#856 Packers Unscripted: On to Cincinnati

Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Bengals, looking at QB Joe Flacco's arrival (:33), his playmakers in the passing game (6:26), and their defensive struggles. They also give their keys to victory (13:00) and look around the league at other key Week 6 matchups (18:47).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers returning from their bye week, including the news that WR Christian Watson is practicing (:29), additional injury updates (4:50), questions surrounding the Bengals (8:53), and the current state of the NFC North and league results through Week 5 (13:12). Editor's note: This episode was recorded before Cincinnati traded for QB Joe Flacco.

Mike and Wes review the shootout in Dallas, looking at the quarterback performances (8:08), the end-of-game sequences (14:25) and a big night from K Brandon McManus (26:18), among several topics. They also discuss the current state of the NFC North (27:51).

Mike and Wes preview the upcoming road trip to face the Cowboys, looking at the matchup of Green Bay's offense vs. Dallas' defense (:54), the Packers' O-line seeking a bounce-back performance, the player storylines involving Micah Parsons and Kenny Clark (12:16), and Green Bay's keys to victory (15:55). They also look around the league at other key Week 4 contests (22:44).

Mike and Wes review the tough loss in Cleveland, discussing some of the key moments (6:17) and miscues (17:39), providing an injury update (26:32), and surveying the NFC North and the league's unbeaten teams after three weeks (28:43).

Mike and Wes preview the upcoming trip to Cleveland, looking at both the Browns' defense (2:51) and offense (8:49), updating the Packers' injuries on the offensive line (11:11), sharing their keys to victory (16:51), and looking at other key Week 3 matchups around the league (22:53).

Mike and Wes review the victory over the Commanders, including the defensive effort vs. QB Jayden Daniels (:54) and TE Tucker Kraft's standout performance (10:48). They also discuss the injuries on offense (17:26), WR Christian Watson's status (23:04) and the NFC North standings after two weeks (30:58).

Mike and Wes look back at the victory over the Lions, focusing on the defensive performance (:35) and the offense's fast start (13:14), and look ahead to the Thursday night matchup with the Commanders (25:08), including their keys to victory (30:58). They also discuss other Week 1 results around the league (34:06).