Green & Gold Fix

After dismantling the Chicago Bears, are the Green Bay Packers finally back? Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf ahead of Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys to discuss whether Green Bay's impressive Week 5 performance was a turning point or just one good game.

Jason breaks down Jordan Love's outstanding deep-ball performance, the emergence of Travis Glover and a more functional offensive line, and why the Packers still need to establish a consistent rushing attack. Plus, the latest on Micah Parsons' lengthy recovery timeline, Tucker Kraft's early-season struggles, the explosive receiving duo of Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and why Evan Williams is developing into one of the NFL's best safeties.

Can the Packers build on their momentum and prove they're legitimate contenders in 2026?

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga joins the show to discuss the state of the Packers offensive line ahead of their Sunday Night Football showdown with the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Also, what does he make of Micah Parsons' latest commentary on his road recovering from a torn ACL?

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to make sense of one of the strangest starts to an NFL season in recent memory. Schefter questions which version of the Green Bay Packers is the real one after their dominant performance against the Bears and disappointing showing against the Falcons. He also provides insight into the NFL's handling of the Josh Jacobs situation and explains why the league isn't rushing to make a decision. The conversation turns to Micah Parsons' ACL recovery, with Schefter defending the importance of avoiding additional injuries by returning too soon. Plus, Schefter breaks down the disastrous ending to the Commanders-Giants game and reveals why he's finally buying into the San Francisco 49ers as one of the NFL's elite teams.

Steve "The Homer" True, Mark Tauscher, Jason Wilde and Gary Ellerson break down a 31-7 against the rival Chicago Bears.

**PACKERS. BEARS. LAMBEAU FIELD. IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN THIS.** 🧀🐻

It's rivalry Sunday in Green Bay!

Join **Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Steve Scaffidi and Jason Wilde** LIVE for **Green Bay Game Day** as the Packers prepare to host the Chicago Bears in a massive NFC North showdown at Lambeau Field.

Green Bay enters at **2-2**, while Chicago sits at **3-1** as the defending NFC North champions. The Bears have won three of the last four meetings, including last season's playoff matchup.

Now the Packers have an opportunity to **take back control of the rivalry and make a statement in the division.**

🔥 **MATT LAFLEUR vs. BEN JOHNSON**

Two head coaches. Two very different approaches to the NFL's oldest rivalry.

Matt LaFleur believes in staying even-keeled and letting the players decide the game. Ben Johnson has embraced the emotion and intensity of Packers-Bears.

- Which coaching philosophy wins today?

- Does LaFleur need to show more fire?

- How much pressure is on Green Bay to beat Chicago at home?

- Could this game change the balance of power in the NFC North?

🧀 **CAN THE PACKERS TAKE BACK THE RIVALRY?**

Chicago has won two straight against Green Bay and has an opportunity to make it three consecutive victories for the first time since 2005-06.

- How badly do the Packers need this win?

- What would a loss mean for Green Bay's season?

- Can Jordan Love deliver a statement performance?

- Will the Packers finally find consistency on offense?

- Can Green Bay take advantage of Chicago starting Tyson Bagent?

🏈 **THE BIGGEST MATCHUPS**

The Packers face a Bears team that has found ways to win despite injuries, and Green Bay's defense has another major challenge ahead.

- Can the Packers contain Chicago's dangerous rushing attack?

- How will Jonathan Gannon's defense respond without Edgerrin Cooper?

- Can Green Bay's offensive line protect Jordan Love?

- Which players need to step up most?

- What will decide today's game?

🎙️ **EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE KICKOFF**

Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Steve Scaffidi and Jason Wilde break down all the biggest storylines heading into Packers-Bears, including:

- Latest injury updates and lineup news

- Keys to a Packers victory

- Biggest offensive and defensive matchups

- Players to watch

- Bold predictions and final score picks

- What today's result means for the NFC North

**It's Packers-Bears. It's Lambeau Field. It's time to settle it on the field.**

It's Packers-Bears week, but does it feel like it? Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf ahead of Green Bay's Week 5 showdown with Chicago at Lambeau Field, with the Packers sitting at 2-2 and facing mounting injury concerns.

Jason explains why he still believes the Packers can win 11 games despite their rocky start, what Kevin Zeitler could bring to a stabilizing offensive line, and why Green Bay's struggling rushing attack remains a major concern. Plus, the season-ending injury to Edgerrin Cooper, Jonathan Gannon's challenge against Chicago's dominant ground game, Jordan Love's improved protection, and whether the Packers can finally put together a complete performance.

And, of course, Jason shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson and why he wanted the Packers-Bears rivalry to matter again, even if Chicago's head coach is making that difficult to enjoy.

On Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday, the Packers are 2-2 after a 17-14 win over Tampa Bay, but the record doesn’t tell the whole story. Green Bay led 17-7 entering the fourth quarter before a Kaleb Johnson fumble and Jordan Love interception gave the Buccaneers life. The defense ultimately slammed the door, but Greg Matzek and Gary Ellerson debate whether the Packers are showing resilience or simply surviving problems that will eventually catch up with them.

The numbers paint an alarming picture. Green Bay is last in the NFL in virtually every major rushing category with only 232 yards through four games, while also leading the league in penalties, drops and fumbles. The offensive line did take a significant step forward with a season-best 53% Pass Block Win Rate, but Tampa Bay blitzed just 17% of the time after entering the game with a 44% blitz rate. Jason Wilde joins the show to discuss whether the improved protection was legitimate, how much confidence anyone should have in this 2-2 team and whether the Packers can continue surviving their mounting injury problems.

Then it’s time to grade a defense that continues giving Green Bay a chance. Edgerrin Cooper was dominant before suffering another devastating season-ending injury, finishing with nine tackles, a sack and an interception. Evan Williams stepped up with another impact performance, including repeated pressure on Tampa Bay’s final possession, while Javon Hargrave, Lukas Van Ness and Brenton Cox Jr. helped generate pressure up front. The question now becomes whether this defense can continue carrying the load without Cooper and Micah Parsons.

Plus, the guys hand out their winners and losers, debate whether Green Bay is actually a playoff team and look ahead to Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Chicago enters 3-1 after dominating the Jets with 492 total yards, 232 rushing yards and more than 42 minutes of possession. With Kyle Monangai coming off 146 yards and two touchdowns, the matchup is crystal clear: can Green Bay stop the run without Cooper, and can Love and the offense finally give the defense some margin for error?

Mark Tauscher, Gary Ellerson and Homer True react to a gritty road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14

The Packers have spent the last 10 days searching for answers. Today, we find out if they found any. 🧀🏈

Join Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Bryan Bulaga, John Anderson and Jason Wilde for Green Bay Game Day as the Packers head to Tampa Bay looking to rebound from an ugly 1-2 start and get their season moving back in the right direction.

After getting embarrassed by Atlanta, Green Bay aggressively addressed its biggest weakness by adding veteran offensive linemen Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.

Now comes the test: Does any of it actually make the Packers better?

🧱 A New-Look Packers O-Line

All eyes are on the guys protecting Jordan Love.

- What will Green Bay's starting five look like?

- How quickly can the veteran additions make an impact?

- Can the Packers finally establish a running game?

- What does former Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga see from the new group?

- How should Matt LaFleur adjust his offense to help the line?

🧀 Can Green Bay Save Its Season?

The Packers enter at 1-2 and desperately need a response after their disastrous home loss to Atlanta.

- Is this already a must-win?

- What would a convincing Packers performance look like?

- Can Jordan Love get the offense back on track?

- How much pressure is on Matt LaFleur?

- What happens to the outlook if Green Bay falls to 1-3?

🛡️ Defense Needs to Respond

After getting gashed on the ground against Atlanta, Green Bay's defense gets an opportunity to bounce back.

Can the Packers control Tampa Bay's running game, create pressure and force the Buccaneers into uncomfortable situations?

🎙️ EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE KICKOFF

Jason Wilde has the latest from the Packers, Bryan Bulaga breaks down the matchup in the trenches, and Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel and John Anderson get you ready with:

- Latest injury and lineup news

- Biggest matchups

- Players to watch

- Keys to victory

- Bold predictions

- Final score picks

The Packers have had time to make changes. Now it's time to respond.

💬 DROP YOUR PREDICTION: Who wins Packers-Buccaneers and what's the final score?

Green Bay Game Day gets you ready for every Packers game on ESPN Wisconsin.

Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf after the Packers made an unprecedented overhaul of their offensive line, adding veterans Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton following three disastrous weeks of protection for Jordan Love.

Jason explains why Brian Gutekunst deserves credit for acting, but not a victory lap for fixing a problem the Packers allowed to reach this point. They discuss how quickly the three veteran additions can actually help, where the blame belongs for Green Bay’s offensive line failures and whether the changes can salvage an offense with plenty of talent elsewhere.

Plus, Jayden Reed is out for the season and will undergo neck surgery, Green Bay searches for answers at wide receiver and running back, and Jason explains why Jordan Love’s frustration is understandable as the Packers prepare for Tampa Bay.