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Matt LaFleur has to be willing to "go down swinging" against the ball-hawking Chicago Bears
Jordan Love got to sling it against the Detroit Lions, but Dennis Allen's defense is the best turnover-forcing team in the NFL. LaFleur can't be too…
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Peter Bukowski
The plan to replace Devonte Wyatt will look different this time
The Packers defense will again have to play without Devonte Wyatt anchoring the interior. The plan for filling his void will look different this time…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Evan Williams keys the Packers' ability to stop the run against the Chicago Bears
It's not just the splash interceptions for the former Day 3 safety. Evan Williams has become one of the best run-defending defensive backs in the NFL…
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Peter Bukowski
Questions for the final stretch of the regular season
The Packers can retake the lead in the NFC North and perhaps even gain the inside track for the No. 1 seed in Week 14, but several matters linger over…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn

November 2025

Matt LaFleur beats Dan Campbell at his own game, earning a Thanksgiving win thanks to fourth-down aggression
The Green Bay Packers head coach heard the questions about his aggression and he answered them by putting a brass set on the table in a 31-24 road win…
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Peter Bukowski
Thanksgiving / Packers-Lions chat is now open to everyone
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving week!
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
The Packers can deliver the knockout blow to the Lions
Thanksgiving won't determine whether the Lions reach the playoffs, but their hopes of repeating as division champs will land on life support with a loss…
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
Micah Parsons' gravity on full display as pass rush comes alive against the Vikings
J.J. McCarthy didn't stand a chance. The Green Bay defense heated him up all game, led by Micah Parsons, and the attention on Parsons allowed others to…
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Peter Bukowski
Chris Brooks will be the secret superstar for the Packers against Brian Flores' chaotic Vikings defense
Pass protection has been spotty for Green Bay's offensive line, but their third-string running back has been a mistake eraser.
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Peter Bukowski
Guest Post: J.J. McCarthy and "Waiting for the Cement to Dry"
Wide Left's Arif Hasan explores the J.J. McCarthy question in Minnesota: is it possible for him to continue to develop and why is it such a big problem…
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Arif Hasan
Jordan Love, Packers have answers for the Vikings defensive counterpunch
The last time Brian Flores faced Matt LaFleur's offense, Green Bay couldn't handle all the man coverage. This season, the Pack are daring teams to play…
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Peter Bukowski
It's time for the Rashan Gary conversation
Rashan Gary's production might look decent on the surface. However, a closer examination reveals some cause for alarm.
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Jason B. Hirschhorn
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