In this week's episode of The Wisconsin Sportscast, Lucas and Oates are feeling the buzz for this Sunday’s Packers game against the Viking. Did anyone expect this game to be so anticipated before the season? Nobody was expecting the Vikings to be great, and now they are a truly formidable team, thanks to both a great coaching staff and good players on the field. While people thought the Packers would beat the Titans and Colts at the beginning of the season, did anyone expect them to beat them again with Willis? The Packers have been playing good ball, and it’s not just all on Willis. The defense has stepped up and has played aggressive all year. That aggressiveness on the defensive line is paying off, but will it be enough to take out the Vikings?

Not only will it be a great game on Sunday, but Aaron Jones will be returning to Lambeau, though this time in a purple uniform. It’s hard to really dislike Jones though, Lucas and Oates agree. He’s a great player, a great guy, and even great with the media. He’ll be a hall of famer in Green Bay, Oates thinks.

Meanwhile, the Badgers return to the field this Saturday facing Southern California. SoCal took a beating from Michigan last weekend, which showed the Badgers exactly what they need to do: pound the line of scrimmage. If the defense can hammer that offensive line, the Badgers have a chance.

Over in Milwaukee, the Brewers have secured their spot in the playoffs, which means the next step on the ladder is one of three teams: Diamonbacks, Mets, or Padres. They are three of the hottest teams in all of baseball, and will pose a hurdle to their chances. While they don’t have any real star players like Shohei Ohtani, they still have a very strong team for the playoffs. But that then creates the questions: is Pat Murphy the National League MVP Manager this year? There’s a good argument to be made, Oates thinks. 

The Wisconsin Sportscast with Lucas & Oates is a Cap Times podcast produced by Nate Wegehaupt. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.