Yotam from Atlit, Israel

The latest WYMM got me thinking, how do people vote for Pro Bowl on the non-shiny positions? I mean, everyone knows who the star QB, WR or CB are, but can the regular voting public really compare right tackles? That Zach Tom is barely a top 10 candidate seems a travesty, but on the other hand, I can't mention any other right tackle in the league, let alone rank them by performance.

Zach Tom is understated in his off-field approach, which unfortunately makes him easy to overlook. But Zach Tom has played at a Pro Bowl level and is deserving of your vote. We're 14 games into the year and how many times have you even noticed No. 50 this season? Exactly. While known for his versatility, Tom has owned that right tackle spot the last two seasons. He's done it against some of the league's best defensive ends, too.

Jason from Mt. Prospect, IL

Having a healthy Jaire Alexander for a playoff push is so important. However, I think Carrington Valentine can continue to benefit from his opportunities in Jaire's absence. Aside from his interception last week against Seattle, what positives and negatives have you seen from Carrington so far this season?

I'm gonna sound like a broken record, but getting healthy is a huge part of it. Valentine missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury and was forced to play catch-up with Alexander, Keisean Nixon and Eric Stokes all healthy. You can't discount maturation, either. Valentine was the youngest guy on the NFL's youngest team last year. Physically and mentally, Valentine has grown significantly in Year 2. I'm eager to see how far he can take this thing.

Jeff from Indian Lake, NY

Does Edgerrin Cooper have a shot at NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year? He's missed a few games and hasn't had a "starting" role, but man has he made an impact! Two NFC Defensive Player of the Week awards seem to be a pretty good start. Who else would even be in the running?

It may be difficult with how much time Cooper has missed, but I am surprised there hasn't been more buzz around his name. The odds-on favorites right now are Philadelphia cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse, both of whom have started all 14 games. Both have been very good this year but don't have the type of statistics to run away with it.

Mike from Algoma, WI

Do you think Larry gets an extra "something" out of watching "56" making such a big splash?

It's a good number.

Ray from Phoenix, AZ

Living in Phoenix, I got to see Spencer Rattler go up against Brock Purdy for two years in HS. Purdy outdueled Rattler but Rattler was the more highly decorated and recruited of the two. Rattler was drafted early, and Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant the year he was drafted. Now Purdy is the established NFL star and Rattler, although starting against GB this week, was third on the Saints' QB depth chart start of the year. Recruiting and drafting are a crapshoot.

They are but every situation is different, too. A series of events led to Purdy getting his chance in San Francisco and he made the most of it. Rattler is now in the same boat in New Orleans. The Packers gotta be ready for the rookie QB's best shot.

Mike from Baraboo, WI

It was nice to see Jayden Reed more involved in the game plan this past week. Do you anticipate that will continue going forward or will it still be spread the ball around to the hot hand?

The Packers are looking to get Reed involved every week. They're not going to lock down on one pass-catcher and feed him the ball, though. That's not the way the offense is drawn up. But I like what Green Bay did last week, bringing back the orbiting motions and end-arounds. It was effective. That deep play-action to Reed was nice, too. He just slipped (like several players did on both sides).

James from Appleton, WI

The Saints will be bringing back to Green Bay Marques Valdez-Scantling, who has definitely turned out to be the receiving highlight of the Packers' 2018 draft. Though MVS never had more than 42 catches in a season, he has outlasted Equanimeous St. Brown and the ill-fated J'Mon Moore. Five years from now, what will we be saying about the current WRs?

That group was special.

Mark from Hudson, WI

It's easy to focus on the big names in a team victory like Sunday night, but some props are due to the unsung heroes too. Chris Brooks seems to be showing up week after week, not on the stat sheet but contributing thru great pass pro and run blocking, while at the same time sprinkling in some nice power runs and catches out of the backfield. His continued emergence seems to offer some intriguing options in two-back sets by giving defenses more to think about. Have you seen that, too?

It's become a bread-and-butter package during the second half of the year. The Packers have used two-RB looks for years now, but this is the most versatile I've seen it. Green Bay can run different combinations, too, among Brooks, Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson and even Reed. It's a lot for defenses to handle.

Charles from Boyle, MS

Do we want Minn or Detroit for the third time in the playoffs?

Let's get through the second game with the Vikings first. But this team isn't gonna back down from anyone.

Christoph from Stuttgart, Germany

If the Vikings win against the Seahawks on Sunday, can the Packers still get the fifth seed?

Yes. Green Bay could get Minnesota on common games if both teams finish 13-4, requiring the Packers to win the last three and the Vikings to lose their last two after hypothetically beating Seattle. In that scenario, both teams would have the same conference (8-4) and division record (3-3), and the Packers would have the edge because they beat the Rams and the Vikings didn't.

David from Janesville, WI

Gents, there have been some comments about the number of primetime games being high and heavy toward the end of the season. With a young team, a loyal fan base, and an explosive offense led by a quarterback just coming into his own I think we may as well get used to it. Barring major injuries this team will be seen as must-see TV for several more seasons, and I for one am thankful of that even if it means some sleepy mornings at work. Now just maximize the window and earn some championships.

When people mention primetime games, I always go back to what Mark Murphy said several years ago – getting scheduled for primetime action is a privilege. It's a compliment to your team, your culture and honestly your drawing power. Having four straight primetime games – especially down the stretch of the season – means the Packers are where they want to be.

Adam from Rapid City, SD

This may be a popular sentiment, but I'd like to say what a relief it is for the Packers to be able to clinch a playoff spot before the last game of the season! I would also like to thank you guys for all the great content you put out as it helps keep me informed, is very enjoyable and educational! Here's to hoping for some great road games in the future!

The Packers still have some "clinching" to do, but it is nice they're no longer the team needing things to bounce their way to get in. I mentioned this on Tuesday's "Unscripted," but that reality didn't hit me until Kenny Clark mentioned after the game that it had been a minute (three years) since Green Bay won 10 games.

Steve from Scranton, PA

Wes, often after a team loses, you'll hear the usual coachspeak that "we need to coach better, we need to play better," etc. After the Seattle game, it sounded to me like Matt LaFleur was genuinely upset and apologetic over some of his decisions, and took full accountability, which is not often seen after a win. Very refreshing, and the sign of a strong leader. That has to resonate in the locker room.

LaFleur keeps it real. He wasn't happy with the situation he put his offense in and owned up to it. I still maintain he made the right decision in not taking the timeout after the clock already drained. You call the timeout, or you don't. The last thing you do is let the clock run 20 seconds and then lose the timeout.

Tucker from Belton, TX

Another interesting fact about the October game against the Bears in 2016 where Perry and Martinez got their first interceptions – it was also the first in-game rain delay ever at Lambeau. It was also a game where Danny Trevathan had an incredibly dirty hit on Davante Adams. It was my second ever game at Lambeau and the hit happened right in front of us.

And miraculously, Adams was OK. That was the second-dirtiest hit I've ever seen in-person, second only to Brandon Meriweather's hit on Eddie Lacy.

Jim from Hudsonville, MI

Lots of "talk" regarding a player fumbling around with his mouth guard during a play, distracting him from performing at peak. Without detailing the player (or play), does the league regulate or mandate the usage of mouth guards? If not, should they?

The league could fine players for it, I suppose. But there's no way for officials to regulate that on gameday. They have a million other responsibilities. Mistakes happen, but there must be personal accountability on the player's part.

Thomas from Oviedo, FL

Responding to Scott from Manson, IA, saying that Matt LaFleur should stop with the faux fourth-down plays. Go back and watch how the Steelers beat the Commanders earlier this year. We all know what they were trying to do except for that one guy. Keep doing it and hope for that one guy to get itchy.

Or for the Packers to finally snap it. Anyone familiar with fighting knows you don't win with straight punches – you win with feints that set up punches. Green Bay has feinted a lot this year.

Ben from Avon, IN

I was going through the Packers-Cowboys rivalry and came across 1989. The Pack defeated the Cowboys twice in the regular season. As these two were never in the same division, how did this happen?

We get asked this every few years. Prior to the 2002 re-alignment, the schedule format called for last-place teams in five-team divisions to play twice. Both Green Bay and Dallas finished in fifth place in 1988, so that's how that happened.

Daniel from Huntersville, NC

I saw the league flexed Washington-Atlanta into SNF next week. I thought for sure GB-MIN would be must-see TV, more so than the Falcons, who just benched the $84 million man. Do you think the fact that GB has already played four primetime games in a row came into consideration there?

It's my understanding it wasn't possible to flex the game to another network because FOX is guaranteed at least one of each divisional matchup in the NFC. Since the first Packers-Vikings game was on CBS, FOX gets the Week 17 game. It's just a question whether it stays at noon or goes to 3:25 p.m. CT.

Corey from Seattle, WA

I went to the pep rally and the game in Seattle, and I know you touched on this, but I am still shocked how many of us Packers fans were at the game and in the city. Is this one of the best away game turnouts ever (not counting LA)?

Pound-for-pound, it's one of the most impressive turnouts I've seen for the Packers on the road. The Packers' game against the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019 featured the most GB fans I've ever seen at a road venue percentagewise, but Seattle was the most unexpected. They brought energy, too.

Margeaux from Tallahassee, FL

Good morning, guys! I just watched "Unscripted" this Wednesday morning and I don't know if it's the Christmas season or what, but it really struck me more than usual how professional, well-spoken and educated you both sound. You both give a blast of sanity to world of inane blabbering. Thanks!

So, I assume we successfully cut out the part where I had a coughing fit for like 30 seconds?

Jessi from Sterling, KS

I understand why you guys defend the position of NOT cheering for division opponents if they surpass you in the playoffs. Like the scenario of the Vikings vs. Bills in a SB. However, I was taught growing up by my aunt, who's a coach, when you pull for the team that "beat you" that it only makes you look better. Especially if you almost took down the "kingpin." I love the good heart palpitation of a rival, but I think appreciating if one of them made it to SB isn't bad, just a varying perspective.

Do whatever makes you happy. I am not going there anymore.

Jim from Whitmore Lake, MI

Good morning, your answer to Scott from Sauk City, about Wes's article on "Traveling with the Green Bay Packers" made me wonder, do the equipment managers try to set up the locker room on away games as close as possible to being in Green Bay? Do they put the same players next to each other as much as possible so there is familiarity with teammates on road games. Which could help the players relax more? Or doesn't it matter?

Yes, in some regards, but road lockers are organized by jersey number.

Tim from Allouez, WI

Re-read Wes's "equipment" article. What an exhausting undertaking. Kudos to the entire equipment team. Side note...had the good fortune of being Bryan Nehring's first student intern during his stint at Lawrence University before joining the Packers. Would be difficult finding a more kind, gentle and hyperkinetic person.

A legend in every sense of the word. Have a great Thursday.