#323 Packers Unscripted: What will it take

Mike and Wes discuss the Bears’ offense (2:01) and defense (11:33) heading into Sunday’s matchup, and they discuss what’s different about both teams since the Week 1 meeting (16:28).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ playoff picture as it stands (3:00), the close calls on offense vs. Washington (6:04), the state of the Bears’ season (11:30) and other key results in the NFC from Week 14 (15:35).

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ win over the Redskins by examining the up-and-down performance of the offense (2:28), the work of RB Aaron Jones (8:05), the effort by the defense (10:19), and the debut of return man Tyler Ervin (14:13).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Redskins, beginning with stopping the run (:44), running the ball themselves (8:27), and improving on third down (11:44). They also recap Thursday night’s Cowboys-Bears result (14:33), look at other key NFC games in Week 14 (17:27), and discuss LeRoy Butler’s Hall of Fame candidacy (21:52).

Mike and Wes discuss what has formed the Packers’ identity in 2019 (1:06), the culture created by the team’s leadership (5:42), and how Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s personal accountability has set an example for the entire locker room (12:35).

Mike and Wes take a closer look at Washington, including the RB tandem of Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson (1:45) and a defense that has fueled a two-game winning streak (6:30). They also discuss the opportunity in front of the Packers with two straight December home games (11:24) and what new return man Tyler Ervin could bring to special teams (14:41).

Mike and Wes follow up further on K Mason Crosby’s emotional and memorable game (:44) and discuss Monday night’s Minnesota-Seattle result and its impact on the NFC playoff picture (12:35).

Mike and Wes review the bad-weather victory over the Giants, including the clutch plays by QB Aaron Rodgers (2:08), the defense’s three INTs (6:02), the performances of WR Allen Lazard (10:07) and TE Marcedes Lewis (14:11), and the difficult story surrounding K Mason Crosby (17:42).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Giants (:57), the importance of a fast start (4:44), the offense finding a groove with WR Davante Adams (7:59), and the games around the league on Thanksgiving (15:35).

Mike and Wes discuss the mindset of the Packers coming off the loss in San Francisco (2:46), preview the Giants on both offense (6:53) and defense (10:44), and look at the playoff picture in the NFC (13:00).

Mike and Wes take a look at the dismal loss to the 49ers, discussing how they need to respond (4:00) and straighten out their road woes (12:39). They also look at the big picture in the NFC and the other happenings in Week 12 (17:16).

Mike and Wes discuss the keys to victory against San Francisco on both defense (:55) and offense (6:50), look at some intriguing individual matchups (9:48) and discuss the other key games around the NFL in Week 12 (13:00).

Mike and Wes discuss the longtime relationship between Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan (1:01) as well as the other coaching connections between the Packers’ and 49ers’ staffs (4:01). They also examine the Packers’ offense and the question of who might emerge in this matchup (9:55).

Mike and Wes break down San Francisco on offense (1:00), including the ground game (3:10) and TE George Kittle (6:12), and also on defense (10:16) and the kicking game (18:30).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ areas of improvement coming out of the bye, specifically limiting penalties on offense (3:09) and big plays on defense (8:28). They also take a closer look at the play of DT Kenny Clark (15:07) and the team’s 2019 sportsmanship award nominee, CB Tramon Williams (20:25).

Mike and Wes return from the weekend off to discuss the other happenings around the NFC, including the comeback victories by the 49ers (1:13) and Vikings (6:15). They also share thoughts on the Thursday night Browns-Steelers incident (14:34) and review the “Salute to Service” story on former Packers G Daryn Colledge (19:42).

In their last show before taking a bye-week break, Mike and Wes discuss the Packers coaching staff’s task during the week off (1:20), the tight bunch of teams atop the NFC following the Monday night result (5:42), and their biggest surprise for Green Bay so far through 10 games (15:48).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ down-to-the-wire victory over the Panthers, reviewing the final drive (:47), the overall defense on RB Christian McCaffrey (5:10), Green Bay’s ground game behind RBs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams (11:33), and the performance of WR Davante Adams (16:00). They also take a look at other key action in the NFL from Week 10 (20:21).

Mike and Wes discuss the keys to Packers vs. Panthers, beginning with the running back matchup (2:57), the pass protection for both teams (6:45), and the factor the weather could play (10:00). They also take a look at other games around the NFL in Week 10 (16:43).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ offense getting the running backs more involved again (1:06), the defense getting S Ibraheim Campbell back in the mix (13:12), and this year’s team nominee in the Salute to Service initiative, FB Danny Vitale (19:33).

Mike and Wes break down the Panthers on both sides of the ball, focusing specifically on RB Christian McCaffrey (2:02), QB Kyle Allen (6:14), and LB Luke Kuechly (13:16).

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Chargers (1:08) and discuss it in the context of a big NFC showdown with Carolina this week (8:28). They also take a look at the rest of Week 9’s results and where the Packers stand (14:30).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Chargers (:49), the anticipation of a unique venue and environment for Sunday’s game (8:12), and other action around the league in Week 9 (12:17).

Mike and Wes discuss seeing WR Davante Adams back on the practice field (:54) and how his return could impact the Packers’ other receivers (2:25) and opposing defenses (5:01). They also discuss Wes’s profile piece on DL Tyler Lancaster (8:42).

Mike and Wes break down the Chargers’ season thus far (3:35) and take a look at their offense (7:20) and defense (11:52). They also update some changes on special teams for the Packers (16:58).