#869 Packers Unscripted: Showdown with Chicago

Mike and Wes preview the matchup with Chicago, looking at the Bears' season to date (2:41), their defense (5:39), and their ground game (8:23). They also give their keys to victory (15:42) and look at the NFC playoff picture and other key matchups (21:42).

Mike and Wes review the Thanksgiving victory over the Lions, including WR Dontayvion Wicks' breakout performance (3:00), the crucial fourth downs (7:07), DL Micah Parsons' big game (8:56) and DL Devonte Wyatt's season-ending injury (15:26). They also look at the NFC North and conference races with five games left (19:56).

Mike and Wes review the victory over the Vikings – including RB Emanuel Wilson's breakout game (:37), the big turnover on special teams (4:59) and the dominant defensive effort (9:26) – as well as preview the Thanksgiving game in Detroit, looking at the Lions on both sides of the ball (17:12). They also give Green Bay's keys to victory (20:50) and look at Chicago's big Black Friday matchup (29:21).

In a two-for-one episode, Mike and Wes review the victory over the Giants (:50) as well as preview the matchup with the Vikings, looking at Minnesota's offense (11:51) and defense (14:57) as well as the Packers' keys to victory (18:46). They also discuss key matchups around the league in Week 12 (24:04).

Mike and Wes preview the road game against the Giants, examining New York's topsy-turvy season to date and all the recent changes (:39), its defensive profile (10:11), and the Packers' keys to victory (14:00). They also look around the league at key Week 11 matchups (26:06).

Mike and Wes review the home loss to Philadelphia, including the Packers' continued offensive struggles (2:35) and how to turn the page and figure out what's next (7:01). They also discuss the strong defensive performance (14:29) and where things stand in the NFC North after Week 10 (26:06).

Mike and Wes examine the matchup against Philadelphia, beginning with an offense that doesn't turn the ball over (3:07) and a defense that's effective without being flashy (6:11). They also provide their keys to victory (10:47) and look around the league at other key Week 10 games (17:35).

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Panthers, focusing on the season-ending injury to TE Tucker Kraft (:47), the missed opportunities on offense (6:32), and the need to bounce back (16:42). They also glance around the NFC after Week 9 (23:58).