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It's Packers-Bears week, but does it feel like it? Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf ahead of Green Bay's Week 5 showdown with Chicago at Lambeau Field, with the Packers sitting at 2-2 and facing mounting injury concerns. Jason explains why he still believes the Packers can win 11 games despite their rocky start, what Kevin Zeitler could bring to a stabilizing offensive line, and why Green Bay's struggling rushing attack remains a major concern. Plus, the season-ending injury to Edgerrin Cooper, Jonathan Gannon's challenge against Chicago's dominant ground game, Jordan Love's improved protection, and whether the Packers can finally put together a complete performance. And, of course, Jason shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson and why he wanted the Packers-Bears rivalry to matter again, even if Chicago's head coach is making that difficult to enjoy.

On Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday, the Packers are 2-2 after a 17-14 win over Tampa Bay, but the record doesn’t tell the whole story. Green Bay led 17-7 entering the fourth quarter before a Kaleb Johnson fumble and Jordan Love interception gave the Buccaneers life. The defense ultimately slammed the door, but Greg Matzek and Gary Ellerson debate whether the Packers are showing resilience or simply surviving problems that will eventually catch up with them. The numbers paint an alarming picture. Green Bay is last in the NFL in virtually every major rushing category with only 232 yards through four games, while also leading the league in penalties, drops and fumbles. The offensive line did take a significant step forward with a season-best 53% Pass Block Win Rate, but Tampa Bay blitzed just 17% of the time after entering the game with a 44% blitz rate. Jason Wilde joins the show to discuss whether the improved protection was legitimate, how much confidence anyone should have in this 2-2 team and whether the Packers can continue surviving their mounting injury problems. Then it’s time to grade a defense that continues giving Green Bay a chance. Edgerrin Cooper was dominant before suffering another devastating season-ending injury, finishing with nine tackles, a sack and an interception. Evan Williams stepped up with another impact performance, including repeated pressure on Tampa Bay’s final possession, while Javon Hargrave, Lukas Van Ness and Brenton Cox Jr. helped generate pressure up front. The question now becomes whether this defense can continue carrying the load without Cooper and Micah Parsons. Plus, the guys hand out their winners and losers, debate whether Green Bay is actually a playoff team and look ahead to Packers-Bears at Lambeau Field. Chicago enters 3-1 after dominating the Jets with 492 total yards, 232 rushing yards and more than 42 minutes of possession. With Kyle Monangai coming off 146 yards and two touchdowns, the matchup is crystal clear: can Green Bay stop the run without Cooper, and can Love and the offense finally give the defense some margin for error?

Mark Tauscher, Gary Ellerson and Homer True react to a gritty road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-14

The Packers have spent the last 10 days searching for answers. Today, we find out if they found any. 🧀🏈 Join Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Bryan Bulaga, John Anderson and Jason Wilde for Green Bay Game Day as the Packers head to Tampa Bay looking to rebound from an ugly 1-2 start and get their season moving back in the right direction. After getting embarrassed by Atlanta, Green Bay aggressively addressed its biggest weakness by adding veteran offensive linemen Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. Now comes the test: Does any of it actually make the Packers better? 🧱 A New-Look Packers O-Line All eyes are on the guys protecting Jordan Love. - What will Green Bay's starting five look like? - How quickly can the veteran additions make an impact? - Can the Packers finally establish a running game? - What does former Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga see from the new group? - How should Matt LaFleur adjust his offense to help the line? 🧀 Can Green Bay Save Its Season? The Packers enter at 1-2 and desperately need a response after their disastrous home loss to Atlanta. - Is this already a must-win? - What would a convincing Packers performance look like? - Can Jordan Love get the offense back on track? - How much pressure is on Matt LaFleur? - What happens to the outlook if Green Bay falls to 1-3? 🛡️ Defense Needs to Respond After getting gashed on the ground against Atlanta, Green Bay's defense gets an opportunity to bounce back. Can the Packers control Tampa Bay's running game, create pressure and force the Buccaneers into uncomfortable situations? 🎙️ EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE KICKOFF Jason Wilde has the latest from the Packers, Bryan Bulaga breaks down the matchup in the trenches, and Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel and John Anderson get you ready with: - Latest injury and lineup news - Biggest matchups - Players to watch - Keys to victory - Bold predictions - Final score picks The Packers have had time to make changes. Now it's time to respond. 💬 DROP YOUR PREDICTION: Who wins Packers-Buccaneers and what's the final score? Green Bay Game Day gets you ready for every Packers game on ESPN Wisconsin.

Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf after the Packers made an unprecedented overhaul of their offensive line, adding veterans Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton following three disastrous weeks of protection for Jordan Love. Jason explains why Brian Gutekunst deserves credit for acting, but not a victory lap for fixing a problem the Packers allowed to reach this point. They discuss how quickly the three veteran additions can actually help, where the blame belongs for Green Bay’s offensive line failures and whether the changes can salvage an offense with plenty of talent elsewhere. Plus, Jayden Reed is out for the season and will undergo neck surgery, Green Bay searches for answers at wide receiver and running back, and Jason explains why Jordan Love’s frustration is understandable as the Packers prepare for Tampa Bay.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy after Green Bay’s troubling loss to Atlanta. Schefter discusses the Packers’ flurry of offensive-line moves and says the team is clearly desperate for help, while explaining why the veteran additions could still provide an upgrade. He weighs whether Green Bay’s problems can be fixed, the impact of Josh Jacobs’ absence and the current perception of Matt LaFleur. Schefter also discusses Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury and the NFL disciplinary process surrounding the Josh Jacobs situation. Plus, he explains why Tampa Bay’s rookie quarterback could present another uncomfortable matchup for the Packers.

Packers safety Evan Williams joins Wilde & Tausch on the Yuengling Legends Line five days after the Packers' embarrassing loss to the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. They discuss the lowlights for both sides of the ball, including the defense's worst performance of the season, as well as why "the Packers are beating the Packers right now." They also discuss preparations for playing at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without starting QB Baker Mayfield coming up in Week 5 and the overall mentality for the team right now after starting the season 1-2. Plus, they talk about how Evan' spent his weekend without any game to play, his alma mater Oregon Ducks, and his overall message to Packers fans!

On Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday, the fallout continues from the Packers’ 35-14 loss to Atlanta at Lambeau Field. Green Bay was outgained 498-328, rushed for only 17 yards and watched Atlanta score 27 unanswered points as the game unraveled. The biggest concern is no longer one bad performance: the offensive line has become a weekly emergency that is affecting Jordan Love, the running game and the Packers’ ability to sustain anything offensively. Green Bay responded by adding veteran offensive linemen Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton. The guys break down what those additions realistically change, whether Tomlinson can provide an immediate answer inside and if Becton can eventually work his way from the practice squad into the lineup. Jason Wilde joins the show to discuss what the moves say about Green Bay’s confidence in its current group, whether Matt LaFleur has offered actual solutions and how concerned Packers fans should be about a 1-2 start. Plus, the defense gets put under the microscope after surrendering 242 rushing yards, the guys hand out their offensive and defensive report cards and debate whether Green Bay still looks like a playoff team. Then it’s on to Tampa Bay, where the Packers are expected to face undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels with Baker Mayfield sidelined. The matchup may look favorable on paper, but after what happened against Atlanta, Green Bay has to prove it can protect Love, establish a running game and physically control the line of scrimmage before anyone assumes a get-right game is coming.

Join Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Steve Scaffidi and Jason Wilde for Green Bay Game Day, getting you ready for Packers-Falcons with three hours of analysis, matchups, predictions and the latest news before kickoff.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy ahead of the Packers’ matchup with the Falcons and explains why Atlanta isn’t the opponent that would make him especially nervous. Schefter discusses Green Bay’s battered offensive line and why finding a major upgrade at this point in the season will be extremely difficult. He also provides perspective on Jayden Reed’s back injury and the possibility of an extended absence. The conversation moves around the NFL with quarterback injuries, Minnesota, the Raiders and the reported tension involving Sean Payton and Mike Macdonald. Schefter also discusses the complicated situation surrounding Josh Jacobs and the upcoming hearing over whether evidence in his case will remain sealed.

On Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday, Alex Strouf fills in for Greg Matzek alongside Gary Ellerson after the Packers escape New York with a 20-17 overtime win. Green Bay finally snaps its six-game losing streak, but Gary and Strouf can’t ignore the historic lack of discipline: 26 accepted penalties for 231 yards through two games. Gary explains why those mistakes ultimately fall on the head coach and says the Packers have to get the problem under control before it starts costing them more games. The guys also dig into an offensive line that has essentially been rebuilt in front of everyone’s eyes. Jason Wilde joins the show with the latest on the injuries and explains why Green Bay could enter Thursday night with Jordan Morgan, Jagger Burton, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk and Anthony Belton as its starting five. Wilde questions some of the personnel decisions that created this situation and wonders whether Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst have always shared the same vision for the offense. Plus, Gary explains why Green Bay needs to lean on its defense and special teams while the offense searches for answers. Lukas Van Ness is coming off the best game of his career, Edgerrin Cooper continues to emerge in the middle and Evan Williams is making plays on the back end, all before Micah Parsons even returns. Then D. Orlando Ledbetter previews Thursday night’s home opener against Atlanta and what Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and former Packer Za’Darius Smith bring to Lambeau Field.

It took overtime, but the Green Bay Packers secured their first win of the season with an overtime win against the New York Jets on the road. A 20-17 win before the Packers play their home opener Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

Join Alex Strouf, Gabe Neitzel, Bryan Bulaga, John Anderson and Jason Wilde for Green Bay Game Day, getting you ready for Packers-Jets with three hours of analysis, matchups, predictions and the latest news before kickoff.

Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf after the Packers blew a 17-point lead and allowed 29 unanswered points in a Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Jason breaks down an ugly performance from Green Bay’s offensive line, the decisions that led to Donovan Jennings and Jacob Monk starting at guard, and how much responsibility belongs with the players, coaches and Brian Gutekunst. Plus, Jason discusses the ongoing mystery surrounding Aaron Banks, Jordan Love surviving 18 hits and showing off his unusual “fadeaway” throws, Christian Watson’s explosive return, and encouraging Week 1 performances from Keisean Nixon and Edgerrin Cooper in Jonathan Gannon’s defense. Then, a first look at what needs to change Sunday against the New York Jets.

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams joins Jason Wilde and Mark Tauscher on Wilde and Tausch reflecting on the Packers' Week 1 loss to the Vikings and looking ahead to how the team can bounce back from a difficult (and controversial) season-opening defeat.