Second String Opinions

📊 We ask: How good are the Green Bay Packers? How good are the Chicago Bears? With the division hanging in the balance and two games in 13 days, we break down both teams' chances.

🏈 Are we ready to believe in the Packers as a true Super Bowl contender? We dig into what this team has shown — and what still needs to be fixed before the playoffs.

🧩 What should we expect when the Bears come to Lambeau? We preview the matchup, highlight key strengths/weaknesses on both sides, and set expectations for the NFC North showdown.

📰 Plus: reaction to the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo trade-rumor buzz according to recent media reports.

🗣️ One Word Wednesday — we respond to hot-button news with one powerful word (you don’t want to miss this).

🔎 “What We Missed,” presented by Door County Distillery — takes you behind the headlines and surfaces stories flying under the radar.

Mr. Irrelevant is LIVE on Green Bay Packers vs. Bears Week — it finally matters again.

-The Bears sit at 9-3, Green Bay at 8-3-1 — two games in 13 days. The NFC North is officially a dog-fight.

-We kick things off with a “Thank You, Chicago” open as the rivalry wakes back up. The storied Bears–Packers rivalry remains the oldest, fiercest rivalry in NFL history — 210 total matchups, with the Packers holding a 108-96-6 edge.

-What does the Packers’ Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions really mean? We break down the implications for the division race and why momentum — and confidence — matter most right now.

-Rapid-fire Stock Up / Stock Down after the win: what’s trending up, what still needs work.

-A full check-in on the NFC playoff picture heading into December — can Green Bay reclaim division control, or is more chaos coming?

-Weekend in Review with Will Sommers — everything off the field that still matters.

-And, of course, What We Missed, presented by Door County Distillery — deeper takes + stories flying under the radar.

A VICTORY FRIDAY quickie edition of Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf. Strouf reacts to a big-time win for Green Bay, while highlighting three players that stuck out in the win: QB Jordan Love, WR Dontayvion Wicks, and EDGE Micah Parsons.

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.

On Wednesday's Mr. Irrelevant:

• 🏈 Thanksgiving showdown alert — we’re previewing the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game coming up tomorrow.

• Strouf lays out his recipe for a Packers’ NFC North comeback — and yes, that includes turkey, ham and mashed potatoes (this is the first time he’s cooking the holiday spread).

• We’ll break down what needs to happen for the Packers to keep the division alive, and what’s working — and what’s not — in this must-win stretch.

• Plus: Positivity Packers segment — what makes you believe this team still has juice.

• One Word Wednesday — we tackle today’s hot news in just one word.

• And of course: WHAT WE MISSED, presented by Door County Distillery.

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Hunter Vaughn, and Will Sommers:

• The Green Bay Packers throttled the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 at Lambeau Field — but how sustainable is this level of performance?

• Stock Up, Stock Down for the Packers after this dominant win.

• Has Matt LaFleur rediscovered his swagger for play-calling?

• The Packers defense looked dominant once again — what does that mean for the rest of the season?

• Weekend in Review with Will Sommers.

• What We Missed — presented by Door County Distillery — the sneaky takeaways you didn’t catch.

Strouf and Joshy rehash Strouf's awful haircut from earlier in the week that Josh hid from him. WR Jayden Reed is back at practice for the Green Bay Packers, officially opening his 21-day practice window. RB Josh Jacobs: Will He or Won't He Play on Sunday vs the Vikings? Is there a real contender in the NFL? Week 12 NFL Picks. What We Missed presented by Door County Distillery.

After a gutsy win over the Giants, the Packers enter a defining stretch — but who are they really? Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down Jordan Love’s shoulder injury, Josh Jacobs’ uncertain status against Minnesota, and why Jason believes Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy could struggle at Lambeau Field. Plus, what the Packers’ offense looks like with — and without — Josh Jacobs.

• Injury updates for the Green Bay Packers, including RB Josh Jacobs’ knee status after Week 11.

• What is the biggest concern for the Packers for the rest of the season? We’ll dig into the most pressing issues now that the schedule is turning.

• A deep dive into the WR room: With Jayden Reed still working back, what should the WR rotation look like the rest of the way?

• Updated NFL Ass Rankings — our signature Mr. Irrelevant segment. We’ll grade six categories of “ass” across the league and slot teams where they belong.

• One Word Wednesday — we’ll spotlight a key topic we’ve missed and summarize it in one word.

• “What We Missed” — presented by Door County Distillery — wrap up the show with off-beat takes and hidden angles.

The Green Bay Packers escape with a 27-20 win over the New York Giants in New York — but was it what you wanted to see?

• RB Josh Jacobs leaves injured, and we discuss how his absence may have helped the offense in this instance.

• QB Jordan Love plays well after leaving and re-entering with a shoulder injury — what that means for the team moving forward.

• Host Alex Strouf believes the Packers still have high upside — but it’s likely not Super Bowl-caliber… not yet.

• STOCK UP, STOCK DOWN for the Packers after Week 11.

• Will Sommers’ Weekend in Review as the Chicago Bears take the lead in the NFC North and the Detroit Lions fall to third place.

• WHAT WE MISSED — presented by Door County Distillery.