#875 Packers Unscripted: Dark night, shining star

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Ravens, including all the adversity and rough defensive outing (3:59). They also discuss potential motivations for Week 18 at Minnesota (7:57), provide an injury update (13:04), and highlight QB Malik Willis' outstanding play (15:01), before looking at the full NFC playoff picture (21:30).

In this 2-for-1 holiday week episode, Mike and Wes discuss the loss to the Bears (:21), how the team moves forward (5:41) and the struggles in the red zone (12:28). They also preview the upcoming matchup with the Ravens (19:20), looking at the QB situations (20:12), the keys to victory (28:24), and other important Week 17 games (35:31).

Mike and Wes provide an overview of the second meeting with the Bears, this one in Chicago (:22), share their keys to victory (10:25) and look at some key games in the NFC playoff picture (18:35).

Mike and Wes review the loss to the Broncos, beginning with the injury to DL Micah Parsons (:28) and the Packers' other health concerns moving forward (3:49). They also discuss the non-injury takeaways from the defeat (13:36) and the NFC playoff picture as it currently stands (24:05).

Mike and Wes preview the matchup with the Broncos, examining their defense (2:09) and offense (5:45), discussing keys to victory (11:37) and important matchups in the trenches (16:40), and looking at key games around the league in Week 15 (24:13).

Mike and Wes review the victory over the Bears, discussing CB Keisean Nixon's game-saving INT (1:04), the overall defensive performance (5:34), the big plays on offense from WRs Christian Watson and Bo Melton (11:02), plus the standout performances from QB Jordan Love and RB Josh Jacobs (18:35). They also look at the NFC North standings and playoff picture (29:32).

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).