Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown for the first time in Packers-Bears Week, Pt. 3! They get into whether Ben Johnson was calling out Matt LaFleur & the Packers when talking about not resting his starters Week 18 -- including why he DOESN'T deserve the benefit of the doubt. Also, will resting starters ultimately bite LaFleur & the Packers in this wild-card matchup, how will Jordan Love look after being sidelined for 2.5 games, and how much will Trevon Diggs play after his Week 18 debut? Before all that, Jason needs to know how Jim got Braxton Berrios confused with Bernard Berrian...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down the Packers’ decision to rest starters in the regular-season finale against the Vikings and whether it was the right call. He weighed in on concerns about rust heading into the Bears game, evaluated Trevon Diggs’ Packers debut, and highlighted strong performances from Barryn Sorrell and Brenton Cox. The conversation also touched on whether fans have seen the last of Clayton Tune in a Packers uniform.

Jen, Gabe & Chewy welcome Jason Wilde for a deep dive into one of the most confusing storylines of the Packers’ season: Matthew Golden’s minimal role after a dominant training camp.

Wilde explains why Golden’s usage dropped off, pointing to a combination of:

Rookie route precision still developing

Bad injury timing (shoulder, wrist)

A suddenly crowded WR room once Watson and Reed returned

The Packers prioritizing reliability over upside during a playoff push

He pushes back on the idea that Golden is a bust, saying the rookie is “way too talented” for this to define his career — and predicts significant growth once opportunities open up.

The segment also covers:

🏈 Who earned defensive snaps

Wilde highlights Barron Sorrell, Brenton Cox, and Trayvon Diggs as players who flashed enough to deserve bigger roles against Chicago — especially with injuries forcing the Packers to reshuffle the secondary and pass rush.

📉 Rashan Gary vs. young edge rushers

Wilde acknowledges that younger players have been more productive snap-for-snap and explains why rotation decisions may change without fully benching veterans.

🧠 Managing expectations after a long layoff

With starters sitting late in the season, Wilde agrees with Chewy that rust is inevitable — and that the Packers may need a quarter or two to “find their legs” when the games matter again.

🧩 Looking ahead

Wilde cautions fans not to overreact to limited snaps in meaningless games, reminding listeners that playoff football often looks very different — especially for young players who are still learning situational trust.

🎧 Clear-eyed roster insight, rookie development context, and calm Packers analysis — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

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Jason Wilde joins Kyle, Brust, and Nortman to discuss the end of the regular season, a mess in Minnesota, and to preview the Wild Card match-up in Chicago against the #2 Bears.

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday to discuss how ready Josh Jacobs will be for Saturday’s matchup against the Bears, whether Green Bay actually wanted to see Chicago in the playoffs, and if the historic rivalry is truly back. Wilde also provides injury updates on Bo Melton and Javon Bullard and shares his thoughts on Matthew Golden’s playing time and role this season.

The Packers head into a strange Week 18 with playoff seeding mostly set — and a lot of unanswered questions. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf discuss why Jordan Love still hasn’t cleared concussion protocol, whether Green Bay is being overly cautious, and why Matt LaFleur is expected to rest starters in Minnesota. They also break down the surprise waiver claim of Trevon Diggs, the Packers’ battered secondary, what the QB plan could look like Sunday, and which playoff matchup Green Bay would rather see: the Bears or the Eagles.

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge & Matt Hamilton to discuss the Packers' 22-16 OT loss to the Bears! Jason shares his insight from the press box in Chicago, the chippiness from Bears fans after their win, and if we'll see these two teams play again in the postseason! Jason also shares the vibes from the locker room after it felt like the Packers gave the game away late, and Jim asks from his perspective as a Bears fan -- why do some Packers fans still want to blame LaFleur?

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge & Riley Jauch as he heads down to Chicago to cover tomorrow Packers vs Bears game at Soldier Field! They discuss how quickly this rivalry has heated back up this season, and how are Packers fans feeling about the opposing team's new HC and QB! Are Packers fans like Kyle Wallace underrating Caleb Williams, and, with the NFC North Crown likely hanging in the balance, what will Saturday's game mean for the rivalry? Riley asks Jason what we should expect for the illness status of DE Kingsley Enagbare and what he can do to help make up for the loss of Micah Parsons

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for a detailed breakdown of Saturday night’s Packers–Bears showdown, cutting through emotion to focus on what will actually decide the game.

Wilde believes the Packers are still the better team, but stresses that margin for error is razor thin — especially against a Bears defense that thrives on turnovers.

Key takeaways from the segment:

🏈 Why turnovers decide everything

Wilde explains that Chicago doesn’t drop interception chances. Unlike the Packers, who have let opportunities slip, the Bears capitalize. Jordan Love’s recent picks raise the stakes — one mistake could swing the entire game.

🏃 Run defense vs. fatigue

While the Packers have improved statistically against the run, Wilde notes how opponents still attack Green Bay on early downs to:

Shorten the game

Wear down the defense

Create constant third-and-short situations

That fatigue showed up late in the first Bears matchup — and it’s still a concern.

⏱️ Third downs are the real problem

Wilde pushes back on the idea that the Packers “can’t stop the run,” arguing the real issue is failing to get off the field. Long Bears drives aren’t about big runs — they’re about staying ahead of the chains.

🎯 Jordan Love’s growth — and limits

Wilde praises Love’s bounce-back ability after interceptions but is clear: the Bears are elite at turning tipped or late throws into takeaways. Love must play aggressive and disciplined.

📊 Why this game is there for the taking

Despite injuries and emotions:

The Packers already beat Chicago once

The Bears are missing key receivers

The matchup hasn’t fundamentally changed

Wilde says Green Bay should expect to win — and will be disappointed if they don’t.

🎧 A calm, analytical, and confidence-checking breakdown of Packers–Bears — with Jason Wilde bringing clarity where fans feel anxiety.

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The Packers went from Super Bowl buzz to a brutal setback in Denver — losing Micah Parsons for the season and dealing with multiple key injuries. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down whether Green Bay can still contend in the NFC North, how the defense adjusts, who must step up, and what Christian Watson, Zach Tom, Evan Williams, and Josh Jacobs’ statuses mean. And with first place on the line again vs the Bears, can the Packers rally? Jason explains why all hope is not lost.