Week 18 didn’t matter — and it showed. Jen, Gabe & Chewy open the show explaining why the Packers’ finale against Minnesota felt like a preseason game, right down to the execution, personnel usage, and embarrassing moments that never would’ve happened if anything were truly on the line.

The crew debates whether anything meaningful can be taken from a game where Green Bay rested starters, played backups, and still found ways to look disorganized on offense.

Key topics include:

🏈 Defense: surprisingly acceptable

Despite the score, the hosts agree the defense actually played better than expected, especially given the circumstances:

Young edge rushers flashed

There were actual sacks without Micah Parsons

Some backups may deserve playoff snaps over veterans

📉 Offense: completely unwatchable

The offense, on the other hand, was “God-awful”:

A 19-yard loss on a run, the worst since 2007

Matt LaFleur burning a timeout just to avoid a shutout

No rhythm, no creativity, no reason to care

🧩 Roster questions that still matter

Even in a meaningless game, concerns popped up:

Jordan Morgan at left tackle struggled badly

Rashid Walker’s future looks uncertain

Confusion around Matthew Golden’s usage — why didn’t the team prioritize getting him reps all season?

The continued frustration with WR-by-committee, especially when compared to teams like Minnesota

🔁 Big-picture perspective

The hosts remind fans:

The Packers didn’t lose anything by losing this game

The Bears and Eagles both lost — the actual desired outcome

The season still comes down to one thing: can Green Bay win when it matters?

They also discuss backup quarterback depth, whether Clayton Tune is even viable long-term, and why being healthy matters far more than a fake Week 18 “win.”

🎧 A blunt, honest breakdown of a game that didn’t matter — and the questions that still do — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

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The Packers’ season pivots in real time — and Jen, Gabe & Chewy spend the hour unpacking the fallout.

With Micah Parsons presumed lost for the year, the discussion centers on whether Green Bay can emotionally and physically recover in time for a massive divisional showdown against Chicago. The crew debates whether the Bears now “smell blood in the water” and how much the loss of Parsons shifts the balance of power in the NFC North.

Key topics include:

🏈 The mental toll of losing Parsons

The hosts explain why this injury feels different from a normal loss — how the energy drained from the sideline, why confidence evaporated, and how hard it is for players to reset mentally when a season-defining injury hits mid-game.

🏃 Rashan Gary under the microscope

Effort and urgency become major talking points. The crew questions:

Why Gary appears to power down on plays

Whether younger edge rushers deserve more snaps

Why energy and hustle matter more than reputation right now

🧠 Bears vs Packers: who has more “juice”?

Chicago is confident, healthy, and motivated — while Green Bay is bruised and questioning itself. The hosts debate which team:

Wants the game more

Handles adversity better

Is mentally prepared for a Saturday night rivalry fight

🎯 Stopping the Bears = stopping the run

The discussion narrows to football fundamentals:

If Green Bay stops the run, Caleb Williams becomes uncomfortable

If they don’t, the Bears control the clock and tempo

This game likely comes down to effort, not scheme

📉 Roster comparisons, position-by-position

The crew compares:

Quarterbacks (Love > Williams)

Offensive lines (Bears edge)

Running backs (Packers advantage)

Defenses (even, but trending differently)

The conclusion is blunt:

Neither team is dominant — but whoever plays harder and cleaner wins.

🎧 Honest emotion, rivalry tension, and a clear-eyed look at where the Packers really stand — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

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Jordan Love will not play in Week 18, and the Packers are treating their regular-season finale against the Vikings like a preseason game. On the first Friday of the new year, we break down the controversial decision to sit Love and start Clayton Tune, and whether prioritizing health over momentum is the right move heading into the playoffs. Jason Wilde joins the show with insight into who else may sit, why roster juggling has reached a breaking point, and how last season’s injuries are clearly shaping Matt LaFleur’s thinking. We also dive into the rust vs rest debate surrounding Love, what practice can and cannot replicate, and whether entering the postseason on a losing streak actually matters. Plus, players to watch in a “meaningless” game, concerns about the Packers’ run defense after Mina Kimes’ comments, and what this all says about Green Bay’s playoff readiness.

The Packers’ biggest flaw is no longer a secret. After Mina Kimes flatly questioned why opponents wouldn’t just run the ball against Green Bay, we dive into whether the run-defense issues are fixable heading into the playoffs or simply who this team is. We break down how the Bears and Eagles match up against the Packers, why Jeff Hafley’s defensive approach is under the microscope, and whether Week 18 offers any real answers with starters potentially resting. Plus, an honest conversation about expectations, the impact of injuries, why Green Bay may be an “injured but competitive” playoff team, and some classic Jen, Gabe, and Chewy chaos along the way — including a viral hypothetical involving $100 million, sharks, dinosaurs, and whether 30 seconds in the ocean is worth it.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe, and Chewy to break down the Packers’ delicate balancing act heading into the final week of the regular season. With Jordan Love missing time, starters potentially sitting, and the roster stretched thin by injuries, the conversation centers on how Matt LaFleur is managing risk versus readiness before the playoffs. Jason shares insight on who might play, who should be protected, and why this week feels more like a bye than a must-win.

The group also digs into Jordan Love’s response to questions about rust, the coaching staff’s confidence in practice adjustments, and the fascinating quarterback depth situation behind him. Plus, a look at under-the-radar players to watch, why defensive matchups loom large in January, and whether a late-season losing streak truly matters once playoff football begins.

Hour 2 focuses on one of the biggest Packers storylines of the year — the Micah Parsons trade — and just how impactful the move has been on Green Bay’s defense and long-term outlook 🧀🏈. We also roll through our weekly NFL power rankings, sizing up where the Packers and the rest of the league stand heading toward the postseason. On the flip side, the Wisconsin Badgers football season lands firmly in the lowlights of 2025 as we reflect on missed expectations and frustration in Madison. And to close things out, Chewy gets a crash course in cocktail attire etiquette ahead of his New Year’s party — because nothing says year-end wrap-up like football takes and fashion confusion 🍸🎉.

The NFC playoff picture may be more wide open than we thought after the Rams fall to the Falcons, and we break down what that result means for the rest of the conference 🏈. Jason Wilde joins the show to discuss what to expect from an injured Packers team heading into Week 18, including how Green Bay may approach a game with playoff positioning already set. We also take time during our final show of the year to reflect on some of the best moments in Wisconsin sports, highlighted by the Brewers’ historic winning streak record. Plus, an update on Micah Parsons’ successful ACL surgery and what it means moving forward. Analysis, perspective, and a little nostalgia as we close out the year in Wisconsin sports.

The Packers fall 41-24 to the Ravens, and Jen, Gabe, and Chewy try to make sense of a team that feels battered, thin, and suddenly hard to trust heading into Week 18 vs the Vikings. Malik Willis flashes with big throws and three total touchdowns, raising real questions about what he’s earned, what he’s worth, and how Matt LaFleur’s game plan helped keep Green Bay alive. But the defense getting steamrolled for 300+ rushing yards sends the conversation into red-alert territory, especially with the playoffs looming and the Packers locked into the 7 seed. Should Green Bay rest anyone, and if so… who can they even afford to sit? Plus: Jordan Love’s concussion outlook, momentum vs health, Bears vs Eagles as the potential playoff opponent, and the Rashan Gary debate exploding after another quiet night.

Hour 2 of Jen, Gabe & Chewy dives into the fallout from the Packers’ 41-24 loss to the Ravens and what it means with Green Bay officially locked into the NFC’s 7 seed. The crew debates whether the Week 18 game vs the Vikings is truly “meaningless,” who (if anyone) can realistically sit with a banged-up roster, and what the team needs most heading into the playoffs. Plus, the Malik Willis conversation heats up after another electric performance, including what his future looks like beyond Green Bay, whether he’ll be a Week 1 starter next season, and why fans are drawn to the flash. They also tackle bigger-picture questions: Is this roster good enough, is the organization stuck in “roll it back” mode, and could an embarrassing defensive collapse change the math for leadership decisions after the season?

In Hour 2, Jen, Gabe, and Chewy break down the evolving NFC playoff picture and where the Packers currently stand in a crowded conference. Plus, the crew digs into the latest NFL power rankings, debating which teams deserve respect, who’s overrated, and how the league is shaping up as the postseason approaches.