Podcast Description:
The 2PM hour of Kyle & Brust gets you ready for Thursday Night Football as the Packers return to Lambeau for their home opener against Atlanta. Kyle predicts a 27-17 Packers win, but after losses to Minnesota and a nerve-racking overtime escape against the Jets, he’s learned his lesson about declaring any game automatic. The defense has given Green Bay reasons for optimism, but everything keeps circling back to the same giant problem: an offensive line that has struggled to protect Jordan Love, run the football and avoid costly mistakes.
The guys debate what Green Bay actually needs to show against an Atlanta team that has yet to reach the red zone this season. Kyle says simply winning won’t dramatically change his outlook, but cleaner football could. Fewer penalties, better offensive-line communication and smarter decisions from Matt LaFleur would at least show that the Packers are starting to correct the problems that have plagued them through two weeks.
Plus, Over/Under celebrates Lukas Van Ness’ hot start by challenging Kyle and Ben to name the last 10 Packers to record a 10-sack season. From Micah Parsons and the Smith brothers to Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and a Kyler Fackrell appearance nobody saw coming, the guys dig through Green Bay pass-rushing history before turning their attention fully toward Packers-Falcons.