#690 Packers Unscripted: Beating the Bears

Mike and Wes preview the matchup in Chicago, reviewing the Packers' injury situation (:35), the Bears' offense (3:08) and defense (8:46) and Green Bay's keys to victory (15:14). They also look at other Week 11 contests in the NFC North (19:52) and around the league (21:54).

Mike and Wes review the state of the Packers after the bye week, including where things stand on defense (4:47), the aftermath of the Preston Smith trade (7:38) and the opportunities it will provide (9:54), and the outlook on offense (11:46). They also examine the state of the NFC North (18:51).

Mike and Wes discuss Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, the Packers' 6-3 start and what lies ahead in the second half of the 2024 season.

Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Lions, looking at the Packers' injury situation (4:06), the Lions' makeup on offense (5:37) and defense (10:43), and Green Bay's keys to victory (16:17). They also look around the league at other key Week 9 matchups (23:00).

Mike and Wes review the last-second victory at Jacksonville, including the performance of backup QB Malik Willis (2:28), the big play to WR Jayden Reed (7:41), the Packers' injury situation (15:39), and the games turned in by RB Josh Jacobs (19:04) and Green Bay's defense (22:58). They also look at the NFL's Week 8 (29:51).

Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Jaguars, looking at Jacksonville's season thus far (:32), some key statistics (3:38), what the Packers are focusing on (9:11), their keys to victory (12:04) and other key games around the NFL in Week 8 (18:22).

Mike and Wes discuss the last-second win over the Texans, including the performance of Jeff Hafley's defense (:45), the ups and downs on offense (8:28), and the work of P Daniel Whelan (13:10). They also look around the NFC North (16:18), and Wes selects three under-the-radar stars of the game (23:04).

After discussing the Packers' change at kicker (:35), Mike and Wes preview the matchup with Houston (7:36), looking at the Texans' defense first (10:36), then offense (13:16), and discussing Green Bay's keys to victory (16:47). They also take a look around the NFL in Week 7 (23:24).