secondary can hold up, and why offensive efficiency and smarter decision-making on 4th downs could decide the NFC's top seed.

After a stunning defeat, the Packers lose at home against the playoffs, and lose their star player Tucker Kraft for the season. This has wildly terrible playoff implications moving forward, is there any hope for this team at the trade deadline?

This is the game the Packers should dominate. We break down everything from:-Jordan Love's Elite play from a clean pocket vs. this 30th ranked pass rush-Micah Parson's matchup nightmare against a depleted Panthers offensive line-And more on today's episode

Jordan Love delivered one of the best games of his career in a primetime comeback at Pittsburgh: 29/37, 360 yards, 3 TDs, 0 sacks, 0 turnovers — and the offense committed zero penalties. Ben breaks down how quick-game timing and pocket toughness flipped the script in the second half, with Tucker Kraft (7/143/2, YAC machine), Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden all supplying explosives.On defense, Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary headlined a pass rush that repeatedly ended drives, while Carrington Valentine stabilized the secondary. Ben also hits the concerns: RB blitz pickup, an inconsistent run D vs heavy sets, Keisean Nixon's miscues, and special teams misses. Plus: OL health/rotation updates, why continuity could unlock an even higher ceiling for Love, and a quick look ahead to Carolina — and whether a veteran IDL (hi, Calais Campbell) still makes sense.

It's finally here, the game Packers fans have been dreading. Today we break down Sunday night's emotional matchup in Pittsburgh as Aaron Rodgers faces his former team for the first time. Rodgers is heating up after a slow start, and the Steelers are coming off extra rest, but the Packers enter with momentum, a healthier roster, and both Christian Watson + Devonte Wyatt returning to the lineup.We detail how Green Bay can contain Rodgers, exploit Pittsburgh's weaknesses at linebacker, and survive one of the league's toughest pass rushes. Plus: key injury updates, Micah Parsons' impact, and why this game could shape the NFC playoff picture.

The Packers escaped Arizona with a 28–23 win — but it took a lot of luck. We break down the four game-changing plays that swung the Packers' way, from the 61-yard franchise-record field goal to Rashan Gary's strip sack. He also highlights the dominance of Micah Parsons, the rise of Colby Wooden, and continued concerns with Nate Hobbs and the defense's lack of cohesion.On offense, Ben recaps Jordan Love's up-and-down performance, the offensive line finally staying healthy, and the looming return of Christian Watson. Then he shifts to the trade deadline — with Calais Campbell, Kevin Zeitler, and even Rasul Douglas emerging as potential additions that could turn Green Bay into a true Super Bowl contender.

The Packers head to Arizona to face the Cardinals, but all eyes are on the injury report, especially Zach Tom. We dive into how Green Bay's handling of Tom's injury could derail the season, what the offensive line shuffle means for Jordan Love, and how the Packers can attack the Cardinals' quarters-heavy defense. Plus without Christian Watson, Lukas Van Ness, and Devonte Wyatt and what that means for the Packers on Sunday.

The Packers took down the Bengals 27-18 at Lambeau, but it wasn't always pretty. We break down Sunday's win, from Jordan Morgan's first start at right guard and the offensive line's encouraging process, to Josh Jacobs' gritty 5.2 yards per carry despite puking throughout the day. We dive into Jordan Love's risky interception, the defense's lack of turnovers, and why Edgerrin Cooper's pass rush role must evolve. Plus, injury updates on Lukas Van Ness, Dontayvion Wicks, and Javon Bullard. And the one position the Packers should target before the trade deadline, with potential fits like Calais Campbell and Maliek Collins.

The Packers return home to face the Bengals in a must-win "get-right" game after back-to-back disappointments. Ben Kurkowski breaks down the special teams woes, key injury updates, and how Jordan Love and the offense can attack Cincinnati's defense. Plus, what the Packers must fix to avoid costly mistakes and get back on track before the playoff push.

The Packers miss their chance to have another awesome Dallas memory to win at AT&T stadium as they finish this game with a tie, and we break down it all down on today's episode including:-Refs missed a ton of calls(holding Parsons, PI on Wicks, Intentional Grounding by Dak)-Terrible Clock/Play Management by Matt Lafleur-Poor defensive gameplan by Haffley-Inability to add quality players on the defensive line besides Parsons-Special Teams Fail once again-Unable to find quality guards-And some positives from this offense

As the Packers are coming off their worst offensive line performance of all-time, the Packers have a big game Sunday night in Dallas, but our offensive line is currently in shambles with starting LG Aaron Banks out again meaning Jordan Morgan will be out there, and at RT Zach Tom is out for this game and our primary backup RT Anthony Belton is also out for this game, leaving third string RT Darrian Kinnard to take his place. This was supposed to be a bounce back game, but with these amounts of injuries on our offensive line I'm concerned. But it's not just us the Cowboys will be without two preferred starting offensiven lineman and WR Ceedee Lamb which potentially balances things out. This game might not be your typical Cowboys-Packers slugfest, but will in my opinion be a very close game.

The Packers had a disastrous loss vs. the Browns, and we break it all down on today's episode, the biggest thing being our inability to build a deep OL with a plan to develop OL long term.

As we faceoff against the Browns tomorrow we preview that game, and we also talk about:-Keeping Malik Willis as our backup QB is a must-Several Browns Players would've been good additions to the Packers this offseason-We need to protect Jordan Love at all(almost) costs-Let Zach Tom and Tucker Kraft rest and fully recover if we are taking our Super Bowl seasons seriously

With a big win over the Commanders on TNF, the Packers prove they are a Super Bowl caliber team, and we break it all down on today's episode.

A lot of news of news prior to Thursday nights game against the Washington Commanders:-Packers give a 1 year extension to Christian Watson, an incredible deal for the Packers-The Packers could be dealing with two young OL if Zach Tom and Aaron Banks aren't able to play in this game, how our RT holds up in this game Kinnard or Belton is a huge question-Our defense looked good last week, but is it good enough to stop a QB as dynamic as Jayden Daniels?

The Packers dominated the Lions on Sunday, and we break it all down on today's episode!

As we preview opening game of the season vs. the defending NFC North Champs the Detroit Lions we break down:-Micah Parsons probably won't play much in this game and shouldn't-Other major players are questionable like Nate Hobbs and Jayden Reed-The interior defensive line for this Lions team is going to struggle to get pressure-And a lot more key takeaways as we prepare for the start of the 2025 season

The Packers did what I thought was impossible and traded for ALL Pro Edge Rusher Micah Parsons! On today's episode we break down:1. Why this trade was a great deal for the Packers2. Why this contract is affordable moving forward3. Why the Packers could make this move because of young and up and coming talent proving we can move on with veterans to keep this team young and affordable.

In today's episode we:-Breakdown position by position who the Packers kept and who they cut-Identify high potential players the Packers should have added to their roster and practice squad

On today's episode before we breakdown the final preseason game we discuss:-Both Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave have had very impressive offenses and I think they both will be a big part of our offense in 2025, and they should be because the way teams design their defenses today.-Some of these same reasons of why 12 personnel is so important to a teams success are the same reasons why the Packers should NOT trade for an elite edge rusher like Micah Parsons, it's just too risky, even if it could work. -And we might not need an elite edge rusher because Lukas Can Ness seems to have taken a big jump and there are still two affordable difference making players available in free agency to help take this pass rush over the top.

In today's episode we breakdown many topics:-2 Surprise Players who should make this roster-Several offensive lineman who failed to take any growth steps and how our depth on the OL could cripple us this year, and how players I deemed to be smart picks in 2024 NFL Draft are starting for their teams this year unlike many of Gute's OL choices-Jordan Love's Thumb Injury and while this injury is minor, why this impacts the Packers-Injury update and how it affects our ability to start the year 2-0 -Players to watch in Saturday's preseason game

A lot of changes led to me having to put the podcast on pause over the summer, but most of everything people talk about over that time is a little overrated anyways. But we are back! And today we breakdown the 3 big positions Brian Gutekunst invested in this offseason:1. Offensive Line-Signing Aaron Banks-Extending Zach Tom-2025 2nd Rounder Anthony Belton2. Secondary-Signing Nate Hobbs-Cutting Jaire Alexander3. Wide Receiver-2025 1st Rounder Matthew Golden-2025 3rd Rounder Savion Williams

The Packers have officially released Jaire Alexander. Was it a smart financial move—or a decision that could come back to haunt them? Host Ben Kurkowski breaks down the logic, the risk, and the real story behind the surprising cut.Then we shift to the Top 5 Packers set to either bounce back or break out in 2025, from Jordan Love and Lukas Van Ness to rising stars like Tucker Kraft.But there's a problem—the offensive line might be in serious trouble. With injuries, contract holdouts, and a lack of depth at center, the Packers could be risking it all in 2025.Is this a championship-caliber roster—or a house of cards?

-The Packers are in a difficult spot financially-Elgton Jenkins is refusing to show up to offseason practices, this could've been avoided. -The Packers lack the star talent to win a Super Bowl-The positives and negatives of the 2025 schedule-Why Continuity is the biggest driver of the Packers 2025 Super Bowl hopes

I don't work full-time in the front office for the Packers, but I think with knowing this NFL Draft class now, it's easy to say the Packers made a slew of mistakes over the course of the offseason, that will put our 2025 success in jeopardy, and really force our hand as we deal with salary cap implications in 2026.

Last year right now we can say that Brian Gutekunst had 2 successful draft picks, Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams, there may be more, only time will tell. If I was in charge and we look back at last years draft I would have had 2 successful draft picks as well, Edgerrin Cooper and Cooper Dejean. It's important to truly evaluate how our front office is making decisions, because right now it's pretty easy to say that we wish we had Cooper Dejean over Evan Williams. That's what we do today is breakdown how I would have done the draft differently taking advantage of trade down opportunities, and using the consensus board to get steals which Brian Gutekunst never did in this entire draft.

In today's episode we give you a full breakdown of this alien like draft class from Brian Gutekunst, where there is hope that these players could be special players in the NFL, but also valid reasons that they won't.

In the first round the Packers break their streak of not selecting a first round WR by drafting WR Matthew Golden out of Texas, who I'm honestly not to fond of. The Packers messed up an incredible opportunity to trade down with the Giants with so many similar talented players, trading down would've been the best bet. We finish by identifying the best players the Packers should go after on Day 2.

In today's episode, we used our data which proved that using the consensus board to stay away from reaches and find steals within the draft is the best way to find success. Listing out every player and move the Packers will make over a 7 round mock draft for the Packers. These are based off consensus projections which means this mock draft is plausible even if I don't think the Packers would pull the trigger on a lot of these moves.

NFL teams love to trust their gut. But the data says... maybe they shouldn't. In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski dives into four years of draft results to explore a simple but powerful idea: what if teams just followed the Consensus Draft Board? Using Arif Hasan's rankings and the NFL Mock Draft Database, Ben breaks down:Why "steals" hit way more than "reaches"How the Eagles used this strategy to build a Super Bowl rosterWhich 2025 prospects are being overlooked right nowHow the Packers can win the draft by letting value come to themIf you care about a long-term winner in Green Bay, this episode is for you. Data-backed strategy. Real draft examples, Practical Packers insight

If there is something I'm known for over the years, it's finding value, and here we begin to understand the value in the NFL Draft. Where are great players, being ranked fairly low considering what they could become in the NFL. So we go position by position to figure out some of my favorite players in this draft class, and where we could target them in the draft.

Which prospects are actually worth trading up for? Who the Packers should sprint the card in for if they fall to us? Why certain edge rushers scream "trade back"? A dream scenario where Green Bay turns pick 23 into 42, 67, and 73. Whether you're Team Tetairoa, building for depth, or want Gutey to make a splash-this episode's for you.

Free agency is mostly finished at this point in the calendar, making it pretty clear the biggest gaps left on this roster. Today we break down and rank the biggest needs for the Packers considering both the 2025 season and beyond.

While this wasn't the most star-studded free agency the Packers had a chance to really upgrade this roster, but failed to do so, we talk about those missed opportunities on today's episode.

The Packers go out and sign two average free agents to fairly large deals in a disappointing Day 1 of FA. Money that should've been spent on our OTs 2 weeks ago, which now will make things very difficult for the Packers in 2026. We finish today's episode going through our first mock draft where I break down some of my favorite value prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Free agents are about to get super overpaid, as we saw with the Zack Baun signing and so many more. The Packers resign two players, one a smart move and another not so much. I break down to me the best free agency path the Packers could take which includes NOT trading away Jaire Alexander, and trading for one elite player. Maximizing our 2025 Super Bowl chances, and maximizing our 2026 assets as we move on from several veterans to create cap space for the future.

We finish up our free agency series by talking about some of our weakest position groups going into 2025. Our WRs can't be relied upon, and our edge rushers are just not even close to hitting their ceilings. So we find some options in free agency and we also name one more free agent OL that is one of my new favorite options for the Packers to fix the C position with a weak C draft class.

In Part 2 of our free agency series, we take a look at our current offensive line situation, and while there is promise at the most important positions, there is still a lot up in the air on the interior. So we identify a few key free agents we should acquire in order to provide potential upgrades for this upcoming season and even long-term.

While many would say if the Packers move on from Jaire Alexander, CB has to be one of the biggest positions of need on this roster, but is it? We breakdown some options to improve the position group in free agency, but we take an alternative look at a potential way to improve this back 7 and find an elite player for cheaper then signing any major CB would be on today's episode.

Without an elite QB, the Eagles have provided a formula to build a Super Bowl caliber team, the Packers need to replicate that formula. We break down what they do so well, on today's episode.