On "Packers Unscripted," Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers. Produced by the Green Bay Packers.
Mike and Wes recap the four wild-card playoff games, including how the Vikings upset the Saints (2:59) and the controversy over the final play (7:26), and how the Seahawks earned their trip to Lambeau Field (14:21) and the impact of DE Jadeveon Clowney (17:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss LT David Bakhtiari’s fourth straight All-Pro selection and former S LeRoy Butler advancing to the finalist stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They also preview both AFC Wild Card games this weekend (10:46) as well as both NFC contests (14:58). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss several Packers who will be key to the team’s playoff fortunes on both offense (1:02) and defense (16:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On podcast No. 500, Mike and Wes revisit how the offensive line got through the game in Detroit (:54) and how the defense came on strong at the end of the regular season (9:06). They also discuss what may lie ahead in postseason officiating (20:35). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the pieces to the comeback in Detroit, including K Mason Crosby (2:33), the 95-yard TD drive in the third quarter (4:16), the key play on the final drive (6:22), and the subs stepping in on the offensive line (13:50). They also recap the NFC playoff picture (15:30) and the final moments of the San Francisco-Seattle showdown (19:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss various keys to victory vs. the Lions (1:10), individual milestones that could be reached as the regular season wraps up (10:17), the role the team’s chemistry has played (14:24), and other Week 17 games impacting the playoff picture (18:05). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the tough turn the Lions’ season has taken at quarterback (5:46) and on defense (7:00). They also look at how the Packers avoid any kind of letdown (9:09), where the playoff picture stands (12:05) and the latest on Green Bay’s injuries (17:33). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss how the Packers took down the Vikings to win the NFC North, highlighting the play of LB Za’Darius Smith (5:55) and the way the Packers controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball (9:14). They also recap where the NFC playoff picture stands (13:51) and look at the impact GM Brian Gutekunst had on the roster (14:37). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Vikings, which include stopping the run (:54), taking the crowd out (4:01) and winning the turnover battle (5:48). They also discuss the stakes involved (8:31) and the type of statement the Packers could make with a victory (12:41). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review a handful of key matchups in the upcoming Packers-Vikings showdown, starting with Kenny Clark vs. Garrett Bradbury (:56), Stefon Diggs vs. the Packers CBs (2:13), Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen vs. Bryan Bulaga and David Bakhtiari (5:23), Aaron Jones vs. Eric Kendricks (10:02), Davante Adams vs. the Vikings DBs (12:52), Aaron Rodgers vs. Mike Zimmer (15:20), and Tyler Ervin vs. the Vikings special teams (19:26). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mike and Wes take a closer look at the Vikings, from the play of QB Kirk Cousins (3:54), to his offensive weapons (7:05), to pass-rushing standout Danielle Hunter (13:19). They also review the Pro Bowl announcements (17:47). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ goal of earning home games in the playoffs and how they can do so (1:18). They also discuss two role players in WR Jake Kumerow (6:33) and rookie LB Rashan Gary (10:19) who could become larger factors down the stretch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers clinching a postseason berth and where they stand (3:20), how the team has gotten to 11-3 (8:07), the key stat of the season (13:52), and the stars of the victory over the Bears, including RB Aaron Jones and WR Davante Adams on offense (16:13) and DL Kenny Clark and Dean Lowry on defense (19:29). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss how the Packers need to handle Bears QB Mitch Trubisky (6:03) and RB David Montgomery (7:25). They also make their picks for complementary Green Bay players to emerge (12:13), and look at the other key action in Week 15 (17:17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the consistency factor with this Packers team (1:00), what lies ahead with three straight division games (10:15), the play of the safety duo of Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage (10:15), and some of their personal memories of the Packers-Bears rivalry (19:46). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Bears’ offense (2:01) and defense (11:33) heading into Sunday’s matchup, and they discuss what’s different about both teams since the Week 1 meeting (16:28). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ playoff picture as it stands (3:00), the close calls on offense vs. Washington (6:04), the state of the Bears’ season (11:30) and other key results in the NFC from Week 14 (15:35). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ win over the Redskins by examining the up-and-down performance of the offense (2:28), the work of RB Aaron Jones (8:05), the effort by the defense (10:19), and the debut of return man Tyler Ervin (14:13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Redskins, beginning with stopping the run (:44), running the ball themselves (8:27), and improving on third down (11:44). They also recap Thursday night’s Cowboys-Bears result (14:33), look at other key NFC games in Week 14 (17:27), and discuss LeRoy Butler’s Hall of Fame candidacy (21:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss what has formed the Packers’ identity in 2019 (1:06), the culture created by the team’s leadership (5:42), and how Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s personal accountability has set an example for the entire locker room (12:35). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes take a closer look at Washington, including the RB tandem of Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson (1:45) and a defense that has fueled a two-game winning streak (6:30). They also discuss the opportunity in front of the Packers with two straight December home games (11:24) and what new return man Tyler Ervin could bring to special teams (14:41). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes follow up further on K Mason Crosby’s emotional and memorable game (:44) and discuss Monday night’s Minnesota-Seattle result and its impact on the NFC playoff picture (12:35). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the bad-weather victory over the Giants, including the clutch plays by QB Aaron Rodgers (2:08), the defense’s three INTs (6:02), the performances of WR Allen Lazard (10:07) and TE Marcedes Lewis (14:11), and the difficult story surrounding K Mason Crosby (17:42). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Giants (:57), the importance of a fast start (4:44), the offense finding a groove with WR Davante Adams (7:59), and the games around the league on Thanksgiving (15:35). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the mindset of the Packers coming off the loss in San Francisco (2:46), preview the Giants on both offense (6:53) and defense (10:44), and look at the playoff picture in the NFC (13:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes take a look at the dismal loss to the 49ers, discussing how they need to respond (4:00) and straighten out their road woes (12:39). They also look at the big picture in the NFC and the other happenings in Week 12 (17:16). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the keys to victory against San Francisco on both defense (:55) and offense (6:50), look at some intriguing individual matchups (9:48) and discuss the other key games around the NFL in Week 12 (13:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the longtime relationship between Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan (1:01) as well as the other coaching connections between the Packers’ and 49ers’ staffs (4:01). They also examine the Packers’ offense and the question of who might emerge in this matchup (9:55). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes break down San Francisco on offense (1:00), including the ground game (3:10) and TE George Kittle (6:12), and also on defense (10:16) and the kicking game (18:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ areas of improvement coming out of the bye, specifically limiting penalties on offense (3:09) and big plays on defense (8:28). They also take a closer look at the play of DT Kenny Clark (15:07) and the team’s 2019 sportsmanship award nominee, CB Tramon Williams (20:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
