Packers Wire Podcast

Esten McLaren, associate editor of the Sportsbook Wire, joins host Ryan O’Leary to cover all the betting angles for the Packers’ Week 16 showdown against the Titans. The guys also highlight some potential fantasy studs in this matchup, including one Packers player who was egregiously left off this year’s NFC Pro Bowl roster. Episode 17 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

With Sunday’s win over the Lions — and the Saints’ stunning loss to Philadelphia — the Packers now control their own destiny for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. For Aaron Rodgers, that just might be the difference-maker in his quest for a second Super Bowl title. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss first-place Green Bay and drop a handful of stats that should leave any football fan in awe. Episode 16 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

Could Aaron Rodgers win MVP with favorite target Davante Adams alongside him as the Offensive Player of the Year? That might be a stretch with guys like Patrick Mahomes in the mix, but the stats tell the story of the Packers’ dominant year on offense. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Rodgers, Adams, and introduce their Nitpick of the Week: Packers punting. Episode 15 of the Packers Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

Green Bay romped the division rival Bears yet again, and now they’re holding down the No. 2 spot in the conference standings behind New Orleans. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Green Bay’s third-down efficiency, the Packers’ path to a first-round playoff bye, and the potential impact of new wide receiver Tavon Austin. Episode 14 of the Packers Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the best three-phase teams in the league, and while the Packers could hang offensively, it was the defense and especially the special teams that did them in. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse break down Green Bay’s overtime defeat. The guys also give their takes on polarizing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Thanksgiving Day football, and the Packers’ upcoming date with division rival Chicago. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Packers are currently the top team in the NFC, but as of Thursday morning, they were 2-point underdogs in an interesting road spot against the Colts. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Packers-Cots, Aaron Jones’ future and Green Bay’s sudden lack of execution when playing in bad weather this year. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy advice from The Huddle, as well as a sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

In a tough spot on Thursday night, the Packers dusted the undermanned 49ers and now are the odds-on favorites to finish as the top seed in the NFC. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and the current state of the NFC playoff picture. Powered by USA TODAY Sports with fantasy advice from The Huddle and the sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

The Packers' defense got gashed by yet another running back, and now the get the run-heavy 49ers on the road on a short week. The guys discuss the Packers chances at covering a 6-point spread, the 49ers' injuries, Green Bay's COVID-19 situation and more!

The Packers, at 5-1, currently occupy the No. 1 spot in the NFC standings, and their schedule looks favorable the rest of the way. Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss the NFC playoff picture, and one key trade target the Packers should consider at the deadline.

Coming off a bye week, the Packers got punched in the mouth and had no response for the Bucs in a 38-10 beat down on Sunday. Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse sees some considerable holes in the defense, with no easy fix.

With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook Wire.