Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

In this NFC Squad episode, the crew discusses some of the outcomes from Week 11 of the NFL season and discuss the lopsided point differential amongst NFC Teams. The Dallas Cowboys struggles continue, while the New York Giants decision making comes to the forefront. The Philadelphia Eagles are loving Sa'Quon Barkley while the Green Bay Packers are squeaking by. Are the Arizona Cardinals the favorites for the division?

If the 49ers don't win Sunday, their season is all but over, which means the Packers wouldn't have to face them in the playoffs. It makes their national TV matchup a de facto playoff game for each team given the history here. Plus, they can win if they run the dang ball.

The Packers have a very good offense. They're bad in the red zone. Only one of those things really matters in predicting how the rest of the season will go. Plus Lily Zhao from Fox6 in Milwaukee on whether she thinks this was a good win for Green Bay or a worrying sign they needed a miracle to pull it out.

Karl Brooks blocked the potential game-winning kick after the Packers let Caleb Williams and the Bears get into scoring position. But Jordan Love led the go-ahead drive and shrugged off an early interception to lead the Packers to 7-3. Doesn't matter how it happens, just that it happens! We react live after the game.

It's a rivalry week which means some fans protecting their hearts. You don't have to. The Green Bay Packers are better and we have to set expectations accordingly. Plus, why the team can help Jordan Love play like he did in the second half of last year and more.

It's been a rough stretch for the Bears, coming off the worst loss in a long time. The Packers, 5.5-point favorites in Chicago, have a chance to make it even worse for their interstate rival. Lorin Cox from Locked on Bears joined me for a Crossover Thursday on Bears misery, key matchups and more.

In this week's NFC Squad, the crew discusses some of the biggest surprises from around the conference including the New Orleans Saints win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears dysfunction, and which NFC teams are they knocking out of playoff contention.

Packers rookie Evan Williams has a chance to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, but wants to win a Super Bowl more. He joins the show to talk about "playing fast" for Jeff Hafley, facing Caleb Williams again, the Bears-Packers rivalry and much more.

Jordan Love has not been 100% healthy this season and the Packers offense has played a subtly different style. Love has not been as good. How related are these? We'll find out in the second half. Plus, Lily Zhao on what we hope Green Bay learned over the bye week.

Sure, the Detroit Lions came back to win, but they also looked eminently beatable in a 5-interception Jared Goff performance. The Vikings have been meh and the Bears are falling apart. The Packers, meanwhile, are getting healthy and Jordan Love is set for a 2023-like second half.

The Green Bay Packers are self-scouting this week and so are we on Locked on Packers. Where does this team stand now beyond 6-3? What's sustainable about the offense and where can they get better? Plus, would benching a key defender help Green Bay?

Jordan Love hasn't played a fully healthy snap since the third quarter of Week 1 and even that might not have been true. Dr. Sam Wagner, Love's rehab specialist, joins us on the show today to talk about Love's rehab, the process players go through to get ready to play on Sunday and much more.

In this week's NFC Squad, the crew discusses the 'one team' race in the NFC North after Week 9, the NFL Trade Deadline and which teams in the NFC were the biggest winners and losers at the deadline and so much more.

The Packers may have traded Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but this situation is nothing like the Rasul Douglas trade last season. That said, has Green Bay done enough to contend? And why does Brian Gutekunst trade his draft picks ... at the draft but not the trade deadline?

Matt LaFleur has been running the most egalitarian offense in the NFL with Jordan Love. Everyone eats and it could be a different star every week. We are seeing the limitations of that model right now and the Packers have to hone in on a couple key playmakers to hit peak form.

The Packers dropped half a dozen passes, couldn't stop committing penalties, and Jorda Love threw a brutal pick-six to give away an opportunity against the Detroit Lions in a 24-14 loss. Green Bay out-gained the Lions comfortably, the defense held to 17 points, but the Packers can't stop beating themselves. We react live after the game.

The Detroit Lions are playing like the best team in the NFL, but the Green Bay Packers are one of the best too. If Jordan Love plays, Green Bay can defend home field but they have to avoid this one thing. Plus, the Packers defense already has the blueprint for slowing down this offense. And special teams ... just be cool.

Jordan Love seems to have a good chance to play but even still the Green Bay Packers come into an enormous NFC North game extremely banged up. Matt Dery from Locked on Lions joins us to talk about how Detroit has managed to cover up the loss of Aidan Hutchinson, Jared Goff's plans with Jameson Williams and much more.

In this week’s NFC Squad, the crew discusses Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary vs. the Chicago Bears, whether or not the NFC North is a three team race between the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings, what’s going on with the Dallas Cowboys, and some bold predictions for Week 9 around the NFC.

The Green Bay Packers defense is thriving off situational defense and turnovers and while that might drive questions on sustainability, it's the perfect blend of scheme and personnel. Plus, former Green Bay reporter Rachel Hopmayer joins us to talk about the Lions culture change, the resurgent Packers, and much more as the Pack take on the team Matt LaFleur called the best in the NFL.

Jordan Love, Jaire Alexander, and Evan Williams all avoided major injury coming out of the Jaguars game, though whether or not they'll play against the Detroit Lions remains a mystery. Plus Lily Zhao on why she's concerned about the defense, another Malik Willis miracle and more!

Jordan Love got hurt in the first half, but the Packers rallied behind Malik Willis once again to earn a thrilling (perhaps overly so) 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They avoided the trap, and won the game, but at what cost? And why does the offense look so different with Willis vs. Love? We break it all down live after the game.

Robert Saleh is worth more to the Packers than almost any player they could trade for before the deadline. Plus Jags fan and Boston sports radio personality Kendra Middleton joins us to talk the Urban Meyer disaster, Doug Pederson's bromance with his OC, the Trevor Lawrence conundrum and more.

Robert Saleh will be helping the Green Bay Packers after the New York Jets fired him! It's a win-win for the Packers and Saleh. Plus, Tony Wiggins from Locked on Jaguars joins us a Crossover Thursday on an underperforming Jaguars offense, disappointing Jacksonville defense and more.

In this episode of NFC Squad, the crew discusses their team’s Week 7 outcomes, the injury situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Todd Bowles decision to keep starters in the game, hip drop tackles and which NFC player should be in the NFL’s MVP conversation.

Trevor Lawrence was the chosen one, a generational project. He was supposed to be what Jordan Love has become: an elite quarterback. But the Jaguars have been a mess. Taylor Doll from Helmets and Heels (1010 XL in Jacksonville) explains how this happened and how the Jags can win if the Packers no-show on Sunday.

After beating up C.J. Stroud and the vaunted Texans offense (fraudulent, but narratively true), the Packers have reset expectations about what this Jeff Hafley defense must be every week. Plus, Lily Zhao from Fox 6 in Milwaukee on this defensive evolution, special teams mayhem and Six Flags Jordan Love.

Jordan Love led the game-winning drive, new kicker Brandon McManus hit the game-winning kick and the defense suffocated CJ Stroud in the best win of the Packers season. We react to it LIVE on YouTube.

It's a battle of two of the absolute best at what they do—Matt LaFleur vs. Demeco Ryans— and two coordinators fighting to show they belong— Bobby Slowik an Jeff Hafley. Ollie Connelly from The Read Optional isn't sure either do, but they'll do battle in a marquee matchup in Week 7. We break down all the matchups to watch Sunday at Lambeau Field.

In this episode of NFC Squad, the crew reacts to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints blowout losses in Week 6, discuss Jerry Jones latest power trip, and analyze the state of the NFC going into Week 7, including the Vikings Lions matchup.

The Houston Texans could be without a slew of key defensive players on Sunday and the Green Bay Packers have the offense to take full advantage. Brian Barefield, AKA "Big Sarge" joins the show from Locked on Texans for a Crossover Thursday where he says the Texans will ROLL the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers signed Brandon McManus on Tuesday to replace Brayden Narveson. He's a solid veteran facing sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, former Green Bay sports reporter (now Houston sports reporter) Chancellor Johnson joins the show to talk about as juicy a matchup as Week 7 has to offer.

There's been some concern, even on this show, about the Packers defense relying too much on turnovers. Worry not. Plus, Lily Zhao from Fox 6 joins us a day early for Zhao You Doin' on Jordan Love's near-perfect day, Romeo Doubs' return and a tough matchup looming with the Houston Texans.

Jordan Love put together one of the best statistical games of his career, the defense is figuring out who its best players are, and Green Bay does NOT have a kicker. We react to a dominant Week 6 performance at Lambeau Field, live on YouTube.

Ron Wolf wanted Brett Favre in New York in 1991. Favre went one pick too soon. A year later Wolf kicked off the most prosperous QB run in NFL history, a 30+ year span that has no equal. Tyler Dunne talked to Wolf for Go Long and joins us on today's show.

In the debut of Locked On NFC Squad, which NFC teams had standout performances in Week 5 and what challenges do they face in Week 6? Which NFC teams are on upset alert and which NFC team in the bottom of their division has the best chance to make the playoffs?

Kyler Murray has been excellent even if it hasn't translated to wins for the Arizona Cardinals. Still, if the Packers are clear favorites on Sunday. Alex Clancy from Locked on Cardinals joins us to break down the big stories, key matchups and more on a Crossover Thursday presented by PrizePicks.

Jayden Reed isn't just some option-route-running slot receiver. He's a true vertical threat who has fundamentally changed what is possible for the Packers offense. Plus, Lily Zhao on a rollercoaster Rams performance, the star turn for Tucker Kraft and more.

The Green Bay Packers did beat the L.A. Rams, but it wasn't a clean win. Hear from Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love, Dontayvion Wicks and Xavier McKinney about finding consistency when right now this team is all splash plays. Our own Peter Bukowski talked to them after the game at SoFi Stadium.

Xavier McKinney got another interception, Tucker Kraft continues his evolution into George Kittle Lite, and Jordan Love makes some more hair-brained throws. Plus where is the pass rush ... exactly? We react live to a 24-19 win over the Rams for the Packers.

What is real and what is not real about the Green Bay Packers through four games? The Leap's Jason Hirschhorn joins us to give his perspective on Jayden Reed WR1, the struggling pass rush, and an elite run defense.

The L.A. Rams enter Week 5 desperate. Their season is on the line Sunday at SoFi Stadium. They're just ... not very good right now given the current state of their team. Travis Rodgers from Locked on Rams joins us for a Crossover Thursday on the matchups and the road map for L.A. pulling the upset (Spoiler: it's a very narrow path).

The defense hasn't matured the way we hoped, the offense is consistent, but the combination of Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur can get it worked out. Plus, Lily Zhao from Fox6 joins us to talk Vikings loss, Jordan Love's return, and what the heck is going on with the pass rush.

He doesn't look like the WR1s of recent vintage for the Green Bay Packers, but Jayden Reed is one all the same. Plus, why the 2023 comparisons are off for one critical reason. And what's going on with the defensive line?

Jordan Love made his return, carried the offense, but also threw three interceptions as the Packers fell to the Packers 31-29. Green Bay trailed 28-0 at one point, fought valiantly to get back but made too many mistakes to overcome. We react to it all LIVE on YouTube after the game.

Jeff Hafley isn't quite Brian Flores in terms of scheming up crazy pressures, but he's been crazier than Joe Barry, that's for sure. Cody Alexander from Match Quarters joins us to talk defense on today's show. On Hafley's evolution, how defenses are changing to face these modern Shanahan-tree teams, and how to defend Justin Jefferson.

Through 3 games, the Minnesota Vikings have been the best team in the NFC. But the Green Bay Packers have some key advantages to exploit if they can manage it. Luke Braun from Locked on Vikings joins us for Crossover Thursday on the biggest stories, key matchups and more.

Through three weeks, the best team in the NFC wears purple. But the Green Bay Packers have a critical way to undermine what's working for the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, Fox6's Lily Zhao joins us to talk Malik Willis, the Packers pass rush, and how to beat the Vikings.

Is it Jeff Hafley? What about Brian Gutekunst for putting this roster together? Or is it bad quarterbacks? Who gets the credit for the Packers leading the league in creating turnovers? Plus, how much of Malik Willis' offense works for Jordan Love? And a Willis apology from Locked on Titans.

It was Malik Willis, not Jordan Love, once again getting the start and Willis was even better in the sequel, handling several beautiful 3rd-and-longs, while running in a score. The defense did the rest against Will Levis and this brutal Titans offense. We react to a 30-14 beatdown live on YouTube.

Jordan Love practiced back-to-back days this week coming off his MCL injury from Week 1. He has a chance to play according to reports, but is that the smart move? Plus, how does the offense change if Matt LaFleur has to balance the possibility of Malik Willis and Love?

It's either going to be a Malik Willis revenge game or Jordan Love will play. Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans is worried either way about this 0-2 Tennessee team. He and Peter Bukowski break down the biggest stories, the matchups and keys to victory for Week 3.

It's been the perfect storm for not letting the Green Bay Packers pass rush loose. But it's time for that to change. Lily Zhao from Fox 6 in Milwaukee joins us to talk about that, the Malik Willis game, what he can do against the Tennessee Titans and more.

Some reporters are still saying 3-6 weeks, while others think Jordan Love could be back this week? How are we supposed to take in all this info? And did the Packers really try to trick their own team? We discuss the most likely outcomes, explain why something has to change at linebacker and more.

Matt LaFleur called a masterful game, Malik Willis made a couple beautiful throws, and Josh Jacobs did the rest in a 16-10 grind-it-out win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to get back to 1-1. We are live on YouTube to react to it all.

We know Malik Willis and Anthony Richardson have talent, but how much? And how can they get better? Damian Parson from Locked on NFL Draft joins us to break them down as prospects. Plus, why the Packers are not going to play it safe with Willis against the Colts.

The Packers and Colts defenses each gave up Conference Player of the Week performances to running backs in Week 1 in losses. They have to change that for Week 2. Jake Arthur from Locked on Colts joins the show for our Week 2 Crossover Thursday on the biggest storylines, key matchups and who wins.

When it was the Aaron Rodgers show, the team couldn't handle a guest host at quarterback. That's not true for the 2024 Green Bay Packers. Plus, Lily Zhao joins us to talk Jordan Love's injury, the Malik Willis outlook and key rookies for Week 2.

The Packers went out of their way to acquire Malik Willis this offseason. He was QB3 in Tennessee behind two guys who seem ... bad. So, why? And what does he bring? Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans joins us to tell us WIllis' story and why he's excited for what Willis can do with the Packers.

Jordan Love will miss at least some time with what is reportedly an MCL injury. That means Malik Willis time but ... what does THAT mean? Plus more lessons learned fro the Eagles loss in Week 1 and a quick look at Indianapolis for Week 2.

Jordan Love played one of his worst games since he's become the full-time starter, penalties killed drives and even then the Packers had a chance to beat the Eagles in Brazil. The defense doesn't look fixed, but Jayden Reed looks like the focal point of the offense. We break it all down live in YouTube.

Jeff Hafley wants to blitz and play man coverage. The Eagles eat up man coverage, but struggle against the blitz. Is there a balance to be found there? Theo Ash from Pro Football Network joins us to talk about Hafley's approach, how the Packers offense can attack Philadelphia and much more.

It's our first Crossover Thursday of the year! Louie DiBiase from Locked on Eagles joins us to dive into the incredible turnover on the coaching staff in Philadelphia, the pressure the Eagles are facing and breaks down the key matchups against Green Bay.

This one key can win the Packers their Week 1 matchup with the Eagles. Plus, Fox6's Lily Zhao joins us for our first Zhao You Doin' of 2024 on the new kicking situations, if Lily is buying the Jeff Hafley hype and more.

The Packers have major questions to answer on their offensive and defensive evolution. Acme Packing Company's Dusty Evely joins us to talk about what comes next for Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love, plus how Green Bay breaks the vicious cycle of Joe Barry.

We made it! It's Week 1 finally and the Packers kick off against the Eagles in Brazil. What questions are we still trying to find answers for as we head into the opening weekend of the season? Plus, what kind of experience will Brazil be?

It's half a good year right? That's what critics will say about Jordan Love. The Green Bay Packers sure don't think so and either does Go Long's Tyler Dunne. He joins us on the show today to explain why people close to Love believe he has a chance to be one of the best ever.

Jordan Love made one of the biggest leaps ever by a QB in Year 2 of The Athletic's QB Tiers, voted on by NFL coaches and evaluators. Mike Sando, who reports this outstanding annual list, joins the show to provide insight into the state of the QB position, Love's place in the landscape and maybe a little Aaron Rodgers at the end.

The Detroit Lions look to repeat as NFC North Champions in 2024, but the Green Bay Packers may put up a fight. Can the Chicago Bears take the next step, and just how bad will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? The 2024 NFC North preview covers predictions, win total over/unders, potential MVP candidates, top to bottom division rankings, and everything you need to know about the NFC North heading into the 2024 NFL season.

The Green Bay Packers had one of the most surprising cutdown days in recent memory on Tuesday placing A.J. Dillon on season-ending IR, cutting Grant DuBose and Anthony Johnson Jr. and more. Plus, does Rich Bisaccia have too much sway over the team?

The Packers shocked with a trade for former third-round pick Malik Willis. What does he bring to the Packers and why him over Michael Pratt and Sean Clifford? Plus the latest reporting around roster moves and what to expect from cutdown day.

Jason Hirschhorn returns for our annual 53-man roster debate with Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst. Where are the fattest positions and who leads to the biggest disagreements? We put together the 2024 Green Bay Packers on today's show.

The Packers looked light years better against the Ravens in the preseason finale and that matters! But did the team actually learn anything new or did they leave with even more questions?

The Green Bay Packers purportedly drafted Jordan Morgan to play tackle, but he looks like a Day 1 starter at guard. Long-time draft analyst Mike Renner from CBS Sports joins us to talk about this 2024 Packers draft class, Jordan Love's ceiling and a lot more.

A season can come down to how good the coach and quarterback are on a given team. So, how many teams have it better than the Packers? Plus, a team with a surplus of backup quarterbacks may have one to trade Green Bay and more.

If Anders Carlson is going to be the kicker for the Packers -- or someone equally as unproven -- it has to affect the way the team calls plays and it has to be part of the plan. Plus, why Green Bay can make the biggest offensive jump in the NFL and how Jordan Love showed us who he was in his first preseason.

The Green Bay Packers no-showed against the Denver Broncos, but they also didn't try to do as much as Sean Payton's team. How much does that matter and why did it happen? Plus, players who caught our attention in a good way, and could Edgerrin Cooper wind up on IR as part of the new rules?

After a rough joint practice, the preseason game didn't go much better for the Packers against the Broncos in Denver. The QB2 battle was a pillow fight, Day 3 rookies struggled, and neither side of the ball looked like they wanted to be there. It needs to be a wake-up call for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

Aaron Rodgers will let you know how he feels ... but he knows that's not always the best way to handle a situation. Ian O'Connor joins the show to talk about his book, Out od the Darkness: the Mystery of Aaron Rodgers, what he he learned about Rodgers, his family, his COVID stance and more.

The Green Bay Packers offense was elite last year for one reason: Jordan Love and the passing game. It wasn't until late in the year the run game took off thanks to Aaron Jones finally getting healthy. If there's a place the offense can improve most in 2024, it's on the ground with Josh Jacobs. Plus who has the best pass-catchers in the NFC North?

Will it be seven receivers or an extra cornerback? Four tight ends, or will the Packers keep three quarterbacks? It's actually easier than it seems to put together the roster right now. Plus, A.J. Dillon said what?

The Packers top two rookie tight ends combined out-produced some of the young stud receivers in Green Bay. Don't forget how well they played or how big a role they could have this year. Plus, Jordan Love's deep ball got better because of decision-making, not mechanics. And the rookie injuries are starting to be a problem.

The Packers safety room is night and day different from a year ago and all it took was GM Brian Gutekunst sticking to his process. Plus, what do the latest positional battles look like and who is feeling the pressure now?

Jordan Love threw a dime to Dontayvion Wicks on his only series of the night, while the Packers new-look defense suffocated the Cleveland Browns. We go beyond the box score in our live YouTube reaction show to the preseason opener for 2024.

The Green Bay Packers changed one key thing in 2023 and it got their offense humming. It's something a lot of teams in the NFL haven't quite figured out. Warren Sharp from Sharp Football joins us to talk about that, trends around the league, and what he makes of the Jordan Love/Matt LaFleur combination.

Jeff Hafley's defense will look familiar in more ways than one for Packers fans who will see him 49ers DNA, some Mike Pettine DNA and a lot more. Defensive guru Cody Alexander from Match Quarters joins us to talk about Hafley's background, why the basis of his team had to adapt and how he puts his stamp on it compared to others on the 49ers tree.

Matt LaFleur said Tuesday his QB1 would suit up against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener. That's the right call, but Packers have to weigh risk vs. rewards. Plus, what are reasonable projections for receiver and could a free agent tackle make sense?

Don't always look for the shiny toy, and Family Night offered a good reminder that even players we are excited about have an uphill climb to make a big impact this year. We go through the offense and defense to check in on who is set to get heavy reps based on where we are right this moment (understanding it will change).

We got our first glimpse of Jeff Hafley's defense in live action and it lived up to the hype, flying around the field and stymying Jordan Love and Co. Plus, Love's deep looks improved and Sean Rhyan played ... where?

Aaron Schatz from FTN Fantasy is here to remind you that while second-half performance does not translate, the Packers should still have a good offense this year! He'll explain that, set expectations for Jordan Love and Co. and much more.

The whole season changed when the Packers got more aggressive and more successful on offense early in games. They have to keep that approach. Plus, how does Jordan Love's contract compare to his peers? And Jordan Morgan finds a home, so where does Sean Rhyan go?

Romeo Doubs improved dramatically in 2023, but as the Packers receiver room deepens, can he fend off challenges from Wicks, Reed, Watson et al and remain Jordan Love's favorite target? Plus, Jeff Hafley's defense has to account for one big problem already.

Jordan Love's record-breaking extension ate into training camp, so what happened exactly? And how was it viewed around the league? The Atheltic's Dianna Russini joins us to provide some much-needed insight and context around the Packers' new franchise quarterback.

Jordan Love set a record on his extension with the Green Bay Packers, but does that mean it will hurt the team's chance at building a contender? Plus, all these young QBs getting paid but aren't winning. And where will Jordan Morgan play?

No wonder there was no concern this deal would get done. The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love agreed to a four-year, $220 million deal tying the record for average annual value and setting a new record for signing bonus money.

It was all fun and games last year when the Packers went draft-and-develop at QB2. With the offense a proven machine under Matt LaFleur, they need to have a better plan for if Jordan Love misses time with injury and the current group does not look like it. Plus, what can a new DC actually fix?

It's been years since the Green Bay Packers hired a defensive coordinator who was setting the trends rather than following them. Jeff Hafley may finally be the exception. Plus, would you rather have the 2021 WR room or 2024?

Everyone thinks the Green Bay Packers will extend Jordan Love. Yet he's not signed and not practicing. It's somehow not a big deal ... at all. Plus, Matt LaFleur's Year 2 jump, and Gutey cooks again.