Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Matt & Molly to talk about Sunday's Packers-Bears game and more injury updates for the Packers. They discuss which team has more to lose in this game -- the Packers or the Bears? They also discuss what's up with Jayden Reed (as Matt is asking for some of his fantasy football friends...), and how much will the loss of Devonte Wyatt hurt this defense -- which other DTs will step up in his absence? First, Jason has to grill judgemental Molly for her love for cream cheese, and he consoles Matt for having to dress up as a Bears fans when the show attends Sunday's game at Lambeau Field!

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour to break it all down: why he thinks the Packers–Bears rivalry hits different when Chicago’s actually competitive, whether the most iconic matchups between the two come when the stakes are highest, and if Green Bay has finally found a balanced formula to beat teams both on the ground and through the air. Plus, with the upcoming schedule, can the Packers realistically run the table? Wilde also dives into the spark Dontayvion Wicks has brought since returning from injury, and how the defense has managed to hold strong without Quay Walker.

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with a clear warning: Sunday’s Packers–Bears game is massive — and Green Bay’s defensive line is suddenly in trouble. With Devonte Wyatt out and Lucas Van Ness back in a walking boot, Wilde breaks down how thin the Packers are up front and why the Bears’ run-heavy attack poses a real threat.

Wilde explains why opposing teams continue to run directly at Micah Parsons, how the Packers’ run-defense numbers are misleading, and why the blueprint to beat Green Bay is simple: shorten the game, chew clock, and force Jordan Love into limited-possession football.

The conversation dives deep into:

• Why Packers–Bears is the biggest matchup between the rivals in over a decade

• Caleb Williams’ inconsistency despite national hype

• Why Wyatt’s explosiveness is irreplaceable — and who must step up

• How Jeff Hafley may have to adjust schematically

• Why getting Jaden Reed back could completely change Green Bay’s offensive rhythm

Wilde also reflects on the evolution of player toughness, the difference between “throwback guys” and modern injury management, and how the Packers must force Caleb Williams to win the game through the air.

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Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss the Packers' 31-24 win over the Lions on Thanksgiving! They discuss Jim jokingly asks if Matt LaFleur is a good head coach now, or will a certain sect of fans always be unhappy with his play calling? Also, is Jordan Love becoming a "win because of" QB, not just a "win with" QB? Lastly, will Matt LaFleur feel more emBOLDened to go for it on 4th down after the Packers converted 3/3 in what proved to be the winning edge versus Detroit?

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy after the Packers’ Thanksgiving win over the Lions to explain why Matt LaFleur’s game plan was not only aggressive — but his best of the season. Wilde breaks down how LaFleur “out-Dan-Campbelled Dan Campbell,” embracing an attack-mode mentality and committing to going for it on fourth down as part of the actual game plan, not a coin-flip decision.

Wilde also highlights Jordan Love’s biggest step forward: trusting receivers on tight-window throws, especially Dontayvion Wicks, who made multiple contested plays that earlier in the season the Packers simply weren’t making. With Wicks, Watson, and others finally helping Love by executing, LaFleur’s offense looked like what it was supposed to be back in September.

The segment also digs into LaFleur’s growth as a play-caller, the team’s execution-driven improvement, the “winky” timeout moment, and why the Packers’ aggressive identity must continue as they push toward the NFC North title.

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It’s Packers–Lions on Thanksgiving — a massive NFC North showdown with real NFC implications. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf preview Green Bay’s trip to Detroit, examine Jordan Love’s shoulder injury, and assess how worried fans should be heading into Thursday’s game. They break down the Packers' still-unclear identity, the constant offensive line shuffling, whether rookie RG Anthony Belton is ready for full-game duty, and if CB Kamal Hadden is prepared for a big test in his home state. Plus, Jason shares a hilarious Thanksgiving story from the Detroit airport.

Jason Wilde joins the show to talk about the Packers' upcoming game versus the Lions on Thanksgiving. First, he gets an update on producer Primetime's blind date that he thought went so well (and he's partially blaming Jason for his pain). Jim gives the love metaphor rolling into Jordan Love, asking if Packers fans are building him up too much to be like their past loves at QB. Molly also wants to know the vibe in the locker room as the Packers could end essentially end the Lions hopes to win the North, and Matt asks (via Jim) -- who's the biggest threat to the Packers winning the NFC North, and is it themselves?

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy ahead of the Packers’ Thanksgiving matchup with Detroit to discuss Jaden Reed’s injury status, the team’s continued offensive line rotation, and what Green Bay needs to fix fast to stay in the NFC North hunt.

Wilde explains why Reed’s limited practice makes it unlikely he’ll suit up Thursday and questions Matt LaFleur’s ongoing rotation at right guard — a strategy that’s confusing fans and players alike. The crew debates whether the Packers’ balanced, run-first approach can work on a short week against the Lions and if this game could determine the division.

Plus, Jason shares what the Packers can take from their Week 1 win over Detroit, why stopping Jahmyr Gibbs is critical, and how pressuring Jared Goff remains the key to slowing down the Lions’ offense.

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Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly ahead of Sunday's Packers game versus the Vikings. They get into the QB matchup with JJ McCarthy & Jordan Love and how it has overshadowed this matchup of ELITE defenses, and they talk about Josh Jacobs' "truly questionable" injury status and how to prepare for Vikings DC Brian Flores' defense. First, they also talk about the shoutout that Jason & Mark Tauscher's "podcast" from Bret Bielema on Unsportsmanlike today, as he joined ahead of Saturday's Badgers game vs Illinois. They circle back around to compare how well Bielema has embraced the Illinois football brand compared to Luke Fickell's shortcoming with the Badgers brand -- both in Madison, the national media, & the alumni!

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with updates on Josh Jacobs’ knee injury and why resting him before Thanksgiving might be the right move. The crew discusses whether the Packers can survive a week with Emmanuel Wilson as the lead back and why load management might become part of the NFL’s future.

Wilde also makes a bold prediction — that the Packers’ defense will finally start forcing turnovers after a frustrating stretch of dropped interceptions. He explains how Jeff Hafley’s defense has been strong everywhere but takeaways, and why Sunday’s matchup might change that.

Plus: Jason breaks down Christian Watson’s growth, why he’s become one of the locker room’s most respected voices, and which Packers receivers have earned trust going forward.

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