Packers Unscripted: Bearing down

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).

Mike and Wes review the victory over the Cardinals, discussing the Packers' offensive performance led by QB Jordan Love (:40), including the running game (6:28), as well as the defensive effort (9:57) and the turnovers generated (13:11). They also glance around the NFC North and the league after Week 6 (18:28).

Mike and Wes preview Sunday's matchup against Arizona, discussing players who have returned to practice for the Packers (:34), Arizona's offense (2:58) and defense (8:38), the Melton brothers meeting at Lambeau Field (11:46) and Green Bay's keys to victory (18:05). They also look around the league in Week 6 (22:18).

Mike and Wes review the victory in LA, including the late defensive stop (:28) and the takeaways led by S Xavier McKinney (6:32), plus the play of TE Tucker Kraft (9:15) and QB Jordan Love (16:04). They also take a look around the league after Week 5 (26:56).

Mike and Wes preview the matchup out in Los Angeles, looking at the Rams' offense (:23) and defense (5:30), the Packers' keys to victory (10:41) and other games around the league in Week 5 (16:25).

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Vikings, including what unfolded on offense (5:36) and defense (7:16), how QB Jordan Love performed in his return from injury (11:49), the issues lingering for this team (21:38) and the play of WR Jayden Reed (24:54). They also examine the state of the NFC North (27:08).

Mike and Wes preview the game with the Vikings, discussing the return to Lambeau Field of RB Aaron Jones (6:47), other standouts on Minnesota's offense (12:33) and defense (15:50) and Green Bay's keys to victory (21:32). They also take a quick glance around the league's Week 4 schedule (30:35).

Mike and Wes review the win over the Titans, including the play of backup QB Malik Willis (:27) and his crucial third-and-long conversions (6:39). They also discuss the eight-sack, three-takeaway defensive performance (12:27), the penalties that need cleaning up (20:00) and other results around the league in Week 3 (25:50).

Mike and Wes discuss QB Jordan Love's return to practice (:30) and examine the Titans' stout defense (3:44) as well as their struggling offense and special teams (6:51). They also share their keys to victory on both defense (12:04) and offense (16:23), and look at other key games around the league in Week 3 (23:30).

Mike and Wes discuss the Week 2 victory over the Colts, focusing on the performances of RB Josh Jacobs (3:36), backup QB Malik Willis (6:46) and LB Eric Wilson (13:22). They also touch on some early-season concerns (18:40), the work on special teams (24:06), and results around the league in Week 2 (31:40).

Mike and Wes preview the Week 2 matchup with the Colts, looking at their offense (:40) and defense (6:27) as well as the Packers' keys to victory on both sides of the ball (12:15, 16:16). They also look around at other key matchups around the league this week (21:19).

Mike and Wes review the Week 1 loss to the Eagles in Sao Paulo, including QB Jordan Love's injury (1:41), the explosive play of WR Jayden Reed (14:38), and the positives and negatives from the defensive performance (17:33). They also review other results around the division and NFC in Week 1 (31:12).

Mike and Wes preview the Week 1 contest with the Eagles in Sao Paulo, including key matchups for Philly (6:30) and keys to victory on both offense (11:48) and defense (17:13).

Mike and Wes review all the Packers' roster decisions, including the trade for new QB Malik Willis (2:43), the waiver claim for K Brayden Narveson (8:13). They also discuss other players claimed on waivers (12:51), how the WR position shook out (16:26), and the team now turning the page to Brazil (23:28).

Mike and Wes discuss the challenges Baltimore will present in the joint practice (2:55), the connection between QB Lamar Jackson and CB Jaire Alexander (7:37) and what to watch for in the preseason finale (11:56).

Mike and Wes review the trip to Denver, including the reserves vs. starters game portion (5:24) and the latest at various positions such as linebacker (7:03), offensive line (12:04), backup QB (20:42) and kicker (22:44).

Mike and Wes discuss where things stand with backup QBs Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt (3:00), the status of the linebacker position (8:50) and particularly Isaiah McDuffie (13:17), and what to watch for in Denver with RB Emanuel Wilson (17:20) and the receivers (20:48).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers' successful preseason opener, particularly the stout work up front on defense (4:23), the continued playmaking of S Evan Williams (6:20), a strong effort from the No. 2 offensive line (12:08), and productive performances by WR Grant DuBose (16:03) and backup QB Sean Clifford (20:11).