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The Packers took down the Vikings on Sunday, and now we’re on a short week heading into Detroit with a chance to take control of the NFC North. In this episode, we break down what went right — from a smart run-heavy approach to protect an injured Jordan Love, to using six offensive linemen, to improved pass protection — and what still needs to be cleaned up heading into Thursday.

Then we preview how the Packers can beat the Lions:

• Defensive plan: Attack Detroit’s vulnerable interior OL, contain Penei Sewell’s edge, slow Jahmyr Gibbs, and take away Amon-Ra St. Brown’s first read so Jared Goff has to hold the ball.

• Offensive plan: Lean into under-center play-action, punish Detroit’s base defense through the air, and run counters + A-gap when the Lions shift to nickel.

• Key injuries: Quay Walker, Keisean Nixon, Josh Jacobs.

• Short-week keys: Field position, fourth-down discipline, and exploiting Detroit’s aggressive fronts.

It’s rivalry week. We break down everything you need to know before Packers vs Vikings — a matchup that could decide control of the NFC North.
We explain how Jordan Love’s quick-game dominance against the blitz gives Green Bay a real edge over a Minnesota defense that leads the NFL in blitz rate. We outline the offensive keys: more play-action on early downs, power-run looks, motion to the left side, and expanded six-OL sets to neutralize pressure.
Defensively, we detail how Green Bay can attack rookie QB JJ McCarthy, who leads the league in turnover-worthy plays and struggles badly when blitzed. With Lukas Van Ness returning and Micah Parsons heating up, the Packers have a real chance to force mistakes and flip momentum in the division race.
Plus — updates on Quay Walker, Josh Jacobs, Brandon McManus, and the team’s ongoing punt-return problem.

The Packers escape New York with a 27–20 win — but it wasn’t pretty. We break down how seven dropped passes, four dropped interceptions, and poor depth play nearly cost Green Bay another winnable game.

From Luke Musgrave’s benching to Sean Rhyan’s first start at center, we dive into the offensive miscues, TE issues, and how the six-OL package might become the team’s best run solution. He also covers Jordan Love’s shoulder scare, Christian Watson’s breakout performance, and Josh Jacobs’ injury update.

Finally, we look ahead to MarShawn Lloyd’s return, what it means for the backfield rotation, and how the NFC North playoff race could come down to the Thanksgiving showdown with Detroit.

Should Matt LaFleur be fired—or does Green Bay need smarter decisions and better alignment? Ben breaks down the week’s headline: questionable personnel usage (McManus over Havrisik, Bo Melton snaps over Savion/Heath), early-down run bias, shotgun overuse, and how public call-outs can lose a locker room.

Then it’s on to a must-win in New York: how to defend Jameis (two-high shells, disguise, selective Cooper blitzes), why man looks match up vs. the Giants WRs, and the trench test of Dexter Lawrence/Burns/Carter versus a reshuffled Packers interior with Sean Rhyan at center.

Offensively, Ben lays out the fixes: more under-center, play-action on 1st/2nd & long, run on true short yardage, and 6-OL packages to slow the rush. Health updates, expected returns, and the NFC North stakes if Bears/Lions stumble. Can LaFleur steady the ship—and the offense—this week?

The Packers fall to the Eagles — and it wasn’t just about execution. Ben Kurkowski breaks down the coaching and roster disconnect between Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst that’s crippling Green Bay’s season.

From Brandon McManus’ ongoing quad injury and baffling 4th-down calls, to Bo Melton playing more snaps at WR than Malik Heath or Savion Williams, Ben highlights how poor communication and inconsistent roster management are costing the Packers winnable games.

He also dives into the offensive inefficiency — overreliance on shotgun runs, predictable playcalling, and Jordan Love’s missed reads — while pointing out standout defensive play that still wasn’t enough. Finally, Ben discusses the devastating injury news (Elgton Jenkins and Doubs), the lack of OL depth, and what these mistakes mean for Green Bay’s playoff hopes heading into a brutal stretch.

The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the Packers stood pat. We break down why that might’ve been the right call, but a few moves the Packers should've made like Keion White and Asante Samuel Jr.. Then, it’s on to the biggest matchup of the year: Packers vs. Eagles under the lights on Monday night with playoff seeding at stake.

Ben previews how Green Bay’s offensive line will handle the Eagles’ newly loaded pass rush featuring Jaelan Phillips and Jalen Carter, what Jordan Love must do differently against Vic Fangio’s coverage-heavy defense, and how the Packers can stay efficient without Tucker Kraft.

He also dives into the game plan for containing Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and this running game in cold conditions, how Green Bay’s secondary can hold up, and why offensive efficiency and smarter decision-making on 4th downs could decide the NFC’s top seed.

After a stunning defeat, the Packers lose at home against the playoffs, and lose their star player Tucker Kraft for the season. This has wildly terrible playoff implications moving forward, is there any hope for this team at the trade deadline?

This is the game the Packers should dominate. We break down everything from:

-Jordan Love's Elite play from a clean pocket vs. this 30th ranked pass rush

-Micah Parson's matchup nightmare against a depleted Panthers offensive line

-And more on today's episode

Jordan Love delivered one of the best games of his career in a primetime comeback at Pittsburgh: 29/37, 360 yards, 3 TDs, 0 sacks, 0 turnovers — and the offense committed zero penalties. Ben breaks down how quick-game timing and pocket toughness flipped the script in the second half, with Tucker Kraft (7/143/2, YAC machine), Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden all supplying explosives.

On defense, Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary headlined a pass rush that repeatedly ended drives, while Carrington Valentine stabilized the secondary. Ben also hits the concerns: RB blitz pickup, an inconsistent run D vs heavy sets, Keisean Nixon’s miscues, and special teams misses. Plus: OL health/rotation updates, why continuity could unlock an even higher ceiling for Love, and a quick look ahead to Carolina — and whether a veteran IDL (hi, Calais Campbell) still makes sense.

It’s finally here, the game Packers fans have been dreading. Today we break down Sunday night’s emotional matchup in Pittsburgh as Aaron Rodgers faces his former team for the first time. Rodgers is heating up after a slow start, and the Steelers are coming off extra rest, but the Packers enter with momentum, a healthier roster, and both Christian Watson + Devonte Wyatt returning to the lineup.We detail how Green Bay can contain Rodgers, exploit Pittsburgh’s weaknesses at linebacker, and survive one of the league’s toughest pass rushes. Plus: key injury updates, Micah Parsons’ impact, and why this game could shape the NFC playoff picture.