Mark from Burnt Hill, NB, Canada

"It's not in Philly." Without a question mark. Spoff made my day!

And it was 100% accurate.

Jason from Mt. Prospect, IL

What was the biggest takeaway for you after watching the great Clay Matthews' HOF induction speech? For me, it was that he needs to stay by the phone in case we need him for another Super Bowl run in 2024...the dude looks GREAT.

Ha, that may be a bit bold. Matthews made a passing joke at his news conference about not filling out his suit like he once did. But Clay looked great. I'm glad to see he's doing well in the next chapter of life. Matthews was anointed as the face of the Packers’ defense for a decade, and he put his body on the line every Sunday to make it happen. Matthews deserves every flower thrown his way for what he did here.

Jack from Chicago, IL

Wow reading Wes's story about Matthews' Packers Hall of Fame induction really got me excited. I loved watching a guy so charismatic and so vicious on the field. He always reminded me of a lion the way he would pounce on ball carriers even when the play went away from his side of the field. One memory I love most was when he pretended that he was going to help Carson Palmer get up and then retracted his hand at the last second. That's hilarious gamesmanship if you ask me.

All-time CM3 moment during that 2015 matchup in Arizona. Unsure about what I'd just seen at first, I remember laughing in the press box when I saw the replay.

Bill from Seattle, WA

What is the reason behind not allowing you guys to be present for 11-on-11?

The Packers trying to win, mostly.

Bryan from Springfield, OH

The roster is as set as it'll ever be so let's get down to business. What/who do we need to watch on the Eagles' defense? How do we match up?

It starts with Jalen Carter, perhaps the best penetrating defensive tackle in the game. But the Eagles also have good speed at linebacker and some ball hawks on the backend. That fits the blueprint for a Vic Fangio defense.

Al from Green Bay, WI

With the loss of AJ Dillon for the season, and with MarShawn Lloyd still nursing a hamstring, it's fair to say that GB will play Philly while thin at RB. How do you expect this to impact the game plan?

Emanuel Wilson is ready to be a No. 2 running back. He's strong, has excellent vision, and has worked hard to improve in pass pro. Wilson can handle whatever role Green Bay gives him in Brazil. Regardless of whether Dillon was on the roster, I still expected Josh Jacobs to be the bell cow for this offense. If Lloyd can't go, Ellis Merriweather likely will get a call up from the practice squad. But the Packers have what they need to succeed in the backfield. I feel confident about that.

Steven from Eau Claire, WI

Do you ever rate which seasonal games are most important before the season begins? It's perhaps appropriate to say that "the most important game is the very next one after this one," but still...if it were me, I would honestly rank all of the NFC North contests as most obviously critical, starting with the Nov. 3 game vs. the Lions. Not only do we have to battle them for the North, but they beat us last year at "our house."

The Packers got it back in Detroit on Thanksgiving, but I agree the Lions have gotten way too comfortable at Lambeau as of late. Green Bay must seize back control of that series. Before that, however, the quest to retake the North begins in earnest Sept. 29 against Minnesota. Divisional games are always critical. It's tough to win the North if you come out on the losing end of those matchups.

Sandy from Waterford, WI

Who is the new kicker the Packers picked up?

I'm glad you asked…here is the most complete answer I can offer you at this time. I look forward to meeting/talking with Brayden Narveson in the coming days.

Ryan from Rosemount, MN

Do you see anything that could or should be done for the offseason program for rookies? Seems like they play a full season, train for the combine, compete at the combine and then go into an offseason program. I feel I read a while back that there is almost no break for the rookies. I bring it up due to the fact that a good portion of our rookies seem to be dealing with the injury bug this year.

I'm not sure much can be done other than players sitting out of bowl games. The NFL Scouting Combine and college pro days are vital to players' draft stock. Prospects have to put everything they have into that. Once drafted, rookies are thrust into competition for roster spots and starting jobs. It's just part of the crucible. Like Lloyd talked about this week at his locker, you just have to be mindful of your body. Once the season is over, everyone can catch their breath and figure out their process moving forward.

Isaac from Columbia, TN

I'm not trying to start any No. 88 trends, but...do you think having two guys like Keisean Nixon and Jayden Reed help the front office feel more comfortable only having two healthy running backs at the moment?

The question hasn't been asked in a while, but hopefully we get another Nixon carry this year. Not too many NFL running backs have a career average of 11 yards per carry. I'm sure we'll see plenty of Reed, though.

George from Olympia, WA

Was it a good move bringing in a new QB?

Well, the old one is still here, too…so…

Rob from Knoxville, TN

What does the itinerary look like next week and will you have time to see anything besides the stadium? Thanks, and Go Packers!

What I learned from London is the work is never over during international trips. It's like the Super Bowl in that way. Hopefully, this time I at least get some sleep.

Mike from Brigantine, NJ

What uniforms are Packers wearing for Brazil game?

Home green.

Tim from Olathe, KS

Insiders, every time I see another WR signing a monster contract I think of Vic's "dime-a-dozen" perspective. Yes, they are all great WR, but they win fantasy leagues, not Super Bowls. Fortunately, it appears BG believes this, too. Vic and his unique perspectives still resonate.

I'll never put down an athlete for getting what the market pays them. They've earned it. However, this is a salary-capped league, and teams have to allocate resources accordingly. Every move has an equal and opposite reaction.

John from Salt Lake City, UT

The 49ers made the Super Bowl last year and are evidently very talented. However, with the new contract for Brandon Aiyuk, they now lead the league with eight players making $15 million or more in annual average salary. Throw in the fact that Brock Purdy's talent seems to be pretty middle of the road, I'm just wondering if their "train will start coming down the tracks," to use a Vic-ism. Seems they're paying bunch of skill positions a lot of money, almost opposite of the current Packers' situation.

It puts pressure on John Lynch to keep the playmakers coming in the draft. That's where the 49ers have stayed ahead of the curve during this recent run. It feels like every time San Francisco loses an elite linebacker or defensive lineman, it immediately replaces him with another. The 49ers are gonna have to pay Purdy, though.

Dale from Kansas City, MO

Concerning trades when the traded player fails his physical, what happens then? In our case with QB2, would we get our draft pick back? Do the player's rights revert to trading team or does he become a free agent?

The trade is voided, and the player goes back to his previous team. It would need to be a significant problem to shut the whole thing down, though.

Cory from Greenfield, WI

With the Brazil game a week from now, I wondered if there's a rule regarding how frequently the Packers must be the designated "home" team for an NFL International Series game? Because I wouldn't mind seeing the Packers in these games more often if it means losing a true road game.

Host teams have dibs on which uniforms they wear. The Packers wore green in London because they were the "home" team. Philadelphia had the option in Brazil and chose to wear its whites. Maybe the temperature was a factor? I don't know.

Doug from Neenah, WI

Good morning, Wes. The New York football Giants just unretired a jersey number (1) so their rookie wide receiver could have it. Do you think the Green Bay Packers would ever try such a disrespectful stunt?

No…which is why so few numbers are retired in Green Bay.

Mark from Winona, MN

Hello, Spoff mentioned that Nos. 1 and 5 are "effectively retired." What does that mean exactly? Could somebody claim those numbers or is it a gentleman's agreement not to use out of respect for Curly and Paul? GPG!

Not issuing No. 1 or 5 respectfully acknowledges everything Curly Lambeau and Paul Hornung did for the Packers, but this game also will be played well past our time here. The Packers are the most tradition-rich team in NFL history and there are only 100 useable numbers unless the league wants to expand to three digits. You gotta be very careful when you retire one.

Michael from Ramsey, MN

Just a little puzzled why the Packers didn't use the No. 0 for a player this year. This is a team that is woefully short on numbers between 0-19. I would think they would want to take advantage of an extra single-digit number.

Maybe I'm getting old, but I couldn't possibly care less. Somebody will wear it eventually and the next question likely will be does that guy deserve to be the first?

Jack from Racine, WI

I used to be able to purchase the Packer Yearbook from my local Piggly Wiggly. I noticed that my local Pig did not have the yearbook available on the rack. Are the Packer Yearbooks currently sold through grocery stores or do we have to purchase them from the Pro Shop?

I don't shop at Piggly Wiggly, but I believe Festival Foods in Wisconsin has them…and yes, they're available at the Packers Pro Shop and the Packers Pro Shop website.

Jeff from Puyallup, WA

Any chance the position coaches will do interviews viewable to us this year? I really miss Ben Sirmans' Q&A. Thank you for all you do!

You guys realize assistant coach interviews weren't always viewable, right? We used to interview coaches in the hallway of the locker room forever until right around the pandemic. I'm sorry to say I'm happy we've reverted back to the old format. I get the viewing public feels entitled to every interview, but we're the ones conducting them. Most TV stations don't even attend. If you want to know what the coaches said, it's usually out there – including on our own site.

Pete from Hillsborough, NC

How are the Portuguese lessons going? Will the NFL be providing you with an interpreter?

Parabéns.

Devin from Netherland, CO

From your time with GB, for any reason, who has been most influential or have gleaned a valuable life lesson from?

Honestly, it happened two weeks ago in Denver. It was a rough day. I was in a foul mood, unhappy with how things played out with our coverage of the joint practice. I ended up going back and forth over text message with Marcedes Lewis and he told me this: "The universe has its way of creating beings to do certain things, brother. … You've identified your strengths and are building on it. Same with me." I needed that. It turned my day around. I chilled out, finished my story and went to a Rockies game with Spoff.

Alexander from Salt Lake City, UT

I don't know if you heard the news about Johnny Gaudreau, but it's a great reminder to take nothing for granted. Hug your loved ones and be grateful for every day you get with them.

I had the pleasure of watching Gaudreau play during his one and only season in the USHL. He played a big part in the Dubuque Fighting Saints dethroning the Green Bay Gamblers in the 2010-11 Clark Cup Finals. Gaudreau was one of the most-skilled players I ever watched during my six years covering the USHL on a full-time basis and he developed into an incredible NHL player. My heart aches for the Gaudreau family. Cherish your loved ones, indeed.

Ron from Mitchell, SD

Can I be the first to say it? Just beat the Eagles! Go Pack Go!

With that, it's officially game week.