Josh from Seattle, WA

I don't like that the Eagles are coming off a bye, I don't like that we just lost Tucker Kraft, but I love that we have a huge, playoff-seeding, home-field-advantage-shifting game on Monday Night Football. This team keeps playing great in the big primetime games! I hope this week is another example.

It doesn't get much bigger than this for a Week 10 matchup. The Packers are a good football team, albeit inconsistent. Well, it's gonna take full consistency to foil these birds. Green Bay needs to play cleaner football against one of the league's most disciplined teams – protect the ball, minimize the penalties and see what happens.

Bob from Rome, NY

Wes: As Lombardi would say, "The game is blocking and tackling." Key to the game is going to be who wins the race to under the pads at the line of scrimmage. Win the race and control the guy ahead of you. Thoughts please? Thank you.

I agree, particularly in the red zone. The Eagles are one of the best in the NFL inside the 20 on both sides of the ball. To win this game, the Packers must succeed where they struggled last Sunday against Carolina.

John from Palmdale, CA

Regarding Matt from Janeville's query. What makes an O-line work is CONTINUITY. When the season started the only guy on the line in the same position playing next to the same guy as last year was Zach Tom and he got hurt. Elgton Jenkins was a great guard. When he's playing next to people on both sides that he's familiar with, he will demonstrate that he's a great center, too.

The Packers haven't been as fortunate as last season when they maintained the same starting O-line together for a bulk of the year, but that's football. The unit must still find a way to gel and move forward. Jenkins said as much when talking with reporters on Thursday – whoever's in there, the O-line needs to get on the same page and move guys off the ball.

Dan from Chico, CA

Good morning. I have been a longtime Packer fan, watched every game for the last 30 years. It was a pastime that my dad and I shared. To me, it seems, the Packers do their share of under schemes and over schemes. They don't want to put too much out there. When are the Packers going to realize they have the ability to go out and just punch all their opponents in the mouth!? Just play their game. They would be unstoppable. It's a mentality, my team is better than yours, try and stop us!

This is just a Hodkiewicz eye test thing, but I think you just gotta slam your foot on the gas. Obviously, the Packers want to establish the run on early downs. But given the issues in the ground game and also the offense's ability to convert on third-and-medium/long, I wonder if there's an opportunity to open things up a little more. If nothing's there, Josh Jacobs is solid at gaining six-plus yards on checkdowns.

James from Appleton, WI

There should be ways to get Christian Watson more chances at gaining yards after the catch. I'd put him second on the team at YAC ability. He's a strong blocker, too. Why not slip him into a tight end's spot once or twice and see how defenses deal with that?

Over time, I think the Packers will be fine in terms of reproducing Kraft's passing-game production in the aggregate. For me, what hurts is Green Bay losing Kraft's blocking and all-around presence within the offense. There was so much the Packers could do with him as an in-line tight end without tipping their hand, offensively.

Phil from Bowling Green, OH

In 2016, Aaron Rodgers threw a dime to Davante Adams for a touchdown vs. the Eagles. One of those "how is that possible" throws that has stuck with me. Seems to me this 2025 team needs a couple of those plays to spark a fire that will burn through the regular season and into the playoffs. They're just a couple plays away.

I get what you're saying but respectfully disagree. The Packers have had several highlight-reel plays that have sparked them this year. I feel like the answer is much more elementary, my dear Phil. Regardless of what they're doing in the run game, can the Packers get back to moving the chains more consistently without penalties and missed assignments? They have big-play potential. Can they major in what most consider the mundane aspects of football?

Jon from Tallahassee, FL

Took Spoff's advice and got out more. It was weird. Turns out the wife and kids are pretty cool though, thanks! Anyway I know we're supposed to be all doom and gloom right now, but I am thrilled to see if Luke Musgrave can maximize this opportunity. Been really high on him since he was drafted. How do you think they can best utilize his particular skill set?

Musgrave is such an intriguing talent because of his size and speed for the position. As I've previously stated, he's a bit more of a hybrid tight end but the possibilities are endless for how LaFleur and Co. could feature him within the offense. I'd also anticipate seeing more two tight end looks with John FitzPatrick as a blocking/in-line tight end who'll occasionally leak out. As much as we talk about Musgrave, this is an equally important moment for FitzPatrick, as well.

Hannes from Glendale, WI

When talking about getting back to better defend the run, how is Lukas Van Ness doing? I feel like it was him and Rashan Gary setting the edges on early downs frequently in the first few games with good results. That got the opponents in second- or third-and-pass more often which is where Micah Parsons really thrives.

Van Ness missed practice on Friday, which puts his availability for Monday night in doubt. The Packers could use him – not only in their pass-rush plan but also as an interior presence on third downs.

Fred from Escanaba, MI

Do you think the Packers will keep both kickers on the active roster for the rest of the season?

Your guess is as good as mine. From Rich Bisaccia's comments Thursday afternoon, it sounds like Brandon McManus will kick Monday, but Lucas Havrisik is still here. That's all to play for right now.

Matt from Allouez, WI

I am surprised there has not been more discussion of the tush push this week in the Inbox. So, I might as well comment on it now. I would love to get Cliff Christl's historical take on it. I am sure he has some memory of why assisting the runner was not allowed originally. Also, I think Philly should try it where Hurts is not pushed by anybody for his quarterback sneak.

We left the topic for Larry. Listen, I just don't think there's much left to discuss. The NFL voted to keep the T.P. for at least another season, so it's fair game. The Packers gotta do their best to avoid those situations. When it happens, you must stand your ground or that snowball will keep rolling in.

Craig from Sussex, WI

What happens to footballs after a game? Are they re-used for another game?

Assuming there's no damage, I believe they're used for three or four games before being cycled out. They're then used in practice before being sent to Belize.

Ron from Spooner, WI

So, the offense who simply does not turn the ball over is facing a defense who doesn't generate turnovers. For this very reason I can't help but feel like the Packers defense (or special teams) is going to do what they haven't been doing this far in 2025 and generate a couple of big game-changers on Monday night! It's the NFL after all. Always expect the unexpected. Go Pack Go!

If the Packers get a takeaway and score a touchdown off it, they win this football game. It won't be easy, but that's how the Giants landed the knockout punch in last month's upset.

DT from Bozeman, MT

I keep seeing II fans complaining about not being able to see all Packer games because they live out of market. I live out of market but can always find a bar/restaurant where I can enjoy a burger with fellow Packer fans. A great way to meet fellow "out of market fans." Quinn's Almost By the Sea" in Kona, Hawaii, is a great Packer bar/restaurant owned by a Green Bay native. Home away from home.

I sympathize with you, but hopefully there's a local watering hole or nearby restaurant you can check out. Otherwise, take comfort in knowing Mike Spofford and his laptop are always there for you.

Ray from Clark, NJ

On the subject of "Every team has similar problems, and the grass isn't always greener on the other side," did you see the Broncos Thursday night? Anybody complaining about Jordan Love should've watched Bo Nix. Would any Packers fan really trade places with the 8-2 Broncos right now? They don't look like they can do any damage in January.

I saw it and my wish is every Packers fan had a chance to see it. It has nothing to do with how the Broncos looked or their long-term prospects – just a reminder of the challenge all these teams face on a weekly basis against every opponent.

Gavin from Albuquerque, NM

Question stemming from the conversation about our center and building consistency on the O-line. Do you have any insight into the O-line situation in Denver? I watched TNF and their O-line looked like Swiss cheese blended with feta. Soft and full of holes! I know they are 8-2 and we are 5-2-1 right now, but I don't think our O-line looks nearly that penetrable.

That's mainly why I hope Packers fans watched that game. Green Bay must do better, but the foundation on the offensive line is visibly more stable than what the Broncos and Raiders showcased. Las Vegas' line was a sieve against arguably the best all-around defensive front in the NFL.

Carl from Sheboygan, WI

Just saw that Wisconsin is bringing back Luke Fickell for the 2026 season, and reading the comments from McIntosh makes me ill. He has perfect 20/20 vision. The kind of vision most us do from the couch after a play goes bad. But he, nor the chancellor, have the foresight needed to run the Wisconsin football program. NIL has been around for a few years already, and now they realize they need to spend money to improve the program. The buyout was stated to be $25 million. Do it now and save us the pain.

OK.

Jeff from Hagerstown, MD

How about as a change of pace, perhaps the sports pundits next week can perseverate about how the Eagles lost to the Packers.

That would be simply lovely.

Aaron from Tucson, AZ

I don't think it can be stated enough how much the IIC (Insider Inbox Community) appreciates you both! Each week usually involves a cycle of elation, cautious optimism, or disappointment following a game, and that can take days to transition to the promise of a new week. You provide that space to rant, complain, ponder, and question while we all work through that process. After five days, I'm ready for Philly and feel back to my usual rose-colored glasses self! Thank you, Mike, Wes and the IIC!

Thank you, Aaron. We're glad to have ya.

David from Janesville, WI

Gents, not really a question but a comment. Just beat the Eagles. And secondly, just beat the Eagles. And heck while we're at it we may as well just beat the Eagles. Then top off all of that by just beating the Eagles. Oh, and enjoy a Ma Hod cheese tray after just beating the Eagles.

Cheese and sausage for everyone! I'll talk to y'all Monday.

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