Alyssa from Pleasant Hill, IA

N.Y.?

N.J. (if we're being geographically correct).

Mike from Moseley, VA

Longtime Packers fan and fan of you guys. First time submitting. Even with the offensive woes against Philly, at the end of the game, we had the ball and a chance to win the game, against possibly the best overall team in the NFL.

The Packers must remember that this weekend. Everyone expects more from this team than what it put on the field Monday. Yet, Green Bay still had a chance to win in the final minutes of the game. The Packers have to close that gap.

Robert from Sturgeon Bay, WI

Al from Tulsa should change his name to Richard. I detest when people assume a degree means infallible expertise. We are all human, Al.

In that post, you learned the difference between Al and Mike in 60 words or less.

Dave from Waterford, OH

The offensive line play is the key to righting the ship. That has been true forever in the NFL, and it will be forever more! Leading the way in the run game, and allowing time for the quarterback to set his feet, will go a long way for realizing better performances by the offense.

This is a get-right opportunity for the Packers against a banged-up Giants defense that's allowing more yards per carry (5.53) than any other NFL squad. But it's still up to Green Bay to turn potential on paper into production.

Etienne from St Joachim de Tourelle, Canada

Good morning II. I like our matchup defense-wise vs. a depleted G-man offense. Don't they have a good D-line? How will our offense match up in this one?

The Giants have a good defensive front, though they will be without Kayvon Thibodeaux and Chauncey Golston. I couldn't give you a great scouting report on why New York has been so porous against the run, but a litany of injuries in the trenches won't make life any easier. In addition to those ruled out, leading tackler Bobby Okereke is questionable with a shoulder that kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Daniel from Huntersville, NC

Friday's Inbox mentioned the need for explosive runs to open things up. I completely agree and found it strange that Emanuel Wilson didn't have any carries in the Eagles game. While Josh Jacobs is rightly the RB1, having the change of pace with the speed and explosiveness we've seen from Wilson this year, it seemed like he was just completely forgotten about last week. Get the two-headed backfield of "Crash and Dash" going against a bad run D and ride it moving forward.

Even if Matthew Golden and Savion Williams both play, I still feel like this could be a prime opportunity to deploy that two-RB "Pony" package that's been a staple under Matt LaFleur. Best of all, you can pair Wilson or Chris Brooks with Jacobs and create two distinctly different packages. Sean Rhyan said it when we talked to him on Wednesday evening – the focus is to the run ball and that's not exclusive to Jacobs.

Jeffrey from Eveleth, MN

You two are much closer to this team than I am, obviously. Do you see any internal issues cropping up with this latest adversity? Or is the team sticking together?

None whatsoever. You can take issue with what's happening on the field during these two losses, but the team remains tight. The Packers' defense has been nothing but supportive of the offense in the aftermath of the loss to the Eagles.

Mike from Vancouver, WA

"Let's go get some points!" A great way to start this game if the Packers win the toss would be to defer, then execute a pick-six on Jameis Winston. Then let the defense go to town. How's this for a strategy?

Sure. Sign me up. Execution will be critical Sunday. Winston is going to take high-risk, high-reward chances. It's in his DNA. The Packers must capitalize.

Richard from Caledonia, WI

Great news to hear Lukas Van Ness maybe ready to rejoin the active roster! What actually was the injury he suffered? Thanks for the terrific coverage!

Unfortunately, Van Ness injured his foot during his picturesque sack of Joe Flacco against Cincinnati. It's taken a little longer to get Van Ness back than the Packers expected, but hopefully he's close even if the green light doesn't come Sunday.

Tucker from Belton, TX

Can we give the Jordan Love commentary a rest? Yes, the offense has been well off the pace of where they probably should be. Despite that, Love is top 10 in yards, completion percentage, QBR, YPA, and fewest interceptions. He is a very good quarterback.

Something, something about QBs getting too much credit when their team wins…and something, something about QBs getting too much criticism when their team loses.

Mike from New Orleans, LA

This question is more tongue-in-cheek than anything, but is a quarterback, or any football player for that matter, ever a "finished product"? Every year brings different circumstances that must be adapted to. Look at how older QBs have to change their style of play as their speed decreases over time.

Maybe not, but I think players reach their ceiling and must adjust from there to sustain performance, using strengths to offset time-related weaknesses. At the end of the day, the question all quarterbacks must answer is how do I maximize my skill set to develop a reliable win condition for my football team? You don't have to be the greatest of all-time to win championships, but you gotta know who you are.

Mark from Eureka, IL

Teams by rule don't practice as much as they used to. So, do second-teamers get enough reps? Does less practice time impede the ability of players to be effective as injury replacements?

But that's no different than the past. Thirty years ago, it's not like all that extra practice time was dedicated to the reserves. You get what you get and gotta make your point. Some of the best NFL careers I've witnessed in Green Bay started after guys were thrown into the fire (e.g. David Bakhtiari, Corey Linsley, Aaron Jones, etc.).

Eric from Erie, PA

I'm a firm believer in eating crow when appropriate. All offseason I campaigned for the retention of Jaire Alexander, he's still one of my favorite players. Only he knows what's really going on with himself, but the Packers are often pretty good at letting players go when they need to. I submit I am not worthy of being an NFL GM. I do wonder if it leaves the door open for a return to the Pack at a lesser price than before in the future. Thanks for your work, it's the best in the NFL!

No general manager is perfect, but I feel Brian Gutekunst's track record is pretty strong in terms of knowing when it's time to move on from a beloved player. I tweeted my admiration and appreciation for Alexander earlier this week. From the outside looking in, football feels like a backdrop in his story right now. I continue to pray he finds the peace he's looking for away from the field. I hope his stepping away from the game has allowed some Packers fans to remember how important Alexander was to everything Green Bay built in those early years under LaFleur.

Jim from Tempe, AZ

Regarding the "open receiver" topic, several years ago, I remember an analyst saying getting open when you're supposed to is the most important part on any route. If you're the primary target, you have to win immediately at the snap. If the receiver wins immediately, the ball has to come out. If not, the QB looks to the second read. If he was open immediately but then loses leverage, he won't be open when he's supposed to be. Same for the checkdown, being open for three seconds in the flat is useless.

This is what made Davante Adams Aaron Rodgers' favorite target and why he'll someday be in Canton if the voters do their job right. Few win faster at the line of scrimmage.

Andy from Danvers, IL

In response to Darrel from Pueblo, Brian Gutekunst has not lost his magic. He is still the guy that made the deal for Micah Parsons. I understand the difference between a FA signing and a trade, but the fanbase needs to take a breath and step back. I can only imagine the questions you two do not publish calling for the Packers to fire everybody, bench everybody, and then trade for every All-Pro that is not available. Good grief!

I think you gotta let that one breathe a little bit. Not every free-agent signing will make the immediate impact of the Smith Bros., Xavier McKinney and Jacobs. Things change quickly in this league, too. Both Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs could play a huge role in a championship pursuit over the next three months.

Ray from Phoenix, AZ

Why do we still have two kickers on the 53-man squad when we have so many other needs?

It's the ability to elevate players from the practice squad. That provision allows teams to be much more flexible with how they build their active roster. It's as simple as that.

Darrel from Pueblo, CO

II, with the OL injuries, do you think there is a chance we see Rasheed Walker, Rhyan, Zach Tom, Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton? It's been said that Tom could be an All-Pro center and with Elgton Jenkins on IR now seems like a good time to give it a try.

Barring an emergency, not this season.

Carl from Sheboygan, WI

Do you think there is any connection between JL10 and overall offensive performance this year and the QB whisperer Tom Clements' retirement?

I don't think so. Don't get me wrong – Clements is a terrific coach, but the Packers actually rank higher in passing yards (ninth compared to 12th) than last year while Love has a higher passer rating (103.0-96.7).

Peter from Port St John, FL

Do you think the Packers would consider asking Tom Clements what he is doing for the next three months?

Are you guys at breakfast together at someplace with eggs benedict and free Wi-Fi? These submissions came in seconds apart.

Rick from Poulsbo, WA

The observation that replays do a disservice to QBs surveying a field is a valid one. It won't happen in the foreseeable future (like laser-equipped goal posts), but I would love to see helmet-cam footage from a QB's perspective. It would be eye opening and scary.

Not to keep bringing up Formula One, but it's so different watching a race from a helmet cam than what you see from the sky. Everything moves so much faster, requiring quicker reflexes and decision-making. It's no different on the field with a quarterback. The game is literally in his hand and the decision he makes with the ball affects everyone on the field.

Kathryn from Greenville, WI

What is your favorite holiday to cover a game?

I've very much enjoyed the Christmas games. The NFL had to get (almost uncomfortably) creative to make the Wednesday work last year, but I think there's a future in the league making Christmas Day games an annual tradition.

Mic from San Tan Valley, AZ

Three, going on four days, and still nothing on packers.com about Elgton Jenkins. Whoever is running this website should be fired.

Bro, what is your deal? You've been emailing all week. There was a press release. It's listed on the transactions page. I wrote a freakin’ story about it. You're standing in front of the trough. Do you expect us to cup the water into your mouth, too?

August from Augusta, WI

If Rhyan has a couple decent outings at center over the next few weeks, would it be smart to put E.J. in a different spot on the line other than center when he returns to help shore up the rest of the line?

Let's just get through Sunday first. Also, do you happen to know Mark from Mark?

Rick from Trempealeau, WI

Wes, if you're there, I'm sure you and Mike are worn out from trying to keep the fan base from heading for the knife drawer and checking out. I feel for you. We all feel for you, and that's why this venue is so cool. We need you guys to keep us on an even-keel and not get too high or too low when deep down. We all know there's tons of talent on this team and eventually, it will come together. Thanks for all you do.

Thank you, Rick. We keep on keeping on.

Hudson from Union Grove, WI

Will the Packers recover from two home losses in a row?

I have no question about the Packers' ability to bounce back from those setbacks, but it's gotta happen at MetLife Stadium Sunday. The Packers need a win. They have 60 minutes to take what they came for.

Al from Green Bay, WI

Back on the road. The Packers will rebound. Reasons to believe: 1) The Giants are in flux. New coach, new QB means advantage GB. 2) Love is heathy and will be the field-tilting QB in this game. 3) The Packers' D has been stingy, and it will build on the success. 3) Josh Jacobs is set for a big game against a questionable run defense. 4) It's time. It's just flippin' time! GPG!

And I'd say it's about time to play some football again. Enjoy the game, folks.

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